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VW’s three-row Atlas II SUV lands with a whimper, not a bang
April 10, 2026
| Simon Heptinstall
Volkswagen unveiled its new Atlas SUV at the New York International Auto Show recently, but the smaller engine and lack of hybrids suggest it still doesn’t grasp what American buyers want in the booming three-row seven-seater market.
DJI's crazy-powerful motor rewrites the ebike rulebook all over again
April 10, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
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.
Speak! Robot guide dogs converse with their owners
April 10, 2026
| Michael Franco
Since the early 1900s, dogs have helped people who are blind to navigate their world. Now, in a very 21st century twist, seeing-eye dogs have gone robotic and added a skill that not even the most well-trained canine could pull off: conversation.
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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!
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.
We'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.
Every time we've come across a tiny EV from Ari Motors, we can't help but wonder if there's a camper version. This month, there is. Ari's 458 Pro Campervan is the type of tiny, adorable camping car you usually have to travel to Japan to see.
When 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.
We've seen lots of designs for vertical take-off and landing vehicles over the years, but none are quite as striking as the wings on HopFlyt's Cyclone. The curved wings have their root in a design first introduced in the 1920s but never employed in a commercial vehicle.
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April 09, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonNot everything old is worth a modern makeover, but this is something audio-lifestyle brand Gadhouse seems to understand. Following on from some stunning retro-modern turntables, it's now reviving 1980s portable audio paired with modern convenience. -
April 09, 2026 | Michael FrancoIn a triple win for green research, scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new sunlight-activated reactor that uses one waste stream to tackle another – all while producing clean hydrogen, and promising to be profitable at scale. -
April 09, 2026If you want to up your plant knowledge, Plantum is the plant identifier in your pocket that uses AI to recognize plants instantly — available for life at just $14.97 (MSRP $59.99) with code SAVE5NOW until Apr. 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT. -
April 09, 2026 | Jay KakadeSometimes, the most important paleontological discoveries may come from the most disgusting materials. A fossilized vomit sample dating back nearly 300 million years revealed how an ancient mammal gorged on all manner of prey. -
April 09, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe new Karsten ToW marries together an inflatable dome tent and a basic cargo trailer. It's less a caravan and more a literal Tent on Wheels that rides lightly, offers loads of payload, and quickly sets up into a ground tent with elevated bed. -
April 09, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaMIT researchers have developed an ultrasound wristband that uses AI to translate wrist movements into precise, real-time robotic actions. So far, this is one of the most effective methods for teaching robots to move like humans. -
April 09, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn its most ambitious set, PowerUp Toys' StarFlux Balsa Wood RC Airplane Kit delivers a hands-on experience where each step influences success in the air. And let's just say, the experience was a humbling one for a flight enthusiast like myself. -
April 09, 2026 | Omar KardoudiCandela's new P-12 Business is the quietest fast vessel to ever fly above the sea. It uses 80% less energy than conventional boats, produces zero direct emissions, and makes the water journey the part of the trip you didn't expect to enjoy. -
April 09, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIf your body typically runs hot, or you find yourself out in the sun often, Dyson's got something to show you. Its new handheld fan packs possibly the most powerful motor you can safely fit into a gadget of this size, and doesn't make a huge racket. -
April 09, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe race for battery supremacy seems to be heating up. Geely’s Lynk & Co brand has announced its new 900V Energee Golden Brick Battery can now top up from 10-70% in 4 minutes 22 seconds, leaving behind BYD's latest Blade 2.0 megawatt flash charging.
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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.