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This bracelet turns your wrist into a multi-functional EDC toolkit

30 January 2026 @ 3:27 pm

The TiLink puts a 24-in-1 multi-tool on your wristMany 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, O

Tiny Hogwarts house performs some downsizing magic to sleep up to four

30 January 2026 @ 1:07 pm

The Tiny Hogwarts, by Eco Tiny House, is a compact tiny house that sleeps up to four peopleThe 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 Project Genie lets you create and traverse through imaginary environments like you're playing a video gameGoogle'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

You can't see them, but this cleverly designed carabiner holds a screwdriver, window breaker, folding knife and moreI 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

Your LLM is more creative than some people – but that's not the whole storyAI 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 40 Years of Nugget special edition camper van debuts at CMT 2026Ford 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

At a glance, it's hard to tell the iCraft apart from the more expensive CricutI'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

Although donated blood is typically stored under refrigeration for up to 42 days, it doesn't necessarily remain usable for that longMillions 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 Innovation

Split-wing aircraft gets new propulsion system

29 January 2026 @ 6:23 pm

Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 hybrid eVTOL now features two larger vertical lift fans in its front canards instead of four smaller ones, along with other updatesHorizon 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

The Seestar S30 Pro is designed to simplify astrophotography, while also educating stargazers using built-in AINot too long ago, if you wanted to witness the wonders of the universe, you'd need to lug around a bulky telescope and possibly spend hours making fine adjustments to zero in on celestial targets. ZWO's Seestar S30 Pro is here to flip the script by offering a lightweight telescope that allows people of all levels to experience deep-sky exploration without worrying about the technicalities.Continue ReadingCategory: