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Oct 24, 2026
Hydrogen production from electrolysis is typically complex and energy-intensive. So is wastewater treatment. Inspired by leaves, which harness solar power to generate oxygen and carry out other processes, researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a solar-powered device that generates hydrogen from seawater while si
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Oct 24, 2026
Crowning yourself king of the hyper-SUV world requires more than just a legendary badge. It has taken Mercedes decades to realize it requires cold, hard numbers.
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Automotive,
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Oct 24, 2026
BAE Systems has upped the counter-drone firepower of a quadcopter while keeping costs down by equipping a Malloy T-150 UAV with enough laser-guided precision missiles to counter multiple drone threats during a recent test at a US Air Force base.
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Oct 23, 2026
Volkswagen has pulled the plug on the ID.4/ID.5 models, replacing them with a compact electric SUV called the ID. Tiguan. Does that name ring any bells? It should, as the original Tiguan sold close to 9 million units worldwide - meaning the pressure is on for the new electric motor.
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Oct 23, 2026
Traditional truck camper canopies tend not to include interior living space so much as space for appliances and gear. More and more, though, we're seeing camper canopies that do incorporate livable space inside, whether that's simply a small floor for changing clothes and jumping up int
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Oct 23, 2026
Traditional truck camper canopies tend not to include interior living space so much as space for appliances and gear. More and more, though, we're seeing camper canopies that do incorporate livable space inside, whether that's simply a small floor for changing clothes and jumping up int
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Oct 23, 2026
Traditional truck camper canopies tend not to include interior living space so much as space for appliances and gear. More and more, though, we're seeing camper canopies that do incorporate livable space inside, whether that's simply a small floor for changing clothes and jumping up int
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Oct 23, 2026
One reason we don't yet have powerful cyborgs roaming our streets is the batteries needed to power the electromechanical side. They are bulky and prone to running out of juice. Interestingly, the biological side - our bodies - run 24/7 on inherent che
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Oct 23, 2026
Having handlebars of the proper width is an important consideration, not least because if you end up making your bars narrower, you can't widen them again … or can you? Well
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Oct 23, 2026
Blackview says that the XPLORE 6 rugged phone is the first in its class to sport a periscope telephoto lens, "bringing flagship-level imaging, performance, and AI capabilities into the rugged smartphone category." You'll also find a 10x teleconverter in the box for even more optical reach.
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Oct 23, 2026
Whether the Helena appeals will depend a lot on what you're looking for in a tiny house. If you want to travel the world with your house in tow, it's not going to be a winner, but if light-filled, comfortable living on one floor is more to your liking, it has a lot going for it.
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Oct 23, 2026
Small motorcycles equal big business, and it seems like motorcycle companies are finally acknowledging that. The latest move comes from BMW Motorrad, which has now launched a third model on its new 450cc platform in the form of the F 450 RR sports bike.
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Oct 22, 2026
Channelling electricity with virtually no resistance under ambient conditions has been a focus for physicists for the better part of half a century.
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Technology
superconductor
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Oct 22, 2026
When most people picture an antenna, they think of a slim metal rod, whether the thin, extendable rod on a portable FM radio or the towering structures used for radio and television broadcasting. In reality, antennas come in all shapes and sizes, from
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Oct 22, 2026
How many times do you pull out the screwdrivers on your multitool only to find they're all too small or large for the task at hand? A bit holder allows you to swap in different sizes, but a multitool rarely has much space for extra bits. So you're either stuck with whatever the multitool, or you're walking around with a handful of bits rattling in your pocket. The EDC experts at Ant
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Oct 22, 2026
How many times do you pull out the screwdrivers on your multitool only to find they're all too small or large for the task at hand? A bit holder allows you to swap in different sizes, but a multitool rarely has much space for extra bits. So you're either stuck with whatever the multitool, or you're walking around with a handful of bits rattling in you
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Oct 22, 2026
Britain wants to keep space tidy, so the UK Space Agency (UKSA) has awarded a £61-million (US$81-million) contract to remove two defunct UK satellites from orbit between 2029 and 2032 using manipulator spacecraft launched from the Shetlands.
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Oct 22, 2026
At 8.4 m (28 ft) in length, the Wildscape is around mid-sized for a tiny house nowadays. However, its clever layout makes the house seem bigger than really it is, fitting in a multipurpose living room, a netted hangout area, and even a home office.
