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Sneaky telescoping capsule camper triples into 8-person vacation cabin
October 26, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
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.
Yukon tiny house brings mountain lodge charm to tiny living on wheels
October 25, 2026
| Adam Williams
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.
Teenage Engineering's portable amp cranks out cool guitar & mic effects
October 26, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Known for its distinctive product design and whimsical approach to making music gear, Sweden's Teenage Engineering is back at it with a multi-instrument amp that's got a fun side.
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Vagabond Haven's Helena is not for those wanting to travel with their home, but if light-filled, comfortable living on one level sounds good, the non-towable tiny house has a lot going for it.
The Wildscape is around mid-sized for a tiny house nowadays. However, its clever layout makes this towable model seem larger than it really is, squeezing a netted hangout area and even a home office inside.
Small motorcycles equal big business, and it seems like moto companies are finally acknowledging that. The latest move comes from BMW Motorrad, which has now launched a third model on its new 450cc platform in the form of the F 450 RR sports bike.
How many times is the screwdriver on your multitool too small or large for the task at hand? Ant Design has a solution: its ultra-slim Apex V2 driver has a flip-out bit-holding arm and space to store a magazine of up to 14 bits.
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.
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.
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October 26, 2026Streaming documentaries usually means paying a monthly bill and scrolling past ads. If you’d rather pay once, try a MagellanTV lifetime subscription, an ad-free documentary service on sale for $149.97 (reg. $999). -
October 26, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteSigma’s FP2 revives its tiny full-frame fp concept with a faster 24.5-MP partially stacked sensor, internal 6K open-gate ProRes RAW video, a tilting screen, 70 GB of onboard storage, and a growing set of modular accessories. -
October 26, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThere are cheap cars, and there are cheap BYD cars. The difference is the ability to make a wallet-friendly EV feel like anything but a budget compromise. The new Seagull packs more space, more power, and tech for a sub-$10,000 car. -
October 25, 2026 | Mike McRaeThe results of a landmark cancer vaccine trial demonstrate the power of treatments tailored to the person receiving them, hinting at a future where cancer treatments are personalized to seek out individual tumors based on their unique genetic signatures. -
October 25, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodHonda has just thrown a big surprise our way in the form of the CBR500R FOUR. It’s a middleweight alright, but it produces some serious numbers from a very high-revving 502cc four-cylinder engine revving all the way to 12,500 rpm. -
October 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have developed an AI tool that determines your biological age and your chances of surviving challenging cancer treatment – all from a single photograph of your face. -
October 25, 2026Windows 11 Home leaves out the drive encryption and virtual machine tools that a lot of power users may want. A Windows 11 Pro lifetime license adds them to your PC, and it’s on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199). -
October 25, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaResearchers are developing a coating for fabric that will not only block dangerous chemicals from the skin, but deactivate them entirely. This technology could benefit soldiers, farmers, and people who are in contact with toxic substances at work. -
October 25, 2026 | David SzondyMany a shipwrecked sailor has wished that a survival kit complete with liferaft would drop from the sky. Now, the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has completed a test using an orbital SpaceX Starfall reentry capsule to do just that. -
October 25, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaInspired by insects, South Korean researchers have developed a robotic beetle with artificial muscles that allow it to get into tight spaces and grip objects. The coolest part? A human can control it with a flick of a finger – quite literally.
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Toyota's Kayoibako van concept won over the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Toyota is now talking up a Kayoibako family and showing the Daihatsu Kayoibako-K, a kei transporter that's a tiny delivery van, micro-camper, automated adventure shuttle and more.
The dream of the ancient alchemists may come true as Marathon Fusion announces that its tokamak fusion reactor technology can turn common mercury into gold as a byproduct of fusion operations in quantities that would make Auric Goldfinger blush.
Electric flight seems to be all the rage, but its place in the aviation market has yet to be worked out. We talked to Ralph Müller, CEO of H2Fly, to discuss the state of play of electric aircraft, hybrid hydrogen fuel, and the future of the industry.
The new Auriga Explorer camper truck looks almost as fast and ferocious as a Dakar rig. But it's made for slow travel, the kind that sees you link together wandering days with cozy nights in a mobile 4-person hut expanded by pop-top and 3 slide-outs.
Following construction restarting earlier this year, more details have been revealed on what is arguably the world's most ambitious architecture project: the mind-bogglingly tall JEC Tower, which is currently rising in Saudi Arabia.
The Mysa 400 by Irontown Modular is an extra-wide tiny house that features an apartment-style interior with a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an open design that's suited to full-time living.
The Capucine, by Quadrapol, is a compact tiny house for up to two people. Thanks to its open design, which is arranged on one floor, the home is well-suited to retirees and anyone else who doesn't want to deal with the hassle of stairs.
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.