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Genius accordion camper pod spreads wings into panoramic retreat
June 14, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Many campers love a compact trailer for towing but a space that lives like a small home at camp. The new Ortsan Mini House Caravan does both, towing small but blossoming open upon arrival to nearly triple its living space.
VW T7 camper van is a California-style rig with a toilet and a twist
June 10, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Trakka has a long history of turning Volkswagen's various vans into Outback-ready expedition machines. Now it focuses attention on turning VW's newest van into a more versatile, rugged, comfortable camper with an options sheet that trumps VW's own.
Domesticating AI – It's not coming, it's already here
June 14, 2026
| Howard Armitage
From AI-generated garden makeovers to a voice assistant that actually remembers context, take a look at how local AI is transforming home automation. Privacy-first, open-source, and edging closer to Tony Stark territory.
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In a historic first, two US Army crew members from an AH-64 Apache helicopter forced down near the coast of Oman were rescued within two hours by a US Navy Saronic Corsair drone boat operated by the 5th Fleet's Task Force 59.
The Berenstein Bear is an extra-wide tiny house that's firmly focused on maximizing comfort. It provides a spacious interior that includes a large living area, a generous kitchen, ground-floor master bedroom, and even a bathtub.
Airstream expands its most affordable camper van series with the new 21PL. The newest member of the Rangeline family features a floor plan that's every bit as capable and comfortable for 4 people as it is for 2, without any need for a pop-up roof.
A crewed aircraft named the Helios Horizon has flown on solid-state batteries for the first time, logging a 60% energy density leap over lithium-ion that could finally make commercial electric aviation a reality.
Lightship became one of the first self-powered trailer pioneers to market last summer. Now it's launching a different type of self-driving electric trailer, one that could have an even bigger impact on how the world tows than the original AE.1.
Just when most of us thought the era of two strokes was over, Japanese bikemaker Kawasaki has released its first big two-strokers in more than two decades – the KX327 motocrosser and the cross-country-focused KX327X.
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June 14, 2026 | David SzondyElectra provides a glimpse of the airliner of 2050 with its hybrid aircraft concept capable of carrying over 100 passengers while using electrification, advanced aerodynamics, and integrated airframe-propulsion design to up efficiency and cut emissions. -
June 14, 2026 | Paul RiddenA few years ago, Teenage Engineering partnered with designer Yuri Suzuki for a cute lo-fi vinyl cutter. Now the Swedes are going pro with the limited-edition APC-2, a full-sized record cutter for churning out high-quality playback discs. -
June 14, 2026 | Etiido UkoIf you enter a room to see someone dancing their heart out in silence, no headphones in sight, don't be alarmed. They may be jamming to music via a new 3D-printed speaker cover that can focus sound across a room to a focal point just above an inch.
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Health and Science news from our sister site: Refractor
What if the best-tasting morsel isn’t on your plate, but the one you steal? New research suggests “forbidden food” really may taste better.
One of the world's oldest turds has been given the royal science treatment, with ancient Arctic ground squirrel droppings offering a smorgasbord of DNA from other animals and plants dating back up to 700,000 years.
Mental health content has not just risen in volume, it's changed significantly in just a few years. Some conditions have increasingly attracted the spotlight, while others have receded from view, and the relationships among them have also changed.
In a breakthrough study, researchers have found that the world's most common type of arthritis – osteoarthritis (OA) – actually has a single core driver with clean-cut molecular pathways. It paves the way for much better treatment.
Grabbing that late-night kebab or pizza slice after a few drinks may not be a sign of poor willpower, but a biological drive that once would have seen us seek protein but now leads us straight into the comforting arms of savory ultra-processed foods.
The marsupial may be a rare find in the wild these days, but they've nearly been wiped off the planet before. This study rewrites our understanding of the genetic history of koalas – and overturns the theories about what caused their ancient decline.
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June 13, 2026 | Omar KardoudiItalian researchers built a soft robotic arm modeled on octopus neurology. With touch sensors in each sucker and no cameras or central computer, it autonomously detects, grabs, and manipulates underwater objects. -
June 13, 2026Stop paying monthly for Word and Excel. Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business is $89.97 for life — Mac or PC, one payment, all the apps you need forever. -
June 13, 2026 | Chris YoungNASA is racing to build a permanent settlement on the Moon. It claims its lunar base will cover “hundreds of square miles,” so mobility will be key. Enter Pegasus, one of two LTVs chosen by NASA to fly to the Moon with the first Artemis astronauts. -
June 13, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodSYM’s latest parallel-twin maxi-scooter is powered by a 508cc engine that's good for 45 hp and 36.8 lb.ft of peak torque, and will make you question whether getting a motorcycle is even worth it anymore. -
June 13, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallThe C Seed micro-LED TV rises silently and unfurls, using unique Adaptive Gap Calibration technology to mask separate folding screen panels. Now it also has a touch of Bugatti flavoring for good measure. -
June 13, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIt seems small-bore motorcycles are finally being given a fair shot in the USA. Kawasaki is the latest bikemaker to reintroduce an entry-level sports bike to its American lineup, with its Ninja 300 making a comeback after nearly a decade. -
June 12, 2026 | Etiido UkoSoft robots have a “cardiovascular” problem. While their bodies can deform, their hearts, the pumps that keep them moving, have remained bulky and rigid. Researchers have developed a tiny, powerful pump that doesn’t require any mechanical components.
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Last year a longstanding conspiracy was reignited, telling the tale of how your smartphone is listening to your conversations and delivering targeted ads, but it still isn't true and the way you actually get your ads is much more unsettling.
Chinese humanoids are starting to move with extraordinary grace and agility, but Boston Dynamics is the OG in this field, and fresh video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot running, cartwheeling and breakdancing shows it's still at the bleeding edge.
AT Overland has introduced the Aterra Slide-In to turn any Toyota Tundra or Ford F-150 into an overland explorer with its own hard-sided shelter. Buy it as a shell and outfit it yourself or pick and choose from AT Overland's long list of options.
This has to go down as one of the most inventive and ambitious motorcycle designs I've seen in nearly 20 years following two-wheeled innovations. That doesn't mean I'd have the cojones to ride it, especially given its eye-popping steering setup!
Scientists have uncovered an odd superpower triggered by tapping your finger to a beat – it may help you understand someone talking to you in a noisy place, like at a busy cafe. While it sounds a little woo-woo, there's emerging science behind it.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
Bangkok-based RV and truck accessories builder Carryboy has teamed with Chinese auto badge Farizon to create one of the most compelling electric camper vans the world over. It invites campers in through a wide entry and ensures they live comfy.
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!