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The smallest mouse money can buy doubles as a remote control
September 17, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
If you're serious about traveling light and working on the go, this mouse is worth a look. It connects to desktops and mobile devices wirelessly, includes adjustable DPI and scroll speeds, and can flip through TikToks – while fitting in your pocket.
Small, spry solar-roofed tractor looks to replace diesel
September 17, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
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.
EDC gadget packs 36 tools into one key-fob-sized module
September 17, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
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.
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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 Kleox teardrop trailer family pairs a beautifully arched fiberglass body with an exceptionally simple design meant to keep price down well under €10,000. And with a starting weight of under 500 lb, it doesn't require much vehicle to tow it.
There are very few plants that can grow in sand, but farming in a desert is hard to imagine. Or is it? Scientists in the UAE are trying to make it happen. With their new method, growing crops in sand may become possible in the near future.
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.
Underwater drones certainly are handy for inspecting things like boat hulls and fish farm nets, but they can often be relatively large, complex devices that cost a few thousand bucks. Such is not the case with the simple li'l BentiX, however.
With its aerodynamic design, the Volkswagen Mission Efficiency concept has demonstrated a per-charge range of just under 500 miles from a small 54.9-kWh battery and the same motor used in the ID.Polo.
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September 17, 2026Many language learning apps now use AI to generate lessons, but AI doesn’t talk or write naturally, so it’s not a good teacher. Babbel took a different approach, giving you real lessons in 14 languages, and it’s only $159 for life. -
September 17, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe 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. -
September 17, 2026 | Mike McRaeAn analysis of nearly 100,000 people has found that those who get too little sleep each night face an increased risk of dozens of diseases. So when are we going to start taking sleep seriously when it comes to our long-term health and lifespan? -
September 17, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallVolkswagen is bringing its most famous performance badge into the electric era with the global debut of the all-new ID.3 GTI. VW says the new electric hot hatch will be the most powerful production GTI in the badge's 50-year history. -
September 17, 2026 | Omar KardoudiChinese researchers have built the Xtomo-Cube, a compact CT scanner you can hold in one hand. It won't replace hospital scanners, but its low power and portability could let archaeologists peek inside artifacts on-site within minutes. -
September 17, 2026The NeoPace G10 Pro combines triple-camera vision, Doppler radar and AI to turn every golf swing into actionable insight, with 3D replays, personalized training and progress tracking to help you practice smarter. -
September 17, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis terrace-topped tiny house has a relatively modest length, but it also has a lot going on inside. It's well-suited to full-time living and features lots of storage space, two lofts, and even a kennel for pets. -
September 17, 2026 | Mike McRaeA groundbreaking experiment has dramatically advanced the field of lab-grown neural models, with researchers fusing a human cortical organoid with another animal's nervous system. Now, scientists are weighing up the ethics versus the potential. -
September 16, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteLogitech Spot’s new integrations turn occupancy and air-quality data into automated office actions, from releasing empty meeting rooms to forecasting busy days and feeding room data into AV and AI systems. -
September 16, 2026Promote peak productivity with an upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. This indispensable software is available now for $9.97 for life, with an instant download code until Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No subscription required.
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All I wanted to do was get rid of my glasses, but when my local laser eye surgery clinic recommended some odd-sounding, advanced Presbyond treatment developed by Zeiss, I said sure, if that's what the cool kids are getting. Here's what's happened.
A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.
Small camping trailers are great for a lot of reasons, but they usually fall very short on one highly critical spec: a bathroom. The latest Encore ROG trailer solves the bathroom issue in a rather bold way, and it's a much better small camper for it.
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.
The new Aviator's Ember from Aerohart applies aerospace-grade materials to an age-old design, providing powerful fire-starting performance that carries lightly in a pocket. Like an engine piston, it compresses air for fast, furious combustion.
Adding to the growing body of research that proves our microbiome is a powerful ally in fighting disease, scientists have found that an easy-to-get nutrient in our food causes our guts to produce powerful insulin-regulating compounds.
A bacterium from the gut of Japanese tree frogs has "exhibited remarkably potent" tumor-killing abilities when administered intravenously, outperforming current standard therapies and paving the way for an entirely new approach to treating cancer.
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.