Technology, Innovation & Outdoor News

Thor Industries has spent the 2020s growing its lineup of camper vans. Now it's moving further into the Class B+ segment with the all-new Ford-powered Rize+, a nimble, broad-shouldered shuttle-home for all types of seasoned RVers and first-timers.

Vagabond Haven's Helena is not for those wanting to travel with their home, but if light-filled, comfortable living on one level sounds good, the non-towable tiny house has a lot going for it.

The Wildscape is around mid-sized for a tiny house nowadays. However, its clever layout makes this towable model seem larger than it really is, squeezing a netted hangout area and even a home office inside.

Small motorcycles equal big business, and it seems like moto companies are finally acknowledging that. The latest move comes from BMW Motorrad, which has now launched a third model on its new 450cc platform in the form of the F 450 RR sports bike.

Built for tough DIY jobs that make you want to call it quits, the new Knipex TwinGrip XS plirs feature three sides of jaw-clamping power. They loosen stripped bolts, hold hardware steady, and quickly handle problems that disrupt your daily handiwork.

Quantum Systems has (unofficially) broken the record for the fastest electric-powered drone. In a social media post, company CRO Martin Karkour announced that the experimental Apex Recordhunter reached a speed of 419.5 knots (482.8 mph, 777 km/h).

Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. That's why snowboarder Brendan Walker created the Machina MagIC Ride System, which replaces traditional snowboard bindings with magnets.

You’ve got to have a trick or two up your sleeve if you intend to break into a crowded EV market. And Indian two-wheeler startup Oben Electric has done just that by pricing its first electric motorcycle to perfection and making it available on Amazon.

"You can either go to Vegas, or you can go to The Hacienda," is what got this world-record-setting idea off the ground and into the air for a couple of months. Yep, I said months.

Dragon Tiny Homes' Webster is well-suited to full-time living on wheels and features a spacious interior with three bedrooms, sleeping up to six people. The tiny house is currently up for sale for $85,000.

An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark achievement set to save millions of lives.

The USA – and world's – new tallest timber skyscraper has been under construction for a few months. However, despite speedy progress, it has run into some issues and the future of the ambitious project is looking uncertain.

For the last couple of years, Cixi has been working on a three-wheeled vehicle called Vigoz that's based on its chainless pedaling system. A skeletal prototype has been tested to 100 km/h, and now the company has revealed the latest production design.

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.