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Wingcube camper pod mushrooms into double-bedroom platform tent
February 15, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
One of the more out-there concepts from CMT 2026, the Wingcube is a unique style of trailerable camping pod. It folds up into a slim cube that tows comfortably on narrow roads, then more than triples its packed size into an indoor/outdoor base camp.
Humans in space: Are astronauts obsolete?
February 15, 2026
| David Szondy
The Artemis II mission, which will return US astronauts to lunar space, has run into problems that have critics demanding NASA remove the crew from the flight for safety reasons. The bigger question is, why do we have astronauts at all?
Towed defense platform to protect commercial shipping from drone attacks
February 15, 2026
| David Szondy
DARPA and Raytheon have teamed up to tackle one of the growing threats to commercial and logistical shipping: attacks by drones. The Pulling Guard project aims to develop a towed platform that trails behind ships, providing detection and countermeasure capabilities.
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One of the smoothest hunks of sleep-in fiberglass you'll see this year, the Awaken Morningstar looks to "wake up" an age of higher quality US Midwest-built campers. The trailer's robust dual-hulled build aims to eliminate rotting and leaking.
Kia has introduced an officially branded camper package for the tiny PV5 electric van. Interestingly, the flat-pack IKEA-like assemble-yourself mini-camper kit was developed in the USA, which has not yet been confirmed as a PV5 market.
We usually associate Timbercraft Tiny Homes with larger luxurious models. However, its Ynez tiny house maintains the firm's trademark attractive rustic styling, but does so in a much smaller and easier to tow package.
Downsizing to a tiny house usually requires some serious compromises. However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.
For outdoor enthusiasts who are always looking for lightweight, all-in-one gear, TiStove could be a game-changer. It’s a compact titanium stove that works with multiple fuel types, fits in a pocket, and could replace your entire cooking set.
Epson has unveiled the EB-XQ2030B, billed as the world’s smallest and lightest 30,000-lumen 4K projector. Aimed at rental, staging, and immersive installations, it focuses on making extreme projection easier to deploy, hide, and manage.
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February 15, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodYou may have forgotten that the once Italian moto brand Morbidelli was still around. Well, it is, and under QJMotor’s Chinese leadership, it has been on an upswing of sorts. Now, it looks like it's headed to America… with two exciting adventure bikes. -
February 14, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe KTM saga is perhaps one of the most intriguing stories we’ve seen unfold in the automotive world in recent times. It’s been a relentless rollercoaster, and just when we thought things were nearing normalcy, another bump appears. -
February 14, 2026 | Chelsea HaneyNew research shows that people with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome. The study turns our attention to the mouth as a signal of metabolic health in a shift that challenges long-held assumptions about where obesity-related biomarkers can be measured. -
February 14, 2026 | Michael FrancoZinc oxide remains one of the best forms of sun protection thanks to its ability to block both UVB and UVA rays. However, few really appreciate its thick white look – except, maybe, lifeguards in the '80s. UCLA researchers believe they have a solution. -
February 14, 2026 | Shirl LeighThe BeerPAN may be the entry point for photographers seeking an affordable alternative to vintage medium-format panoramic cameras that usually sell for several thousand dollars. It's a 35-mm film camera that's compatible with Bronica Zenza ETR lenses. -
February 14, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonSea-Doo’s RXP-X has built a reputation as an aggressive, race-inspired watercraft – one designed for pace, tight cornering and great control. Now, the RS 325 takes the model to a thrilling new level, keeping its title as the beast of personal watercraft. -
February 14, 2026 | Michael FrancoWhile AI certainly has its issues, there’s little doubt that it shines in terms of medical diagnostics. Now, a new study suggests it can even make the humble stethoscope an even more powerful tool than it already is for detecting heart disease. -
February 13, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodDucati’s Desmo450 EDS is on the cusp of a global release. It's based on the Desmo450 MX motocrosser, powered by a 450cc single that puts out 63.5 hp and 39.5 lb-ft of torque. Plenty of power for a sub-500cc street-legal enduro! -
February 13, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe MagHub Quad Max unfolds into three 18.5-inch 1080p screens, turning a laptop into a four-display workstation via one USB-C cable. Larger than most portable multi-screen setups, it aims to enable serious multitasking and collaboration. -
February 13, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaThe FixBuddy Ratchet combines the functions of a ratcheting screwdriver and a socket set into a portable tool. Designed by a Hong Kong-based team of engineers, it is currently seeking crowdfunding support on Kickstarter.
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There's a new contender for the US Navy's F/A-XX Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and it looks like something out of Batman's hangar thanks to a peculiar triple-fuselage design.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.
Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.
Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.