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Cheap smartphone add-on pinpoints hidden cameras to shut down spies
September 19, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Ever been paranoid that the suspicious toaster in your hotel room is watching you? Hidden cameras can be hard to find, but a new LED-equipped smartphone case could help spot them. All you need is your phone and just a few seconds.
Slide-out camper-in-a-van box turns van into sleeper RV and back again
September 16, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The Ebicos Happy Dreamer extends a small van's volume to create a roomier RV. The sleeper pod bursts out of the van's tailgate at camp to create an instant bedroom. Buyers can use it on its own or with the available slide-out kitchen.
Single-level tiny house makes smart use of limited space
September 19, 2026
| Adam Williams
Not everyone's cut out for climbing into awkward lofts. This tiny house features a compact footprint that's arranged on one floor and has a space-saving design well-suited for use as a guest house or vacation home.
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How many tools can you realistically combine into something the size of a car key fob? London-based company Ysmart packs 36 functions into the Toolt, a compact EDC tool designed to save the day when your toolbox isn’t around.
The Kia PV5 has already set itself apart from the pack in terms of smart, capable, stylish camper vans. Now it's being joined by the larger, roomier PV7, a modular e-van platform that promises to pave the way for more comfortable, flexible campers.
The A-frame Bunkhouse is designed for a good time, not a long time. The tiny house features an extra-wide interior layout that's arranged on one floor and sleeps a family in comfort during their vacations.
The wheel-less Freedom Camper pod has proven an interesting recent development at the entry-level end of the RV market. Now Freedom is preparing to go all-out family camping. Its latest design sees a rooftop tent climb aboard a forthcoming cubic pod.
This extra-wide tiny house has been designed for flexibility and spaciousness, while maintaining a modest footprint. It's arranged on one floor and has a light-filled and open layout with multiple options available.
GoSun's Moonrider 27 pairs a compact 27-hp electric tractor with an optional solar roof, letting farmers charge in the field and swap diesel for sunlight as solar tractor alternatives multiply worldwide.
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September 19, 2026 | Etiido UkoTouchscreens are deceptively simple-looking technologies. In reality, they involve various complex electronics and manufacturing processes. Scientists have created a new touch technology using only PVC, laser printing, and regular printer toner. -
September 18, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThere are easier ways to save a motorcycle company than building a 690-cc single-cylinder rally bike. But that's exactly what KTM has done with the 690 Rally. And given where KTM finds itself today, the timing is rather interesting. -
September 18, 2026 | C.C. WeissOne of the more impressive tent innovations from 2025, the Cube Tent has landed in the USA. Originally launched in South Africa, the big, blow-up tent is now ready for camping trips across the US. And it'll soon be joined by other handy inflatables. -
September 18, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFujifilm got really whimsical building its latest Instax camera. This digital camera for casual shooting resembles analog point-and-shoot models from the 1960s, but it's like half the size and includes features that'll make it a treat to use. -
September 18, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallToyota Gazoo Racing is replacing its Hilux’s traditional twin-turbo V6 with a next-gen hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for the 2027 Dakar Rally, testing rugged zero-emission tech in the world's most punishing desert environment. -
September 18, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaWhile many EDC manufacturers focus on combining as many different functions as possible, MakerPi from Hong Kong has decided to focus on one thing – getting a solid, secure grip – and refine that idea with its new tool. Called the Tiwrench, it is currently available for backing on Kickstarter. -
September 18, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonChinese tech giant Huawei has made a bold move in the AI "race," announcing that its next-gen AI chip to rival Nvidia will be out as early as the start of 2027. This could release China from the restrictions the US has imposed on its AI development. -
September 18, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThis new multitool that we've just come across packs four tools into a frame that's both compact and easy to grip. What sets it apart is its range of finishes set in a beautifully shaped handle, making for a sophisticated addition to your EDC kit. -
September 17, 2026 | David SzondyGeneral Atomics has achieved another aviation milestone as its medium-class Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) carried out the first short take-off and landing (STOL) on a simulated battlefield before returning to its mission. -
September 17, 2026 | Howard ArmitageRemote desktop is useful until the remote computer stops cooperating. At $42, JetKVM Mini W keeps you in control even when Windows crashes, won’t boot or needs BIOS-level attention.
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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.
The future world's tallest building has passed a major construction milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower has now reached 102 floors and is rapidly progressing toward its planned height of more than 3,280 ft.
The Kimbo camper has always felt to us less an RV and more a stylish backcountry hut secured to a pickup bed. Now, Kimbo makes that hut a little larger by launching an 8-foot model for full-size trucks.
A new video takes you inside Dyson's impressive vertical farming operation, which is home to 1,225,000 strawberry plants and shows you how the company is applying its manufacturing knowledge to producing homegrown food for British consumers.
This month marks 80 years since one of the most influential yet underrated inventions burst onto the market in New York on October 29, 1945. The Biro may seem unremarkable, but it fast became part of our everyday lives and revolutionized communications.
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.
Dragon Tiny Homes' Webster is well-suited to full-time living on wheels and features a spacious interior with three bedrooms, sleeping up to six people. The tiny house is currently up for sale for $85,000.
Researchers have analyzed clinical trial data and ranked 12 different non-drug physical therapy treatments for knee osteoarthritis, based on their effectiveness in reducing pain and stiffness, and improving physical function.