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In China’s 'Silicon Valley,' US landmarks stand in a strange world frozen in time
April 07, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Mount Rushmore may be in South Dakota, but it’s also in Shenzhen, China. Here, the four presidents look out over part of a 118-acre theme park, where iconic world sites are recreated and frozen in time – as the city around it races into the future.
One-of-a-kind shipping container house even has its own pool and sauna
April 05, 2026
| Adam Williams
We've seen a lot of shipping container-based houses, but few are as impressive as the recently completed Vermont Villa. The home has a spacious interior and even includes its own pool and sauna.
Is Volkswagen finally planning to bring a pickup truck to the USA?
April 07, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
It’s been a long time coming. Volkswagen has just said it “wouldn’t rule out” the idea of a pickup for the American market. It seems that the sheer size of the pickup truck market in the US has proven hard for VW to ignore anymore.
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Google has finished restoring Hangar One, the historic airship hangar at Moffett Field that has defined the Silicon Valley skyline since 1933. Here's the story of how it was saved, why Google got involved, and what comes next.
What does US$21,000 get you in automotive terms? Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Venue … You see a trend there, right? None of those cars is electric, and none of them are flagships by any stretch. The bZ7 is all that and more!
What comes to mind when you imagine fast charging? Smartphones going from zero to 100% in minutes? Or perhaps, EVs gaining 60 miles worth of charge in under an hour? Scientists have created a proof-of-concept quantum battery that charges one million times faster than it discharges … using a laser.
When you have a new ICBM, you need a place to keep it, so Northrop Grumman is building a prototype silo for the US Air Force to house its next-generation LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile that will replace the Cold War Minuteman III.
Like an overachieving fledgling falcon, on its inaugural flight an Airbus "Bird of Prey" interceptor drone took out a medium-sized suicide drone using a Fraknkenberg Mark I mini-missile during a demonstration on March 30, 2026 in northern Germany.
Luke and Mike Bell have modified their solar-powered drone so that it can now stay aloft for more than 5 hours, unofficially breaking the world endurance record for this type of electric drone.
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April 07, 2026With Koofr, you’ll never have to fight for storage again, thanks to this 1TB lifetime plan. It works on most major operating systems, browsers, and devices—including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux—to provide you with secure, accessible storage. -
April 07, 2026 | Etiido UkoWhite walkers can't have EVs. Not because they are lifeless zombies who probably can't drive, but because the extreme cold would degrade the lithium batteries. Scientists in China may be solving that with a new cold-resistant battery electrolyte. -
April 07, 2026 | Michael FrancoWe've seen lots of designs for vertical take-off and landing vehicles over the years, but none are quite as striking as the wings on HopFlyt's Cyclone. The curved wings have their root in a design first introduced in the 1920s but never employed in a commercial vehicle. -
April 07, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteXGIMI’s Titan Noir series triple-laser projectors combines triple-laser projection, dual-iris contrast control, and high brightness to improve black levels, color accuracy, and large-screen home theater performance. -
April 07, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallHyundai’s rugged Boulder concept shocks 2026 New York International Auto Show. Big, bold and built for off-road dominance, it takes aim at America’s most profitable segment. Detroit is watching closely. -
April 07, 2026 | Adam WilliamsRaising a family in a tiny house is always going to be a challenge. However, the Harmony is a three-bedroom model that features a spacious layout designed from the ground up with families in mind. -
April 07, 2026 | Joe SalasThe Kommoda 3.0 is technically an ebike, but twist the throttle and it feels more like an electric moped that happens to have pedals. Fat 20x4-inch tires, a 750-watt motor and speeds nudging 33 mph, this cruiser is built more for fun than commuting. -
April 06, 2026Kingbull is rolling out one of its biggest seasonal promotions this Easter, combining deep discounts, free accessories, and bundle savings. Whether it's a retro cruiser or a high-performance off-road machine, now's the perfect time to upgrade your ride. -
April 06, 2026 | C.C. WeissEvery time we've come across a tiny EV from Ari Motors, we can't help but wonder if there's a camper version. This month, there is. Ari's 458 Pro Campervan is the type of tiny, adorable camping car you usually have to travel to Japan to see. -
April 06, 2026 | Michael FrancoA uniquely shaped baseball bat went viral this time last year after delivering the New York Yankees a franchise-best nine home runs in one game. A new study, however, says the bat doesn't really deserve the hype it got.
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A slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement presented a puzzle for researchers of Roman history. Because of its grooves, the stone piece looked like a board game. More than 40 years on, we may have the rulebook.
This off-grid cabin-style tiny house is seriously small, with a floorspace of just 215 sq ft. However, despite its modest dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything you need for a short stay.
You could be forgiven for assuming that this pyramidal skyscraper project was a still from a sci-fi TV show, or perhaps another render that's never going to go ahead. But it is indeed real, and it's begun the early stages of construction.
Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv designs.