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May 08, 2026
Aotos' Flux X26 cyberpunk-tinged "hybrid" ebike has built on the buzz it generated at CES, raising nearly US$1 million in crowdfunding in two weeks. As well as offering an excellent launch price on the two models, the team has now expanded countries it'll ship to.
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Bicycles,
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May 08, 2026
It is said that during the gold rush, people were so focused on gold that they forgot the "goldmine" that was shovels. In the AI and clean energy boom, where infrastructure and applications are the focus, one company is betting on the most fundamental of shovels: raw materials. Introducing Earth AI, an Australian-founded, US-headquartered mineral exploration company that uses artificial intelligence
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May 08, 2026
Austrian company Tubolito is known for manufacturing bicycle inner tubes from TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), a high-tech material originally used for smartphone speaker membranes. The material turned out to work very well for tubes, outperforming traditional rubber and latex options. TPU tubes are lighter, offer lower r
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May 08, 2026
Audi has built a new V16-engined multi-million-dollar mid-engined supercar… but it looks like a version of the Batmobile made by an eccentric backwoods mechanic using a pile of old aircraft bits.
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Au
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May 08, 2026
The battery has long been the weak link of the electric bike. It degrades in the cold, ages poorly with fast charging, and rarely survives more than four years of heavy use. Ride1Up thinks it has a fix - and it's priced it for regular people.
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May 08, 2026
It's long been thought that the type-2 diabetes drug taken by an estimated 20 million Americans was doing its heavy lifting in the liver, suppressing the production of glucose to regulate blood sugar. But new research has uncovered it's actually working its magic in the gut - which opens the door to the possibility of finding new compounds that pe
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May 08, 2026
Saab has developed a new anti-tank round that's designed to take on the modern high-tech armor of the 21st century. Built for Saab's Carl-Gustaf 84-mm (3.31-in) recoilless rifle system, the HEAT 758 munition can even defeat modern reactive armor.
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May 07, 2026
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the all-new Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer series eventually earned its own wheels. It's still aimed at efficient all-electric camping trips but is able to furnish travelers with a surprising number of a
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May 07, 2026
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the all-new Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer series eventually earned its own wheels. It's still aimed at efficient all-electric camping trips but is able to furnish travelers with a surprising number of amenities, giving an adventurer or two everything they need to survive in comfort: a cozy lounge-cum-bedroom, a high-efficiency kitchen, cargo storage and even a toilet room, all in a pop
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May 07, 2026
When you think of Royal Enfield, you'd inevitably think of the Classic, the Bullet, and more recently, the Super Meteor - mostly bulky cruisers and retro motorcycles - because that's essentially what the company has specialized in for a major part of its history.
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May 07, 2026
If you've ever wondered why you procrastinate when it comes to doing your taxes early or getting started on mundane admin jobs at work, you'll be pleased to know it's not just because you dislike them. New research has uncovered a specific pathway in the brain that slams the brakes on investing energy in these tasks, making them harder to get done.
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May 07, 2026
Engineers have been experimenting with alternatives to the traditional mouse for years, producing pen-shaped, flat, and even ring-shaped mice. And just when it seems like we've seen it all, UK-based startup NextAxis Design has introduced an egg-shaped mouse called Ov
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May 07, 2026
I bet that if Mazda had a dollar for every time someone said, "Wait, isn't that just the CX-90 without the third row?" it could probably fund a Wankel comeback.
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Automotive, Transport
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May 07, 2026
LG's new UltraGear evo GM9 monitor pairs a 5K panel with Hyper Mini LED tech, aiming to deliver brighter, sharper, and faster high-end visuals for gaming.
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May 07, 2026
What do you look for in a tiny house? If it's the ability to hit the road on a whim, then the Samuel probably isn't for you. However, if you'd prefer a stationary but remarkably practical home that's suitable for long-term living, then this one might be a good fit.
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Tiny Hou
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May 07, 2026
Swiss outdoor kit specialist Katadyn has launched a state-of-the-art modular outdoor water filter system that uses a combination of three sophisticated filtration processes.
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Gear, Outd
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May 07, 2026
Swiss outdoor kit specialist Katadyn has launched a state-of-the-art modular outdoor water filter system that uses a combination of three sophisticated filtration processes.
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Gear, Outdoors
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May 07, 2026
Newly observed negative-phase waveforms in earthquake data have alerted scientists to a previously unrecognized feature of the "big ones" to do with tectonic plates slipping by each other: they create a kind of geological 'whiplash' that happens when a rupturing fault movement abruptly stops.
