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Practical Smell-O-Vision could soon be coming to a VR headset near you

31 March 2026 @ 3:28 pm

The Eight-Channel Wearable Olfactory Display for Virtual Reality (black box at bottom), connected to a commercial VR headsetDespite the many improvements in virtual reality (VR) technology, with realistic visual and auditory content that makes the user feel immersed in the environment, the olfactory sense has not been as faithfully replicated in the medium.Continue ReadingCategory: Virtual Reality, Consumer Tech, Technology

This desert-proof laptop is a self-contained AI powerhouse

31 March 2026 @ 12:27 pm

Durabook's Z14I-HG runs serious AI where there's no internetDurabook has unveiled the Z14I-HG, a fully rugged mobile workstation packing 682 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of AI power inside a magnesium-alloy shell built to survive everything from minus 29 °C (-20 °F) frozen tundra to plus 63 °C (145 °F) desert heat and direct sandstorm exposure.Continue ReadingCategory: Laptops, Consumer Tech, Technology

4G-connected earbuds use AI to generate meeting notes

31 March 2026 @ 9:48 am

Mobvoi’s TicNote Pods combine wireless earbuds, 4G connectivity, and AI transcription to capture, summarize, and organize conversations into searchable notes, tasks, and documents in real timeBudget smartwatch maker Mobvoi has launched the TicNote Pods, which combine wireless earbuds with 4G connectivity and AI transcribing capabilities, aiming to turn everyday conversations into fully indexed, searchable notes and tasks.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Consumer Tech,

Chinese-Thai camper van blows apart the pillars of van life

31 March 2026 @ 3:50 am

The Carryboy x Farizon Campervan is one of the RV highlights of the 2026 Bangkok Motor ShowCarryboy is a name with which we're already familiar thanks to its awesome work in turning Toyota's Hilux Champ mini-pickup into the all-out 4x4 tiny RV of our dreams. This time around, the Bangkok-based RV and truck accessories builder has teamed up with Chinese auto badge Farizon to create one of the most compelling all-electric camper vans the world over. It invites campers aboard through a uniquely wide entry and ensures they remain comfortable with an equally unique floor plan.Continue ReadingCategory:

Omnidirectional propulsion system makes for super-nimble drones

30 March 2026 @ 8:21 pm

The AERIX T-6 propulsion system is incorporated into (but not exclusive to) Aerix Systems' AXS-µ1 droneUp, up, and away! That's the flight sequence for most commercially available drones. However, for drones powered by Aerix Systems’ proprietary omnidirectional propulsion technology, a more fitting description would be: up, zoom off, twist, and slide … often all at once!Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech,

Stitching wood veneers like fabric makes them super durable

30 March 2026 @ 6:00 pm

Sewing in wood can not only strengthen veneers, but also be used to create a fold or a seamSome of the world's best skis and snowboards are made from a combination of materials, including wood at the core for its strength, low weight, and shape retention. They're usually bonded together with additional layers using adhesives – but what if we stitched them together instead?Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, EngineeringTags:

Self-flushing litter box keeps an AI eye on kitties' urinary health

30 March 2026 @ 4:30 pm

The Petalas smart self-flushing litter box is presently on KickstarterTechnology these days is all about making life easier, especially when it comes to chores we don’t enjoy – such as cleaning a cat’s litter box. Hong Kong-based company Petalas is trying to address this with its self-flushing litter box, which also monitors the feline's urinary health.Continue ReadingCategory: Pets, Consumer Tech,

Dutch studio reimagines family homes by stacking life in playful boxes

30 March 2026 @ 2:06 pm

The Light House is a vertical house that playfully stacks different household activities, creating distinct yet connected spacesWhen a couple with two children approached the Amsterdam-based architecture and design firm Studioninedots to design a home that would foster their connection, the company reimagined what a family home could be by throwing out the trasitional floor plan entirely.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Engineering

Premium eMTB takes lower cost route to rough riding

30 March 2026 @ 9:56 am

The Current's Ultro X motor, delivers 110 Nm of torque in regular modes, but this can be increased to 120 Nm in Boost ModeMany high-performance electric mountain bikes can cost as much as a used car, and until now, the brands charging that much had little reason to worry. Aventon may have just given them one.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes,

Clever telescopic camper trailer reinvents a game-changing RV classic

30 March 2026 @ 2:03 am

With its electric lift system, the new Prattline Low Tow roof rises to over 9 feet highA new camping trailer that's full of surprises, the 2026 Low Tow from Australia's Prattline RV looks at first to be as brand, spanking new and cutting-edge as some of the latest all-electric trailers developed in Silicon Valley. But it's actually a modern redux of a nameplate that dates back over half a century. The trailer still looks so fresh and unique today, we can only imagine how folks must have looked on the original like it floated to Earth from a far-flung planet in an undiscovered galaxy.Contin