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Oct 27, 2026
I've seen many concept bikes over the years, but few have genuinely earned my long-term attention. Many look futuristic or hit impressive bench figures, but they are often just designer exercises with little real-world utility. This one, however, takes aim at one of the biggest hurdles facing modern electric motorcycles: weight.
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Oct 27, 2026
Though its dimensions are relatively modest, the Onyx 2630 offers a surprisingly comfortable take on small living. Suitable for a single person or couple, the home features a light-filled and open interior, while a handy porch extends the living space outdoors.
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Oct 27, 2026
The iMicro XL15 takes a slightly different approach to smartphone microscopy. Built by the team behind the iMicro Q3p we covered in 2024, it weighs just 1.2 g (0.04 oz) but makes a very deliberate move away from that model's headline-grabbing 1,200x magnification.
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Oct 27, 2026
"Your touch lights me up" sounds like quite the romantic figurative statement, doesn't it? Well, not anymore. Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an ultrathin, flexible electronic skin that lights up when touched, revealing exactly where pressure is being applied and how much, sort of like a skin with a screen. Dubbed the eLuminator, the device combines pr
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Oct 26, 2026
In a new twist on the phrase "two heads a
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Oct 26, 2026
Indonesian architectural firm K-Thengono Design Studio has arranged a 712-sq-m (7,664-sq-ft) residence in South Tangerang around a split upper volume that connects a home cinema with a rooftop swimming pool a
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Oct 26, 2026
As part of my Joe Salas memorial tour of Rockport, South Texas, I spent some time with a handsome, well-appointed folding electric trike that offers a comfy, practical, relaxed getabout perfectly suited to life by the seaside... If you can handle the trike thing!
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Oct 26, 2026
French innovator Beauer has blown up the internet a couple times over the years with clever telescopic campers that condense to within the width of the tow vehicle before expanding nearly double or triple the size at camp. Previously, its largest expandable camper slept up to six people inside a 300
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Oct 26, 2026
French innovator Beauer has blown up the internet a couple times over the years with clever telescopic campers that condense to within the width of the tow vehicle before expanding nearly double or triple the size at camp. Previously, its largest expandable camper slept up to six people inside a 300-sq ft floor plan. This year,
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Oct 26, 2026
Seven years after the original fp, Sigma's FP2 keeps the tiny full-frame formula intact while overhauling nearly everything inside it for snappier stills and much more serious video.
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Oct 26, 2026
There are cheap cars, and there are cheap BYD cars. The difference is the ability to make a wallet-friendly EV feel like anything but a budget compromise. The new Seagull doubles down on that formula, packing more space, more power, and technology that would have seemed wildly out of place in a sub-$10,000 car not too long ago.
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Oct 26, 2026
The results of a landmark cancer vaccine trial demonstrate the power of treatments tailored to the person receiving them, hinting at a future where cancer treatments are personalized to seek out individual tumors based on their unique genetic signatures.
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Oct 25, 2026
Honda has just thrown a big surprise our way in the form of the CBR500R FOUR. It's a middleweight alright, but it produces some serious numbers from a very high-revving four-cylinder engine. And not only is it launched, but it's also confirmed to be heading to the
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Oct 25, 2026
Parisian tent maker Exod pursues product design with the objective of "reshaping how humanity conque
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Oct 25, 2026
Parisian tent maker Exod pursues product design with the objective of "reshaping how humanity conquers the most remote corners of the Earth." So far, it's been chipping away at t
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Oct 25, 2026
Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, are developing a substance that could one day protect people from deadly chemicals.
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Oct 25, 2026
This tiny house takes the look of a traditional mountain lodge and puts it on wheels. Named the Yukon Park Model, it's designed as a retreat for two and features a rustic aesthetic plus an open layout that makes it feel more like a cabin than a typical tiny house
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Oct 25, 2026
Many a shipwrecked sailor has wished that a survival kit complete with liferaft would drop from the sky. Now, the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has completed a test using an orbital SpaceX Starfall reentry capsule to do just that.
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Oct 25, 2026
Insects have long been a source of inspiration for robotics engineers. They are small, agile, and can squeeze into spaces where people can't. Such robots are very useful for space exploration, inspecting industrial equipment, and even carrying out search-and-rescue operations. For certain purposes, researchers turn real insects into cyborgs
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Oct 25, 2026
Modern supercars often follow a similar script: outrageous power, expansive screens, aero components, and a price tag that could buy you a rather nice house. The formula works, of course, but it can also make the business of building an exotic c
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Oct 24, 2026
Exploring the underwater world requires robots that can move as naturally as fish and, ideally, blend in as much as possible. That's exactly what a research group at North Carolina State University has been working on.
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Oct 24, 2026
I went to Alabama on behalf of New Atlas to try out Volkswagen's new Atlas. This play on words came up often, and I was pretty all-in on the whole thing.
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Automotive
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Oct 24, 2026
Burial and cremation are no longer the only two options we have in deciding what happens to us at the end of life, as turning your body into com
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Oct 24, 2026
With its XL dimensions and lack of wheels to tow it, this cottage-like tiny house isn't the best fit for would-be nomads. However, what it loses in ease of movement, it makes up for with a remarkably spacious and light-filled interior.
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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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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
Traditional truck camper canopies tend not to include inter
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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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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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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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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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