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Brilliant bike tail light may awaken your inner Jedi knight
May 15, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Bicycle tail lights have a way of playing second fiddle to their brighter, more interesting headlight siblings. We're sure you'll agree, however, that the Hi-Tail is one tall, telescoping tail light that definitely won't be "outshined."
World’s first native color LiDAR gives machines human-like vision
May 14, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
For the first time, a LiDAR sensor sees the world in color natively – no camera required. Ouster's Rev8 technology gives machines richer, faster 3D vision for the next wave of autonomous robots and vehicles.
Two-bedroom tiny house combines portability with a roomy interior
May 15, 2026
| Adam Williams
The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability. Designed for small families or full-time downsizers wanting a little extra space, the home features a light-filled and open interior with two bedrooms.
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May 15, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteHuawei's XPixel million-pixel smart headlights debuted at the Beijing Auto Show with full-color projection, capable of beaming movies, games, and navigation cues onto walls and roads – while also boosting safety in bad weather.
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May 14, 2026 | Loz BlainIf you want to pilot a container ship into Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, you'd better be good. Navigating the Long Tau river requires these deep-sea leviathans to turn on a dime, making for some spectacular viewing.
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May 14, 2026Finally figure out coding and get the right tools to do it thanks to the Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 and The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle, now $49.97 (reg. $1,999.99) for two more days through May 17.
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May 14, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe dark near-quarter century of no new Volkswagen camper vans in the US is coming to a fast end. VW is bringing a factory camper van back to the US for the 2027 model year. It might not be the camper we want, but maybe it's the one we need.
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May 14, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodTimes are weird, and I guess weird times call for weird measures. At least, as per Honda, which thinks it's about time electric motorcycles replicated the old-school feel of gas bikes.
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May 14, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaSwap Arcade is a full-sized arcade machine with hundreds of games that can fold into a classic wooden cabinet when not in use. This nostalgic product may appeal to those who grew up playing arcades, and it is now available on Kickstarter.
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May 14, 2026NeuroHUD is a Tesla-focused heads-up display display that brings speed, navigation, FSD status, blind-spot alerts, and more into the driver’s line of sight — with non-invasive installation.
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May 14, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Black Butte tiny house uses some clever interior design ideas to create an open and storage-packed layout that still makes room for some nice touches, including a bathroom with a freestanding bathtub.
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May 14, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThere probably isn’t any other bikemaker in the world that’s more synonymous with scooters than Kymco. The company has now launched its ninth model in the US – which is billed as a middleweight grand tourer.
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May 14, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSan Diego has a deep connection to America's military and naval forces, and it'll soon be home to a marvelous institution to showcase the history, legacy, and future of the Navy SEALs. The new Navy SEAL museum is set to open in 2032.
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