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May 07, 2026
In my wildest dreams I couldn't have imagined that I'd ever see a 125cc motorcycle from China dressed in Ducati-like underpinnings. I'm not kidding - a proper liquid-cooled V-twin, a steel trellis frame, an aluminum single-sided swingarm … this might just be the coolest entry-level moto ever!
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May 06, 2026
A year ago, we took a look at the Crosspeak 2 tent from Hyperlite Mountain Gear. The impressive cut of Dyneema fabric weighed in barely over 2 pounds (907 g), adding yet another intriguing option to an ultralight frees
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May 06, 2026
A year ago, we took a look at the Crosspeak 2 tent from Hyperlite Mountain Gear. The impressive cut of Dyneema fabric weighed in barely over 2 pounds (907 g), adding yet another intriguing option to an ultralight freestanding tent market that was running white hot at the time. On the downside, it cost more than a dollar
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May 06, 2026
A year ago, we took a look at the Crosspeak 2 tent from Hyperlite Mountain Gear. The impressive cut of Dyneema fabric weighed in barely over 2 pounds (907 g), adding yet another intriguing option to an ultralight freestanding tent market that was running white hot at the time. On the downside, it cost more than a dollar per gram. Now Hyperlite has launched the solo version: t
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May 06, 2026
A year ago, we took a look at the Crosspeak 2 tent from Hyperlite Mountain Gear. The impressive cut of Dyneema fabric weighed in barely over 2 pounds (907 g
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May 06, 2026
When the cityscape frustrates urban photographers with uneven terrain or limited spaces, photographic gear company Silence Corner strikes back with the Viperpod - a hybrid tripod designed to hang anywhere in seconds for unencumbered solo shooting.
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Photography,
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May 06, 2026
When you hear about designers biomimicking butterflies, your first thought is probably about creating remote-controlled flying toys or small, artificial flying machines that could be useful in pollination, especially in regions experiencing bee colony collapse. But butterfly mimicry goes far beyond those uses to include scattering light to replace toxic paints or as an anti-fraud
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May 06, 2026
Audible is opening a pop-up "bookless bookstore" in New York City, turning audiobooks into a social experience with listening lounges and live events.
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May 06, 2026
Fritz Tiny Homes has expanded its Halcyon line with the Grand, a 400-sq-ft (37.1-sq-m) park model that takes livability to the next level. It builds off of the Halcyon Stay model, but makes it a more practical dwelling, with two bedrooms and clever storage solutions that maximize space. It may be tiny, but the Canadian builders ensured it can function as
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May 06, 2026
Our taste for bread and pasta wouldn't be the same if not for our ability to break down starch, a talent Peru's Andean populations have taken to the extreme.
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Biology, Science
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May 06, 2026
For decades, the idea of a sub-two-hour marathon occupied a near-mythical place in endurance sport. Like Roger Bannister's four-minute mile, it represented a physiological and psychological frontier that seemed just beyond human reach. That barrier finally fell in an official race at the 2026 London Marathon on April 26th, when Kenya's Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30, followed moments later by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha in 1:59:41.
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May 05, 2026
Based on the results of two completed Phase III trials, scientists are confident that we could see an effective vaccine against Lyme disease by next year.
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May 05, 2026
German camper van and small motorhome builder Sunlight has made a name for itself as a go-to for capable adventure machines built to support formidable all-terrain excursions. With last year's Ibex 4x4 concept, it previewed how it would step things up to the next level. And now it's preparing to take the official step, readying the production Ibex for launch this summ
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May 05, 2026
My favorite part of watching the Olympics was viewing the long telephoto lenses used by the photojournalists, and dreaming of one day owning one of those expensive lenses. With this latest design from Reeflex, a European brand committed to pushing the limits of mobile phone photography, I'm one step closer to meeting that goal without breaking the piggy bank.
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May 05, 2026
Poseidon is probably still getting used to our growth from wooden boats to enormous cruise ships. Imagine his shock when he sees electric boats casually pulling up to recharge right in the middle of his abode, thanks to a new offshore charging system.
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May 05, 2026
Power banks are a dime a dozen, but this one caught my eye with a feature I haven't seen before: a bui
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May 05, 2026
Power banks are a dime a dozen, but this one caught my eye with a feature I haven't seen before: a bui
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May 05, 2026
You know the saying: Time flies when you're having fun.
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Learning & Memory, Brain Health, Body and M
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May 05, 2026
Laser weapons reached a new milestone as the US Navy tested the AeroVironment (AV) LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) aboard the nuclear aircraft carrier USS George H W Bush (CVN-77), notching up a 100% kill rate against multiple ae
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May 04, 2026
World-renowned science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke (2001: A Space Odyssey, Childhood's End) once quipped that "Any teacher who can be replaced by a computer should be." Some people think Clarke's statement means we should replace all teachers.
