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Rewired Marco Polo camper kicks off new era of Mercedes mini-camping
February 17, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Mercedes has been working with Westfalia on its Marco Polo mini-camper van since the 1980s. But now it's leaving Westfalia behind and pulling Marco Polo production entirely in-house. The new 2026 Marco Polo is truly the Mercedes of RV life.
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.
Flapping-wing robo-bird uses two tails to fly fast or slow
February 17, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Many readers will remember the MetaFly, a remote-control robotic insect that flies by actually flapping its wings. Well, its inventor is back with a much more capable robotic swift (you know, the bird), which is currently on Kickstarter.
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February 17, 2026It’s not every day you find a deal this good. Right now, you can get seven Microsoft Office apps for less than the cost of lunch with this $19.97 deal on a Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license.
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February 17, 2026 | Etiido UkoWhat do Rihanna, stunning beaches, and a potential 50-megawatt wave-energy project have in common? Barbados! The island nation is deploying a unique type of wave energy tech to convert its ocean waves into sustainable electricity and freshwater.
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February 17, 2026 | Omar KardoudiSouth Metro Atlanta is set to become home to a demonstration pilot for a publicly accessible automated transit network using autonomous electric vehicles on dedicated guideways – promising to deliver rail-like capacity at bus-fare prices.
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February 17, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalEcoute Audio made a splash with its TH1 headphones aimed at hi-fi enthusiasts back in 2023. The upcoming TH2 is bringing back the same vacuum tube preamp architecture, along with thoughtful upgrades for rich, warm full system sound.
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February 17, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodFor years, the maxi-scooter conversation has started and ended with one name: the Suzuki Burgman. Now, Taiwanese scooter manufacturer Sanyang Motorcycle is looking to challenge that status quo with the Cruisym 400.
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February 16, 2026 | Jay KakadeThe earliest ancestors of all backboned animals, including humans, may have viewed the world with four eyes, not just two, according to a new study. The remnants of those extra eyes persist deep in the human brain today as the pineal organ.
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February 16, 2026You’re already using Game Pass, why pay full price? Stack and save on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $24.99 (reg. $29.99) per month. Play day-one releases, 500+ games, online multiplayer, and more.
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February 16, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Chillhouse is a compact tiny house created with self-sufficient living in mind. Designed to operate off-grid, the towable home has a snug and storage-packed interior that comfortably accommodates two people.
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February 16, 2026 | Paul RiddenSmart projectors are a great shout for those looking to replace the living room TV. But if you want to load in your own big-screen entertainment over cabled connections, Optoma has just launched a 4K shiner that can throw visuals at up to 300 inches.
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February 16, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Huckleberry tiny house may be compact, but it doesn't skimp on home comforts. Featuring an extra-wide layout, it has a spacious apartment-like interior that's packed with character and includes a bathtub, an antique stove, and more.
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