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Trailblazing VW California camper van throws gauntlet at Ford Nugget
April 25, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
VW's first-ever plug-in hybrid camper van went on sale in Continental Europe last fall and is now making its way to the UK. The new California ran behind the Ford Nugget in getting a clean, quiet electrified powertrain option, but now surges ahead.
Autonomous, armed, and fast: Meet the Bengal MC warship
April 24, 2025
| David Szondy
Looking like something out of Minecraft, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has released a new image of its latest electromagnetic railgun being developed by the Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to counter hypersonic missiles.
Verge Next paves the way for an onslaught of hubless motorcycles
April 25, 2025
| Utkarsh Sood
You either love or hate Verge's hubless donut-shaped rear wheel. But what if most of the future electric motos were to sport the same tech? Well, that may soon turn out to be true, with Verge commercializing its electric tech for industry-wide use.
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April 25, 2025 | Aaron TurpenWhat’s going to be made in the US, is battery-electric, will cost less than US$20,000, come as either a basic two-seat pickup or five-seat SUV, and has a reservation price of just $50? The new Slate from Slate Auto.
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April 25, 2025 | Ben CoxworthEven the nimblest of quadcopters still struggle to halt their lateral momentum when moving fast, limiting their maneuverability. An experimental drone addresses that problem in a bio-inspired fashion, by extending flying-squirrel-like membranous wings as needed.
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April 25, 2025 | Paul RiddenThe Vorsa has been designed to be the "most versatile and customizable ebike on the market." The do-it-all ride can haul up to 440 lb, provide smooth assist to 28 mph, covers between 30 and 60 miles between top-ups, and even comes with AirTag tracking.
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April 25, 2025 | Paul RiddenThe brand Astell&Kern will likely be very familiar to audiophiles, particularly those who like to groove on the move. The company's latest high-end digital audio player comes with a docking cradle that allows it to serve as a home music streamer.
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April 25, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThe world's largest wooden structure has been completed. Aptly named the Grand Ring, it takes the form of a massive circular loop with a walkway on top and has a circumference of approximately 1.2 miles.
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April 25, 2025 | Ben CoxworthUrine doesn't belong on the floor, and it definitely doesn't belong on our clothes. An experimental new urinal design could help keep it from getting to those locations, by virtually eliminating the evils of "splashback."
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April 24, 2025Small businesses often have small budgets, and that means doing everything you can for that bottom line. One of the best ways to save on Microsoft Office is to pick up one of the older versions, like Office 2019 now on sale for $29.97 (reg. $229).
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April 24, 2025 | Rich HaridyLast year a longstanding conspiracy was reignited, telling the tale of how your smartphone is listening to your conversations and delivering targeted ads, but it still isn't true and the way you actually get your ads is much more unsettling.
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April 24, 2025 | C.C. WeissMercedes gives the world a first look at its VAN.EA platform at Auto Shanghai 2025. The Vision V concept shows an extreme luxury form of e-MPV with avant-garde styling and wild luxury features that preview a new class of van living and limousining.
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April 24, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIt's not uncommon for patients to hide their true emotions from their caregivers – or even from their own conscious selves. An experimental new facial "sticker" could help, by detecting and relaying information on its wearer's present state of mind.
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