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Teenage Engineering's portable amp cranks out cool guitar & mic effects
October 26, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Known for its distinctive product design and whimsical approach to making music gear, Sweden's Teenage Engineering is back at it with a multi-instrument amp that's got a fun side.
Huge 10-person air tent effortlessly goes from duffel to domicile
October 25, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Exod designs tents with the aim of "reshaping how humanity conquers the most remote corners of the Earth." So far, it's chipped away 1 to 4 people at a time. Its all-new Base-01 takes a bigger bite out of "humanity," expanding into group camping.
Sigma launches world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera... again
October 26, 2026
| Monica J. White
Sigma’s FP2 revives its tiny full-frame fp concept with a faster 24.5-MP partially stacked sensor, internal 6K open-gate ProRes RAW video, a tilting screen, 70 GB of onboard storage, and a growing set of modular accessories.
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Thor Industries has spent the 2020s growing its lineup of camper vans. Now it's moving further into the Class B+ segment with the all-new Ford-powered Rize+, a nimble, broad-shouldered shuttle-home for all types of seasoned RVers and first-timers.
Vagabond Haven's Helena is not for those wanting to travel with their home, but if light-filled, comfortable living on one level sounds good, the non-towable tiny house has a lot going for it.
The Wildscape is around mid-sized for a tiny house nowadays. However, its clever layout makes this towable model seem larger than it really is, squeezing a netted hangout area and even a home office inside.
Small motorcycles equal big business, and it seems like moto 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.
The Yukon Park Model takes the look of a traditional mountain lodge and puts it on wheels. It's designed as a retreat for two and features a rustic aesthetic plus an open layout that make it feel more like a cabin than a typical tiny house.
How many times is the screwdriver on your multitool too small or large for the task at hand? Ant Design has a solution: its ultra-slim Apex V2 driver has a flip-out bit-holding arm and space to store a magazine of up to 14 bits.
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October 26, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThere 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 packs more space, more power, and tech for a sub-$10,000 car. -
October 25, 2026 | Mike McRaeThe 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. -
October 25, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodHonda 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 502cc four-cylinder engine revving all the way to 12,500 rpm. -
October 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have developed an AI tool that determines your biological age and your chances of surviving challenging cancer treatment – all from a single photograph of your face. -
October 25, 2026Windows 11 Home leaves out the drive encryption and virtual machine tools that a lot of power users may want. A Windows 11 Pro lifetime license adds them to your PC, and it’s on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199). -
October 25, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaResearchers are developing a coating for fabric that will not only block dangerous chemicals from the skin, but deactivate them entirely. This technology could benefit soldiers, farmers, and people who are in contact with toxic substances at work. -
October 25, 2026 | David SzondyMany 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. -
October 25, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaInspired by insects, South Korean researchers have developed a robotic beetle with artificial muscles that allow it to get into tight spaces and grip objects. The coolest part? A human can control it with a flick of a finger – quite literally. -
October 24, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodOilstainlab isn't interested in following the established playbook, instead it's exploring a more unconventional approach to a modern supercar. Co-founder and CEO Nikita Bridan sheds light on the intricacies of how its first-ever car is coming about. -
October 24, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaResearchers keep drawing inspiration from nature to build more advanced robots. This time, they turned to the feather star to design an aquatic robot capable of 3D maneuvering, which could change the way we explore the underwater world.
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Volkswagen has added an 8-seat option to the Multivan lineup, turning its MPV into an even more capable people-mover. The 8-seat option won't be on offer in the new California camper van range, but there will indeed be an available 8-seat camper.
The all-new Urbanoid Booba is an impossibly cute, tiny acorn of a trailer designed to provide a stylish, carefree way of instantly escaping the urban grind. The towable clamshell unfolds and inflates into a cozy base camp in a matter of minutes.
This week, talk of the AI bubble bursting has intensified with Google top executive Demis Hassabis throwing some fuel on the fire while discussing the release of the tech company's Gemini 3 model. He also thinks some players will weather the storm.
The future world's tallest building has passed a major construction milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower has now reached 102 floors and is rapidly progressing toward its planned height of more than 3,280 ft.
Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
What does US$21,000 get you in automotive terms? Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Venue … You see a trend there, right? None of those cars is electric, and none of them are flagships by any stretch. The bZ7 is all that and more!
It's double-barreled, it uses lasers instead of LEDs, and it's machined from a solid block of 6061 aluminum alloy. Come meet the Lumitwin DL700 flashlight, which belts out two converging beams up to a distance of 2 km (1.24 miles).
One of the most interesting concepts revealed at this year's Japan Mobility Show was also one of the simplest. The barebones Toyota IMV Origin concept is potentially one of the most versatile vehicles Toyota (or any automaker) has ever built.