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Mar 01, 2026
California's Aventon has built its reputation over the years as a builder of value-driven commuter and urban ebikes. Recently, though, the company has been edging further into trail territory. The new Ramblas ADV marks its most confident step in that direction to date, taking its Aventure M blueprint to the next level with a hardtail electric bike centered around a fresh mid-
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Mar 01, 2026
British inventor and YouTuber James Bruton has a habit of solving problems nobody asked him to solve - and then solving them again, harder. The man behind the screw-drive motorcycle (yes, it moves on spinning cylinders instead of wheels) and a rideable electric Lego skateboard has now tackled what might be his most deranged engineering flex yet: an electric moto that balances on a single giant ball.
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Feb 28, 2026
Over the last few years, an ambi
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Feb 28, 2026
The first Tesla Cybercab has officially rolled off the floor at Tesla Gigafactory Texas, and yes, it comes without a steering wheel or pedals. It will operate entirely on Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, and it seems we're not far off from mass production either.
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Feb 28, 2026
A visitor center built within an extinct volcanic formation has been completed by architectural firm PLAT ASIA. Located in the Baiyinkulun Steppe & Volcano Tourism Resort of Inner Mongolia, China, the 3,532-square-meter (38,018-sq-ft) project minimizes its footprint on the fragile landscape, while focusing on soil erosion prevention.
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Feb 27, 2026
You're looking at a motorcycle that predates most two-wheeled engines on the road today. One of the most mechanically audacious bikes of the veteran era is gearing up to be a centerpiece at Bonhams' upcoming Rex Judd Collection sale in April this year.
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Motorcycles,
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Feb 27, 2026
The first camper kit developed specially for Kia's tiny, modular electric PV5 van hit the market just a couple weeks ago, and now we have the world's first pop-up PV5 production camper van. British converter Sussex Campervans aims to make the
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Feb 27, 2026
There seems to be an unspoken competition in the everyday-carry (EDC) world right now: who can create the most unique compact knife? Two projects currently on Kickstarter are battling for the attention of EDC enthusiasts.
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Feb 27, 2026
Described as Japan's first two-story 3D-printed home, the O House is inspired by the geometry of natural caves. Built to meet the country's strict seismic requirements, it combines cutting-edge robotic construction with some serious earthquake-resistant engineering.
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Feb 27, 2026
Lifestyle projectors have come a long way from the plain, utilitarian, boxy form they used to take on. In recent years, models like Epson's Lifestudio Flex Plus have shown that projection can serve a purpose beyond just home theater hardware: interior design. Epson is now leaning further into that idea with the Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition EF-73 in Night Black.
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Feb 27, 2026
Most drone engineers pick a lane. You build for speed, or you build for range. Luke and Mike Bell, the father-and-son team from South Africa already famous for pushing electric quadcopters to velocities that seemed positively absurd, appear to be building for both.
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Drones,
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Feb 26, 2026
Australia's RV industry has really grabbed hold of the all-American art of teardropping and fired it off to new levels of Outback-prepped dominance. The all-new 2026 Escape Pod that Goldfields Campers & Caravans introduced this month is just the latest piece of evidence, bringing together a virtually indestructible off-road build with a fully load
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Feb 26, 2026
Australia's RV industry has really grabbed hold of the all-American art of teardropping and fired it off to new levels of Outback-prepped dominance. The all-new 2026 Escape Pod that Goldfields Campers & Caravans introduced this month is just the latest piece of evidence, bringing together a virtually indestru
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Feb 26, 2026
Pair fresh ingredients with the Nosh One - an AI robotic chef currently on Kickstarter - and the busy professional may never need worry about meals, aside from choosing a recipe from a menu of over 500 dishes spanning 11-plus international cuisines.
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Around The Home,
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Feb 26, 2026
Recent advances made in the aut
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Feb 26, 2026
Almost 25 years after the September 11 attacks devastated Lower Manhattan, the World Trade Center site's rebuild is nearing completion. The new 2 World Trade Center skyscraper is due to begin construction soon and wil
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Feb 26, 2026
We've seen some major electric motorcycle unveils in 2025. From Royal Enfield's Flying Flea C6 to Honda's WN7, legacy bikemakers are quickly hopping on the electric bandwagon. But there's one trump card in all the big names - a company that produces more than 4 million motorcycles every year.
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Feb 26, 2026
Aerospace and defense company Ursa Major aims to bring greater containment and control to hypersonic flight with its HAVOC missile - a medium-range vehicle capable of flying in excess of Mach 5, yet designed for low cost and high-volume production.
