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Domesticating AI: Why vibe coding feels like cheating
August 01, 2026
| Howard Armitage
Teaching an AI assistant to answer to “Yaffle” became an unexpected lesson in vibe coding. It’s a look at why programmers are uneasy, how tech history is repeating itself, and how AI is quietly changing who gets to create.
Gazelle launches versatile G4 screen tent that pops up in 60 seconds
July 30, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The new Gazelle G4 camping screen room pops up 30 seconds quicker than Gazelle's well-known fast tents, delivering immediate protection from the harsh, pounding sun, unrelenting wind, and whatever swarms of mosquitoes.
Extraordinary tower emerges from stack of mossy boulders
August 01, 2026
| Adam Williams
You could be forgiven for thinking that this extraordinary design was dreamed up for the set of some kind of sci-fi movie. However, it's actually a real proposal for a major new mixed-use cultural building.
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Westfalia is riding a wave of hyper creativity, hitting this year's Caravan Salon with not one but two innovative camper vans with next-generation layouts. The Nansen 600L squeezes a pair of double bunk beds and a dry bathroom into a sub-6-m Ducato.
A German electric drone recently hit 699 km/h, an unofficial speed world record. Its maker, Quantum Systems, says the engineering will feed its own interceptor program, built alongside Ukraine's WIY Drones, aimed at stopping Russian attacks.
When it comes to plier multitools, the Leatherman family has served as the de facto format for over 40 years. But it's not the only style of plier-equipped multitool out there, as Böker reminds with the more SAK-style Naturensöhne MK II NXT.
North American tiny houses have been trending larger and more luxurious, but the eBoho Go takes the opposite approach. Measuring just 152 sq ft, the simple and affordable home is a lesson in making every inch count.
Why pay to design and mass-produce a four-wheeled autonomous security robot, when you can make a less costly one with just one wheel? That's the thinking behind the 1Rollo, a monowheel-bot that could soon be patrolling near you.
This non-towable tiny house isn't intended for full-time small living. Instead, it's a modular home that provides a simple stripped-down retreat, focusing on the basics needed for use as a guesthouse or for a short escape.
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August 01, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThere was a time when boxy SUVs were slow, lumbering machines that traded speed for the ability to crawl over rocks and wade through rivers. Today, the likes of Geely want one that can do all of that and embarrass a supercar at the traffic lights. -
August 01, 2026 | David SzondyOne of London's most famous landmarks is an engineering marvel that was once the tallest skyscraper in Britain. Celebrities and royalty spent their evenings there, and thousands visited it, yet for decades it officially did not exist. This is the BT Tower. -
August 01, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe Acemate S10 is one of the most ambitious tennis training products to hit the market. Unlike a ball machine, this robot coach is designed to act more like a human – zipping across the court to catch your return, then firing a ball back at you.
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Sixteen different PFAS compounds have been discovered in the feathers of Antarctic penguins, demonstrating that the insidious spread of "forever chemicals" now reaches the most remote wildlife on Earth.
An international team led by researchers from the University of Oxford has discovered two of the lowest-density giant planets on record.
A sustainable, plant-based wound dressing that delivers antibiotics before infection spreads could offer a greener and more efficient alternative to conventional wound care.
According to new research from Rutgers University, being a 'girl dad' might just make Bandit the ideal partner. It turns out that having daughters can transform fathers in ways that strengthen their romantic relationships.
For the first time, a European Southern Observatory (ESO) study has quantified the threat to astronomy posed by a large number of highly reflective satellites planned to launch in the coming years.
Blue Zone residents around the globe have become famous for having remarkable life expectancies, on average. Not only that, they live healthier for longer. Could their personalities be influencing health markers in these super-agers?
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July 31, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA gaming hardware brand might have the best solution yet for our headphones' battery woes. The new GHS Wireless InfinitePlay headset from Glorious comes with two swappable battery packs, so you can charge one while using the other. -
July 31, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalCoffee gear brand Mago Maga hopes its latest product can simplify bean roasting for even the most discerning coffee fans – with a little help from AI. The new Roma-X can pull up more than 260 roast profiles and six roast levels for the perfect cup. -
July 31, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonRedMagic has made its intentions very clear: It wants to dominate portable gaming. And the Astra 2 tablet sets the bar high, sitting in the Goldilocks zone between phone screen and full-sized tablet – and performing as good as it feels in hand. -
July 31, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalNike is back adding tech to your footwear with its new massaging slide. Developed in partnership with Hyperice, which makes a range of muscle relief gear, it's aimed at athletes looking for effective recovery after strenuous activity. -
July 31, 2026 | Paul RiddenSticky notes are a great way to remind yourself – or others – of something important. But they're a bit wasteful. The Seeed Studio offers a modern alternative in the shape of a magnet-backed E Ink slab that uses AI to take voice notes. -
July 31, 2026 | Joe SalasSwitchBot's AI Hub is a capable little Frigate box but has a literal fatal flaw. The AI Art Frame, though, is pretty dang cool. -
July 31, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallAudi has revealed its biggest-ever SUV, the giant new Q9. Designed with North America and the Middle East in mind, it takes on the Cadillac Escalade with seating for seven, cutting-edge technology and unmistakable road presence.
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There's no replacement for displacement. An adage that's been around as long as the combustion engine, really. But these age-old sayings don't really apply anymore when it comes to electric motors.
You’ve got to have a trick or two up your sleeve if you intend to break into a crowded EV market. And Indian two-wheeler startup Oben Electric has done just that by pricing its first electric motorcycle to perfection and making it available on Amazon.
A mainstay diabetes drug reduced pain and stiffness and improved function in overweight people with knee osteoarthritis, a new study has found. It may mean that, as a result, invasive knee replacement surgery can be delayed for as long as possible.
While we may still not have flying cars, robot butlers or food replicators in our possession, you can now order something else you may have long dreamt of. It's called the Photon Matrix, and it uses lasers to track and kill airborne mosquitoes.
The US Navy's secretive F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter plane is a bit less secret after program competitor Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept image of its version of the carrier-based warplane, giving us a few design clues.
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.
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.
Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.