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Grease-free go-anywhere ebike features auto torque/cadence switching

October 28, 2026 | Simon Heptinstall
New York's Priority Bicycles has electrified its popular single-speed cruiser, with a high-torque 750-W motor and an indestructible Gates Carbon Belt Drive to create a versatile grease-free utility bike.

Living computers forge a 'hive mind' and work together to outsmart AI

October 26, 2026 | Bronwyn Thompson
In a new twist on the phrase "two heads are better than one," the makers of the world's first biological computer has found that putting 15 of these synthetic brains together has resulted in their collective human neurons working better and smarter.

Rega's barely-there turntable promises hi-fi sound on a budget

October 28, 2026 | Abhimanyu Ghoshal
British hi-fi brand Rega's released an entry-level turntable with two things I can get behind: a seriously minimalist design and a price point that's about half what you pay for the starter model from its popular Planar range.

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The Yukon Park Model takes the look of a traditional mountain lodge and puts it on wheels. It's designed as a retreat for two and features a rustic aesthetic plus an open layout that make it feel more like a cabin than a typical tiny house.
Beauer has blown up the internet over the years with clever telescopic campers that nearly double or triple in size at camp. This year, it reshuffles its lineup with the new X8, towable retreat for large families that accommodates up to eight people.
With its XL dimensions and lack of wheels, this cottage-like tiny house isn't a good fit for would-be nomads. However, what it loses in ease of movement, it makes up for with a spacious and light-filled interior.
Exod designs tents with the aim of "reshaping how humanity conquers the most remote corners of the Earth." So far, it's chipped away 1 to 4 people at a time. Its all-new Base-01 takes a bigger bite out of "humanity," expanding into group camping.
Most modular phones are all about the swappable hardware or their repairability. But Brax's upcoming model takes a slightly different approach: it's going for maximum privacy.
More and more, we're seeing camper canopies that incorporate livable interiors alongside exterior living spaces. The new Unbounder X does just that in a unique way, using a slide-out to create a cozy hard-walled bedroom pod, accessed from outside.

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Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv designs.
Generally Honda is the major Japanese automaker pushing out a fast, ferocious new side-by-side. This time, it's Toyota, which shows a radical side-x-side that delivers an extra 50+ hp over any production SxS out there.
Researchers have analyzed clinical trial data and ranked 12 different non-drug physical therapy treatments for knee osteoarthritis, based on their effectiveness in reducing pain and stiffness, and improving physical function.
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.
There are knives, good knives, great knives, and classic knives. Then there are the knives that are flat-out legends with remarkable stories behind them. One of these is the instantly recognizable Puma White Hunter that redefined the hunting knife.
Known best for trailers, Aliner is introducing its first pickup camper in decades: the Switchback. The clever pod rides as a ridiculously lightweight, compact box and in about 30 seconds unfurls into a fully hard-sided A-frame for two.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.
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.