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'Invisible ink' keeps tattoos hidden until they're under certain light
October 09, 2026
| Mike McRae
New inks could add a degree of transience to tattoos, making them more like summer wear than permanent features. Called PhotoTat, the inks can be switched between almost invisible and brightly coloured states using different kinds of light.
Pocket piston 2.0 updates the art of combusting fire out of thin air
October 08, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Based on timeless, inalterable physics, the Aerohart Aviator's Ember fire piston sparks a flame with nothing more than tinder, air and a quick smack of the hand. Now the tool has been fully redesigned and improved to work even better.
Tiny house spreads out with a pair of porches and a spacious interior
October 09, 2026
| Adam Williams
The Nordic Nook is a not-so-tiny house designed for a comfortable full-time life on wheels. It features a single-level layout for two and includes a well-equipped kitchen, an open living area, and not just one but two porches.
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If you're looking to build out an easy-to-carry EDC kit with just the essentials for days in the city, this impossibly tiny knife is worth a look. It's got a titanium alloy handle and a Damascus steel blade, and it's small enough to go on a keyring.
All tiny houses require a degree of compromise, but the eVista XL Limited Edition makes smart use of its compact single-story space to ensure it's more practical and comfortable than you might expect.
A new multitool on Kickstarter packs all the tools you might need for measuring and marking into a compact titanium ruler – no unnecessary extras. Made for designers and craftspeople, it could become a great addition to an EDC toolkit.
This charming A-frame offers a surprisingly comfortable take on cabin-style living. It features a spacious single-level interior that's designed more like a cozy rustic retreat than a traditional tiny house.
Leisure Travel Vans has introduced a new Ford Transit motorhome that combines a slide-out wall with a split-recliner Murphy lounge that folds its way into a super-queen-size bed. The new Wonder FX makes sure you'll barely miss home when on the road.
Since 2019, Metmo has impressed with its lineup of small tools built to perform specific tasks with singular precision. This time, it presents the Precision Grip, a tweezer-like tool that secures the tiniest and squirrelliest bits and bobs.
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October 09, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a landmark study, scientists have uncovered that a vibrant reef resident has had hundreds of its genes change in activity – most linked to inflammation and immune responses – by choosing more polluted but food-abundant habitats closer to humans. -
October 09, 2026 | Omar KardoudiGermany is taking wind power to new heights. The world’s tallest turbine now stands 365 m (1,198 ft) in Schipkau, where it aims to tap stronger, steadier winds and test whether existing wind farms could grow upward with a second story. -
October 08, 2026Prepping for a CompTIA exam usually means buying separate prep courses for each certification. This 2026 CompTIA Certification Trainingbundle includes lifetime access to materials for nine CompTIA exams for $24.99 (reg. $269.91). -
October 08, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe new Wild Land Pickupmate Trunk is an impressive piece of truck camping kit that fuses several different products into one. It's not quite a rooftop tent, not quite a pickup camping topper and not quite a basic truck cap. It's all three. -
October 08, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe world's new tallest skyscraper is currently under construction in Saudi Arabia. It has already made it into the top 15 tallest buildings worldwide – and it's still less than halfway to its final height. -
October 08, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMicrosoft has unveiled the most powerful laptop in its Surface range, and it'll take on the MacBook Pro for demanding work applications. If you're in the market for a higher-end machine, this one boasts an all-new processor and a repairable chassis. -
October 08, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIn the near future, a building's emergency lighting, fire alarms, sensors and other items could be powered not by generators or batteries, but by the actual structural material. That's because scientists have developed a cement-based supercapacitor. -
October 08, 2026Birdwatching has become an increasingly popular way to connect with nature, and smart bird feeders have made it easier than ever to identify visiting species and capture their activity. But there is one problem with most connected feeders: they need to stay within range of a Wi-Fi network. -
October 08, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallJaguar unveiled the Type 01 with much fanfare in New York earlier this week. The extraordinary all-electric, all-wheel-drive, 1,030-hp GT is a radical departure from the brand's styling history. -
October 08, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteNeurable One hides 12 EEG sensors inside premium ANC headphones to track focus and fatigue, turning brain activity into real-time biofeedback while still working as an everyday pair of wireless headphones.
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Scientists have uncovered an intriguing link between infection and brain health, finding that a common bacterium may advance cognitive decline. It's the latest evidence suggesting that bacteria and infections play a key role in destroying our brains.
Hybrid commuter bikes generally aren't known for being all that exciting. That's why some cyclists are taking old speed-oriented lugged-steel road bikes that would otherwise go unused, and converting them into zippy, retro-cool city bikes. Here's how you can do it, too.
Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled its Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW) that pumps out up to 150 kW of power yet can take out 200 medium-sized drones running on its own internal power supply.
You’ve got to have a trick or two up your sleeve if you intend to break into a crowded EV market. And Indian two-wheeler startup Oben Electric has done just that by pricing its first electric motorcycle to perfection and making it available on Amazon.
A team of Australian bodyboarding ratbags has managed to capture staggering footage of an extraordinary oceanic phenomenon: a place where four 12-ft (3.7-m) waves regularly converge into an oval dip, with explosive results.
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.
A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.
Electric flight seems to be all the rage, but its place in the aviation market has yet to be worked out. We talked to Ralph Müller, CEO of H2Fly, to discuss the state of play of electric aircraft, hybrid hydrogen fuel, and the future of the industry.