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This 20-ft-long tiny house is more practical than you might expect

April 04, 2026 | Adam Williams
This tiny house performs some downsizing magic to fit a surprisingly practical interior into its tight dimensions. Named the Espresso, it sleeps up to two people in comfort, plus it has a little space for guests.

Extra-wide tiny house brings big-home comforts to small living

April 01, 2026 | Adam Williams
Tiny houses typically require major compromises when it comes to home comforts, but this extra-wide model takes a different approach. Its open layout includes a large living room and kitchen, plus a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower.

Airbus "Bird of Prey" interceptor drone makes catch on first flight

April 04, 2026 | David Szondy
Like an overachieving fledgling falcon, on its inaugural flight an Airbus "Bird of Prey" interceptor drone took out a medium-sized suicide drone using a Fraknkenberg Mark I mini-missile during a demonstration on March 30, 2026 in northern Germany.

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Up, up, tilt, and away! That's the flight sequence for most commercially available drones. However, for drones powered by Aerix Systems’ omnidirectional propulsion tech, the reality is more like: up, zoom off, twist, and slide … often all at once!
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Since its inception, the Ram Truck brand has tried to be the most truck of all the trucks. “Best-in-Class” this and “Segment-leading” that headlined every press release and advertisement. Not anymore.
The Katrin tiny house packs a lot of flexibility into its compact frame. Sleeping four adults comfortably, it can be upgraded to run off-grid and has a well-thought-out interior with a space-saving folding staircase and underfloor heating.

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