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Off-grid-capable tiny house packs flexible living into road-ready frame
April 02, 2026
| Adam Williams
The Katrin tiny house packs a lot of flexibility into its compact frame. Sleeping four adults comfortably, it can be upgraded to run off-grid and has a well-thought-out interior with a space-saving folding staircase and underfloor heating.
Lift off for first manned Moon mission in 53 years
April 01, 2026
| David Szondy
Humanity took its first step back to the Moon after 53 years as the US Artemis II circumlunar mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B in Florida at 6:35 PM EDT with four astronauts aboard.
Knee-saving platform pedal is the first one to float
April 01, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Platform pedals with traction pins are great for keeping your feet in place, but they can cause joint injuries by restricting your natural foot movements. The 8 Degree Pedal is made to help, as it's the first platform pedal that's designed to float.
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A slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement presented a puzzle for researchers of Roman history. Because of its grooves, the stone piece looked like a board game. More than 40 years on, we may have the rulebook.
Bangkok-based RV and truck accessories builder Carryboy has teamed with Chinese auto badge Farizon to create one of the most compelling electric camper vans the world over. It invites campers in through a wide entry and ensures they live comfy.
The 2026 Prattline Low Tow looks at first to be as fresh and cutting-edge as the new generation of Silicon Valley RVs. But it's actually a modern revival of a nameplate that dates back over half a century, proving that sometimes old really is new.
The Véronique is small – even for a tiny house – and maximizes its limited space with an unusual "upside-down" layout. The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.
A new multitool combines 16 features in a compact everyday carry format, designed for cutting, sawing, repairing, measuring, and emergency situations. It's currently available for pledging on Kickstarter.
Up, up, tilt, and away! That's the flight sequence for most commercially available drones. However, for drones powered by Aerix Systems’ omnidirectional propulsion tech, the reality is more like: up, zoom off, twist, and slide … often all at once!
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April 01, 2026 | Adam WilliamsTiny houses typically require major compromises when it comes to home comforts, but this extra-wide model takes a different approach. Its open layout includes a large living room and kitchen, plus a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. -
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March 31, 2026Experience the ultimate analog revival. TRETTITRE Retro integrates Vinyl, CD, and Cassette into a stunning wall-mounted "Retro-Future" system. Already exceeded 10,030% of its Kickstarter goal in just days — don’t miss the final sprint! -
March 31, 2026 | Aaron TurpenSince its inception, the Ram Truck brand has tried to be the most truck of all the trucks. “Best-in-Class” this and “Segment-leading” that headlined every press release and advertisement. Not anymore. -
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March 31, 2026 | Shirl LeighJapanese scientists have developed a wearable olfactory device that blends eight different liquid scents to produce a multitude of fragrances. It could make for an enhanced, much more realistic VR experience.
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This off-grid cabin-style tiny house is seriously small, with a floorspace of just 215 sq ft. However, despite its modest dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything you need for a short stay.
You could be forgiven for assuming that this pyramidal skyscraper project was a still from a sci-fi TV show, or perhaps another render that's never going to go ahead. But it is indeed real, and it's begun the early stages of construction.
Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv designs.
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.
Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. That's why snowboarder Brendan Walker created the Machina MagIC Ride System, which replaces traditional snowboard bindings with magnets.