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You're going to want this army-only-spec electric enduro
June 28, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
The Wolfstorm comes from Kyiv-based USC, which specializes in military equipment. Thanks to its near-zero heat signature and zero sound, it looks like the perfect tactical motorcycle for military use. But could we see it made available to the public?
Ukraine progresses into the past with modern pillbox
June 23, 2026
| David Szondy
In what looks like a march to the past, at this year's Eurosatory exhibition in Paris Ukrainian firm Parabella has shown off its eponymous portable pillbox military shelter designed to protect troops on the battlefield.
Tiny retro camera puts flip-screen lo-fi selfies on your keychain
June 28, 2026
| Monica J. White
Yashica’s Funtastic Keychain Camera brings lo-fi photography into your everyday carry universe, with a flip-up selfie screen, 1-MP sensor, microSD storage, collectible designs, and a sub-US$30 price for intentionally imperfect snaps.
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June 28, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFrench upstart Vela Transport hopes to cut shipping emissions by 99% with its marine logistics service. It'll use wind power to propel custom sailboats across the Atlantic Ocean with palletized cargo on board, negating the need for fossil fuels.
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June 27, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAmflow's versatile new ebike breaks out of the brand's eMTB comfort zone. The TL Carbon does everything from city commutes to loaded touring to trail riding, with plenty of power and functionality packed into a lightweight build.
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June 27, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaAs advanced as modern cameras are, they still struggle with mixed lighting conditions. New technology can adapt to changing light faster than the human eye, potentially making self-driving cars safer and even serving as a visual aid in the future.
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June 27, 2026 | David SzondyArtemis Technologies has launched its latest take on the electric-propelled hydrofoil with its EF-12, which is billed as the world's first 100% electric, zero-emissions hydrofoil pilot boat designed to make transporting ships' pilots greener and safer.
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June 27, 2026 | David SzondyThe US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed new portable field devices that will allow soldiers to identify unknown biological threats, including bioengineered ones, based on RNA and DNA analysis, in under half an hour.
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June 27, 2026 | Shirl LeighOrigami, the Japanese art of folding flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional figures, is the creative spark behind a new hybrid 3D printing technique. It allows structures to be created without molds, which fold into shape once printed.
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June 27, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodWhere most e-motorcycles lean heavily into futuristic bodywork, angular plastics, and spaceship aesthetics, FTN Motion has gone the opposite way. The XR wears its retro influences proudly, with a long, flat bench seat and minimalist tubular frame.
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June 26, 2026 | C.C. WeissVolkswagen has refreshed the California camper van with a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package. Best of all, a new climate control feature will make camping more comfortable throughout the entire year.
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June 26, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalJust a year after the company's first foray into motocross bikes, Ducati has unveiled the Desmo250 MX, a fire-breathing featherweight built to dominate tracks with possibly the highest revving engine in its class.
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June 26, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIBM has developed the blueprint for producing a processor using sub-1-nanometer chip technology, outdoing its own efforts to increase efficiency and processing power with 2-nm tech from a few years ago.
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