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Light-packin' mesh intercom helmet connects up to 15 cyclists at once
June 12, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Modern smart helmets are designed to improve visibility and cycling safety. The new helmet from Lumos keeps all the lighting features but also introduces an innovative intercom system to make group rides more fun, connected, and safe.
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.
World’s first crewed solid-state flight electrifies aviation's future
June 12, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
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.
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June 12, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonBOOX has launched its Go 6 (Gen II) e-reader, which now features pen- and pencil-like handwriting capabilities and a notes app packed with useful templates. These productivity features take this model to the next level – all for less than $200.
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June 12, 2026 | Adam WilliamsLiving in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.
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June 12, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteStartup ArcBlue is offering a pre-Kickstarter look at an astrophotography system named the C42 built around a full-frame Sony sensor, modular lens support, guided tracking and automation designed to simplify serious deep-sky imaging.
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June 11, 2026Discover three carefully matched Kingbull e-bike pairings designed for couples, adventure partners, and RV travelers. During the 2026 Anniversary Sale, eligible two-bike purchases can save an extra $150 while enjoying special event pricing.
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June 11, 2026 | Joe SalasI'm a bit of a flashlight hoarder. Bike lights, work lights, EDC lights, head lamps, even night vision ... I have far too many, but try as I might, I can't seem to get rid of them.
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June 11, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIt was nine years ago that we told you about the intriguing Pioneer mini-ROV (underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle), made by Norway's Blueye Robotics. Well, it's now got not one but two more capable siblings, in the forms of the ocean-exploring X3 Ultra and X7.
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June 11, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallWho said hot-hatches are finished? With the help of its motorsport division, Peugeot has made a new GTi that’s fast AND spirited. It's also the brand's first electric GTi, and is faster than any Peugeot GTi before.
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June 11, 2026 | Omar KardoudiInsta360 and Leica's first co-designed gimbal camera packs dual lenses, 8K Dolby Vision video, and a detachable OLED screen into a 200 g body – the most serious challenger to DJI's Osmo Pocket yet.
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June 11, 2026AI is giving professionals a smarter way to work, but paying monthly fees for every model is not a smart way to get them. That’s why more professionals are switching to ChatPlayground to get access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for a one-time fee.
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June 11, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodJust 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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