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Americans can now order a US-made tabletop humanoid for under $12,000
November 03, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Meet Aria, Mila, Dave and Amar – the first four models coming out of Las Vegas humanoid company Realbotix. To make them more affordable than what consumers are likely to pay for at least a few years, the makers have decided to focus on the top half.
Honda mixes motorcycle heritage with high-end mountain climber
November 03, 2026
| Simon Heptinstall
Invoking the spirit of its legendary downhill racing history, Honda’s RN0 electric mountain bike pairs distinctive moto-inspired build with an unrefined, noisy trail character that’s right between two worlds.
New Triumph adventure bike packs radar and self-lowering suspension
November 03, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Triumph’s halo ADV bike doesn't just get more power with the new generation, but also adds automatic suspension and an even bigger suite of radar-based rider aids. It's not all just additions, though, as there are a few subtractions from the package.
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Most A-frame tiny houses lean into the rustic cabin aesthetic, but this model combines classic A-frame styling with a surprisingly modern interior, complete with an open living area and a luxurious bathroom.
Looking like a set of futuristic renders, these skyscrapers are very much real. They have been named the Best Tall Building Worldwide for their exoskeleton exterior, which cleverly responds to high winds and earthquakes.
Oru is a minimalist lamp with three color modes that allow you to monitor the temperature of your wood stove from anywhere in the home. If the stove is overheating or the fire's dying out, this lamp will warn you.
The (RED) 800 is a Ducati-powered custom that looks less like a conventional superbike and more like a futuristic sculpture carved from metal. Its flowing, hand-shaped aluminum bodywork transitions from racing-red into exposed, brushed metal finish.
China is making sure giant robots don’t only belong to anime and sci-fi anymore. A Beijing company has presented a hydraulic-electric humanoid that towers as tall as a monster truck, built for heavy work yet precise to a fraction of a hair's width.
A series of spectacular conversions swapping wheels for snow tracks on five Toyota trucks and SUVs was revealed this week. The Snowhunter concepts are being shown at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
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November 03, 2026Ready for your next adventure? Save big on Kingbull’s powerful fat-tire e-bikes, full-suspension models, and more. Shop exclusive Black Friday prices before these limited-time deals disappear! -
November 03, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonWhile robot dogs feel like old news now, setting them the challenge of racing up more than 3,000 uneven stone steps on the side of a mountain is more than just to show off what machines with legs can do. It's a huge lesson in their training. -
November 03, 2026All that glitters isn’t gold, but this refurbished MacBook Air actually is. This refurbished 2020 model in gold delivers Apple’s signature design and everyday computing essentials for just $312.99 (reg. $999), saving you $686. -
November 03, 2026 | C.C. WeissAustralians are just hitting their late-spring stride on the way to summer. KombiLife's Weekender package arrives in time to become the ideal little camper van for all types of multi-day road trip, light cross-continent overlanding and holiday camping. -
November 03, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIt's all well and good to hear what the big companies are up to, but if you really want to be inspired, you've got to see what regular folks have made. Quandell Williams is just such a maker, and his DIY ebike enclosure is definitely inspirational. -
November 03, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteRaven Prism puts a standalone Linux computer into smart glasses, pairing eye control and a peripheral display with hot-swappable modular batteries, local processing and tangible hardware-level privacy controls. -
November 02, 2026Not just white noise, but real-time acoustic modulation: the LumiSleep D1 reads prefrontal neural signals through gel-free EEG sensors and adapts the soundscape in real time, with no phone needed once the session begins. -
November 02, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodEvery time I've covered an AR helmet, I’ve seen comments like “Do we really need any more distractions on a motorcycle?” Aegis Rider doesn’t think that way. Its Vision helmet features a head-up display in the form of a pair of drop-down glasses. -
November 02, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Apollo EVO is an 800-hp, naturally aspirated V12-powered hypercar that looks like it escaped from a science-fi film, costs around $3.3 million, and will be built in just 10 examples. It comes from Germany’s only dedicated hypercar manufacturer. -
November 02, 2026 | Mike McRaeNew research provides compelling evidence that fringed jumping spiders experience two distinct sleep states, including one that looks suspiciously like the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep associated with our own vivid dreams.
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This two-bedroom, skyscraper-style tiny house puts a vertical spin on downsizing. Named DQ Tower, the unusual prefab residence consists of three floors and is designed to fit into people's backyards and other small spaces.
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.
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.
In a new study from the University of Oregon, scientists turned up the temperature to see which type of passive heat therapy packs the most health punch – hot baths, traditional saunas, or those fancy far-infrared saunas.
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.
This month marks 80 years since one of the most influential yet underrated inventions burst onto the market in New York on October 29, 1945. The Biro may seem unremarkable, but it fast became part of our everyday lives and revolutionized communications.
The new Gazelle T4 Overland EXP tent serves as a simple, all seasons-ready camping solution. It sets up in minutes via a fast-pitch hub frame and includes enhanced adjustability, multiple climate control options, and a stabilized foundation.
Despite the headlines, there’s limited evidence that using large language models – like Claude and ChatGPT – is rotting the brain. But there’s enough cause for concern.