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Chinese folding fan inspires epic opera house build, 6 years in the making
July 05, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Six years in the making, Shanghai Grand Opera House – one of China's most ambitious cultural builds – is opening its doors. The huge complex covers 1.57 million sq ft and is now the centerpiece of the arts precinct that was once home to Expo 2010.
Boris reviews the BMW R 1300 R Performance Auto: 'I'm just wired wrong'
July 03, 2026
| Boris Mihailovic
There's nothing wrong with BMW's excellent high-performance automatic transmission... Unless you're a couple million miles deep into your motorcycling journey and hard-wired to panic if you start grabbing thin air with your clutch hand.
Tank 5 is part rugged phone, part projector, part campsite toolbox
July 05, 2026
| Monica J. White
8849’s Tank 5 is a 25-oz rugged Android phone with a 2K DLP projector, 17,600-mAh battery, night-vision camera, camping light and impressive specs, but its bulk and price may be as striking as its feature list.
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July 05, 2026 | David SzondyGeneral Atomics has received tax-credit funding from the state of California to design and develop a new facility in San Diego to test a key fusion reactor component that will allow the reactor to create its own fuel while generating power.
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July 05, 2026 | Etiido UkoPharaohs had round-the-clock guards over their tombs. Today, some of the world’s most vital infrastructure sits on the seabed with far less attention, mostly because adequate tech doesn't exist. Researchers are now developing a permanent subsea guard.
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July 05, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalWe're coming up on a year since Beachman unveiled its beautiful '64 electric motorcycle, which was dripping in retro style. It's now set to launch the Aviator, a café racer with its own subtle design flair and essential quality-of-life upgrades.
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July 04, 2026 | Mike McRaeShould anybody trust my opinion on tiny portable power stations? That’s up to you. But when Jackery asked New Atlas to put its Explorer 1000 v2 and accompanying 100-W solar panel to the test, I saw an opportunity to take my office out into the wild.
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July 04, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWhen packing for camping trips, it's always best if you can consolidate your gear as much as possible. The FieldSpork was designed with that fact in mind, as it combines six camp kitchen gadgets in one multi-functional device.
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July 04, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA major battle is brewing in the world of ebikes: DJI subsidiary Avinox and components manufacturer Gobao are racing to bring powerful motors with integrated automatic gearboxes to the market – and we can't wait.
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July 04, 2026 | Adam WilliamsSome tiny houses seem to prioritize portability over comfort, but the Apex takes the opposite approach. It trades mobility for a spacious single-floor layout that's closer to an apartment than a traditional tiny house.
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July 04, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloMVRDV has completed a green-roof residential development in Eindhoven, bringing 237 new homes into the city’s historic Bergen district – combining new construction with the repurposing of two existing buildings.
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July 04, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaWhile cars are getting more advanced safety technologies, bikes seem to be left out of this trend. Canyon is aiming to change that by implementing an automotive safety communication system from cars in its new e-bike.
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July 04, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodHonda’s Super-N has been launched in Europe, with pricing starting from £18,995 (around US$25k). Other than being positioned as an affordable, "fun" alternative in the small EV class, this might just turn out to be a turning point for Honda.
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