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Modular sleeping bag combines 7 functions in 1 cozy package

June 02, 2026 | Maryna Holovnova
Currently on Kickstarter, a new camping product from TravelBird is designed to easily transform into seven different configurations, from a two-person sleeping bag to a cozy hands-free poncho.

Slick pod camper solves micro-camping's biggest problem

June 01, 2026 | C.C. Weiss
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.

Leica brings premium big-screen plug-and-play entertainment home

June 02, 2026 | Paul Ridden
Leica has been in the premium imaging biz for more than 100 years. After testing the waters through industry partnerships, the iconic brand launched its first smart projector in 2022. Now the range is expanding with the addition of the Cine Compact 1.

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Many tiny houses try to pack as much as possible into their compact frame, but this extra-wide model instead leans into simplicity and provides a spacious single-floor interior centered around an open living area.
Nissan has developed quite a camper lineup in Japan. Those models are mostly vans, but one of the latest comes based on Nissan's top-selling SUV platform. The new X-Trail Rock Creek Multi-Bed is a rugged, versatile all-terrain camper wagon.
The Campinawe is one of the oddest-looking camping trailers out there, but it houses one of the most functional floor plans we've seen in this size. And that's truer than ever as the company adds a variable solo layout with pack-away bed.
Though it only has a modest length of 25.7 ft, the Gerês tiny house manages to squeeze in sleeping space for up to six people. It also has several optional upgrades available, including running fully off-grid.
After teasing its first-ever off-road/off-grid camper earlier in May, Oliver closes out the month by giving the Apex X23 its official introduction. The new trailer adds a little more backcountry muscle to Oliver's famously tough construction.
Just over seven months from completing phase one, Chinese engineers have switched on the first commercial underwater data center powered by offshore wind. What's more, it doesn't need freshwater and cuts land use by 90% compared with existing hubs.

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A deep-sea mystery that has stumped researchers for the past two-and-a-half years has a solution, with marine scientists finally determining the identity of a bizarre “golden orb” recovered from the Pacific in 2023.
A pair of stars spiralling around each other. That’s the origin of a new source of repeating radio bursts we’ve detected, called ASKAP J1745.
Bus-sized cephalopods reminiscent of the legendary kraken may have sat at the top of the food chain, using their smarts to hunt down prey in the oceans of the Late Cretaceous.
Researchers have developed a urine-based screening tool that may help identify individuals who are most likely to later receive an autism diagnosis. It potentially opens the door to earlier, more accessible assessment and support networks.
A recent analysis by a team of researchers from Poland and the US points to a surprising new method for world-building, one that could generate some of the largest populations of planets in the Universe.
By following the journey of how PFAS move into the bodies of living things – including people – scientists like me are working to improve safety recommendations and usage guidelines for these chemicals.

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The X1 Pro laser welder isn't just for pros. It's so easy to use even a beginner can start laying perfect beads in no time. It doesn't just weld either, it also takes off rust and slices through metal like butter.
From raw eggs at the crack of dawn to whey shakes after workouts – there's a whole lot of advice about the best way to optimize your muscle growth. Has new research settled the debate once and for all, or will it spark even more?
Elecom has launched the world's first power bank to feature a sodium-ion battery inside. It promises significantly longer cycle life than traditional lithium-ion batteries, as well as the ability to operate in extremely hot and cold climes.
Transport produces 28% of the greenhouse gas released in the US, and nearly a quarter of that comes from heavy vehicles – more than from passenger cars. Revoy attacks the problem with a smart dolly that creates a hybrid semi truck with two heads.
When we first caught wind of Thule's new Widesky rooftop tent, we took the model name to imply a large, clear stargazing skylight. Instead, Thule's latest tent encourages panoramic viewing in a different way, one we haven't seen on any other RTT.
You’ve got to have a trick or two up your sleeve if you intend to break into a crowded EV market. And Indian two-wheeler startup Oben Electric has done just that by pricing its first electric motorcycle to perfection and making it available on Amazon.
The word "flying car" immediately puts visions of "The World of Tomorrow" in my head; retro-looking flashy contraptions. If you were to ask Dezső Molnár what his vision of a flying car looked like, he'd simply show you the one he's building now.
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.