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JDAM-LR strap-on kit turns dumb bombs into cruise missiles
April 28, 2026
| David Szondy
The US Navy has successfully flight tested its Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM-LR) kit that turns an ordinary iron dumb bomb into an affordable carrier-based jet-propelled cruise missile with a range of over 200 nm (29 miles, 370 km).
Extra-wide tiny house provides apartment-like living for two
April 25, 2026
| Adam Williams
This extra-wide tiny house uses its increased width not to sleep more people or squeeze in extra features, but to create an open, apartment-like home for two. It also has lots of upgrades available and can be configured to run off-grid.
Japanese glamping OG blows up the rooftop tent camping space
April 28, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Years before we heard the term "glamping," we knew exactly what it was thanks largely to Snow Peak. The Japanese brand continues its legacy of crafting glamping gear with a unique rooftop tent combining an inflatable frame and signature features.
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Safety is a double-edged sword on motorcycles. Between the thrill of being on a bike and ensuring you’re safe out on the road, it’s a subtle balancing act. This unique three-wheeled electric leaning motorcycle tries to redefine motorcycle safety.
For most people, it’s hard to fathom what true speed on a motorcycle actually feels like. It's even harder to imagine what it would be like to be atop a steam-powered bike that covers a quarter of a mile at 192.94 mph (310.5 km/h) in just 5.503 seconds.
For those who think tiny houses should actually be small and simple, the Mantra Micro Cabin fits the bill. This ultra-compact dwelling ditches the bells and whistles to sleep two for just $17,000.
Hest puts its expertise in memory-foam camp mattresses to work in building a cushioned folding camping chair that elevates base camp comfort closer to the level of cushioned patio furniture. It truly looks to be "home comfort built for the outdoors."
A tiny trailer with huge ambitions, the new Skookum from Alberta-based Tactical Overland is a family trailer specced for clans with surnames like "Amundsen" and "Hillary." It collapses for travel but expands into a two-story 4-sleeper base camp.
This 215-sq-ft tiny house may be on the smaller side, but it still manages to make room for some of life's luxuries. It features a comfortable interior for two and even has its own sauna and hot tub nearby.
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April 28, 2026Mini splits are quietly replacing traditional AC systems. With better efficiency, quieter performance, and flexible installation, they’re reshaping how – and when – homeowners approach climate control. -
April 28, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe original Land Rover Freelander may have died after just two generations in 2015, but that hasn’t stopped Jaguar Land Rover from reviving the nameplate now in 2026. Except it’s no longer a standalone SUV, with Freelander now a full-fledged brand. -
April 28, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaA new compact multitool from Eck Studio combines a hammer, wrench, and three rulers in a lightweight titanium body. Currently on Kickstarter, it’s designed to become a go-to tool for outdoors and everyday tasks around the house. -
April 28, 2026 | Etiido UkoImagine looking out the window of an airborne airplane and seeing the wing rippling and twisting. You'll probably have a mini heart attack. Yet, this is what German engineers have created: prototype morphing wings that change their shape mid-flight. -
April 28, 2026A business-grade touchscreen laptop with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD for just $240? Right now, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 is sitting at 52% off in the New Atlas Deals store. -
April 28, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteLG’s StanbyME 2 Max expands its portable lifestyle TV with a larger 4K display for more touchscreen real estate in a similar hybrid design that can be wheeled from room to room, and is battery powered for cable-free entertainment. -
April 28, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe lab techniques for accurately testing the qualities of a batch of coffee are out of reach, for even purists in search of the perfect cuppa joe. But what if you could instead electrocute your brew to determine if it's indeed good stuff? -
April 28, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis extra-wide tiny house features a remarkably spacious and open interior that sleeps two in comfort. The "Tiny Mansion" also boosts living space with a huge rooftop terrace that's more than large enough to host parties on. -
April 28, 2026 | Jules RoscoeAn ancient Roman ship was repaired multiple times, with multiple techniques, and in multiple places around the Adriatic Sea before it sank, a new study suggests. The findings highlight the expansive nature of trade and technical transfer in the Roman Republic. -
April 28, 2026 | Omar KardoudiThe world's first mass-production EV powered by sodium-ion batteries will be a variant of the Changan Nevo A06. Sporting CATL's Naxtra battery – which functions at –50 °C and won't catch fire – the move signals a genuine shift away from lithium.
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Despite the headlines, there’s limited evidence that using large language models – like Claude and ChatGPT – is rotting the brain. But there’s enough cause for concern.
The Mysa 400 by Irontown Modular is an extra-wide tiny house that features an apartment-style interior with a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an open design that's suited to full-time living.
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!
A slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement presented a puzzle for researchers of Roman history. Because of its grooves, the stone piece looked like a board game. More than 40 years on, we may have the rulebook.
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.
You could be forgiven for assuming that this pyramidal skyscraper project was a still from a sci-fi TV show, or perhaps another render that's never going to go ahead. But it is indeed real, and it's begun the early stages of construction.