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$1,800 Indian e-moto offers 160-mile range
August 11, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Indian two-wheeler startup Avore has launched a quirky new commuter e-bike called EX2S. It’s unlike most motorcycles you’d spot in the West, focusing on daily commuting, utility, and affordable entry-level mobility. All for under US$1,800!
Drone review: Vcopter Falcon Mini is unique, but can be frustrating
August 10, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
I like oddball inventions, so when I first heard about the Falcon Mini bicopter drone, I knew I had to try it out. Well, I can now say that it is indeed a quirky li'l aircraft … but you should probably just go with the HOVERAir line of quadcopters.
VW's inflatable California concept camper previews flexible van living
August 11, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Volkswagen often surprises with its annual Caravan Salon debuts, and this year it's revealing multiple world-first concepts that explore the future of van life. It starts off with a California Beach concept that packs a cabin full of inflatables.
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August 11, 2026 | David SzondyAutonomous air combat reached a major milestone in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, as the X-62A VISTA test aircraft carried out full AI air intercept missions using live sensor data rather than simulated feeds.
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August 11, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe all-new F-B100W is nearly identical in appearance to the iconic F-91W, but adds a step tracker and displays the tally on screen. It also beams that data to your phone to log your fitness activity. That's how you revamp a classic watch.
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August 11, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteCarrying a full-size mouse, presentation clicker, and another remote for TVs or tablets can feel like a lot for a regular workday. The DS21 is aiming to collapse those jobs into one, using a magnetic modular docking system.
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August 11, 2026 | Adam WilliamsFollowing almost eight years of construction, work is complete on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. It features an impressive main span of 2,798 ft, making the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.
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August 11, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodHundreds of retro cars turn up on the market every week, but when something like the 1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato pops up, you’re going to stop and take notice. Officially unveiled at the 1986 Geneva Motor Show, only 52 units were ever built.
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August 10, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaItalian designer Paolo Caviglia reimagined Lego-style bricks and found a way to give them a purpose beyond decoration. By integrating electronic adapters, he created a modular audio system that can be redesigned and customized in different ways.
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August 10, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteGodox’s $45 C100 is a lightweight screen-free digital camera with a transparent optical viewfinder, HUD overlays, four aspect ratios and a built-in light meter that could make it surprisingly useful for film shooters.
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August 10, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallA pioneering student-built solar-powered mobile clinic called the Stella Juva is heading to Kenya for real-world trials, aiming to deliver hospital-grade healthcare to remote communities without roads, fuel or electricity.
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August 10, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalI've relied on USB docks to expand my laptops' connectivity options, both in my home office and on the road, for years. This new one from Cabletime adds a surprisingly versatile screen to earn its keep on your desk.
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