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Daimler's newest active safety tech helps big rigs avoid big crashes
October 31, 2026
| Aaron Turpen
Big rigs have a visibility problem, a stopping-distance problem, a blind-spot problem, and more. I went to Daimler North America’s proving grounds in Oregon to see their solutions.
Stiff in wind, soft in quakes: The world's best new skyscraper
October 30, 2026
| Adam Williams
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.
Retro video camera combines 4K tech with Super 8 soul
October 31, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Ah, Super 8 movie cameras … they were limited to 3-minute $20 cassettes that had to be sent off for processing. So hey, why not make a video camera inspired by them? That's what the Aura6 is, and it does actually have an interesting selling point.
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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.
A lot of tiny houses try to cram as much as possible into their compact frame. The Wildflower uses its available space to prioritize a roomy and open layout for two that's more like an apartment on wheels.
Though its dimensions are modest, the Onyx 2630 offers a comfortable take on small living. Suitable for a couple, it features a light-filled living interior, while a handy porch extends the living space outdoors.
Dragon Tiny Homes has revealed a new iteration on its popular Avalon model. Instead of trying to pack in as much as possible, this one spreads out over a single floor, making everyday life a little more straightforward.
The Arrowmax Arrowspace S1 electric smart driver seriously automates the task of screw driving, using an HD camera system to identify the bit and torque you need. It's just a step or two removed from a new style of fully autonomous "self-driving."
The Coopop Bobber is an electric two-wheeler that borrows the visual swagger of a custom bobber and pairs it with the decidedly more modest performance of a European electric moped.
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October 31, 2026 | Etiido UkoThe small intestine has several functions, including chemical digestion, immune defense, and now, apparently, inspiring better battery designs. Researchers have copied the shape and material of villi to create more productive microbial fuel cells. -
October 31, 2026 | Etiido UkoScreens have become indispensable in most of our daily lives. We have them on phones, billboards, tiny wearables, coffee makers, toilets, and everywhere else! Scientists have now figured out a way to integrate them into the very fabric of clothes. -
October 30, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe (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. -
October 30, 2026 | Aaron TurpenThe newest generation of robotic lawnmowers is aiming higher than ever before. The Sunseeker Elite X5 Gen 2 wants to be less "robot vacuum for your lawn" and more "autonomous groundskeeper." -
October 30, 2026 | C.C. WeissRoxon's new Flex Go multitool delivers the brand's modular tool ecosystem to a slimmer chassis designed to carry comfortably in a pocket. Because when you can build your own multitool, you don't need a bulky frame stuffed with dozens of implements. -
October 30, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaOru 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. -
October 30, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallA series of spectacular conversions swapping wheels for snow tracks on five Toyota trucks and SUVs was revealed this week. The Snowhunter concepts are being shown at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. -
October 29, 2026Winter RV adventures have plenty going for them. Snow-covered mountain scenery, quieter campgrounds and the freedom to explore destinations well beyond the traditional summer travel season all have their appeal. But when temperatures plunge below freezing, the experience can quickly lose its charm if the heating system isn't up to the task. -
October 29, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloWilliamson Williamson has taken the distinctive open-air layout of the 19th-century dogtrot and reworked it for Ontario cottage country, combining prefabricated construction with a highly insulated envelope. -
October 29, 2026 | David SzondyThe veil of secrecy surrounding an orbital mystery has been lifted after the release of the clearest public view yet of China's secretive spaceplane. The photograph was taken by a commercial Earth-imaging satellite from a distance of less than 56 miles.
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This has to go down as one of the most inventive and ambitious motorcycle designs I've seen in nearly 20 years following two-wheeled innovations. That doesn't mean I'd have the cojones to ride it, especially given its eye-popping steering setup!
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.
Scientists have uncovered an intriguing link between infection and brain health, finding that a common bacterium may advance cognitive decline. It's the latest evidence suggesting that bacteria and infections play a key role in destroying our brains.
Hybrid commuter bikes generally aren't known for being all that exciting. That's why some cyclists are taking old speed-oriented lugged-steel road bikes that would otherwise go unused, and converting them into zippy, retro-cool city bikes. Here's how you can do it, too.
The new Gazelle T4 Overland EXP tent serves as a simple, all seasons-ready camping solution. It sets up in minutes via a fast-pitch hub frame and includes enhanced adjustability, multiple climate control options, and a stabilized foundation.
A nuclear production facility in Washington state, called the Hanford site, once forged the plutonium that reshaped the world. Now it’s forging glass; a quiet act of undoing at one of Earth’s most contaminated sites.
A team of Australian bodyboarding ratbags has managed to capture staggering footage of an extraordinary oceanic phenomenon: a place where four 12-ft (3.7-m) waves regularly converge into an oval dip, with explosive results.
The dream of the ancient alchemists may come true as Marathon Fusion announces that its tokamak fusion reactor technology can turn common mercury into gold as a byproduct of fusion operations in quantities that would make Auric Goldfinger blush.