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Honor's bonkers emoting robot-arm camera phone is actually for sale
August 13, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
A few months ago, Chinese phone brand Honor teased one of the oddest concepts we've seen for a handset: it hid a folding robot arm attached to a camera. You can now buy one in China, and shoot Arri-grade footage with it.
Volkswagen's budget camper van stuns with inflatable overhaul
August 11, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Volkswagen often surprises with its annual Caravan Salon debuts, and this year it's revealing multiple world-first concepts that explore the future of van life. It starts off with a California Beach concept that packs a cabin full of inflatables.
Portable device allows you to wash your car anywhere
August 13, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Washing a car is an extra chore, and if you live in a condo, you might not even be allowed to do it. Currently on Kickstarter, the Diisea C7 promises quick car washes without getting you into an argument with the condo board.
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August 13, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallNissan has set a new economy record, driving a Qashqai e-Power 1,230 miles across Colombia on one tank. Its special hybrid system uses a gasoline engine only to charge the batteries, offering EV-style driving without ever plugging in.
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August 13, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteInsta360 is calling the X6 the biggest leap in its X-series yet, bringing 8K50fps 360-degree video, larger sensors, AI-powered editing that works while charging, longer battery life, built-in storage, and tougher replaceable lenses.
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August 13, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIt's amazing how Bugatti has incorporated its egg-inspired grille into the design of so many stunning performance cars for a century. The all-new Destrier follows that tradition, as a one-of-one creation to be passed down through generations.
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August 12, 2026 | David SzondyAI-equipped helicopters went on the offensive off the islands of Hawaii as the US Navy and Lockheed Martin set two modified Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to hunt submarines using a new AI sonar system as part of the RIMPAC 2026 naval exercises.
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August 12, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodJust weeks after Harley-Davidson launched its blacked-out, stripped-back Deadwood, Indian has come out swinging with the Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition. But unlike its American rival, the Indian will be produced in limited numbers and at a premium.
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August 12, 2026 | C.C. WeissThree seats, one single bed, a large kitchen and a bathroom (or at least a toilet) – that's an odd, mismatched set of specs for any camping vehicle. Nevertheless, it's the exact set that underpins a new Mitsubishi Delica D:2 micro-RV from Wellhouse.
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August 12, 2026Learning piano doesn’t have to mean scheduling weekly lessons—or paying for them. You can get five years of flowkey Classic for just $67.99 (reg. $899), giving you thousands of guided lessons and songs for a one-time payment.
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August 12, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaModern technology lets us get what we want with one click. A London-based design studio has created an unpredictable speaker with a tiny digital world inside that carries on by itself, generating ever-changing sounds that users have no control over.
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August 12, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodJust days after the JCB Hydromax hit 368.347 mph, the hydrogen car has just set a new FIA world land speed record of 406.320 mph. It’s not just the fastest hydrogen-powered car, but also the fastest zero-emission car.
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August 12, 2026 | Adam WilliamsTiny houses usually require a lot of compromises, but the Ellice has fewer than you'd expect. The towable home includes a well-equipped kitchen and dining area, two bedrooms, a bathtub, and tons of storage.
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