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Batwing-esque fighter joins field to be US Navy's next fighter
5 February 2026 @ 2:17 am
There's a new contender for the US Navy's F/A-XX Next Generation Air Dominance (NCAD) fighter program to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and it looks like something out of Batman's hangar thanks to a peculiar triple-fuselage design.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: US Navy, FighterSelf-heating lunch box is its own portable far-infrared oven
4 February 2026 @ 9:40 pm
For anyone who's always eating on the go, you now have another option to manage hot meals while commuting without requiring the use of a microwave or toaster oven.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, TechnologyTags: Kickstarter, Food technology, Air-beam canopy completes all-inflatable amphibious day camp
4 February 2026 @ 8:03 pm
Inflate all the things. That seems to be the strategy at Bote, a Floridian inflatable watercraft company that's expanded out into inflatable lounge wares, including on-water hammocks, portable furniture and, now, sunshades. The all-new Hangout Shade series creates a perfect day camp on land or pairs with Bote's Hangout Dock floating swim platforms to sailgate the day away atop the water.Continue ReadingCategory: Gear, OutdoorsTags: $1,400 electric moto offers proper dirt-bike fun on a budget
4 February 2026 @ 5:12 pm
Why do electric bikes have to be grossly expensive and overly inaccessible? That seems to be the exact question the folks at Heybike asked. The answer comes in the form of Villain – a compact e-dirt bike priced at just US$1,399 that delivers serious performance.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Logitech’s AI cameras rethink how big meeting rooms show up on video
4 February 2026 @ 5:07 pm
If you’ve joined a hybrid meeting from a large boardroom, you'll know what it’s often like: voices echoing, faces blurring together, and the person speaking often ending up just off-screen. Big rooms just don’t translate well to video, and remote participants are often left watching from the margins rather than really being a part of the conversation.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Logitech, Business, What if multiple sclerosis isn't just one disease?
4 February 2026 @ 3:46 pm
For decades, multiple sclerosis (MS) has been defined primarily by its symptoms, rather than its underlying biology. Now, a new study aims to challenge that approach, presenting evidence that MS may actually follow two distinct biological pathways. It’s a shift that could reshape how clinicians think about diagnoses, disease progression and treatment strategy.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain HealtHydrofoiling electric ferry completes record 160-nautical-mile voyage
4 February 2026 @ 11:57 am
Electric passenger ferries offer a promising alternative to polluting fossil-fuel guzzlers given the relatively short hops these vessels need to make per trip. However, huge infrastructure costs can be a major stumbling block to widespread deployment. Industry pioneer Candela is aiming to change minds, demonstrating that its foiling e-ferry can go the distance and make use of existing or mobile chargers along the way.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Thumb-sized EDC knife sports a stunning Damascus steel blade
4 February 2026 @ 8:35 am
Although this pocket knife securely hides its blade when not in use, you'll likely find yourself unfolding it just to get another glimpse of the beautiful 67-layer Damascus steel it's made from.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, British Army aims to pair Apaches with autonomous wingman drones
4 February 2026 @ 12:03 am
The British Army is pushing the concept of the Loyal Wingman combat drone into new territory as Project NYX, with the help of seven industry partners, looks to develop a rotary drone that can work in concert with the Apache AH-64E attack helicopter.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: British Army, The US now has the first dual-action eye drop for age-related vision loss
3 February 2026 @ 10:38 pm
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for a longer duration than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.Continue ReadingCategory: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: