Technology, Innovation & Outdoor News
Hybrid Texas power plant blends the best of gas and nuclear
May 24, 2026
| David Szondy
Want to build a power plant and can't decide between nuclear and natural gas? Why not opt for both? That's the strategy that Blue Energy has developed in collaboration with GE Vernova for a proposed 2.5-GW hybrid facility in Texas that uses both fuels.
Sony's wearable 'air conditioner' gets better fit and stronger cooling
May 24, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
If you're always too cold at the office or run hot in general, Sony might have something for you. Its Reon Pocket Pro Plus promises to raise or lower your skin temperature by several degrees and make your day a bit more bearable.
Compact but comfortable tiny house is built for life on the road
May 24, 2026
| Adam Williams
Not every tiny house has to be a massive apartment on wheels. Case in point is the Koala Bear, which embraces the roots of the small living movement and leans into its strength as a portable home for one or two modern nomads.
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Not everyone is cut out for climbing into cramped tiny house loft bedrooms. The Tallebudgera addresses this with a spacious layout suitable for full-time living that's arranged on a single floor.
La Tour F, a 76‑story skyscraper in Abidjan, will soon be Africa’s tallest tower at 421 m. Designed by Pierre Fakhoury, it combines government offices, public access, and green certification, symbolizing modern efficiency and cultural identity.
Downsizing is never easy if you have a family in tow. However, with its larger-than-average dimensions and clever layout, the River tiny house is much better suited to full-time family living than many other models.
Toyota's Hilux pickup platform and its turbo-diesel engine suite is already highly coveted unobtainium in the US, and it's about to get better. An available payload boost will allow the incomparably rugged little truck to carry more than ever.
JCB's Hydromax – a 1,600 hp, twin-engine hydrogen beast nearly 33 feet long – heads to Bonneville this August targeting a new land speed record, as the British excavator giant bets its industrial future on hydrogen combustion.
Addax unleashed its Jeep-badged micro-camping trailer at SEMA 2022. The rugged tiny trailer has run through a full V3 update to pack in more adventure readiness than ever. It's an electrified steel core ready to explode into a multi-sport base camp.
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May 24, 2026Not every streaming platform needs to be optimized for doomscrolling. Curiosity Stream focuses on documentaries about science, engineering, history, space, and the natural world—and lifetime access is just $127.50 (reg. $399.99) with code STREAM15. -
May 23, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodA previously unknown Chinese supersport manufacturer has already won five WorldSSP races this season on a bike that costs less than some dirt bikes. I guess we know it now. -
May 23, 2026 | David SzondyThe British Army is packing a lot of firepower into a very small chassis by placing an order for 72 Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 systems mounted on Boxer armored vehicles that are practically dwarfed by the remotely operated guns sitting on top of them.
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Health and Science news from our sister site: Refractor
The ability of the shellear fish to climb waterfalls is well established. The behavior has now been documented for the first time, with photos and videos showing just how these adventurous fish defy their legless physiology.
Prebiotic sodas are marketed as gut-friendly alternatives to sugary soft drinks. Now, a small study suggests one may also produce lower short-term glucose spikes than Coca-Cola, but the study comes with some noteworthy limitations.
Can spending more time engaging with the arts, such as visiting galleries, museums, singing, or painting, really lead to a longer and healthier life?
For years, bees were among our readers' favorite animals we covered, but then people seemed to switch off. Maybe it was tall poppy syndrome – bees love these nectar treasure chests – but this week we lead a charge to build up their buzz again.
Domesticated from a now-extinct ox species around 10,500 years ago, cows have become a major source of protein, dairy, and leather worldwide. A study has now shown that cows can differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar faces.
A new study shows that some plants can enrich themselves by absorbing the essential minerals from dust through their leaves, forming an underexplored pathway that plays a major role in plant nutrition in nutrient-poor and dust-affected ecosystems.
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May 23, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteLG's gaming wing, UltraGear, has teased an upcoming 24.5-inch Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1000-Hz refresh rate, designed for competitive e-sports players chasing every millisecond. -
May 22, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSony's celebrating the 10th anniversary of its flagship 1000X series of headphones with a special release, the 1000X The Collexion. These over-ears are all about elevating what made the lineup great over the past decade, with a higher price tag. -
May 22, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAnker's audio hardware brand Soundcore has expanded its Liberty lineup of wireless earbuds with a new feature-packed model aimed at productivity nerds. The Liberty 5 Pro Max gets an AMOLED display, and can record and transcribe meetings. -
May 22, 2026 | Shirl LeighA patent filed in 1985 is being dusted off as a source of inspiration for a new 3D-printed triangular-shaped zipper that seamlessly fastens chairs, tents, robots and purses, making them simpler to pack and set up just with a press of a button. -
May 22, 2026 | Adam WilliamsNot every tiny house needs to be the size of an apartment to feel comfortable and livable. The Algarve embraces the simple side of small living with a single-level layout and lots of glazing that helps open the home up to the outside. -
May 21, 2026Sick of power banks slowing down when you plug in multiple devices? SHARGE’s HyperTower 170W delivers true parallel fast charging for up to four gadgets at once, including laptops, cameras, gaming handhelds and phones. -
May 21, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe industry standard for electric enduros has long been the Stark Stark Varg EX. The Radian EXR might just be the bike to change that status quo. Do we finally have a challenger for Stark’s crown?
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Editor's Picks
It may surprise some to learn that Polaris has a serious research, development, and testing facility. I got a full tour of the place, along with a dedicated test track that I got to use later.
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.
Some of the most intriguing videos on the internet aren't "viral sensations" … instead, they lurk deep beneath YouTube's placid surface. A wonderfully weird little film known as Mary Worth – the Movie definitely fits in the latter category.
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.
Volkswagen has added an 8-seat option to the Multivan lineup, turning its MPV into an even more capable people-mover. The 8-seat option won't be on offer in the new California camper van range, but there will indeed be an available 8-seat camper.
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.
How did a guitar that failed to grab its intended market – the market it was literally named after – end up becoming the instrument of choice across surf-rock, post-punk, new wave, power pop, shoegaze and more?
The first aceclidine-based eye drop to improve near vision in adults with age-related presbyopia, which affects more than 100 million adults in the US alone, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and will be on sale by November.