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"I'd be appalled if it wasn't brilliant" – 2026 Yamaha R7 review
July 11, 2026
| Boris Mihailovic
Yamaha has found a massively popular niche with its YZF-R7, which looks and rides like half a superbike that's been taught some table manners and told not to frighten the children. Here's Boris's impressions on road and track.
48-sq-ft tiny house is about as small and simple as they come
July 10, 2026
| Adam Williams
Tiny houses don't come much smaller or simpler than this 48-sq-ft model. Designed by Tiny Tiny Homes, it's conceived as emergency accommodation and provides a basic shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
World's fastest RC car is a sleek missile that outpaces F1 race cars
July 11, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
British engineer Stephen Wallis has just shattered a speed barrier with his radio-controlled car, called Mach Reaper. His RC car passed 250 mph twice, breaking his own record within a two-week span and becoming the fastest on Earth.
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Vantrack is developing the Lightcamp package for the Kia PV5 Passenger, turning the tiny van into a mini-camper with in/outdoor kitchen and sleeping space for 4 people. Light, fast-moving equipment makes for easy conversion back to an everyday e-MPV.
Alaskan Campers opens a new chapter with the launch of its HS 640 hardshell camper. The new composite RV is a lightweight, premium tiny abode optimized with components from some of the most respected suppliers in the industry.
Part A-frame and part tunnel tent, the inflatable Puffer tent is designed to seamlessly blend convenience, style and comfort. The tent sets up in minutes to deliver a fully integrated "all weather" sleeping space with built-in air mattress.
Scientists have created a portable water purifier that works simply by shaking it for three seconds and setting it to float in water. It could be a breakthrough device for emergency situations, and it’s estimated to cost less than $25 to produce.
Two humanoid robots just performed live surgery for the first time in history, hinting at a future where compact, affordable machines bring advanced surgical care to rural hospitals, battlefields, and other resource-strapped settings.
Though it only has a length of 26 ft, the White Pine uses an increased width and open design to provide an interior that's more spacious than you'd expect. It contains a large living area and kitchen, plus two easily accessed loft bedrooms.
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July 11, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAriel Rider's latest creation is purpose-built for blasting through unforgiving terrain. The Mudd 72V ebike packs enough power to rank it among the fastest ebikes you can buy – and it's got off-road cred to boot. -
July 11, 2026 | Joe SalasVantrue added thermal vision into a dashcam in a much cleaner and mo' better setup than the last tHeRmAL dAShcAm I tested. -
July 11, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodWhen the X5 was first introduced in 1999, it was unclear if it would go on to be a success like BMW’s coupes and sedans. Today, it's one of the company’s bestsellers. Now, the 2027 X5 is here, and it comes with a lot of firsts ... including an EV trim.
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If you've had to decide when to start and end your daily fast for the best results, this new study may be of help. Researchers have found that as long as your fast occurs, long-term weight loss may have little to do with when you clock on and off.
Many of us know the state of being “wired but tired” – feeling physically exhausted yet mentally unable to switch off. But the brain does not simply fall asleep because the body is fatigued – and part of the reason lies in the biology of survival.
Eating more leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, and broccoli may help keep the lungs working better with age, according to a large new study linking higher vitamin K1 intake to a lower risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A new treatment has shown promise in reducing migraine pain with targeted ear acupuncture, opening the door to therapy that could be used as a complementary procedure alongside existing medication prescribed to those with the debilitating condition.
Becoming more forgetful and feeling slower in your thinking is normal in older age. But when these changes are more than you’d expect for your age it might be a sign of mild cognitive impairment. So does that mean you’ll soon develop dementia?
In the early hours of Friday, July 10, a team of researchers dropped the world's first general-purpose biomedical AI agent, which has the power to autonomously complete complex tasks that would take a team of scientists days, if not weeks, to do.
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July 11, 2026 | David SzondyOn July 3, the Royal Navy applied lessons learned from Ukraine as it successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a vessel underway. Part of Exercise Neptune Reach, the XV Patrick Blackett catapulted a Nyan drone off the south coast of England. -
July 11, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodMcMurtry Automotive has debuted the production version of its record-breaking, single-seat electric super track concept. Dubbed the Spéirling Pure, the car delivers near-F1-level performance thanks to its four-figure horsepower. -
July 11, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallA little-known ultra-rare McLaren was once the world’s fastest road car. Engineers from McLaren Special Operations have undertaken a completely new rebuild of the original M6GT, which is being revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. -
July 10, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodFrench clothing brand Lacoste has teamed up with carmaker Alpine for a one-off electric rally car. Called 'Beware of the Crocodile,' of course, it’s got crocs all over it and an interior that feels like you're inside a crocodile's mouth. -
July 10, 2026 | C.C. WeissEarlier in 2026, Airstream debuted a trailer it called the lightest, most aerodynamic in its class, the 22-ft World Traveler. Now it's back with an even lighter variant: a 17-footer with the same style of streamlined exterior and pared-back design -
July 10, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalBeni looks like just another cute little toy robot, but it's actually a roving camera – raring to follow you around and capture fun times. Oh, and it can jump. It's currently raising eyebrows – and funds – on Kickstarter. -
July 10, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe Pixorien Z01 portable projector features a retractable lift design, 2K DLP visuals, 16,000-mAh battery, streaming entertainment, and 90-degree adjustment for wall or ceiling viewing without a separate stand.
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A subtle yet significant phenomenon is occurring beneath the North American continent; its ancient bedrock is slowly dripping into the Earth’s mantle, creating a funnel-like structure concentrated over the Midwest of the United States.
Who could possibly compare to Superman, the Man of Steel? Definitely not a man of plastic! Right? Wrong. Scientists have discovered that unconventionally shaped plastics may rival steel bars as reinforcement materials in construction concrete.
When we first caught wind of Thule's new Widesky rooftop tent, we took the model name to imply a large, clear stargazing skylight. Instead, Thule's latest tent encourages panoramic viewing in a different way, one we haven't seen on any other RTT.
Volkswagen has added an 8-seat option to the Multivan lineup, turning its MPV into an even more capable people-mover. The 8-seat option won't be on offer in the new California camper van range, but there will indeed be an available 8-seat camper.
Despite the headlines, there’s limited evidence that using large language models – like Claude and ChatGPT – is rotting the brain. But there’s enough cause for concern.
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer eventually got its own wheels. It's still ready for efficient e-camping and furnishes travelers with everything they need to live in comfort.
The all-new Urbanoid Booba is an impossibly cute, tiny acorn of a trailer designed to provide a stylish, carefree way of instantly escaping the urban grind. The towable clamshell unfolds and inflates into a cozy base camp in a matter of minutes.
Dragon Tiny Homes' Fairfax model is one of the most affordable tiny houses on the market. With a length of just 16 ft, it won't suit a large family, but it could be a good fit for a vacation home, or as a guest house.