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While we may still not have flying cars, robot butlers or food replicators in our possession, you can now order something else you may have long dreamt of. It's called the Photon Matrix, and it uses lasers to track and kill airborne mosquitoes. -
Huawei's latest piece of gear is wild. The MateBook Fold Ultimate Design looks like a 13-inch laptop on the outside, until you open it to reveal an 18-inch foldable screen that's just 7.3 mm thick. For reference, an iPhone 16 has a depth of 7.8 mm. -
I spent a few nights with the Akaso Sight-300 and came away fairly impressed. My previous experiences with night vision have been with very high-end scopes, so I wasn't sure what to expect on something that costs several thousand dollars less.
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April 16, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAmazon's latest streaming device includes a handy feature that not only makes it a cinch to upgrade your old TV at home, but also to make long days on the road less of a drag. And it's just $35. -
April 14, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAnbernic makes a wide range of gaming handhelds whose designs leave nothing to the imagination, with the usual arrays of controller buttons alongside or below a display. With its upcoming device, it's taking a more discreet design direction. -
April 12, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonFrom wildfires to our wars on nature and each other, the subjects captured in the winning 42 images of the 69th World Press Photo Contest are not the easiest to view – but it's what makes this annual competition such a prestigious and powerful one. -
April 12, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalUnlike most item trackers that only help you find your stuff a la AirTags, the Pebble Halo is also a personal safety device designed for quick access in an emergency, with a bunch of thoughtful features in a durable body. -
April 11, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSamsung gave us a glimpse of a couple of seriously desirable lifestyle speakers for 2026 a couple of months ago, and I'm happy to report you can now get your hands on them. The Music Studio lineup not only looks cool, but can also pair up wirelessly. -
April 09, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonNot everything old is worth a modern makeover, but this is something audio-lifestyle brand Gadhouse seems to understand. Following on from some stunning retro-modern turntables, it's now reviving 1980s portable audio paired with modern convenience. -
April 09, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn its most ambitious set, PowerUp Toys' StarFlux Balsa Wood RC Airplane Kit delivers a hands-on experience where each step influences success in the air. And let's just say, the experience was a humbling one for a flight enthusiast like myself. -
April 09, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIf your body typically runs hot, or you find yourself out in the sun often, Dyson's got something to show you. Its new handheld fan packs possibly the most powerful motor you can safely fit into a gadget of this size, and doesn't make a huge racket. -
April 07, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteXGIMI’s Titan Noir series triple-laser projectors combines triple-laser projection, dual-iris contrast control, and high brightness to improve black levels, color accuracy, and large-screen home theater performance. -
April 06, 2026 | Michael FrancoA uniquely shaped baseball bat went viral this time last year after delivering the New York Yankees a franchise-best nine home runs in one game. A new study, however, says the bat doesn't really deserve the hype it got. -
April 06, 2026 | Shirl LeighJapanese consumer electronics company Maxell, known for its high-performance chromium metal cassettes during its 80s zenith, has now released a modern update to the portable cassette player. -
April 05, 2026 | Omar KardoudiLuke and Mike Bell have modified their solar-powered drone so that it can now stay aloft for more than 5 hours, unofficially breaking the world endurance record for this type of electric drone. -
April 03, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodFor $349.99, the C300 Pro offers an exceptional value for money. It's well-built, good-looking, comfortable, and most importantly, packed with all the features you’d want out of an office chair. -
April 02, 2026 | Ben CoxworthYou know how your fingertip flushes white when you press it against a hard surface? Well, scientists have now used that phenomenon to place augmented reality (AR) touch panels on real-world surfaces such as walls and desks. -
April 01, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonDrastically shifting from experimental film and costly hardware, Lomography is taking on the digital world of photography. Its new reloadable LomoChrome Classicolor camera – costing less than US$28 – captures images that don't need any filters.
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