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Oct 22, 2026
Folks living in inner-city apartments probably won't have access to an outdoor garden. So growing your own greens can be challenging. Technology can liberate your scrappy plants from overcrowded window boxes, and put a micro-farm in your kitchen.
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Oct 22, 2026
We put ArcCaptain's hobbyist-to-light-industrial-grade double-pulse machine in front of experienced welders. Everybody liked the way it welded. The arguments started when we tried to tell it exactly how we wanted it to weld.
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Oct 22, 2026
We put ArcCaptain's hobbyist-to-light-industrial-grade double-pulse machine in front of experienced welders. Everybody liked the way it welded. The arguments started when we tried to tell it exactly how we wanted it to weld.
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Oct 22, 2026
For the first time, many people living with chronic hepatitis B may have a functional cure at hand. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Hibsago
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Oct 22, 2026
Replacing damaged spinal cord with healthy donor tissue sounds like a straightforward solution to paralysis. Getting those tissues to exchange meaningful messages is another matter entirely, one that has challenged researchers for decades.
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Oct 21, 2026
With EICMA just around the corner, the time's almost here when we'll see a whole host of surprise reveals in the motorcycle industry, but it seems Honda didn't want to sit back and wait for the motorcycle show in Milan. It's gone ahead and revealed a motorcycle few saw coming at the CIMA motorcycle trade show in Chongqing, China.
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Oct 21, 2026
Since 2019, Thor Industries has been the world's largest RV manufacturer thanks in no small part to its purchase of Eur
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Oct 21, 2026
Built to handle small but problematic DIY jobs that make you want to call it quits, the new TwinGrip XS from German specialist Knipex is a go-anywhere pocket plier made for tearing thro
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Oct 21, 2026
Built to handle small but problematic DIY jobs that make you want to call it quits, the new TwinGrip XS from German specialist Knipex is a go-anywhere pocket plier made for tearing thro
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Oct 21, 2026
Built to handle small but problematic DIY jobs that make you want to call it quits, the new TwinGrip XS from German specialist Knipex is a go-anywhere pocket plier made for tearing thro
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Oct 21, 2026
Lifestyle projectors have come a long way from the dim, whirring boxes that only really worked with the curtains drawn. Brands have been chasing brighter laser light sources, built-in streaming, and gaming-friendly specs, trying to make the projector a genuin
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Oct 21, 2026
Reading in color on an e-reader can be like reading a washed-out photocopy of a magazine. It means putting up with faded comics, grainy photos and text so murky that you feel you are deep underwater. E Ink says its new Kaleido 4 is built to tackle all that. But is this the upgrade that finally m
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Oct 21, 2026
There are some things where you'll always remember your first time - and eating natto is one of them. However, this ancient Japanese fermented bean dish is reaching celebrity status as a health food, and there are decades of science behind it. From heart health, disease prevention and bone strengthening properties, natto is
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Oct 21, 2026
Quantum Systems has (unofficially) broken the record for the fastest electric-powered drone. In a social media post, company CRO Martin Karkour announced that the experimental Apex Recordhunter reached a speed of 419.5 knots (482.8 mph, 777 km/h).
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Oct 20, 2026
The biggest threat to your car was once a coat hanger combined with a questionable sense of morality. Today, thieves barely need to leave the comfort of their own couch.
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Oct 20, 2026
While adding visual effects in post-production has its advantages, there's also something to be said for shooting them right in-camera.
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Oct 20, 2026
Over much of the planet, women tend to do more unpaid domestic work than men do - much more. A 2025 Centre for Global Development study reported that across 50 countries, "women spend an average of 29.92 hours weekly on domestic work as a primary activity, while men spend only 9.78."
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Oct 20, 2026
The Urevo FoldiMix 5L Smart Treadmill is a surprise package that combines a standing-desk workstation and a quality training machine in one, which is built to last and runs so quietly your colleagues will never know you're on it during a video meeting.
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Fitness
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Oct 20, 2026
A wounded Ukrainian soldier is the first to be medevaced out of a combat zone by drone. He was airlifted by a Heavy Shot "Ayudag-6" modular hexacopter with a special sling and winch.
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Military, Engineering
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Oct 19, 2026
Atari's 1983 home computer is coming back with modern connections, 25 classic games and a working cartridge slot. But the most interesting feature might be the opportunity to write your own software again.
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Computin
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Oct 19, 2026
With its roomy interior, this XL model offers an experience that's closer to an apartment on wheels than a typical tiny house. It includes lots of living space and, thanks to its clever layout, can sleep up to eight people under one roof - as long as a couple are happy to rough it on a sofa bed.
