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Rare placenta-crossing infections triple risk of autism in children
September 24, 2026
| Mike McRae
Suspicions of a link between extremely rare congenital infections and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been supported by a massive new study led by scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
Ford Nugget and Volkswagen camper vans go big with slick new component
September 23, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The new high-roofed Ford Nugget Twin has officially launched to give buyers a new winter-ready camper van option with four solid walls, space for four people and AWD. The very same roof will soon be available for the Volkswagen T7, as well.
16-sec stackable camp box jumping-jacks into a solo or group cookery
September 24, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Nearly two years ago, we looked at the Brio Kitchen Box. We hadn't heard much about it since, but that could be because it's been rebranded the Chuk Box. Happily, the kitchen box still brings the same stackable portability and modular performance.
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A spinoff of the Olight flashlight brand, Oknife introduces the MK 3-in-1 tool. It relies on the underlying expertise of both brands to offer a combination tiny, multi-beam magnetic flashlight and streamlined pocket knife with blade and multi-driver.
When we took a look at the Wellhouse Kia iCamper, it was still under construction. Now, Wellhouse has completed the first iCamper and launched its take on all-electric PV5 van life. We'd say it's the most flexible, functional PV5 camper van yet.
Honda seems to believe its next frontier is building high-tech recreational vehicles. It's just shown off a concept for an electric mountain bike that's nearing production – and it looks pretty sick.
They say a drowning man is willing to grasp onto anything to stay afloat, but he would most likely think twice if you offered a titanium buoy. Yet, scientists have created a titanium structure that floats without compromising the metal’s strength.
It's never easy to pick out a favorite vehicle at the annual Caravan Salon, so we don't generally try. This year, though, the Bimobil EX 270 popped out as both the most visually arresting rig and the one in which we'd most like to escape.
Revery Architecture has completed a 57 story residential tower alongside the restoration and expansion of a century-old Gothic Revival church. The development combines The Butterfly residential tower with the adjoining First Baptist Church complex.
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September 24, 2026 | David SzondyThe US Navy and the Royal Navy have achieved a major milestone in autonomous warfare, successfully launching a US Mk 48 Heavyweight exercise torpedo from the Royal Navy’s robotic submarine, XV Excalibur. The test demonstrates growing autonomous combat capabilities designed to complement conventional crewed platforms. -
September 24, 2026Ready to streamline your office flow? With this license to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows, you can get rid of your subpar subscriptions and switch to a professional suite made for professionals — for 80% off the regular price. -
September 24, 2026 | Omar KardoudiRenault just gave one of its most beloved nameplates a jolt of electricity. The Renault 8 Gordini Concept reimagines the 1964 rally icon as a two-seat electric coupe with a low, wide body that looks ready for the 21st century. -
September 24, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaWhat if AI could not just give you step-by-step instructions but actually perform those steps for you? A new device called Violoop is designed to follow your commands and handle the most boring, repetitive work tasks. -
September 24, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteAurzen’s ZIP Pro keeps the original’s self-supporting Z-fold design, but upgrades the portable package with native 1080p, twice the brightness, USB-C video, a 2.5-hour battery and up to 115-inch projection for travel and hotel rooms. -
September 24, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMeta just wrapped up its Connect event, and one product that caught my eye was a little gadget in Mark Zuckerberg's hand – small enough to fit on a keychain. It's coming this December, but don't wait up. -
September 23, 2026 | Mike McRaeAs the world considers redefining the precise length of a second, Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies has delivered a new contender for the ultimate master timekeeper. -
September 23, 2026AI can build a slide deck in seconds. The hard part is knowing where its claims came from and fixing one slide without regenerating everything. IvyCraft keeps sources and finished work in a single project. -
September 23, 2026 | Mike McRaeA systematic review of previous studies has delivered mixed results linking health problems with cell phone use while pregnant, making it hard to rule out a risk to fetal heart function and a slightly higher chance of earlier delivery. -
September 23, 2026 | David SzondyBAE Systems is giving its Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA-35) solar-powered stratospheric drone an upgrade under a £15.7-million (US$21 million) contract to install a system allowing it to use energy beamed from the ground.
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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.
Though it has a length of just 24 ft, the Spruce tiny house maximizes its limited available space well. Its compact layout includes a sleeping loft with standing room, and even a small balcony area.
The US Navy's secretive F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter plane is a bit less secret after program competitor Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept image of its version of the carrier-based warplane, giving us a few design clues.
The Kimbo camper has always felt to us less an RV and more a stylish backcountry hut secured to a pickup bed. Now, Kimbo makes that hut a little larger by launching an 8-foot model for full-size trucks.
Known best for trailers, Aliner is introducing its first pickup camper in decades: the Switchback. The clever pod rides as a ridiculously lightweight, compact box and in about 30 seconds unfurls into a fully hard-sided A-frame for two.
Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
After leaving the competition scrambling with the launch of a powerful ebike drive system in 2024, DJI brand Avinox is set to do it all again with a second-generation flavor designed to beat every rival on power, torque, and weight.
Who could possibly compare to Superman, the Man of Steel? Definitely not a man of plastic! Right? Wrong. Scientists have discovered that unconventionally shaped plastics may rival steel bars as reinforcement materials in construction concrete.