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BMW X5 fully hybridizes with 5 powertrains, including hydrogen setup
July 11, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
When the X5 was first introduced in 1999, it was unclear if it would go on to be a success like BMW’s coupes and sedans. Today, it's one of the company’s bestsellers. Now, the 2027 X5 is here, and it comes with a lot of firsts ... including an EV trim.
48-sq-ft tiny house is about as small and simple as they come
July 10, 2026
| Adam Williams
Tiny houses don't come much smaller or simpler than this 48-sq-ft model. Designed by Tiny Tiny Homes, it's conceived as emergency accommodation and provides a basic shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Shipborne catapult launches strike-capable drone toward hybrid combat
July 11, 2026
| David Szondy
On July 3, the Royal Navy applied lessons learned from Ukraine as it successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a vessel underway. Part of Exercise Neptune Reach, the XV Patrick Blackett catapulted a Nyan drone off the south coast of England.
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July 11, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodMcMurtry Automotive has debuted the production version of its record-breaking, single-seat electric super track concept. Dubbed the Spéirling Pure, the car delivers near-F1-level performance thanks to its four-figure horsepower.
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July 11, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallA little-known ultra-rare McLaren was once the world’s fastest road car. Engineers from McLaren Special Operations have undertaken a completely new rebuild of the original M6GT, which is being revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.
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July 10, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodFrench clothing brand Lacoste has teamed up with carmaker Alpine for a one-off electric rally car. Called 'Beware of the Crocodile,' of course, it’s got crocs all over it and an interior that feels like you're inside a crocodile's mouth.
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July 10, 2026 | C.C. WeissEarlier in 2026, Airstream debuted a trailer it called the lightest, most aerodynamic in its class, the 22-ft World Traveler. Now it's back with an even lighter variant: a 17-footer with the same style of streamlined exterior and pared-back design
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July 10, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalBeni looks like just another cute little toy robot, but it's actually a roving camera – raring to follow you around and capture fun times. Oh, and it can jump. It's currently raising eyebrows – and funds – on Kickstarter.
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July 10, 2026 | Omar KardoudiTwo humanoid robots just performed live surgery for the first time in history, hinting at a future where compact, affordable machines bring advanced surgical care to rural hospitals, battlefields, and other resource-strapped settings.
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July 10, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe Pixorien Z01 portable projector features a retractable lift design, 2K DLP visuals, 16,000-mAh battery, streaming entertainment, and 90-degree adjustment for wall or ceiling viewing without a separate stand.
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July 09, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodOkay, Ferrari, you have my attention now. A naturally aspirated V12 with an open-gated six-speed manual? Thank heavens! But wait … it’s got an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission? The plot thickens.
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July 09, 2026TL;DR: Download Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for a bundle price of only $34.97 (MSRP $418.99) until July 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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July 09, 2026 | C.C. WeissPart A-frame and part tunnel tent, the inflatable Puffer tent is designed to seamlessly blend convenience, style and comfort. The tent sets up in minutes to deliver a fully integrated "all weather" sleeping space with built-in air mattress.
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