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May 04, 2026
Designing a tiny house for a couple is one thing, but creating a home on wheels for an entire family is another challenge entirely. The Soma addresses this with a remarkably spacious layout that packs in three bedrooms and a large open living area.
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May 04, 2026
One of the biggest hitters in the conventional arsenal merged with drone technology, as the US Army tested a bunker-buster warhead combined with an expendable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for field testing at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama.
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Military, Engineering
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May 04, 2026
Thanks to researchers at Georgia Tech, robots have taken several new steps towards replacing human labor - and not simply for dangerous tasks such as mining the depths of the Earth and exploring the Moon, or difficult tasks such as high-speed mass-assembly of thousands of cars.
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May 03, 2026
Flying under the radar of robot hype, Sony AI's Ace has shown off its rapid-speed learning abilities that are seriously remarkable, displaying powerful split-second decision-making while taking on some of the best table tennis players - and winning.
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May 03, 2026
In 2021, Optimus debuted the Gemini stove, a sleek, uniquely shaped dual-burner stove that split the difference between backpacking and car camping gear. The brand immediately took home several prestigious awards for its design efforts, including an ISPO Award in Europe and an Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award in the US. Now it's doubling down on what makes t
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May 03, 2026
In 2021, Optimus debuted the Gemini stove, a sleek, uniquely shaped dual-burner stove that split the difference between backpacking and car camping gear. The brand immediately took home several prestigious awards for its design efforts, including an ISPO Award in Europe and an Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award in the US. Now it's doubling down on what makes the Gemini stove great, debuting a Gemini II that packs over a third more power p
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May 03, 2026
A research team supervised by Assoc. Prof. Theo Hughes-Riley from Nottingham Trent University has designed a smart vibrating pillow sleeve prototype, to alert people who are deaf to fire and burglar alarms. The device was recently presented at the Association for Computing Machinery CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, at the Barcelona International Convention Centre in Spain.
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May 03, 2026
Combining a low price with a modest footprint of just 224 sq ft (20.81 sq m), the Rasa tiny house comes with a carefully considered interior that sleeps four in comfort - or even up to six at a squeeze.
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Tiny Houses,
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May 03, 2026
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is a truck that's equal parts stubborn old-school and new-face modernized. And honestly? That tension is exactly what makes the Frontier interesting.
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Automotive,
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May 03, 2026
Russian design studio ATRIUM has completed a private multi-use garage in Moscow. Set within a forested estate, Garage for Car Collection, is a bespoke building for a private collection of luxury and vintage vehicles. The 200-sq-m (2,153-sq-ft) garage is a modern extension to the site, and also features a home gym, office, lounge areas, practical storage, mud room, and ski racks.
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May 02, 2026
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created a passive motion/contact sensor that detects motion using only sound. Without electricity, electronics, or batteries. The sensors are small, uniquely shaped metal tags that each emit very specific ultrasonic sounds upon contact. They are
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May 02, 2026
In only four years after the Russian invasion, Ukraine went from being a country knocked back on its heels and scrambling for military aid to emerging as a leading provider of battlefield-tested counter-drone expertise and exporter of anti-drone weapons systems. How did this happen? Let's find out.
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May 02, 2026
The RX 450h plug-in hybrid luxury SUV sits right at the intersection of pragmatism and indulgence, sipping electrons like a monk but wrapped in enough leather to make a cattle ranch nervous.
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Automotive,
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May 02, 2026
In northern Switzerland, a const
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May 01, 2026
Most bicycle campers just tow, but there are some that flip, that drop, that pitch and that straight blow up. The new Alpencamper adds another motion to that mix: sliding. The two-wheel towable borrows a trick from larger caravans and motorhomes, using a sidewall slide-
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May 01, 2026
Roboticists at Harvard and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras - very smart folks indeed - somehow entirely missed the great name "antdroids" when building the insectoid drones they call RAnts (robotic ants, which do not, in fact, rant about anything - not even against a tyrannical robotic ant queen).
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May 01, 2026
Fourteen years ago we first heard about the Elf, a pedal/electric velomobile that could be charged via a rooftop solar panel. Well, there's a new version on the way that'll be cushier, more powerful, and able to seat a second passenger.
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May 01, 2026
On the face of it, JMGO's latest lifestyle projector might look like just another boxy smart entertainment hub. But this model is reported to boast the world's first 3-in-1 optical system, and rests on a nifty gimbal stand that can adjust itself or play follow the user.
