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Mini multitool is small enough that you might actually carry it
April 08, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Those kazillion-in-one multitools we keep telling you about may be relatively compact, but you're still quite likely to notice their presence in your pocket. The Scout, on the other hand, is truly small yet capable of eight different functions.
Video: Semicircular wings give Cyclone VTOL a different kind of lift
April 07, 2026
| Michael Franco
We've seen lots of designs for vertical take-off and landing vehicles over the years, but none are quite as striking as the wings on HopFlyt's Cyclone. The curved wings have their root in a design first introduced in the 1920s but never employed in a commercial vehicle.
Cycling system aims for easier wheel-swaps by moving the cassette to the frame
April 08, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Removing and reinstalling a bike's rear wheel is a hassle at the best of times, but particularly when you're in a hurry. The Dual system is designed to change that, as it moves the cassette from the wheel onto the frame.
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We'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.
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!
What 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.
When 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.
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.
Luke 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.
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April 08, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Mysa 400 by Irontown Modular is an extra-wide tiny house that features an apartment-style interior with a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an open design that's suited to full-time living. -
April 08, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe ScoPix binoculars combine night-vision imagery with AI recognition for identifying wildlife, objects, and landmarks in real time. The Kickstarter project aims to turn low-light viewing into a more interactive, informative experience. -
April 08, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalCzech automaker Škoda took on an interesting side quest recently to improve road safety – but for bicycles instead of cars. The company's bike bell is designed to make a sound perceptible to pedestrians strolling with ANC headphones on. -
April 07, 2026Swap city noise for open skies. FanttikOutdoor makes spring camping simple, with quick-setup tents and smart gear built for real weekend escapes. Less hassle, more nature, whether you're road-tripping, camping with family, or trying it for the first time. -
April 07, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonMount Rushmore may be in South Dakota, but it’s also in Shenzhen, China. Here, the four presidents look out over part of a 118-acre theme park, where iconic world sites are recreated and frozen in time – as the city around it races into the future. -
April 07, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIt’s been a long time coming. Volkswagen has just said it “wouldn’t rule out” the idea of a pickup for the American market. It seems that the sheer size of the pickup truck market in the US has proven hard for VW to ignore anymore. -
April 07, 2026 | Etiido UkoWhite walkers can't have EVs. Not because they are lifeless zombies who probably can't drive, but because the extreme cold would degrade the lithium batteries. Scientists in China may be solving that with a new cold-resistant battery electrolyte. -
April 07, 2026With Koofr, you’ll never have to fight for storage again, thanks to this 1TB lifetime plan. It works on most major operating systems, browsers, and devices—including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux—to provide you with secure, accessible storage. -
April 07, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteXGIMI’s Titan Noir series triple-laser projectors combines triple-laser projection, dual-iris contrast control, and high brightness to improve black levels, color accuracy, and large-screen home theater performance. -
April 07, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallHyundai’s rugged Boulder concept shocks 2026 New York International Auto Show. Big, bold and built for off-road dominance, it takes aim at America’s most profitable segment. Detroit is watching closely.
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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.