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New VW California camper van brings HUGE improvement at under 75K
November 05, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Volkswagen gave its iconic California camper van a refresh earlier this year, adding a highly desirable new capability: climate control that runs off the plug-in hybrid battery for hours on end. The van is now officially available to order in the UK.
Norton, we need to talk about your new 450cc naked motorcycle
November 04, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Norton's resurgence began with the Manx and the Manx R superbikes and was followed by the Atlas and Atlas GT middleweights. Now, the next step is further down the displacement class … and it comes in the form of a 450cc naked, called the 450 Urban.
Lifespan boosted by unexpected form of bone manipulation
November 05, 2026
| Mike McRae
Researchers have made a surprising discovery, finding that repeatedly applying gentle pressure to shinbones improved strength, coordination, and performance on memory tests. Can the animal study translate to humans? We'll soon find out.
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November 05, 2026Take the hassle out of pool cleaning with the iGarden K70. Enjoy up to seven hours of cordless cleaning, smart navigation and dual filtration. Now just US$699 for Black Friday, saving US$600, plus free gifts.
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November 05, 2026 | C.C. WeissNextool has already proven you can have a multitool with both pliers and a versatile wrench. The all-new W20 Pro makes an even stronger argument in favor of this setup, packing an adjustable ratchet wrench, multi-jaw pliers, a bit driver and more.
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November 05, 2026 | Ben CoxworthFor a really rich, organic, textured look, many low-budget filmmakers still shoot on 8-mm or 16-mm analog film – but getting the stuff processed is a major hassle. That's where Frank comes in, as it allows users to process their own film at home.
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November 05, 2026Don’t let your shelf full of DVDs turn into a museum — DVDneXtCOPY DVD Ripper lets you turn any DVD into digital files you can watch anywhere, and you can get a lifetime subscription for $29.99, half off the MSRP.
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November 05, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteSony's ELF-MN1 squeezes the eye-tracking tech from its pricey pro-level Spatial Reality Displays into a 6-inch desktop screen that plugs into your phone or PC, putting anime characters and avatars in 3D on your desk, no glasses needed.
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November 05, 2026 | Omar KardoudiRobots usually leave the factory with every sensor they'll ever have bolted on. But what if they could grow new ones when needed? Scientists have now built a moth-shaped robot that uses chemicals in its artificial blood to do just that.
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November 04, 2026 | Mike McRaeA study in the US points to a single gene that escapes the usual silencing of an X chromosome in women, potentially giving developing brains with an X chromosome double-feature a significant buffer against many autism-related changes.
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November 04, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaAn upgraded hopping robot – Hopcopter – can handle everything from sandy dunes to icy roads. It stays stable, conserves energy, and can recover its balance after landing, potentially changing how we explore remote places or even other planets.
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November 04, 2026Your business deserves computing tools that can keep up. For business owners, frequent travelers, and anyone who takes tech seriously, this refurbished HP EliteBook 830 G8 is a reliable and powerful laptop at a fraction of the cost of new.
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November 04, 2026 | C.C. WeissDometic has been moving beyond traditional RV components, into lighter, more flexible types of vehicle camping. Its new Out-Post rooftop tent looks like a standard family shelter outside but lives more like an RV inside.
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