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Watch: Robots smash grueling 3,100-step mountain climb in a world first

November 03, 2026 | Bronwyn Thompson
While robot dogs feel like old news now, setting them the challenge of racing up more than 3,000 uneven stone steps on the side of a mountain is more than just to show off what machines with legs can do. It's a huge lesson in their training.

Honda mixes motorcycle heritage with high-end mountain climber

November 03, 2026 | Simon Heptinstall
Invoking the spirit of its legendary downhill racing history, Honda’s RN0 electric mountain bike pairs distinctive moto-inspired build with an unrefined, noisy trail character that’s right between two worlds.

Kia Weekender tiny camper amplifies van life on a whole new continent

November 03, 2026 | C.C. Weiss
Australians are just hitting their late-spring stride on the way to summer. KombiLife's Weekender package arrives in time to become the ideal little camper van for all types of multi-day road trip, light cross-continent overlanding and holiday camping.

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The hitch-mounted tent is a concept we've seen a number of times over the years. MyGlamper looks to grow the concept to group camping size. Its hitch-up box unfolds and inflates into a 6- to 12-person wilderness lodge with bathroom and kitchen.
Most A-frame tiny houses lean into the rustic cabin aesthetic, but this model combines classic A-frame styling with a surprisingly modern interior, complete with an open living area and a luxurious bathroom.
Looking like a set of futuristic renders, these skyscrapers are very much real. They have been named the Best Tall Building Worldwide for their exoskeleton exterior, which cleverly responds to high winds and earthquakes.
Oru is a minimalist lamp with three color modes that allow you to monitor the temperature of your wood stove from anywhere in the home. If the stove is overheating or the fire's dying out, this lamp will warn you.
The (RED) 800 is a Ducati-powered custom that looks less like a conventional superbike and more like a futuristic sculpture carved from metal. Its flowing, hand-shaped aluminum bodywork transitions from racing-red into exposed, brushed metal finish.
China is making sure giant robots don’t only belong to anime and sci-fi anymore. A Beijing company has presented a hydraulic-electric humanoid that towers as tall as a monster truck, built for heavy work yet precise to a fraction of a hair's width.

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This year Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster, and Nashville was chosen to host the Tele Town birthday party. We caught up with the CEO and Chief Product Manager before rocking the Tele's big night out at the Ryman Auditorium.
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.
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.
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.
Globally, stomach cancer is on the rise in young people, but new research shows that three-quarters of future cases could be prevented by screening for and treating a common bacterial infection: Helicobacter pylori.
After Volkswagen split its midsize van lineup into two distinct model lines, the future of VW van life took the proverbial fork in the road. Spacecamper is the latest to convert a Caravelle, and its new camper arrives as a fast, versatile adventurer.
BMW's recently unveiled Vision CE has revived a unique two-wheeler space that does away with helmets. Now, it gets some competition in the form of XYTE One, which combines scooter agility and car-like protection. The best part: No helmets needed!
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.