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Novel wave energy/desalination system gets trialled in Barbados
February 17, 2026
| Etiido Uko
What do Rihanna, stunning beaches, and a potential 50-megawatt wave-energy project have in common? Barbados! The island nation is deploying a unique type of wave energy tech to convert its ocean waves into sustainable electricity and freshwater.
The world’s oldest known vertebrates had two pairs of eyes
February 16, 2026
| Jay Kakade
The earliest ancestors of all backboned animals, including humans, may have viewed the world with four eyes, not just two, according to a new study. The remnants of those extra eyes persist deep in the human brain today as the pineal organ.
Atlanta to host first fully automated on-demand public transit system
February 17, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
South Metro Atlanta is set to become home to a demonstration pilot for a publicly accessible automated transit network using autonomous electric vehicles on dedicated guideways – promising to deliver rail-like capacity at bus-fare prices.
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One of the more out-there concepts from CMT 2026, the Wingcube is a unique style of trailerable camping pod. It folds up into a slim cube that tows comfortably on narrow roads, then more than triples its packed size into an indoor/outdoor base camp.
Kia has introduced an officially branded camper package for the tiny PV5 electric van. Interestingly, the flat-pack IKEA-like assemble-yourself mini-camper kit was developed in the USA, which has not yet been confirmed as a PV5 market.
Downsizing to a tiny house usually requires some serious compromises. However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.
VW knows what it takes to make a great van, whether we're talking passenger or goods haulers. Its latest multipurpose van is a split-personality ID. Buzz that seats a family of five while carrying all means of cargo in a discrete compartment.
An Italian optics research firm might have just tackled literally the biggest issue I face while motorcycling: the sun in my eyes. Irid's liquid crystal-based technology tints helmet visors to cut glare in an instant.
Sea-Doo’s RXP-X has built a reputation as an aggressive, race-inspired watercraft – one designed for pace, tight cornering and great control. Now, the RS 325 takes the model to a thrilling new level, keeping its title as the beast of personal watercraft.
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February 17, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalEcoute Audio made a splash with its TH1 headphones aimed at hi-fi enthusiasts back in 2023. The upcoming TH2 is bringing back the same vacuum tube preamp architecture, along with thoughtful upgrades for rich, warm full system sound. -
February 17, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodFor years, the maxi-scooter conversation has started and ended with one name: the Suzuki Burgman. Now, Taiwanese scooter manufacturer Sanyang Motorcycle is looking to challenge that status quo with the Cruisym 400. -
February 16, 2026You’re already using Game Pass, why pay full price? Stack and save on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $24.99 (reg. $29.99) per month. Play day-one releases, 500+ games, online multiplayer, and more. -
February 16, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Chillhouse is a compact tiny house created with self-sufficient living in mind. Designed to operate off-grid, the towable home has a snug and storage-packed interior that comfortably accommodates two people. -
February 16, 2026 | Paul RiddenSmart projectors are a great shout for those looking to replace the living room TV. But if you want to load in your own big-screen entertainment over cabled connections, Optoma has just launched a 4K shiner that can throw visuals at up to 300 inches. -
February 16, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Huckleberry tiny house may be compact, but it doesn't skimp on home comforts. Featuring an extra-wide layout, it has a spacious apartment-like interior that's packed with character and includes a bathtub, an antique stove, and more. -
February 15, 2026A summer trip can quickly go downhill once the fridge and fan use up power. Backup batteries don’t help much if there’s no practical way to recharge them. That’s exactly where BLUETTI’s Elite 300 Power Station and Charger 2 alternator charger fit in. -
February 15, 2026 | Michael FrancoAfter an analysis of data from over 131,000 people, researchers found that drinking coffee and tea daily seems to guard against the development of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive decline - caffeine may be the key protective compound. -
February 15, 2026 | David SzondyDARPA and Raytheon have teamed up to tackle a growing threat to commercial and logistical shipping: attacks by drones. The Pulling Guard project aims to develop a towed platform that trails behind ships, providing detection and countermeasure capabilities. -
February 15, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodYou may have forgotten that the once Italian moto brand Morbidelli was still around. Well, it is, and under QJMotor’s Chinese leadership, it has been on an upswing of sorts. Now, it looks like it's headed to America… with two exciting adventure bikes.
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The Artemis II mission, which will return US astronauts to lunar space, has run into problems that have critics demanding NASA remove the crew from the flight for safety reasons. The bigger question is, why do we have astronauts at all?
There's a new contender for the US Navy's F/A-XX Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and it looks like something out of Batman's hangar thanks to a peculiar triple-fuselage design.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.
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.
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.
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.