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Space capsule camper unfurls into edgy base camp in mere seconds
March 13, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Skydream Caravans aims to build next-generation travel trailers that integrate cutting-edge advances from China's new energy, automotive and smart home sectors. Its debut caravan is about to drop down like something of a terrestrial spacecraft.
Compact tiny house fits two bedrooms and a surprisingly useful kitchen
March 12, 2026
| Adam Williams
Pickup truck campers have been growing lighter, but few come close to the new Thaircamper. The inflatable camper weighs as little as a fiberglass truck cap and inflates in mere minutes into a full alcove sleeper pod that sleeps three to four people.
Breakthrough in blocking killer 'spike' growth that destroys lithium batteries
March 13, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Researchers have uncovered the mechanical properties of the nanoscale "thorns" that grow inside lithium batteries, which can cause them to short circuit or even combust. This paves the way to stop these growths forming, preserving battery power.
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March 13, 2026 | Etiido UkoWhat do you get when you combine distressed offshore wind energy sites, surging AI energy demands, and not-in-my-backyard sentiments towards data centers? One company is combining all three problems into a solution: floating offshore data centers.
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March 13, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe first of BMW's Neue Klasse EVs debuts in the form of the iX3. It gives us a first look at BMW’s next-generation cars, while also shedding light on what we can expect from its upcoming range that will launch between now and this time next year.
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March 13, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAdventure gear brand Outzac has a new piece of camping equipment in the works that's designed to make it way easier to pack light, in more ways than one. The Pico Pump is compact, inflates all your stuff, and can shrink your packing in vacuum bags.
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March 13, 2026 | Omar KardoudiThe Tiwal 2XL is a family-sized inflatable sailboat that's ready for the water in under half an hour, and deflates into two bags for transport in the trunk of a regular family car – no marina or mooring required.
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March 13, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalEV darling Rivian has just announced pricing for its R2 SUV that it unveiled to great fanfare back in 2024. The company is indeed making a $45,000 variant as promised – but that'll arrive only toward the end of 2027.
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March 13, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe Jiffy 75 split keyboard concept separates the familiar 75% layout into two adjustable halves to promote a more natural typing posture. The CNC-machined aluminum board comes with silent switches, wireless connectivity and long battery life.
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March 12, 2026 | David SzondyNot wanting the Americans to have all the Star Wars fun, French multinational Thales has unveiled its answer to the US Golden Dome. Claimed to already be operational, the SkyDefender system is designed to protect entire regions against air and missile attacks.
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March 12, 2026What if your backyard pool could double as a swim training lane and a family play zone? The iGarden Swim Jet X Series uses AI-powered flow and a clamp-on portable design to turn ordinary pools into dynamic spaces for workouts and water fun.
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March 12, 2026 | C.C. WeissJetboil is working to bring real ingredients and meals to the most distant pieces of backcountry. Its new Trailcook ultralight all-in-one camp stove systems sauté and stir-fry real meals together for a more satisfying burst of calories ... anywhere.
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March 12, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaA new Kickstarter project, Yarbo M is a modular robot designed to handle snow clearing, grass mowing/trimming, and debris collection – and it can quietly finish the job before you even wake up.
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