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Tiny house goes extra-wide for full-time small living on one level
January 17, 2026
| Adam Williams
The Dove tiny house may be compact, but its extra-wide frame makes it particularly well-suited to full-time living. The home features a spacious single-floor interior that sleeps up to two people in comfort.
Watch: World's fastest drone hits 408 mph to reclaim speed record
January 15, 2026
| Stefan Ionescu
Father-son duo Luke and Mike Bell, from Cape Town, South Africa, have set a new quadcopter drone speed world record. Their Peregreen V4 drone clocked a top speed of 657.59 km/h (408 mph) to reclaim their Guinness World Record.
Review: I can almost see the future with this cheap flashlight
January 17, 2026
| Joe Salas
Big, bright, and maybe a bit overkill. 7,000 lumens, runs on rechargeable Li-ion or regular AAs, and even charges your phone. Too big for hiking, perfect for camping, emergencies, or blinding wildlife. Won't pick winning lotto numbers, however.
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January 17, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn the first study of its kind, neuroscientists have shown the real-world benefits that sunlight gives the brain, beyond laboratory experiments, linking brighter and more regular daytime light to better alertness and faster attention in everyday life.
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January 17, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallThere's been a quiet uproar behind the scenes in the automotive world after Peugeot designers dared to meddle with one of the cornerstones of car design. The Polygon concept features what's hailed as a revolutionary advance: a square steering wheel.
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January 17, 2026 | Michael FrancoTwo new large studies have confirmed that it doesn't take Olympic-level efforts to harness the life-extending power of exercise. In fact, say the researchers, even just five minutes a day can have a profound impact on your health and longevity.
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January 16, 2026 | Mike HanlonIt took many decades for collectible Japanese motorcycles to get any respect on the auction block. It was 2009 before a Japanese motorcycle first topped the USD$100,000 mark at public auction, but collector generational change is inevitable, and Honda has now been the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959 and today’s collectors are finally beginning to correctly frame the company in historical perspective.
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January 16, 2026 | Paul RiddenWhether you're just looking for a more stable ride, or something a bit more comfortable than your average ebike, a pedal-assist trike could be a good shout. The Chill from Trike Bike includes a few features not common in the three-wheeled world.
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January 16, 2026 | C.C. WeissDuring over 50 years on the global market, the Toyota Hilux has sold more than 27 million units and been identified as the most indestructible passenger vehicle out there. Now, it evolves into its 9th generation, welcoming new capabilities and tech.
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January 16, 2026 | Chelsea HaneyA tool long used to probe neural circuits in the lab is now being floated as a new way to treat human patients. The technique uses light to turn specific neurons on or off, and it could be used to treat everything from chronic pain to epilepsy.
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January 16, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWhen it comes to ultra-humanlike Westworld-style robots, one of their most defining features are lips that move in perfect sync with their spoken words. A new bot not only sports that feature, but it can actually train itself to speak like a person.
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January 16, 2026 | Adam WilliamsTiny houses aren't only used for temperate climates. Case in point is this spacious new model by Tru Form Tiny, which has been carefully designed to stand up to extreme cold without sacrificing comfort.
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January 16, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteTCL has unveiled the world’s first TV powered by SQD-Mini LED technology, delivering extreme brightness, precise color control, and over 20,000 dimming zones in a massive, ultra-thin display that pushes closer than ever to the BT.2020 color standard.
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