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Oct 19, 2026
We've had some commenters wonder aloud recently why new multitools tend not to incorporate a corkscrew. Well this one's for those commenters and any other vino lov
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Oct 19, 2026
We've had some commenters wonder aloud recently why new multitools tend not to incorporate a corkscrew. Well this one's for those commenters and any other vino lov
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Oct 19, 2026
We've had some commenters wonder aloud recently why new multitools tend not to incorporate a corkscrew. Well this one's for those commenters and any other vino lov
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Oct 19, 2026
Let's face it, even the prettiest lifestyle projectors can rub the living-room vibe the wrong way. UST designs minimize that jarring effect by snuggling up close to the wall, and specialist AWOL Vision has a bright new bundle of joy that's almost ready for action.
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Oct 19, 2026
Hardware brand MeTool has packed a versatile multitool for outdoorspeople into a pen - making it easy to carry a bunch of essentials on you at al
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Oct 19, 2026
Affordable electric bikes usually mean enduring heavy frames, clunky kick-in for the motor and unrefined, unpredictable power delivery.
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Oct 19, 2026
Affordable electric bikes usually mean enduring heavy frames, clunky kick-in for the motor and unrefined, unpredictable power delivery.
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Oct 18, 2026
If you live in a colder part of the world, the smell coming from outdoor garbage bins might not seem like that big of a deal. But in hot, humid countries, odors from municipal waste can be a serious problem. Sunlight and hea
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Oct 18, 2026
Food is one of the true pleasures of life, and often part of our enjoyment comes from flavors enhanced by salt. But too much of a good thing can be bad. Scientists have uncovered a promising workaround, using naturally derived peptides that make salt
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Oct 18, 2026
Mini Domy has plenty of experience with A-frame houses. It provides a lot of space with its Brda, while its mini version is much more limited. This one comes somewhere in between, still keeping things very compact but adding some home comforts too.
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Oct 18, 2026
An emerging class of heat-storing gels is out to reduce the energy our buildings burn on heating and cooling. Initial tests look promising, so researchers are lining up roofs, walls, windows and even hot-water and AC modules as the next
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Oct 18, 2026
There could be new hope in the fight against hospital-acquired infections. Spanish scientists have developed an experimental type of self-disinfecting cotton fabric, which is activated via ordinary white light.
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Oct 18, 2026
Regardless of how far EV tech comes, juicing up a car may never be as effortless as pumping gas in an ICE car. Even BYD's fastest chargers as of now take 9 minutes to take you up to 97%. While I'm sure we're heade
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Oct 18, 2026
Regardless of how far EV tech comes, juicing up a car may never be as effortless as pumping gas in an ICE car. Even BYD's fastest chargers as of now take 9 minutes to take you up to 97%. While I'm sure we're headed towards a future with e
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Oct 17, 2026
"Fall like a maple seed, sail like a boat" sounds like advice from legend
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Oct 17, 2026
Watching an opera (or a film) in its original language
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Oct 17, 2026
It's hard to think of two things less related than military uniforms and strawberries. But apparently, they have something in common: a textile called Plant Armor.
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Oct 17, 2026
Reminding me of those toys where you could swap around parts to make a brand-new toy, Anduril's new Steelfin interceptor missile family uses a two-stage design that allows the vehicle to be quickly re
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Oct 17, 2026
Chinese automotive giant BYD, now the world's biggest electric vehicle (EV) maker, stunned this week's Paris Motor Show with its grandest and most technologically impressive vehicle yet.
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Oct 17, 2026
By definition, tiny houses pretty much always involve working around constraints, but some designers have found clever ways of making a small home feel like a larger one. From elevating beds to expanding sections to sliding walls and even entire roofs, these 10 homes transform to get maximum use out of a compact space.
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Oct 16, 2026
For all the extraordinary things that consumer 3D printers can produce, changing color has remained a surprisingly messy business. Want to print something in red, white and blue? Certainly. Just be prepared for the machine to spend a considerable amount of time producing a small mountain of plastic waste alongside your masterpiece.
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3D Printing,
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Oct 16, 2026
Remember that "dancing pencils" game schoolchildren played, where they passed two pencils through a small rubber band, twisted them repeatedly, and then let go to make the pencils jump around as the band unraveled? Turns out they were onto some serious futuristic robo
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Oct 16, 2026
Remember DeLorean, the 80s one-hit automotive wonder whose DMC-12 steel sports car with gullwing doors appeared in Back to the Future? It's making a comeback - by getting into high-speed aerial racing.
