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Tern's HSD Gen 3 cargo ebike offers heavy hauling in a compact form
July 25, 2026
| Monica J. White
Tern’s third-gen HSD compact cargo ebike adds a stronger 419-lb-rated frame, Bosch Gen 5 power, automatic-shifting options, family accessories and vertical storage, while staying shorter than a regular bike.
In photos: High-flying insanity at the 2026 Farnborough Air Show
July 23, 2026
| David Szondy
The Farnborough International Airshow in the UK is one of the world's premier aerospace events, where major industry announcements and billion-dollar deals are as common as muffins. New Atlas is on the ground at this year's record-breaking event.
$15K electric 'LUV' promises to park and drive itself home
July 25, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Chip Motors, a new EV startup out of Miami, is betting that more people will choose a right-sized family vehicle for everyday trips in and around their neighborhoods. That includes trips without anyone in the car.
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Though it only has a compact footprint, this tiny house expands its living area significantly with a rooftop terrace. Inside, it features a space-saving layout that's packed with storage and sleeps five.
One common way of maximizing space in a tiny house is by embracing an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The Shak leans into this idea by opening up almost its entire interior to the outside – even including the bathroom.
Rather than encompass the "toolbox in your pocket" nature of the typical multitool, the all-new Leatherman Adapter is designed to serve as a secondary companion, the perfect partner-in-crime for a more fully loaded pocket EDC like the Arc.
The new Aboard T4 smart trailer looks to squeeze all the motorized convenience and glamping comfort for which the high-tech RV vanguard has become known into a much smaller than average base price. Whether it's successful remains to be seen.
With help from a transforming floor plan, the Bürstner Habiton X delivers longitudinal sleeping accommodations within a rugged, compact footprint. It's the perfect all-wheel drive camper van for off-road adventure.
A Swedish device that mimics the human heart to turn ocean swells into electricity has just cleared a hurdle that's kept wave power sidelined for decades: it passed the strictest safety test in the marine energy industry.
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July 24, 2026 | David SzondyBAE Systems unveiled a full-scale mock-up of its newly announced Brontanax autonomous strike plane at this year's Farnborough International Air Show. It is billed as Britain's first home-designed uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft. -
July 24, 2026 | Etiido UkoOpenAI, the AI lab that brought us ChatGPT, which simultaneously evoked awe, fear, and fascination when it first launched in 2023, has released its first-ever hardware product, a $230 mini-keyboard that’s designed to enhance users’ workflow. -
July 24, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodAt $17,999, Harley has packaged the attitude of a custom bobber with the proven Softail platform on the Deadwood, creating one of the more compelling factory-built cruisers in its lineup. Love or hate Harley, this will certainly get people talking!
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It sounds like harmless fun, letting users “buy” food, clothes or other products with no real-world cost, since most of these apps are free. But even when an app or website costs you nothing, they help advertisers better target you in real life.
Huge sinkholes in nature have traditionally been viewed as a win for biodiversity, protecting plants that would otherwise be exposed to environmental stressors above ground. However, a new genetic study indicates they are an evolutionary death trap.
An individual’s testosterone levels aren’t fixed – they swing by the hour and the season. And while testosterone is biologically useful, it isn’t the measure of a man; real strength is not something that can be delivered by a hormone shot.
A newly described single-celled protist can metamorphose into much larger “supergiants” that shift their shape, alter their movement, and begin hunting and eating their own genetically identical relatives.
Following studies suggesting sleep disruptions may put us at greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new investigation has found evidence of a jump in retinal vascular diseases in the wake of daylight saving changes.
While cost-of-living pressures have an impact on consumer behavior, one business appears to be booming: the vasectomy industry. And spearheading the societal shift are young men, who are driving the increase in those choosing to get the snip.
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July 24, 2026 | C.C. WeissWellhouse Leisure is one of the world's preeminent crafters of both electric and tiny camper vans, and it combines those talents to craft the most versatile Kia PV5 mini-camper so far. Its iCamper rearranges in ways other PV5 electric campers don't. -
July 24, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaA camping stove is arguably one of the most important pieces of outdoor equipment. The compact Pyronex stove also doubles as a heater and lantern and helps protect the flame from the wind with its fully enclosed design. -
July 24, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe world's new tallest timber tower has officially topped out. Named Atlassian Central, the "plyscraper" soars to an incredible height of 591 ft, not just surpassing but smashing all previous records. -
July 24, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteHisense’s PX4 Pro 4K ultra-short-throw projector features daylight-bright triple-laser color, Dolby/IMAX cinema support, streaming entertainment and premium gaming, and built-in Devialet-tuned audio for under $4,000. -
July 23, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalPeak Design already makes a range of well-loved camera accessories, and it's now expanding its lineup with the Field Bracket. It's designed for folks who use their gear in many different scenarios, and could use a mounting system that'll keep up. -
July 23, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWith its modest length of 20 ft, the Mini tiny house could be a good fit for would-be nomads. It combines compact dimensions with a well-designed layout that has everything needed for up to two people to downsize. -
July 23, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaTraditional hydraulic dampers that protect buildings from winds and earthquakes can fail at extreme temperatures, and are costly and extremely inconvenient to repair or replace. New sand dampers could solve all of those problems.
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Chinese humanoids are starting to move with extraordinary grace and agility, but Boston Dynamics is the OG in this field, and fresh video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot running, cartwheeling and breakdancing shows it's still at the bleeding edge.
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?
A bacterium from the gut of Japanese tree frogs has "exhibited remarkably potent" tumor-killing abilities when administered intravenously, outperforming current standard therapies and paving the way for an entirely new approach to treating cancer.
All I wanted to do was get rid of my glasses, but when my local laser eye surgery clinic recommended some odd-sounding, advanced Presbyond treatment developed by Zeiss, I said sure, if that's what the cool kids are getting. Here's what's happened.
It was cold – but nowhere near what I expected; I’ve been colder in an outdoor swimming pool in Australia. It's part of a global feedback loop, the scale of which I only began to comprehend when I saw this remarkable continent for myself.
Dragon Tiny Homes' Fairfax model is one of the most affordable tiny houses on the market. With a length of just 16 ft, it won't suit a large family, but it could be a good fit for a vacation home, or as a guest house.
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.
While the topical application of minoxidil is one of the most effective and popular ways to combat male pattern baldness, it is poorly absorbed by the skin. Looking to improve its efficacy, researchers have turned to an unlikely but very sweet ally.