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Home Entertainment,
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May 01, 2026
Brembo's braking equipment has graced many a champion-winning F1 racecar and MotoGP superbike over the last s
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May 01, 2026
This pint-sized tiny house recalls the small living movement's humble roots by combining a very compact footprint that sleeps up to two people with a surprisingly affordable price.
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Tiny Houses,
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Apr 30, 2026
At the recent Modern Day Marine Exposition in Washington, DC, Textron Systems rolled out a robot made to fight alongside US Marines. Called the Ripsaw M1, it's designed to act as a robotic force multiplier for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) and Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV).
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Apr 30, 2026
German camper van upstart Alcovia Vans has taken the well-known Ford Nugget multi-room camper van layout and adapted it for the ever-popular Fiat Ducato full-si
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Apr 30, 2026
German camper van upstart Alcovia Vans has taken the well-known Ford Nugget multi-room camper van layout and adapted it for the ever-popular Fiat Ducato full-size van. It elevates the floor plan's versatility a
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Apr 30, 2026
DJI is one of the leading manufacturers of drones for aerial photography and videography. As social media continues to grow, beginners and content creators are seeking lightweight, easy-to-use devices for short-form video. DJI's latest releases are designed to meet that demand.
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Apr 30, 2026
Replicating the brain's capabilities, an impossible task, may theoretically require thousands of H100, one of NVIDIA's most powerful GPUs. At 700 watts per chip, we are looking at power consumption in the megawatt range. The brain runs on 20 watts. Scientists have taken inspiration from this remarkable organ to create chips that could cut conventio
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Apr 30, 2026
You might recognize Dreame as a fast-growing electronics brand from China
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Apr 30, 2026
Naps are one of life's pleasures, but as we age, they can also be an early sign of health issues we're unaware of. These findings are thanks to a groundbreaking study of more than 1,000 people who had their daytime naps tracked for up to 19 years.
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Apr 30, 2026
Most electric cargo bikes live in garages, because that's the only place big enough to put them. JackRabbit's new MG Cargo is so slim it can live in a closet or a hallway. It will still carry your kids, a week's worth of groceries, or an adult passenger on the back - all on a frame that weighs less than a suitcase.
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Apr 30, 2026
A compact residential dwelling designed by Canadian architectural firm Nathalie Thibodeau Architecte has been completed in Boileau, Quebec. Dubbed La Maraude, the home is set within a wooded site near the Maskinongé River, and dissolves the boundaries between interior living zones and the outdoors. The project invites the forest indoors through its geometric layout, emphasizing light, openness, and continuity by positioning courtyards as integral spaces throughout the home.
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Apr 30, 2026
In response to a growing backlash to a decade of touchscreen overload, VW has taken a step back into traditional territory with its new electric hatchback. The ID.Polo is the first of the brand's new electric-vehicle (EV) range to revive a generic name from the ICE era. The futuristic styling of the ID.3 has been dumped and, best of all, VW has brought back ta
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Apr 29, 2026
Loads of pickup campers we've looked at over the years pop upward to expand interior headroom, but far fewer pop out. The all-new Roam Rider SL does both, and it pops outward twice, sliding wings out of both sides to add an additional 20 cubic feet (566 L) of interior space. The sliding continues inside, where amenities slide open and closed rather than occupying finite space permanently. Roam Rider then manages to h
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Apr 29, 2026
Last year, South African camping trailer manufacturer AlphaGo slid off wheeled chassis and launched the impressive Cube Air Tent, a larger-than-life inflatable built to sleep up to six people. But wilderness wanderers who really want to escape daily life for the warm embrace of wild serenity might be best-served by leaving those five others behind ... back in the city.
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Apr 29, 2026
Last year, South African camping trailer manufacturer AlphaGo slid off wheeled chassis and launched the impressive Cube Air Tent, a larger-than-life inflatable built to sleep up to six people. But wilderness wanderers who really want to escape daily life for the warm embrace of wild serenity might be best-served by leaving those five others behind ...
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Apr 29, 2026
So, you've got a perfectly good road or gravel bike, but you don't want to get "left behind" in the ebike revolution? Well, the Cyplore kit turns analog bikes electric, and it's claimed to be the lightest system to do so.