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Military,
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Feb 26, 2026
Aerospace and defense company Ursa Major aims to bring greater containment and control to hypersonic flight with its HAVOC missile - a medium-range vehicle capable of flying in excess of Mach 5, yet designed for low cost and high-volume production.
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Military,
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Feb 25, 2026
A new naval autonomous ship project isn't much to write home about these days, but the new Liberty Class being developed by Blue Water Autonomy in partnership with Damen Shipyards stands out because it's designed to be built quickly and in large numbers.
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Feb 25, 2026
This month, Mercedes-Benz announced it would be bringing production of its Marco Polo camper van in-house, essentially cutting Westfalia out of the Marco Polo business it's been in for 42 years. While that seems like a big hit to the world's most beloved camper converter, don't cry too hard for Westfalia. The German shop actually builds a better Mercedes small camper van than Mercedes itself. The Jules Verne combines three-pointed star style with a Ford Nugget-like multi-room
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Feb 25, 2026
This month, Mercedes-Benz announced it would be bringing production of its Marco Polo camper van in-house, essentially cutting Westfalia out of the Marco Polo business it's been in for 42 years. While that seems like a big hit to the world's most beloved camper converter, don't cry too hard for Westfalia. The German shop actually builds a better Mercedes small camper van than Mercedes itself. The Jules Verne combines three-pointed star style with a Ford Nugget-like multi-room
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Feb 25, 2026
This month, Mercedes-Benz announced it would be bringing production of its Marco Polo camper van in-house, essentially cutting Westfalia out of the Marco Polo business it's been in for 42 years. While that seems like a big hit to the world's most beloved camper converter, don't cry too hard for Westfalia. The German shop actually builds a better Mercedes small camper van than Mercedes itself. The Jules
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Feb 25, 2026
This month, Mercedes-Benz announced it would be bringing production of its Marco Polo camper van in-house, essentially cutting Westfalia out of the Marco Polo business it's been in for 42 years. While that seems like a big hit to the world's most beloved camper converter, don't cry too hard for Westfalia. The German shop actually builds a better Mercedes small camper van than Mercedes itself. The Jules Verne combines three-pointed star style with a Ford Nugget-like multi-room
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Feb 25, 2026
This month, Mercedes-Benz announced it would be bringing production of its Marco Polo camper van in-house, essentially cutting Westfalia out of the Marco Polo business it's been in for 42 years. While that seems like a big hit to the world's most beloved camper converter, don't cry too hard for Westfalia. The German shop actually builds a better Mercedes small camper van than Mercedes itself. The Jules
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Feb 25, 2026
The search for the most compact and comfortable alternative to the traditional computer mouse continues, and GoFold is one of the latest attempts to rethink this everyday tool. Currently available for backing on Kickstarter, it is designed with a modern work approach in mind. As remote and hybrid work becomes the n
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Feb 25, 2026
Sodium-ion batteries offer multiple advantages over their lithium-ion cousins. Energy storage, however, isn't one of them. That might be set to change thanks to a new method of creating the batteries involving water-rich cathodes.
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Feb 25, 2026
NATO is set to replace and modernize its current helicopter fleet, and Airbus Helicopters is giving us a look at its vision of the rotorcraft future with the re
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Feb 24, 2026
The Kinnakeet tiny house is very small but makes every inch count. Designed to maximize storage and flexibility, it can serve as a vacation retreat, guesthouse, or even a full-time residence while sleeping up to four people at a squeeze.
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Feb 24, 2026
Earlier this month, we took a first look at the all-new Flex Titan, the fully loaded flagship of Roxon's modular tool family. The Titan has since launched, and it packs even more functions than expected for a competitive price. And if that's not enough, it can trade out nearly every single one of those functions for dozens of alternatives, adapting to e
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Feb 24, 2026
Earlier this month, we took a first look at the all-new Flex Titan, the fully loaded flagship of Roxon's modular tool family. The Titan has since launched, and it packs even more functions than expected for a competitive price. And if that's not enough, it can trade out nearly every single one of those functions for dozens of altern
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Feb 24, 2026
Earlier this month, we took a first look at the all-new Flex Titan, the fully loaded flagship of Roxon's modular tool family. The Titan has since launched, and it packs even more functions than expected for a competitive price. And if that's not enough, it can trade out nearly every single one of those functions for dozens of altern
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Feb 24, 2026
It's been a minute since Harley-Davidson's elec
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Feb 24, 2026
It's been a minute since Harley-Davidson's elec
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Feb 24, 2026
"Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" Actually, neither, it's the Ti-RevoBit Ratchet, yet another revolver-inspired multitool. It packs nine handy functions into its titanium body.
