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Review: 2026 Nissan Frontier runs with an “if it ain’t broke” philosophy
May 03, 2026
| Aaron Turpen
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is a truck that’s equal parts stubborn old-school and new-face modernized. And honestly? That tension is exactly what makes the Frontier interesting. Come along for the ride as we take it for a spin.
Wheel kit electrifies your bike – but keeps the weight way down
April 29, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
So, you've got a perfectly good road or gravel bike, but you don't want to get "left behind" in the ebike revolution? Well, the Cyplore kit turns analog bikes electric, and it's claimed to be the lightest system to do so.
This mind-reading beanie could make keyboards obsolete
May 03, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Dictation tech has gotten way better over the last few years, thanks to sophisticated AI models. But an upcoming device can remove even more friction from the process of getting words onto your screen, by simply reading your thoughts.
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Designed to resemble a rocket on a launchpad readying for takeoff, this extraordinary tower reportedly draws inspiration from a billionaire's trip to a NASA facility in the late 1960s. It reaches a height of 820 ft.
The Shanti, by Simplify Further Tiny Homes, recalls the small living movement's humble roots. It combines a very compact footprint that sleeps up to two people with a surprisingly affordable price.
Years before we heard the term "glamping," we knew exactly what it was thanks largely to Snow Peak. The Japanese brand continues its legacy of crafting glamping gear with a unique rooftop tent combining an inflatable frame and signature features.
The Alpencamper Eco Slide Out bicycle camper borrows a trick usually reserved for larger RVs, using a sidewall slide-out to expand its tiny interior enough to house a double bed comparable to what you'd find in a full-blown camper van.
Like many pickup campers, the all-new Roam Rider SL pops up to increase headroom. But it also pops out ... twice. Its two sliding side wings add 20 cu ft of interior space, and slide-out appliances further add to the highly space-efficient design.
Alcovia Vans has taken the well-known Ford Nugget multi-room camper van layout and adapted it for the ever-popular Fiat Ducato full-size van. It elevates the floor plan's versatility and expands it for a total of six seats and six sleeping berths.
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May 02, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloRussian design studio ATRIUM has completed a private multi-use garage in Moscow. Set within a forested estate, Garage for Car Collection, is a bespoke building for a private collection of luxury and vintage vehicles. -
May 02, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAs if it wasn't already running enough laps around its competition in the EV world, BYD's now building a hypercar for drop-top aficionados. The Denza Z boasts unreal acceleration, classic styling, and room for four. What more could you want? -
May 02, 2026 | Etiido UkoImagine a sensor that never requires a battery change. Like, ever. You could forget them for decades, and they’ll continue to function just fine. Well, researchers have created just that: a sensor that doesn’t require electricity or batteries. -
May 02, 2026 | David SzondyIn only four years after the Russian invasion, Ukraine went from being a country knocked back on its heels and scrambling for military aid to emerging as a leading provider of battlefield-tested counter-drone expertise and exporter of anti-drone weapons systems. How did this happen? Let's find out. -
May 02, 2026 | Aaron TurpenThe RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid luxury SUV sits right at the intersection of pragmatism and indulgence, sipping electrons like a monk but wrapped in enough leather to make a cattle ranch nervous. -
May 02, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA construction team in Switzerland is excavating a hole in the ground that'll end up being over 88 ft deep, and spanning the length of two soccer pitches. This pit will be home to the country's first redox flow battery for storing clean energy. -
May 01, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaRAnts – ant-like robots – demonstrate exbodied intelligence to construct or dismantle simple structures. Instead of using pheromones to signal each other where to gather and work, they drop illuminated markers called photormones. -
May 01, 2026 | Ben CoxworthFourteen years ago we first heard about the Elf, a pedal/electric velomobile that could be charged via a rooftop solar panel. Well, there's a new version on the way that'll be cushier, more powerful, and able to seat a second passenger. -
May 01, 2026 | Paul RiddenJMGO's latest lifestyle projector might look like just another boxy smart entertainment hub. But this model is reported to boast the world's first 3-in-1 optical system, and rests on a nifty gimbal stand that can adjust itself or play follow the user. -
May 01, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalBrembo's braking equipment has graced many a champion-winning F1 racecar and MotoGP superbike over the last several decades. It's now targeting cyclists who demand serious stopping power, with a whole ecosystem of gear specifically for mountain bikes.
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"You can either go to Vegas, or you can go to The Hacienda," is what got this world-record-setting idea off the ground and into the air for a couple of months. Yep, I said months.
Once famous for building the world's biggest and most powerful engines, Finnish company Wärtsilä is investing heavily in technology to clean up the notoriously difficult heavy marine sector. CEO Håkan Agnevall lays out a roadmap to zero carbon 2050.
A landmark clinical trial testing the effect of microdosing LSD on symptoms of ADHD recently delivered its first data readout and the results have been surprising, to say the least, raising questions over the efficacy of this popular trend.
The Tesla Cybertruck has done what very few modern-day vehicles have been able to achieve – become one of the most recognizable cars on the road. However, Tesla has a major issue on its hands: Its angular electric pickup isn't selling in the numbers it had hoped for.
Following construction restarting earlier this year, more details have been revealed on what is arguably the world's most ambitious architecture project: the mind-bogglingly tall JEC Tower, which is currently rising in Saudi Arabia.
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.
It's not often you get two household names in one headline, but that's what happened at Mecum's annual collector automobile auction season Kickstarter in Florida this week, with a who's who of motorsport stacking the provenance of the same car.
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.