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Modular hotswap batteries allow e-tractor to work the farm for longer
May 14, 2025
| Paul Ridden
As agriculture tries to clean up its act, the roar of the diesel engine is likely to become a thing of the past. But e-farmers don't want to their battery-powered beasts idling for hours charging. The ONOX tractor's modular hotswap approach could help.
25-lb camper-in-a-duffel unloads into multifunctional RV wagon setup
May 12, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
Forget the camper-in-a-box, the camper-in-a-bag is the lightest, most portable way of turning car into RV. The latest to drift our way, the Hele Box Solo tasks each component with multiple functions, providing a bed, table and gear drawer.
"World's smallest mobile tiny house" takes downsizing to the extreme
May 14, 2025
| Adam Williams
YouTuber Levi Kelly has created what he calls the world's smallest mobile tiny house – a remarkably functional micro-camper that somehow manages to squeeze in a bed, sink, toilet, and even a shower.
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May 14, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalApple is getting into the brain-computer interface business, reveals New York-based startup Synchron. The idea is to enable people with limited mobility use iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro headset by transmitting commands through their minds.
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May 13, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonNeighborhoods near golf courses are often considered desirable locations. However, a new study suggests that houses within a few miles of manicured fairways and greens may not be such hot property for your health and wellbeing.
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May 13, 2025For a limited time, you can get a refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ (2017) for just $199.97, with free shipping. This lightweight laptop originally retailed for around $999, making this one of the most affordable ways to own an Apple device.
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May 13, 2025 | Aaron TurpenWhen the Silverado EV was first announced, it felt like a hurried push to play catchup with Ford’s Lightning. I thus assumed that it’d be a bedazzled version of the gas truck. Surprisingly, the EV has very little in common with the combustion models.
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May 13, 2025 | Ben CoxworthNobody likes hearing a mosquito somewhere in their bedroom, without being able to see where it is. Well, the Bzigo Iris tracks and highlights mozzies, so you can swat them. It's now 50% cheaper, and doesn't require a Wi-Fi connection.
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May 13, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodWhen we covered the Slate pickup/SUV a few weeks ago, we described it as a car looking to “kickstart a revolution.” And boy, did it! In just over two weeks since it was unveiled, the Blank Slate pickup has garnered more than 100,000 reservations.
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May 13, 2025 | Ben CoxworthAlthough soft-bodied robots can be simple devices, they typically require onboard electronics to control their locomotion. Such is not the case with a new bot, however, which utilizes a phenomenon of physics to automatically move its inflatable legs.
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May 13, 2025 | Paul RiddenA couple of years ago, DJI was the first drone maker to launch a flyer sporting a triple camera array. The follow up mounts the Hasselblad-led cameras to a 360-degree gimbal – allowing creators to "push their content to new levels."
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May 13, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIf you're in the market for a distinctive new ride, ENVGO's got you covered with its electric NV1 hydrofoiling boat. It's all beautiful curves, sleek lines, and high performance for when you want to tear up the lake near your family's vacation home.
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May 13, 2025 | Paul RiddenxMEMS Labs launched a solid-state micro-speaker last year that was designed to bring full-range sound to open earphones. Now the Sycamore has been tweaked to produce "the world's thinnest speaker designed specifically for wrist-worn wearables."
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