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Feb 24, 2026
Specialized spent years chasing the same obsessive idea: that the perfect ebike is one that doesn't feel electric. With the new Turbo Levo R, the company argues it's finally closed the gap - packing one of the most powerful motors in the trail-bike category into a chassis that, in its lightest configuration, tips the scales at 18.8 kg (41.4 lb).
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Feb 24, 2026
Specialized spent years chasing the same obsessive idea: that the perfect ebike is one that doesn't feel electric. With the new Turbo Levo R, the company argues it's finally closed the gap - packing one of the most powerful motors in the trail-bike category into a chassis that, in its lightest configuration, tips the scales at 18.8 kg (41.4 lb).
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Feb 24, 2026
The new Audi RS 5 is such a technological showcase it should come with the iconic ‘Vorsprung durch Technik' advertising slogan plastered all over it. That marketing phrase meant "progress through technology" and, because it was in German and we didn't quite understand it, the slogan came to imply Teutonic efficiency, expertise, innovation a
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Feb 24, 2026
Renowned audio brand iBasso proved it could challenge Astell&Kern and other giants in the digital audio player (DAP) space with its flagship DX340 hi-fi player in January last year. Now, that flagship portable player has been treated to an upgrade with the titanium edition, which features a more durable chassis and a modified high-per
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Feb 24, 2026
Oil spills in oceans can spell disaster for ecosystems, but options for mitigating them are limited and can come with their own environmental challenges. A new "fire tornado" from Texas A&M University might soon be able to come to the rescue.
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Environment,
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Feb 24, 2026
Oil spills in oceans can spell disaster for ecosystems, but options for mitigating them are limited and can come with their own environmental challenges. A new "fire tornado" from Texas A&M University might soon be able to come to the rescue.
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Environment,
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Feb 23, 2026
A fast-rising name in the hybrid vehicle market, Horse Powertrain has spent the past three years transitioning into one of the world's leading engine manufacturers while developing a portfolio of electric motors, hybrid powertrains and other net-zero-supporting technologies. Now it's looking ahead into the future, showing an early concept version of a next-generation hybri
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Feb 23, 2026
A fast-rising name in the hybrid vehicle market, Horse Powertrain has spent the past three years transitioning into one of the world's leading engine manufacturers while developing a portfolio of electric motors, hybrid powertrains and other net-zero-supporting technologies. Now it's looking ahead into the future, showing an early concept version of a next-generation hybri
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Feb 23, 2026
A fast-rising name in the hybrid vehicle market, Horse Powertrain has spent the past three years transitioning into one of the world's leading engine manufacturers while developing a portfolio of electric motors, hybrid powertrains and other net-zero-supporting technologies. Now it's looking ahead into the future, showing an early concept version of a next-generation hybri
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Feb 23, 2026
At any given moment, 89,000 terawatts of solar power hits the Earth's surface. While significant advancements have been made in harvesting this power, existing technologies do not capture the full potential of the entire solar spectrum. This limitation prima
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Feb 23, 2026
Imagine trying to design machines that will last forever, regardless of use or destination. Instead of those machines requiring a steady stream of spare parts (essentially impossible for space probes or exoplanetary landers to haul or acquire), they'll be able to heal their super-durable "flesh" more than a thousand times. Sound too good to be true?
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Feb 23, 2026
Ever since Benjamin Franklin's lightning experiment in the 18th century, civilization has been intrigued by the idea of capturing lightning in a bottle. Over time, however,
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Feb 23, 2026
This tiny house embraces the small living movement's humble roots by offering a towable home for two that doesn't break the bank. Featuring a compact single-floor interior, it's currently up for sale for just US$39,000.
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Feb 23, 2026
Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda's Skyactiv designs.
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Automotive, Transport
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Feb 22, 2026
Volkswagen didn't become a camper van icon all on its own. It took the good folks at Westfalia to make that happen. Will the next legendary Volkswagen camper van come from another company outside VW Group? It's too early to say, but Volkswagen is giving those companies a leg up with its latest Multivan offering. The new van comes with an available p
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Feb 22, 2026
Volkswagen didn't become a camper van icon all on its own. It took the good folks at Westfalia to make that happen. Will the next legendary Volkswagen camper van come from another company outside VW Group? It's too early to say, but Volkswagen is giving those companies a leg up with its latest Multivan offering. The new van comes with an available p
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Feb 22, 2026
Downsizing can be difficult enough for a couple, but doing it with kids in tow is another challenge entirely. The Zenith tiny house has been des
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Feb 22, 2026
The first thing you'll notice about the Artista is its attractive modern appearance, with its main entrance opening up to a storage-integrated staircase. However, there's more to this tiny house than just looks, and it includes a well-designed interior layout that maximizes its small footprint.
