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Science says: Torpedo bat no better than regular baseball bat
April 06, 2026
| Michael Franco
A 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.
Chinese-Thai camper van blows apart the pillars of van life
March 30, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
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.
Toyota’s new flagship EV is off to a flying start: 3,000+ orders in 1 hour
April 06, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
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!
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April 06, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaA new titanium spork-multitool packs 10 functions into a compact design and is now available on Kickstarter. EaTi One is built to handle outdoor adventures, camp cooking, and, most importantly, cracking open a beer by the campfire.
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April 06, 2026 | Shirl LeighJapanese consumer electronics company Maxell, known for its high-performance chromium metal cassettes during its 80s zenith, has now released a modern update to the portable cassette player.
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April 05, 2026 | David SzondyWhen 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.
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April 05, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWe'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.
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April 05, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallŠkoda has offered a pre-launch peek at the Peaq electric SUV – the biggest, most luxurious, and high-tech Škoda ever built. It’s spacious, well-equipped… and comes with its own wellness app.
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April 05, 2026 | Omar KardoudiLuke 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 04, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAs if it didn't already have its hands full investing in and launching electric cars, Toyota is now teaming up with Daimler Truck and Volvo to advance the development of hydrogen-fuel-cell tech for zero-emissions heavy duty vehicles.
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April 04, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis tiny house performs some downsizing magic to fit a surprisingly practical interior into its tight dimensions. Named the Espresso, it sleeps up to two people in comfort, plus it has a little space for guests.
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April 04, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodA century in the making, and still chasing the impossible – Ducati has never been one to regard conventional limits. With the Superleggera V4 Centenario, the Italian marque isn’t just nudging the boundaries of performance; it is breaking them.
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April 03, 2026 | Shirl LeighVertical living green walls comprised of live plants are a natural energy-saving method for improving indoor air quality and enhancing interior design, but they're hampered by inconsistent performance. That's where the VertINGreen system comes in.
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