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NASA has revealed the X-70 Fractal, a crewed, subsonic experimental aircraft meant to serve as a research platform, though details remain limited to renderings and some specs. The plane can fly above 45,000 feet, reach speeds near Mach 0.75, travel about 1,700 miles per flight, and carry up to a ton of equipment. NASA says it will enable untested maneuver research and expects a first flight within two years.
OhSnap has released a magnetic, lever-action card wallet that attaches to phones and stacks with its existing Snap Grip Stand. The wallet uses a toolless, compliant-mechanism design that lets users swap in 3, 5, or 7-card cores and interchange front and back plates for options like an ID holder, money clip, elastic band, or slim aluminum covers.
Una has released a 46mm GPS running watch built from six separate, user-replaceable modules held together with Torx T3 screws, including distinct display, GPS, Bluetooth, PPG sensor and core compute modules. The core runs a Cortex-M33 microcontroller with 2.5MB of RAM and 4GB of eMMC storage on FreeRTOS, and Una has published its software, housing and circuit board designs on GitHub alongside a developer forum.
Ascentiz is showcasing a modular exoskeleton system at IFA 2026 built around a hip module (H) and a knee module (K) that can be used separately or combined via a hub into an H+K configuration coordinated by its BodyOS software. Each module targets different movement needs—hip assistance for propulsion like walking and climbing, knee assistance for load management on stairs and slopes—while sharing a common Exo-Belt and communication architecture.
Belgian startup Any has launched the LUV1, a modular electric motorcycle that combines cargo-bike-level storage capacity of up to 120 liters with a top speed of 100 km/h. Designed by former Pininfarina design director Lowie Vermeersch, who also serves as creative director and investor, the vehicle offers customizable frames and accessories for commuters, families, and outdoor enthusiasts.