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Feb 22, 2026
The US Army is turning its AH-64 Apache attack helicopter into a drone hunter thanks to a new 30-mm round for its M230 chain-gun that can take out Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) using a proximity fuse that unleashes a blast of high-velocity shrapnel.
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Military, Technol
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Feb 22, 2026
Researchers have shown they can achieve some control over what people are dreaming, bringing a theme that has been frequently explored in sci-fi and horror genres off the page and into the lab.
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Feb 22, 2026
A few years ago, I wrote a review of the Dodge Durango SRT, a 6.4-liter monster of an SUV that I said would cause parents at the school drop-off to question their life choices. Well, SRT drivers can now question their life choices as the 700 hp (515 kW) Hellcat model outsqueals them exiting the school zone.
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Feb 21, 2026
In a world first, the US Department of Defense (aka the Department of War) airlifted a complete 5-MW nuclear reactor using a C-17 Globemaster III transport from March Air Reserve Base, California to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for assembly and operation.
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Milita
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Feb 21, 2026
For roughly a decade, Microsoft has been perfecting a high-density storage technology that uses glass, lasers, and cameras, and ensures it stays intact for millennia. That's a huge improvement over existing magnetic tape and hard drives used for archiving data, which are good
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Feb 21, 2026
Through most of my motorcycling experience, I've stood by one notion: nobody does hypernakeds quite like MV Agusta. The new limited-edition Rush Titanio only reinforces that belief.
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Motorcycles,
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Feb 21, 2026
Through most of my motorcycling experience, I've stood by one notion: nobody does hypernakeds quite like MV Agusta. The new limited-edition Rush Titanio only reinforces that belief.
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Motorcycles,
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Feb 21, 2026
Times they are a-changin, and what was once deemed as a set of "optional" safety features on cars that one could simply disable may now soon be permanent - whether you like it or not.
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Feb 20, 2026
Inclement weather, lack of a back yard, or Draconian HOA (homeowner association) rules may no longer be barriers to enjoying perfectly cooked meats without constant vigilance. SmoqeX, a countertop-sized 3-in-1 indoor smoker, air fryer and grill is now on Kickstarter.
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Feb 20, 2026
Sony's 1000X series has been the benchmark for consumer-grade noise-cancelling earbuds for years, sitting at the very top of the premium audio market, alongside Bose and Apple. So when leaks and rumors about the WF-1000XM6 began circulating a few months back, expectation
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Feb 20, 2026
California's Inspired Overland (IO) has quickly made a name for itself in the crowded US rooftop tent (RTT) market by launching some of the slimmes
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Feb 20, 2026
California's Inspired Overland (IO) has quickly made a name for itself in the crowded US rooftop tent (RTT) market by launching some of the slimmes
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Feb 20, 2026
California's Inspired Overland (IO) has quickly made a name for itself in the crowded US rooftop tent (RTT) market by launching some of the slimmes
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Feb 20, 2026
The electric motorcycle industry is in an exciting stage right now. There are tons of new motorcycles launching each week across the globe, and with each launch, words like "bikes" and "motorcycles" are thrown around as loosely as possible.
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Motorcycles, Transport
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Feb 20, 2026
Living in a smaller space saves money, but often comes at the cost of comfort: in a tiny studio apartment, a full-size bed can take up 80% of the room. Today's market offers some solutions, but none seem perfect: inflatable mattresses are time-consuming, Murphy beds occupy an entire wall, and sleeper sofas are notoriously mediocre couches and even worse beds.
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Feb 20, 2026
A portable, rechargeable light that can illuminate outdoor adventures for up to 12 nights is the latest example of how far, and how fast, rechargeable battery technology is advancing. California-based BougeRV is best known for selling solar panels and portable fridges, but its latest product is a lot more fun: a carry-anywhere light that just keeps going. It promises a whole catalog of nighttime adventures, socializing, and comfort.
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Feb 20, 2026
A portable, rechargeable light that can illuminate outdoor adventures for up to 12 nights is the latest example of how far, and how fast, rechargeable battery technology is advancing. California-based BougeRV is best known for selling solar panels and portable fridges, but its latest product is a lot more fun: a carry-anywhere light that just keeps going. It promises a whole catalog of nighttime adventures, socializing, and comfort.
