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Victorinox Alox Swiss Army knife emerges with skeletal, lockup build

Victorinox has updated its massive Swiss Army knife lineup with a few compact, lightweight everyday carriers that put a modern spin on the classic multitool. The new Alox Refined Collection features a skeletonized version of Victorinox's anodic aluminum oxide scales, providing sure-gripping performance, ultralight carry and a unique look. The flagship of the three-knife series, the Synergy X brings nine handy tools to your pocket, including a straight blade, pair of screwdrivers and scissors.

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Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors

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Backwoods bunkhouse base camper stashes hideaway panoramic glasshouse

The all-new Walkabout is a different type of RV than we're used to from the folks at Keystone. It feels like a cross between the typical American travel trailer and a hardcore off-road Australian caravan. The split-personality rig is a rough-hewn, hard-nosed adventure support vehicle outside and an exceptionally comfortable and livable home-on-a-hitch inside. Both areas are built to take care of the smallest details so the entire family can just sit back, recreate, relax and enjoy the trip.

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Category: Camping Trailers, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors

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Sport Scout RT: Indian Motorcycle’s first bike since Polaris split

Now that Indian is functioning as an independent bikemaker after Polaris sold a major stake in the American company, there will be even more eyes on it, scrutinizing every move, every launch, and every motorcycle it puts out ... and the Sport Scout RT becomes the first bike in Indian Motorcycle's bold new adventure.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

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Windows users are finally getting their version of Apple’s Magic Trackpad

Years of waiting could soon be over for Windows users who’ve long envied Apple’s Magic Trackpad. Hyper, a California-based innovator with 20 years in the tech industry, introduced the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro on Kickstarter last month. The fundraising goal was reached within minutes of launch, so this overlooked gap in the market may soon be filled.

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Category: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Technology

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Royal Enfield's electric scrambler lands late 2026 with a ton of tech

Back in May, Royal Enfield revealed details about its plans for its Flying Flea electric motorcycle brand, and mentioned two models. We'd seen a lot of the C6 meant for city streets, and only got a grainy glimpse of the off-roady S6. The company's properly unveiled the scrambler at EICMA 2025 in Milan, and it sure looks like a treat for folks willing to get it out onto their favorite trailheads.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

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Remnants of a prehistoric 'proto-Earth' may still lurk beneath our feet

Scientists have long wondered why Earth's overall makeup doesn't fully match the mix of materials found in ancient meteorites. One hypothesis has been that our proto-Earth (what the earliest stages of the Earth is referred to, before the Moon formed) gathered different kinds of material than it did after the giant impact that created the Moon.

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Simple saliva test catches heart failure before you know you have it

In a breakthrough for diagnostics, scientists have created an easy and effective test that identifies a heart failure biomarker in saliva, opening the door to more rapid and accessible life-saving medical interventions for the disease.

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Category: Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind

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How animals really get their 'perfectly imperfect' spots and stripes

There are many purposes that spots and stripes serve in nature, but how they form has been more of a mystery to scientists. Now, researchers have advanced their breakthrough theory – and it could help us design materials that can respond to the environment and change color on demand.

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Category: Biology, Science

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Bird flu virus found surviving in certain cheeses

A dangerous type of bird flu virus (called H5N1) continues to circulate among dairy cows in the US. The virus targets the mammary gland's milk-secreting epithelial cells, causing painful infections in the udder. It also leads to large amounts of virus being released into the milk. This infected milk can expose other cows, pets, wild animals, and possibly humans to the virus, a potential threat beyond just the farm.

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Category: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind

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Solar-panel-equipped backpack lets the unhoused keep their phones charged

If someone is experiencing homelessness, their smartphone often becomes their sole means of staying connected with loved ones and accessing critical services. Charging that phone can be challenging, however, which is why the solar-panel-equipped Makeshift Traveler backpack was created.

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Category: Good Thinking, Technology

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Walking 5,000 steps daily could help stave off Alzheimer's progression

The simple habit of getting in a daily walk has been shown to have numerous health benefits over the last few years. In a remarkable study, scientists found that taking just 5,000 steps a day can help slow Alzheimer’s disease-related decline. Sounds like an easy win, no?

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Category: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind

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