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Sub-500-lb camper pod builds rep as world's cutest (cheap) teardrop
September 14, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The Kleox teardrop trailer family pairs a beautifully arched fiberglass body with an exceptionally simple design meant to keep price down well under €10,000. And with a starting weight of under 500 lb, it doesn't require much vehicle to tow it.
Acer's 60-Hz color ePaper monitor loses glare and blue light
September 14, 2026
| Monica J. White
Acer's new EP130K is a 13.3-inch portable ePaper monitor with touch and stylus input, switchable color and black-and-white modes, a 60-Hz refresh rate, and single-cable USB-C power, all aimed at readers and deep workers who want a glare-free screen.
Everything about the forthcoming Tesla Roadster is utterly delusional
September 14, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
When it was first revealed in 2017, the Tesla Roadster 2.0 seemed completely ridiculous. A four-seater convertible that'd go from 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds with a 200-kWh battery in tow. It's now set to be unveiled soon – with the ability to fly.
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If you often pack food and drinks for outdoor trips, you know the struggle of keeping those items cool. This new piece of kit for camping and hiking looks like a simple way to keep your stuff chilled for longer.
When the GT-Air 3 Smart helmet debuted at EICMA last year, plenty of people questioned whether it would ever actually make its way to shop shelves. Lo and behold, it finally has!
Living in a tiny house with a family is always going to be a challenge, but some models are better equipped than others to make it work. We've picked 10 of the best examples that make family life on wheels easier.
Camprit’s new FlameMage titanium camp stove brings variable heat management to the backcountry. The ultralight, flat-packing multi-fuel stove features a four-level adjustable fuel tray to switch from rapid searing to gentle simmering.
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is commonly added to plastics to make them more flexible. It may also affect genes that play a critical role in brain development, promoting symptoms of autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The hugest electric motorhome at the 2026 Caravan Salon featured a Mercedes eActros truck and Bliss RV module. Not only was it among the most impressive vehicles there, it's about to further impress with a global road trip targeting 1,000 km/charge.
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September 14, 2026Writing code can mean a lot of repetitive work. Visual Studio Professional 2026 is now $29.97 (reg. $499.99), with AI-assisted suggestions and refactoring tools that can help developers spend more time building and focusing on the end goal. -
September 14, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Bronco is one of Ford’s most cherished vehicles ever, so naturally, the company has now electrified it. Except there's a rather important catch. This isn't the Bronco you know and love. The new Bronco Basecamp is a completely different proposition. -
September 14, 2026 | Adam WilliamsShipping containers continue to provide endless inspiration for designers and architects. The Luna Cottage is a particularly nicely done example, transforming a standard container into a cozy tiny house for two.
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September 13, 2026 | Mike McRaeMaybe wait a few minutes before taking that first sip. According to a growing mountain of research, people who like their beverages scalding hot may be nudging up their risk of an early grave. -
September 13, 2026TORRAS is a global tech brand enhancing how people live, work, and connect. From mobile accessories to personal cooling, TORRAS combines smart design and advanced tech to deliver exceptional experiences and redefine modern everyday life. -
September 13, 2026 | David SzondyThe ESOX Group is advancing the concept of a robotic army mule with its X2 uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) by simplifying its design, placing electric motors directly inside each wheel for better off-road performance and greater stealth. -
September 13, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaThere are very few plants that can grow in sand, but farming in a desert is hard to imagine. Or is it? Scientists in the UAE are trying to make it happen. With their new method, growing crops in sand may become possible in the near future. -
September 13, 2026 | Adam WilliamsA lot of people neither want nor need all the extra space found in a full-size tiny house. This A-frame on wheels is for such minimalists. With a length of just 15 ft and containing one room, it's as small and simple as it gets. -
September 13, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaInspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s Future Boy Conan anime series featuring bread made from plastic, a Japanese engineer has created a way to turn waste plastics into fertilizer. The global threat of plastic waste could become a boon for global agriculture. -
September 12, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThere are a few things in motorcycling that make me immediately suspicious. A rather unheard-of helmet manufacturer suddenly announcing that it has built the world's lightest off-road helmet will definitely get my attention. But is it legit?
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An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark achievement set to save millions of lives.
The typical charging time for an ebike is measured in hours, but Morelle looks to slash that unit to minutes to create the world's fastest charging ebike. The new bike also looks to be as sleek and lightweight as it is convenient to charge.
Researchers in the Netherlands have created mechanical structures that strangely shrink – or more precisely, snap inward – instead of stretching outward when pulled. This 'countersnapping' behavior could find use in tomorrow's soft robots.
This compact tiny house doubles down on one of the major benefits of small living: freedom. The home runs off-grid and combines an easy-to-tow configuration with an open layout that's arranged on one floor.
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.
Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
Nobody really enjoys seeing power lines, but maybe they could be turned from an eyesore into a local point of pride. Such is the thinking behind this creative project that transforms power line pylons into huge animal sculptures.
The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the Barefoot Caravan has been wowing RVers with its shapely fiberglass for over a decade. Prices have risen quickly during that time, but now Barefoot offers the Bothy as a lighter, cheaper entry model.