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Toyota’s new flagship EV is off to a flying start: 3,000+ orders in 1 hour
April 06, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
What does US$21,000 get you in automotive terms? Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Venue … You see a trend there, right? None of those cars is electric, and none of them are flagships by any stretch. The bZ7 is all that and more!
Chinese-Thai camper van blows apart the pillars of van life
March 30, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
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.
Titanium utensil may look like a simple spork, but it packs 10 functions
April 06, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
A new titanium spork-multitool packs 10 functions into a compact design and is now available on Kickstarter. EaTi One is built to handle outdoor adventures, camp cooking, and, most importantly, cracking open a beer by the campfire.
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Google has finished restoring Hangar One, the historic airship hangar at Moffett Field that has defined the Silicon Valley skyline since 1933. Here's the story of how it was saved, why Google got involved, and what comes next.
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.
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.
After its unveiling back in December 2025, we're getting a better look at the G90 Wingback concept at the ongoing 2026 New York International Auto Show – and our desire for this masterpiece has grown even more wanton.
Like an overachieving fledgling falcon, on its inaugural flight an Airbus "Bird of Prey" interceptor drone took out a medium-sized suicide drone using a Fraknkenberg Mark I mini-missile during a demonstration on March 30, 2026 in northern Germany.
This remarkable skyscraper draws inspiration from the most unexpected of sources: sea sponges. The ambitious building will rise to a supertall height and be topped by a publicly accessible tree-filled park.
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April 06, 2026 | Shirl LeighJapanese consumer electronics company Maxell, known for its high-performance chromium metal cassettes during its 80s zenith, has now released a modern update to the portable cassette player. -
April 05, 2026 | David SzondyWhen you have a new ICBM, you need a place to keep it, so Northrop Grumman is building a prototype silo for the US Air Force to house its next-generation LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile that will replace the Cold War Minuteman III. -
April 05, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWe've seen a lot of shipping container-based houses, but few are as impressive as the recently completed Vermont Villa. The home has a spacious interior and even includes its own pool and sauna. -
April 05, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallŠkoda has offered a pre-launch peek at the Peaq electric SUV – the biggest, most luxurious, and high-tech Škoda ever built. It’s spacious, well-equipped… and comes with its own wellness app. -
April 05, 2026 | Omar KardoudiLuke and Mike Bell have modified their solar-powered drone so that it can now stay aloft for more than 5 hours, unofficially breaking the world endurance record for this type of electric drone. -
April 04, 2026 | Etiido UkoWhat comes to mind when you imagine fast charging? Smartphones going from zero to 100% in minutes? Or perhaps, EVs gaining 60 miles worth of charge in under an hour? Scientists have created a proof-of-concept quantum battery that charges one million times faster than it discharges … using a laser. -
April 04, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAs if it didn't already have its hands full investing in and launching electric cars, Toyota is now teaming up with Daimler Truck and Volvo to advance the development of hydrogen-fuel-cell tech for zero-emissions heavy duty vehicles. -
April 04, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis tiny house performs some downsizing magic to fit a surprisingly practical interior into its tight dimensions. Named the Espresso, it sleeps up to two people in comfort, plus it has a little space for guests. -
April 04, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodA century in the making, and still chasing the impossible – Ducati has never been one to regard conventional limits. With the Superleggera V4 Centenario, the Italian marque isn’t just nudging the boundaries of performance; it is breaking them. -
April 03, 2026 | Shirl LeighVertical living green walls comprised of live plants are a natural energy-saving method for improving indoor air quality and enhancing interior design, but they're hampered by inconsistent performance. That's where the VertINGreen system comes in.
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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.
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.