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Hypershell X Ultra hiking exoskeleton review: Adaptive assistance for every body
20 May 2026 @ 3:56 pm
I wore the Hypershell X Ultra hiking exoskeleton during hiking at the Grand Canyon and during my normal routine. The AI system makes moving easier.
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Mars shines in ethereal photo from Psyche space probe
20 May 2026 @ 3:20 pm
NASA's asteroid explorer is on a 2-billion-mile mission.
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There’s more than one way to sterilize a cocaine hippo. Unfortunately, both ways suck.
20 May 2026 @ 3:09 pm
Plus the history of Pilates and other weird things we learned this week.
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How do erasers actually work? It’s surprisingly complicated.
20 May 2026 @ 12:56 pm
To err(ase) is human.
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Specialized introduces Vado 3 EVO and X, combining robust motor performance with advanced rider convenience and comfort
20 May 2026 @ 1:35 am
The Turbo Vado 3 EVO and Turbo Vado 3 X are commuter-friendly, side quest-capable e-bikes with enhanced power, comfort, and utility.
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Why were T. rex’s arms so tiny? Paleontologists finally find an answer.
19 May 2026 @ 11:05 pm
'Use it or lose it.'
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Google’s Android XR smart glasses hope to succeed where AI-first wearables have failed
19 May 2026 @ 9:37 pm
The audio-only frames pair with Android and iOS so a Gemini agent can run errands on your phone while you stay heads-up.
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Newly discovered spider has smiley face on its back
19 May 2026 @ 6:23 pm
‘I knew instantly we had a jackpot.’
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SMILE spacecraft will use X-ray vision to study the northern lights and more
19 May 2026 @ 4:30 pm
The three-year mission aims solve the mysteries of Earth’s magnetosphere.
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Sony marks a decade of noise-canceling innovation with premium 1000X The ColleXion headphones
19 May 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Celebrating 10 years of active noise cancellation excellence, Sony's new $649 luxury headphones are calibrated for comfort and sound quality.
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