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Review: $150 actioncam is a surprisingly capable GoPro alternative
August 29, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
The budget action camera market is a crowded one these days, with even GoPro having a crack at the space with its 4K basic Hero model released last year. But this robust all-rounder from XTU offers serious bang for your buck at just US$159.99.
Thunder Duo X puts Dolby Atmos and surround sound around your neck
August 28, 2026
| Joe Salas
On paper, the OXS Thunder Duo X sounds too good to be true. At a glance, I thought it might be a little gimmicky. After I plugged the system in and fired up Modern Warfare 3, I finished the campaign with some thoughts ...
Single-floor tiny house packs a home for two into just 18 feet
August 29, 2026
| Adam Williams
When it comes to tiny houses, how small is too small? We're not sure where the line is, but this model doesn't cross it. Despite its compact dimensions, it manages to provide a comfortable layout for two, all on one level.
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This log cabin-style tiny house looks more like it belongs in the woods rather than being towed behind a truck. It combines a rustic exterior with a spacious interior that sleeps up to four in comfort.
This personal air defense system that tracks and shoots mosquitoes with a blue laser is officially available now. The runaway crowdfunding hit has been scaled up by its makers and is available for preorder from the company Photon Matrix's website.
AI-generated content, which has proliferated the internet, has become so good that it's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish, raising transparency and security concerns. To address this, Claude has begun marking its output for detection.
Are household humanoid robots getting cheaper already? We've only just begun seeing companies start to make promises about machines that can do your laundry and tidy up rooms. A SF-based startup is now making one that you can bring home for $1,688.
The new Space Age looks to be shifting into top gear as SpaceX signs an agreement with the state of Louisiana for the company to invest US$100 billion to build the world's largest spaceport that could conduct over 10,000 launches per year.
More than 20 years since the Airbus A380 took to the skies, ushering in a new era of commercial flight, Chinese scientists have a bold plan to disrupt the aviation industry as we know it, with a bold futuristic jet unlike anything we've seen before.
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August 29, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallThe Flit M2i folding e-bike challenges Brompton's crown by swapping welded seams for glue. Can material science help this lightweight e-bike become a serious contender? -
August 29, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalI'm always happy to find multipurpose gear that lets you pack fewer items when you step out or travel. HMD's latest product – the Nokia 300 Charge – is exactly that, and might be worth a look for outdoorspeople. -
August 29, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodI don’t know how, but BYD manages to get these sorts of headlines almost every week. This time, it’s for the company’s latest crossover SUV – the weirdly named BYD FCB Ti 9 that promises a whopping 1,430-mile (2,300-km) combined range.
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August 28, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaMetamaterial lattices get their forms from their joints, driving whole-structure behavior from geometric rules. In their folded state, these low-tech “Transformers” offer easy storage and transportation and could inspire a design revolution. -
August 28, 2026 | Joe SalasCalling the Apolosign 32-inch Portable Smart TV a "TV" isn't doing it justice. It's really a 32-inch Android 16 tablet on wheels, with full Google Play Store access and can do nearly everything your phone or tablet can do. -
August 28, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaA new titanium multitool from Rixel combines several functions in a compact lightweight body and uses a revolver-inspired design to store screwdriver bits. It’s currently seeking backing on Kickstarter. -
August 28, 2026 | Adam Williams3D-printed construction is still on the cutting edge, but it's moving to the mainstream. A major stride comes from Denmark, where a team has completed Europe's largest 3D-printed housing project, creating 36 student apartments. -
August 28, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe fetched $42.905 million at Gooding & Christie's Auction. And guess who it beat in that feat? Ferrari's one-off Luce hypercar, which came up short by a little under $3 million. Shelby beat Ferrari … again! -
August 28, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalNorway is getting a knowledge and experience center next year that's all about the whales that inhabit the waters near its northern coast. Fittingly, the building's form resembles one of these majestic sea creatures diving into the water. -
August 28, 2026 | Mike McRaeA protein-rich cookie made from plastic and agricultural waste could help solve two serious problems facing future generations, according to a team presenting results from their NASA-funded project at the Fall Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
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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.
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 Bürstner Signature teased such a compelling mix of sleek fiberglass construction, cutting-edge transforming spaces, and luxe trim, we expected it to price in well over €100K. Instead, it starts well under.
The dream of the ancient alchemists may come true as Marathon Fusion announces that its tokamak fusion reactor technology can turn common mercury into gold as a byproduct of fusion operations in quantities that would make Auric Goldfinger blush.
This year Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster, and Nashville was chosen to host the Tele Town birthday party. We caught up with the CEO and Chief Product Manager before rocking the Tele's big night out at the Ryman Auditorium.
This compact tiny house doubles down on one of the major benefits of small living: freedom. The home runs off-grid and combines an easy-to-tow configuration with an open layout that's arranged on one floor.
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.
Ford has been busily debuting new Nugget camper vans over the past few years, and it's now preparing to reveal the one it calls "completely winter-proof." The fully hard-sided four-sleeper Nugget High Roof will offer something VW doesn't.