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This bracelet turns your wrist into a multi-functional EDC toolkit
30 January 2026 @ 3:27 pm
Many everyday carry mini-toolkits have caught my eye lately, but this one stands out for the way it combines form and function. The TiLink is a stylish bracelet that doubles as a 24-in-1 multifunctional toolkit. Picture what you might need to tackle everyday problems, like a jammed zipper and a loose screw, and this bracelet probably has the mini-tool you need to complete the task.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OTiny Hogwarts house performs some downsizing magic to sleep up to four
30 January 2026 @ 1:07 pm
The Tiny Hogwarts features a compact interior that would be a good fit for two people to live full-time, but thanks to some well-thought-out interior design choices it can also accommodate up to four when needed.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, Google AI lets you explore any virtual world you can dream up instantly
30 January 2026 @ 11:37 am
Google's just begun opening up access to an AI model I can actually get behind. This one lets you generate a virtual world of any kind and travel through it with a vehicle or character like in a video game – all with text prompts or images you upload.Continue ReadingCategory: AI and Humanoids, Built-tough titanium carabiner hides 5 handy tools – and a keyring
30 January 2026 @ 8:57 am
I love carabiners for keeping keys and other essential items together so I don't misplace them. A new one I've spotted from upstart EDC brand Mr. Gadget goes several steps further and cleverly slots a bunch of useful tools in its titanium frame.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear,AI and humans collide in world's biggest creativity experiment
30 January 2026 @ 7:03 am
AI has passed a new benchmark, scoring better than the average human on a recognized creativity test involving 100,000 people. But there's more to the story than the results, underpinning how difficult it is to put "creativity" in a measurable box.Continue ReadingCategory: AI and Humanoids, TechnologyTags: University of Montreal, Ford Nugget camper toasts van life in vibrant color and black-&-white
30 January 2026 @ 12:20 am
Ford may be celebrating 40 years of its iconic Nugget camper van, but it came underdressed to its own kickoff party. In announcing the new 40 Years of Nugget limited edition, it released exactly one exterior photo against a stock backdrop and one interior photo. Unacceptable. We made sure to stop by and grab more pictures of the world's latest Nugget camper van, and then found ourselves drawn in by the drastic color contrast between the different models.Continue ReadingCategory: Campervans, Is this cheaper version of a Cricut actually any good? We reviewed it
29 January 2026 @ 11:47 pm
I'm generally not the type to use home crafting machines. I'm more into saws, lasers and CNC-type stuff. My better half, however, is an old pro, with years of cutting, plotting, heat transfer and sticker designing ... all sorts of crafty things with her Cricut and more.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Craft, Chip stress-tests blood cells to see if donated blood is still good enough
29 January 2026 @ 9:11 pm
Millions of people donate blood each year, saving countless lives. After a donation, plasma and white blood cells are separated from red blood cells, which are the most commonly transfused blood product. In most countries, red blood cells can be stored under refrigeration – as a liquid solution – for up to 42 days.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical InnovationSplit-wing aircraft gets new propulsion system
29 January 2026 @ 6:23 pm
Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 already sported a radical design, even within the wild world of hybrid eVTOLs. That design has now been updated, however, for enhanced aerodynamics, cruising performance, and flight safety.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: eVTOL, AI-powered smart telescope simplifies deep-sky exploration
29 January 2026 @ 12:07 pm