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Oct 16, 2026
The seafood industry in the state of Maine generates approximately 50,000 tons (45,359 tonnes) of lobster shells every year, most of which end up in landfills. Researchers at the University of Maine believed there had to be a be
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Oct 16, 2026
Described by designers Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company as a tiny house with room to breathe, the Tinde actually lives up to that promise. This extra-wide model features a spacious interior and multiple sleeping areas, while a large porch adds some outdoor living space.
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Oct 16, 2026
The electric motorcycle world has never been short on ambitious promises, but a US$50,000 price tag for a bike that tops out at 75 mph (120 km/h) is enough to make even a well-heeled biker do a double take. I'm talking about the B
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Oct 16, 2026
Elon Musk is know
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Oct 16, 2026
After a dramatic, fiery takeoff, Airbus's U740-Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft completed its maiden flight on October 12, 2026, in the skies over Northern Europe as part of a program to provide Europe with its own autonomo
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Oct 15, 2026
Sikorsky has taken its Nomad 100 VTOL drone and tucked it into a neat package along with its support gear. Known as the Fast Pack, the system uses a standard 20-foot ISO intermodal shipping container to house four Nomad 100 aircraft - two of which can be prepped and launched in as little as 15 minutes.
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Oct 15, 2026
For most of human history, our Sun's occasional tantrums have been of little concern to those of us living on Earth's surface. At most, the emissions of plasma crashing into our atmosphere might paint the sky in pretty shades of green or pink.
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Oct 15, 2026
Individual soldiers are getting their own drone protection as Danish defense company MyDefence rolls out Wingman Edge: a wearable that can detect drones by their control radio signals at a distance of up to 3.73 miles (6 km).
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Military,
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Oct 15, 2026
Exploring the night sky usually means learning how to use a telescope first. French company Vaonis builds smart telescopes that skip the learning curve. You pick a target from your phone, and the scope's built-in brains find it and track it. Now it's launching Atlas, a modular unit that lets you swap optics as your stargazing ambitions grow.
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Oct 15, 2026
The second-generation For Me Buds are slimmer, quieter, and better at keeping your sleep data to themselves.
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Wearables,
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Oct 15, 2026
In a tiny house scene that's increasingly dominated by larger models suitable for families, the Traveler rolls down another path. This affordable tiny house prioritizes compactness and portability, and would suit nomads and those who don't need a lot of extra space.
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Oct 15, 2026
The Peugeot E-T16 Concept unveiled at this week's Paris Motor Show is the most powerful, technologically advanced machine the French brand has ever created.
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Oct 15, 2026
Your eyes blink roughly 14 to 20 times a minute, and every one of those movements is wasted energy. Engineers at Northwestern University have found a way to put that motion energy to work, powering a pair of battery-free health-sensing glasses.
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Oct 14, 2026
An overlooked population of immune cells could offer a new way to attack one of the deadliest forms of lung cancer.
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Cancer,
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Oct 14, 2026
Last time we looked, Storyteller was launching one of the best adventure camping trucks of 2026. And that was mere months after putting together the first fully integrated Ineos Grenadier 4x4 micro-camper. Now the ever-busy slammin' Alabamians are back wi
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Oct 14, 2026
Last time we looked, Storyteller was launching one of the best adventure camping trucks of 2026. And that was mere months after putting together the first fully integrated Ineos Grenadier 4x4 micro-camper. Now the ever-busy slammin' Al
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Oct 14, 2026
Last time we looked, Storyteller was launching one of the best adventure camping trucks of 2026. And that was mere months after putting together the first fully integrated Ineos Grenadier 4x4 micro-camper. Now the ever-busy slammin' Alabamians are back with yet a
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Oct 14, 2026
If you've ever had an urge to talk to a Main Battle Tank, then General Dynamics Land Systems has your back. Teaming up with Primordial Labs, the company has announced that it will integrate natural language command and control in combat vehicles.
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Oct 14, 2026
It's easy to pan the Charger Sixpack as a muscle car wannabe based purely on it having two cylinders less than traditional cars in this genre. Then you drive one. That changes that thinking, and quick.
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Oct 14, 2026
Thanks to their highly sensitive whiskers, which enable them to detect objects within reach before they get too close, rats and mice can hardly relate to the pain of a stubbed toe, despite having eight more toe
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