Technology, Innovation & Outdoor News
Ferrari's 849 Testarossa Spider drops the top to fit 1,000 horses
July 16, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
We knew the 849 Testarossa Spider – the convertible version of Ferrari's new plug-in hybrid hypercar – was coming. It's similar in many ways to its coupe sibling. What we didn't expect is just how much more mojo this variant would bring to the table.
New Balance's 3-in-1 hiking boot zips and strips down to camp slippers
July 14, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Just in time for the heart of summer, New Balance has released one of the most versatile shoes you'll ever see. The new Niobium Concept 1 bridges the huge gap between waterproof boot and cozy slipper ... with another stop along the way.
Porous compound pulls 2 liters of water from air, and is factory-ready
July 16, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
The Mediterranean is getting hotter and drier, pushing scientists to look for water even in the air itself. A German team has now scaled up a porous material that does exactly that, even when the air feels bone-dry.
Top Stories
Latest News
-
July 15, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaAn emergency whistle is one of the simplest safety tools for the outdoors, and gear makers are trying to rethink the classic concept. This new whistle features a 3-in-1 design and claims to be heard through wind, traffic, and over long distances.
-
July 15, 2026Why learn to code with beginner tools when you can start inside a professional IDE? This bundle includes Visual Studio Professional 2026 plus lifetime training in Python, C++, JavaScript, SQL, AI, and more for $40.97 (reg. $1,999.99).
-
July 15, 2026 | C.C. WeissCinch Outdoors has moved off the ground and onto the vehicle, bringing Wild Land RV gear to the US market. It launches the Wingman as what's sure to be the US' largest, wildest pickup camping topper yet, available at a lower price than most toppers.
Load More
Health and Science news from our sister site: Refractor
Latest News
-
July 15, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallAlpine offered a first look at its new high-performance electric sports car at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend – all thanks to a pioneering new process for developing a new car platform.
-
July 15, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteXGIMI says that the newly expanded Elfin Flip series "ends the trade-off between portability and performance." Leading the triple-laser charge is a 4K model with optical zoom, GTV, and low-lag gaming, with a cheaper 1080p model sliding in below it.
-
July 14, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodDucati is no stranger to supermotos. The Hypermotard is perhaps one of the most recognizable names in the category. What the Italian bikemaker was missing in its ranks, though, was a proper “racing Supermotard.” Lo and behold, here it is!
-
July 14, 2026PDFs are easy to share and oddly hard to change. SwifDoo PDF Pro at just $34.99 (reg. $129) tackles the annoying part: editing, converting, signing, and organizing them all from one Windows app.
-
July 14, 2026 | Ben CoxworthThe humble pen offers a very handy, easy-to-carry form factor for writing, so why not use it for other tasks, too? That's the thinking behind the VeroLite, a modular titanium multitool that's currently on Kickstarter.
-
July 14, 2026 | Adam WilliamsDespite its towable footprint, the Laurel tiny house packs in a surprisingly capable interior. It sleeps up to four people and makes room for a well-stocked kitchen, a generously sized living area, and even a bathroom with a tub.
-
July 14, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMost desktop mics are focused squarely on helping you capturing high-quality audio for podcasts and videos. Maono's new PD500W goes several steps further – and could help you avoid wrecking your next recording session.
Load More