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Bicycles, Transport
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Apr 29, 2026
If an alien in the Alpha Centauri star system were craving pizza, it would take tens of thousands of years to deliver it using today's rocket technology. According to a press release, researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a technology that could one day reduce
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Apr 29, 2026
If an alien in the Alpha Centauri star system were craving pizza, it would take tens of thousands of years to deliver it using today's rocket technology. According to a press release, researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a technology that could one day reduce
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Apr 29, 2026
If a fervent chess player seeking a challenging game partner doesn't happen to live in a major city such as St. Louis, Missouri, home of the World Chess Hall of Fame, the next best thing might be SenseRobot Chess Mini. It's an AI-powered robotic chess coach/mentor and player, currently on Kickstarter.
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Games,
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Apr 29, 2026
Bosch and Ecovacs have unveiled a robot vacuum cleaner and mop that hides inside your kitchen cabinet, merging autonomous maintenance with high-end home design.
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Around The Home,
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Apr 29, 2026
If you had to name the most dangerous place in the Solar System, you'd probably start with the obvious suspects.
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Apr 29, 2026
Designed to resemble a rocket on a launchpad readying for takeoff, this extraordinary tower reportedly draws inspiration from a billionaire's trip to a NASA facility in the late 1960s. The building reaches a height of 250 m (820 ft), setting a new record for Morocco and making it one of the tallest skyscrapers on the African co
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Apr 29, 2026
No matter how many lumens a home projector throws at the wall, dark scenes still go gray. But XGIMI thinks a pair of mechanical irises can change that, and a fresh Kickstarter campaign suggests that thousands of home cinema enthusiasts are willing to bet on it.
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Apr 29, 2026
The US Navy has successfully flight tested its Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM-LR) kit that turns an ordinary iron dumb bomb into an affordable carrier-based jet-propelled cruise missile with a range of over 200 nm (29 miles, 370 km).
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Military,
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Apr 28, 2026
Years before we had ever heard the term "glamping," we already knew exactly what it was thanks largely to Snow Peak. Founded in 1958, the Japanese brand has been making glamping-grade equipment designed to be as beautiful as it is functional for decades. From base camp couches to portable low-and-slow BBQs, the co
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Apr 28, 2026
The original Land Rover Freelander may have died after just two generations in 2015, but that hasn't stopped Jaguar Land Rover from reviving the nameplate now in 2026. Except it's no longer a standalone SUV, with Chery-JLR launching Freelander as a full-fledged brand.
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Automo
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Apr 28, 2026
The original Land Rover Freelander may have died after just two generations in 2015, but that hasn't stopped Jaguar Land Rover from reviving the nameplate now in 2026. Except it's no longer a standalone SUV, with Chery-JLR launching Freelander as a full-fledged brand.
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Automo
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Apr 28, 2026
Eck Studio is a Hong Kong-based design studio famous for its everyday carry (EDC) tools and practical outdoor gear. After successfully releasing its titanium compact stove and compass/lighter combo, the company is back with another Kickstarter project: the Eck Hammer. The idea of turning a hammer into an EDC tool is all about balancing size and functionality, and this tool seems to check both boxes.
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Apr 28, 2026
Eck Studio is a Hong Kong-based design studio famous for its everyday carry (EDC) tools and practical outdoor gear. After successfully releasing its titanium compact stove and compass/lighter combo, the company is back with another Kickstarter project: the Eck Hammer. The idea of turning a hammer into an EDC tool is all about balancing size and functionality, and this tool seems to check both boxes.
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Apr 28, 2026
Eck Studio is a Hong Kong-based design studio famous for its everyday carry (EDC) tools and practical outdoor gear. After successfully releasing its titanium compact stove and compass/lighter combo, the company is back with another Kickstarter project: the Eck Hammer. The idea of turning a hammer into an EDC tool is all about balancing size and functionality, and this tool seems to check both boxes.
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Apr 28, 2026
Imagine looking out the window of an airborne airplane and seeing the wing rippling and twisting. You'd probably have a mini heart attack. Yet, this is what German engineers have created: prototype morphing wings that change their shape mid-flight.
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Apr 28, 2026
Imagine looking out the window of an airborne airplane and seeing the wing rippling and twisting. You'll probably have a mini heart attack. Yet, this is what German engineers have created: prototype morphing wings that change their shape mid-flight.
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Apr 28, 2026
LG's StanbyME 2 Max expands its portable lifestyle TV with a larger 4K display for more touchscreen real estate, but wrapped in a similar hybrid design that can be wheeled from room to room, plus battery power for cable-free entertainment.
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Apr 28, 2026
LG's StanbyME 2 Max expands its portable lifestyle TV with a larger 4K display for more touchscreen real estate, but wrapped in a similar hybrid design that can be wheeled from room to room, plus battery power for cable-free entertainment.
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