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Tiny house provides nomadic off-grid lifestyle in a compact package

January 20, 2026 | Adam Williams
Commissioned for a customer who wants to enjoy a nomadic retirement, the Tiny Birdy has a compact interior layout that sleeps up to two people and runs fully off-grid with solar panels, a small wind turbine and a water tank.

Hyundai rolls out stunning Staria camper van the West was waiting for

January 18, 2026 | C.C. Weiss
Hyundai's futuristic Staria van has been destined to make a cool, little camper since it debuted in 2021. Now, Hyundai is previewing a potential Staria camper van for Europe. And it looks good enough to take on the VW California and Ford Nugget.

Gun barrel titanium EDC driver swaps bullets for bits

January 20, 2026 | Abhimanyu Ghoshal
If you work on cars or electronics often, it helps to have a good set of screwdrivers handy. The Revolver S fits six driver bits into a rugged titanium body to make it easy to carry these wherever you go, with a precise ratchet mechanism to boot.

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Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
The Ford Nugget may forever have the spirit of a carefree 22-year-old, but the camper van is actually turning the big 4-0 this year. To celebrate, Ford Pro is kicking off 2026 with a special edition styled to match the original Nugget from 1986.
During over 50 years on the global market, the Toyota Hilux has sold more than 27 million units and been identified as the most indestructible passenger vehicle out there. Now, it evolves into its 9th generation, welcoming new capabilities and tech.
The Dove tiny house may be compact, but its extra-wide frame makes it particularly well-suited to full-time living. The home features a spacious single-floor interior that sleeps up to two people in comfort.
Father-son duo Luke and Mike Bell, from Cape Town, South Africa, have set a new quadcopter drone speed world record. Their Peregreen V4 drone clocked a top speed of 657.59 km/h (408 mph) to reclaim their Guinness World Record.
A British hobbyist has applied multicopter drone thinking to radically simplify the steering and powertrain of his high-performance radio-control car – and absolutely demolished the world top speed record in the process.

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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.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
Last year, Subaru surpassed Toyota and Lexus to become the most reliable carmaker according to Consumer Reports. This year, Toyota reclaims its crown. And there’s one damning stat: Four out of the top five most reliable car brands this year are Japanese.
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.
High on sheer cliffs in China, ancient coffins are wedged into rock faces hundreds of feet above the ground. These dramatic burials, now re-examined using ancient DNA, point to a broader practice where disparate cultures all had their own "sky graves."
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.
A team of Australian bodyboarding ratbags has managed to capture staggering footage of an extraordinary oceanic phenomenon: a place where four 12-ft (3.7-m) waves regularly converge into an oval dip, with explosive results.