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Creality's new K3 printer swaps between four nozzles in seconds
October 16, 2026
| Howard Armitage
Multicolour 3D printing has always come with a messy compromise – wasted filament. Creality's new K3 promises to change that with four interchangeable nozzles, faster printing and considerably less plastic poop in the bin.
Do the Tesla Roadster's aerial stunts count as flying?
October 15, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Elon Musk is known for blowing hot air, but he's finally delivering on his bold claims of a new Tesla Roadster. It was rumored to be able to fly – and at its launch event, it demonstrated that it could at least leap into the air.
Wound-helix robot leaps and bounds over obstacles
October 16, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Remember that game children played where they repeatedly twisted two pencils held in a rubber band, and then let go to make the pencils jump around? Turns out they were practicing robotics, as scientists are now applying the idea to help robots jump.
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Described as a tiny house with room to breathe, the Tinde actually lives up to that promise. It features a spacious interior and multiple sleeping areas, while a large porch also adds outdoor living space.
In a tiny house scene dominated by larger models suitable for families, the Traveler rolls down another path. This affordable tiny house prioritizes portability, and would suit nomads and those who don't need a lot of extra space.
The Hyundai Tucson has traditionally been classified as a compact SUV. However, the next-gen model is packed with cutting-edge tech, and is noticeably longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor. So much so it hardly feels like a "compact" car anymore.
Tiny houses often have skylights, but the Atlas goes a step further. It features a rolling bed platform that slides onto its deck area, allowing the owners to lounge around or even spend the whole night outside.
Outdoor gear startup FLFQ-Aloner is pushing into the ultralight backpacking market with a modestly priced solo tent that shrinks down as small as possible. It aims to create the sweet spot in affordable, featherlight, roomy and convenient solo tents.
A honey bee’s barbed sting could be among the most sophisticated of venom-delivery systems in the natural world. Despite knowing about this relatively unusual anatomy for more than a century, nobody had ever observed it in action. Until now.
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October 16, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalRemember DeLorean, the 80s one-hit automotive wonder whose DMC-12 steel sports car with gullwing doors appeared in Back to the Future? It's making a comeback – by getting into high-speed aerial racing. -
October 16, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaWhat do lobsters and golf have in common? Apparently, lobster shells! Researchers at the University of Maine have found a way to turn them into affordable and environmentally friendly golf tees. -
October 16, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe electric motorcycle world has never been short on ambitious promises, but a $50,000 price tag for a bike that tops out at 75 mph (120 km/h) is enough to make even a well-heeled biker do a double take. -
October 16, 2026Keep your truck clutter-free with OEDRO storage boxes designed to make better use of unused space. Organize tools, gear, and everyday essentials with ease, and use exclusive code OEBOXD20 for your next upgrade. -
October 15, 2026 | David SzondyAfter a dramatic, fiery takeoff, Airbus's U740-Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft completed its maiden flight on October 12, 2026, in the skies over Northern Europe as part of a program to provide Europe with its own autonomous Loyal Wingman. -
October 15, 2026 | David SzondySikorsky has taken its Nomad 100 VTOL drone and tucked it into a neat package along with its support gear. Known as the Fast Pack, the system uses a standard 20-foot ISO intermodal shipping container to house four Nomad 100 aircraft – two of which can be prepped and launched in as little as 15 minutes. -
October 15, 2026 | Mike McRaeIn 2013, space historian William B. Cade found an anonymous report claiming a “very intense magnetic disturbance” was responsible for a train delay in England in 1841. When scientists looked into it, they found one serious hole in the story. -
October 15, 2026People everywhere are looking to escape the death grip of subscriptions. This bundle pairs lifetime licenses for Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for $55.99 (reg. $418.99) and lets you skip the sub. -
October 15, 2026 | David SzondyIndividual soldiers are getting their own drone protection as Danish defense company MyDefence rolls out Wingman Edge: a wearable that can detect drones by their control radio signals at a distance of up to 3.73 miles (6 km). -
October 15, 2026 | Omar KardoudiWith Vaonis' smart telescopes, you pick a target on your phone, and the scope's built-in brains find and track it. Now comes Atlas, a modular version that lets you swap optics as your stargazing ambitions grow.
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BMW's recently unveiled Vision CE has revived a unique two-wheeler space that does away with helmets. Now, it gets some competition in the form of XYTE One, which combines scooter agility and car-like protection. The best part: No helmets needed!
Although electric motors do help kayaks fight headwinds and currents, they also add weight, complexity and the potential for getting snagged. The FluxJet system may change that, with a sub-5-lb electric jet drive module that fits into the hull.
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer eventually got its own wheels. It's still ready for efficient e-camping and furnishes travelers with everything they need to live in comfort.
A team of Australian bodyboarding ratbags has managed to capture staggering footage of an extraordinary oceanic phenomenon: a place where four 12-ft (3.7-m) waves regularly converge into an oval dip, with explosive results.
Dinosaurs may be long extinct, but 2025 made it clear that they’re anything but settled science. New fossils, reanalyses of famous specimens and increasingly sophisticated tools have helped us learn more about how they lived, moved, fed and evolved.
In a demonstration not so much of marksmanship but more of the advantages of microwaves, an Epirus Leonidas directed energy, high-power microwave (HPM) anti-drone weapon has knocked 49 Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV) out of the air with one shot.
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.
Garmin's latest Force electric motor drive might just be its most innovative yet. The Current trolling motor goes totally hands-free with a foot pedal system Garmin calls an industry first. Keep your bait in the water while cruising forward.