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Mur mur speaker blends soundscapes with a living world
August 12, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Modern technology lets us get what we want with one click. A London-based design studio has created an unpredictable speaker with a tiny digital world inside that carries on by itself, generating ever-changing sounds that users have no control over.
Record-breaking bridge opens new link between Canada and USA
August 11, 2026
| Adam Williams
Following almost eight years of construction, work is complete on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. It features an impressive main span of 2,798 ft, making the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.
Sound barrier-breaking driver sets zero-emissions land speed record
August 12, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Just days after the JCB Hydromax hit 368.347 mph, the hydrogen car has just set a new FIA world land speed record of 406.320 mph. It’s not just the fastest hydrogen-powered car, but also the fastest zero-emission car.
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If you're in the market for a V-twin cruiser with AMT, you’d barely get any options. The closest mainstream offering is Honda's Rebel 1100 DCT, which starts at around US$10,400 – but even that doesn't come with a V-twin. Enter the Rieju Coaster 407.
We wouldn't call the all-new Invento Geo multitool "revolutionary" in the sense of changing the market forever, but it does blend physical revolution into the multitool formula. The result is what could prove a quicker of switching between tools.
The MegCell Pulse is a 3D-printable robotic system that can fit on any acoustic guitar and play music you feed it in a digital tablature format. With this, you can hear compositions rendered right in front of you, no speakers necessary.
Volkswagen often surprises with its annual Caravan Salon debuts, and this year it's revealing multiple world-first concepts that explore the future of van life. It starts off with a California Beach concept that packs a cabin full of inflatables.
At the 2025 Caravan Salon, Bürstner revealed two small motorhomes with shape-shifting interiors. This year, it's adding a new camper van that incorporates transforming features from both those series to create a new sense of space and versatility.
I've relied on USB docks to expand my laptops' connectivity options, both in my home office and on the road, for years. This new one from Cabletime adds a surprisingly versatile screen to earn its keep on your desk.
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August 12, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIris' new solar generator has a handy feature you don't often see on units like these: the ability to follow the sun around the sky. The T1 also a built-in battery to top off your personal gadgets while you're off-grid. -
August 12, 2026 | Adam WilliamsTiny houses usually require a lot of compromises, but the Ellice has fewer than you'd expect. The towable home includes a well-equipped kitchen and dining area, two bedrooms, a bathtub, and tons of storage. -
August 12, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallPortable solar panels have long been a favorite of the off-grid camping and backpacking community, but they're limited by daytime use. Ventyra is aiming to solve this solar gap with an ultra-portable wind turbine called the R1.
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Longevity has become a bit of a buzz word, and has become increasingly aligned with the tech industry. But a timely report from Harvard Medical School reminds us that we have a lot of power when it comes to how we age – and it's backed by science.
In somewhat of a surprise announcement, the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first US influenza vaccine engineered from the mRNA technology that gave us one of the most administered COVID-19 shots during the pandemic.
“Remove the plank from your eye before pointing out the speck in another’s,” says a popular proverb. For millions with geographic atrophy, the speck is literal. Relief may now be coming, after a sight-restoring implant received approval for sale in Europe.
An AI present in your consultation promises better notes, less admin and more time for patients, but what exactly is being recorded, where does the data go, and did anyone really ask for your consent?
Hookworms are freeloaders that live at the host’s expense inside their gut, drinking about two drops of blood per day. This parasite could soon pay its way with engineered hookworms serving as living medicine factories.
Sixteen different PFAS compounds have been discovered in the feathers of Antarctic penguins, demonstrating that the insidious spread of "forever chemicals" now reaches the most remote wildlife on Earth.
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August 12, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaIf you’ve ever tried 3D-printing anything, you know just how flimsy the results can be. In fact, simply removing them from the build plate can make you sweat, since at any moment the beautiful statuette, replacement part for your refrigerator, or gift for someone special that took 10 hours to print can shatter into a pile of PLA garbage. -
August 11, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIndian two-wheeler startup Avore has launched a quirky new commuter e-bike called EX2S. It’s unlike most motorcycles you’d spot in the West, focusing on daily commuting, utility, and affordable entry-level mobility. All for under US$1,800! -
August 11, 2026 | David SzondyAutonomous air combat reached a major milestone in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, as the X-62A VISTA test aircraft carried out full AI air intercept missions using live sensor data rather than simulated feeds. -
August 11, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe all-new F-B100W is nearly identical in appearance to the iconic F-91W, but adds a step tracker and displays the tally on screen. It also beams that data to your phone to log your fitness activity. That's how you revamp a classic watch. -
August 11, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteCarrying a full-size mouse, presentation clicker, and another remote for TVs or tablets can feel like a lot for a regular workday. The DS21 is aiming to collapse those jobs into one, using a magnetic modular docking system. -
August 11, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodHundreds of retro cars turn up on the market every week, but when something like the 1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato pops up, you’re going to stop and take notice. Officially unveiled at the 1986 Geneva Motor Show, only 52 units were ever built. -
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The USA – and world's – new tallest timber skyscraper has been under construction for a few months. However, despite speedy progress, it has run into some issues and the future of the ambitious project is looking uncertain.
Though it has a length of just 24 ft, the Spruce tiny house maximizes its limited available space well. Its compact layout includes a sleeping loft with standing room, and even a small balcony area.
This two-bedroom, skyscraper-style tiny house puts a vertical spin on downsizing. Named DQ Tower, the unusual prefab residence consists of three floors and is designed to fit into people's backyards and other small spaces.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
Although electric motors do help kayaks fight headwinds and currents, they also add weight, complexity and the potential for getting snagged. The FluxJet system may change that, with a sub-5-lb electric jet drive module that fits into the hull.
Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled its Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW) that pumps out up to 150 kW of power yet can take out 200 medium-sized drones running on its own internal power supply.
The world's oldest human fingerprint has been discovered at an archaeological site in Spain. The fingerprint was dated at 43,000 years old and is believed to have come from a Neanderthal.
Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv designs.