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Who needs fairings when your Ducati can look like this?
October 30, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
The (RED) 800 is a Ducati-powered custom that looks less like a conventional superbike and more like a futuristic sculpture carved from metal. Its flowing, hand-shaped aluminum bodywork transitions from racing-red into exposed, brushed metal finish.
Stiff in wind, soft in quakes: The world's best new skyscraper
October 30, 2026
| Adam Williams
Looking like a set of futuristic renders, these skyscrapers are very much real. They have been named the Best Tall Building Worldwide for their exoskeleton exterior, which cleverly responds to high winds and earthquakes.
Sunseeker robo mower still suffers painful setup but nears hands-off
October 30, 2026
| Aaron Turpen
The newest generation of robotic lawnmowers is aiming higher than ever before. The Sunseeker Elite X5 Gen 2 wants to be less "robot vacuum for your lawn" and more "autonomous groundskeeper."
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The hitch-mounted tent is a concept we've seen a number of times over the years. MyGlamper looks to grow the concept to group camping size. Its hitch-up box unfolds and inflates into a 6- to 12-person wilderness lodge with bathroom and kitchen.
Beauer has blown up the internet over the years with clever telescopic campers that nearly double or triple in size at camp. This year, it reshuffles its lineup with the new X8, towable retreat for large families that accommodates up to eight people.
A lot of tiny houses try to cram as much as possible into their compact frame. The Wildflower uses its available space to prioritize a roomy and open layout for two that's more like an apartment on wheels.
Though its dimensions are modest, the Onyx 2630 offers a comfortable take on small living. Suitable for a couple, it features a light-filled living interior, while a handy porch extends the living space outdoors.
Dragon Tiny Homes has revealed a new iteration on its popular Avalon model. Instead of trying to pack in as much as possible, this one spreads out over a single floor, making everyday life a little more straightforward.
The Arrowmax Arrowspace S1 electric smart driver seriously automates the task of screw driving, using an HD camera system to identify the bit and torque you need. It's just a step or two removed from a new style of fully autonomous "self-driving."
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October 30, 2026 | C.C. WeissRoxon's new Flex Go multitool delivers the brand's modular tool ecosystem to a slimmer chassis designed to carry comfortably in a pocket. Because when you can build your own multitool, you don't need a bulky frame stuffed with dozens of implements. -
October 30, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaOru is a minimalist lamp with three color modes that allow you to monitor the temperature of your wood stove from anywhere in the home. If the stove is overheating or the fire's dying out, this lamp will warn you. -
October 30, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallA series of spectacular conversions swapping wheels for snow tracks on five Toyota trucks and SUVs was revealed this week. The Snowhunter concepts are being shown at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. -
October 29, 2026Winter RV adventures have plenty going for them. Snow-covered mountain scenery, quieter campgrounds and the freedom to explore destinations well beyond the traditional summer travel season all have their appeal. But when temperatures plunge below freezing, the experience can quickly lose its charm if the heating system isn't up to the task. -
October 29, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloWilliamson Williamson has taken the distinctive open-air layout of the 19th-century dogtrot and reworked it for Ontario cottage country, combining prefabricated construction with a highly insulated envelope. -
October 29, 2026 | David SzondyThe veil of secrecy surrounding an orbital mystery has been lifted after the release of the clearest public view yet of China's secretive spaceplane. The photograph was taken by a commercial Earth-imaging satellite from a distance of less than 56 miles. -
October 29, 2026Regular binoculars stop being useful once the sun goes down. These mini night-vision binoculars feature 850nm infrared illumination that lets you see up to 1,000 feet in the dark, and they’re on sale for $89.99 (reg. $159.99). -
October 29, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaWhat if sandcastles could last for decades? Researchers at ETH Zurich are trying to turn ordinary sand into a strong building material comparable to concrete by adding living bacteria to it. -
October 29, 2026 | Omar KardoudiVirgin Galactic hasn't flown anyone to space since 2024. On Wednesday it finally showed off the spaceship it hopes will change that. Called Apeiron, it is designed to carry six passengers to the edge of space twice a week, for more than 500 missions. -
October 29, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaSuper Mouse is an interesting new take on the traditional computer mouse. It combines cursor control with the customizable shortcuts of a control pad in a single device, designed to improve your workflow.
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This compact tiny house doubles down on one of the major benefits of small living: freedom. The home runs off-grid and combines an easy-to-tow configuration with an open layout that's arranged on one floor.
As it heads out of the solar system never to return, the deep space probe Voyager 1 is headed for yet another cosmic milestone. In late 2026, it will become the first spacecraft to travel so far that a radio signal from Earth takes 24 hours, or one light day, to reach it.
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.
Toyota's Kayoibako van concept won over the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Toyota is now talking up a Kayoibako family and showing the Daihatsu Kayoibako-K, a kei transporter that's a tiny delivery van, micro-camper, automated adventure shuttle and more.
The Bürstner Signature teased such a compelling mix of sleek fiberglass construction, cutting-edge transforming spaces, and luxe trim, we expected it to price in well over €100K. Instead, it starts well under.
A bacterium from the gut of Japanese tree frogs has "exhibited remarkably potent" tumor-killing abilities when administered intravenously, outperforming current standard therapies and paving the way for an entirely new approach to treating cancer.
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.
Dragon Tiny Homes' Webster is well-suited to full-time living on wheels and features a spacious interior with three bedrooms, sleeping up to six people. The tiny house is currently up for sale for $85,000.