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Feb 20, 2026
With its corrugated metal exterior, the Zinc Studio Cabin looks almost like an agricultural shed at first glance. The home combines its durable design with an open interior that maximizes living space in a comfortable single-level layout.
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Tiny Houses
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Feb 20, 2026
For those of us who weren't paying attention,
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Feb 20, 2026
Watch as a team of drones destroys their target in a demonstration of Fury. That is, the Fury Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator by Scout AI that uses proprietary AI software to carry out autonomous combat based on simple verbal orders from a human.
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Feb 19, 2026
Who had a Ducati café racer on their 2026 wishlist? Not me, for sure. The Italian bikemaker is celebrating its 100th year, and what better motorcycle to do it with than the one that was pivotal in its historical journey: the Super Sport 750 Desmo.
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Motorcycles
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Feb 19, 2026
The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the British-developed Barefoot Caravan has been wowing camper fanatics with its shapely fiberglass since launching over a decade ago. Despite its compact, curvy size, it also boasts a 6.1-ft-peak (1.9-m) cabin with a private bath and convertible dinette. As with other RVs, though, Barefoot pricing has rise
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Feb 19, 2026
The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the British-developed Barefoot Caravan has been wowing camper fanatics with its shapely fiberglass since launching over a decade ago. Despite its compact, curvy size, it also boasts a 6.1-ft-peak (1.9-m) cabin with a private bath and convertible dinette. As with other RVs, though, Barefoot pricing has rise
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Feb 19, 2026
Although whitewater stand-up paddle boards do indeed exist, they're (understandably) designed to float relatively high on the water's surface. The Riverskate is different in that its bow and stern can be intentionally sunk, making all sorts of marvelous maneuvers possible.
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Feb 19, 2026
Although whitewater stand-up paddle boards do indeed exist, they're (understandably) designed to float relatively high on the water's surface. The Riverskate is different in that its bow and stern can be intentionally sunk, making all sorts of marvelous maneuvers possible.
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Feb 19, 2026
Chinese rugged phone maker Ulefone has equipped its new Armor 27T Pro model with an unusual party trick for a smartphone: a triple camera system that includes both thermal imaging and dedicated infrared night vision. While rugged phones typically focus on surviving drops and dunks, this model aims to give users superhuman vision in challenging conditions.
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Feb 19, 2026
Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. That's why snow
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Feb 19, 2026
Though it only has a length of 7.3 m (23 ft), the Venus squeezes a space-saving layout and two sleeping areas into its compact frame. The ti
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Feb 19, 2026
Because knowing which way to jump is pretty important, the British Army is getting a new system to find where enemy artillery is coming from. Built by Leonardo UK, the SONUS Acoustic Weapon Locating System uses sound analysis to locate enemy guns.
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Feb 18, 2026
We frequently hear about ebikes that are designed to replace cars, but let's be honest … they're still basically bicycles. The Elecy, however, is a pedal-electric vehicle that's much more car-like than most, offering full weather protection and seating for
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Feb 18, 2026
Toyota is suddenly bullish on electric vehicles, now that it's got its own platform and manufacturing facilities for them. The Toyota C-HR has officially re-emerged as a fully-electric compact crossover instead of as the quirky hybrid crossover we remember.
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Feb 18, 2026
Longtime readers may remember a proposal to recreate the experience of standing on the the Moon inside a giant spherical structure here on Earth. That concept never materialized, but now, four years later, the team behind it is back with an even more ambitious vision.
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Feb 18, 2026
Last year, the travel-ready KeyGo screen and keyboard combo blasted through its Kickstarter campaign to raise more than 145 times its initial goal. Now KeyGo is back with a few upgrades that might make you consider pledging if you missed out last time.
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Consumer Tech,
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Feb 18, 2026
Swiss engineering company Picasso has mostly made its name with sports supercars and hypercars. It's headed by Stefano Picasso (not a relative of Pablo Picasso), and has just come up with a flat-track-racing motorcycle that features an adjustable carbon frame.
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Feb 18, 2026
In many ways, the new Toyota Highlander is a landmark model: the company's first three-row electric SUV in the US and the first to use
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Feb 18, 2026
Before the days of memory cards, your analog camera would only take rolls of film that came in their own little plastic canisters. Loading them into the camera was an essential tactile part of photography back in the day - and now, you can kinda sorta relive it with this replica keychain that has a clever trick up its sleeve.
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