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Smart photographic bird nook identifies 11,000 species
November 02, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Smart bird feeders let you track feathered visitors in your backyard even while you’re at work. Birdbuddy’s new feeder can recognize up to 11,000 bird species, take photos, send notifications, and run on solar power.
Wheel-less tent trailer airs into 12-person camp castle with bathroom
October 29, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The hitch-mounted tent is a concept we've seen a number of times over the years. MyGlamper looks to grow the concept to group camping size. Its hitch-up box unfolds and inflates into a 6- to 12-person wilderness lodge with bathroom and kitchen.
Incredible discovery of fossilized blood cells inside a dinosaur leg bone
November 02, 2026
| Mike McRae
An international team of scientists has identified the iron-bearing component that allows hemoglobin to carry oxygen in a fossilized dinosaur leg.
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A lot of tiny houses try to cram as much as possible into their compact frame. The Wildflower uses its available space to prioritize a roomy and open layout for two that's more like an apartment on wheels.
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.
The Ford Ranger Super Duty was purpose-developed in Australia for Australia, and we now have the first 4x4 micro-camping variant developed in Oz. Tommy Campers leverages the truck's strongman capabilities in adding a high-rising off-road canopy.
Virgin Galactic hasn't flown anyone to space since 2024. On Wednesday it finally showed off the spaceship it hopes will change that. Called Apeiron, it is designed to carry six passengers to the edge of space twice a week, for more than 500 missions.
Last week, our solar neighborhood became a little more interesting with the potential discovery of a new icy world out in the Solar System’s fringes, concealed against a crowded backdrop of stars.
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November 02, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodAfter the likes of BMW, Norton, Harley-Davidson, and Triumph, the small-bore manifesto seems to have reached Italian shores. Moto Guzzi, a motorcycle brand almost synonymous with the 90-degree V-twin, has just revealed a brand new 500-class roadster. -
November 01, 2026 | Aaron TurpenFor 2026, Lexus has gone back to the drawing board. Well, perhaps not the entire drawing board. The RZ retains its familiar styling and general personality, but underneath, there's been a substantial overhaul. -
November 01, 2026Valtinsu’s EM5 Ultra pairs a 72V, 8,000W powertrain with a compact off-road design. The EM5 Ultra Storm adds a 100A controller, a 59 mph top speed, app connectivity and other upgrades. -
November 01, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonOne of the most abundant amino acids in our bodies appears to be getting the recognition it deserves, with scientists discovering how it's closely tied to healthy aging– but not in the way we thought. It could change how we experience "inflammaging." -
November 01, 2026 | Omar KardoudiChina 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. -
November 01, 2026 | Etiido UkoEver bought a perfume online with rave reviews, only for it to arrive and the first whiff brings tears to your eyes … tears of sorrow? That may soon be a thing of the past, as scientists have figured out a way to transmit smells over the internet. -
November 01, 2026Microsoft 365 bills you every year for apps most people have used for decades.Microsoft Office 2024 Home is a lifetime license for Mac or PC that gives you the same apps with no monthly fee, and it’s on sale for $119.97 (reg. $149.99). -
November 01, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonFrom self-service book bars to a building where robots fetch paperbacks stacked over nine floors, there's a reason Shenzhen is China's "city of libraries." It also has the highest number of wealthy entrepreneurs and leads the way in AI and tech. -
November 01, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaThe Mobilio smartphone app from Harvard uses sensors and customized beeps for real-time navigation, helping visually impaired users reach destinations up to 13% faster and with 41% fewer indoor collisions. -
October 31, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodHardly a year since Kawasaki revived the KLE nameplate with the KLE500, it has introduced a brand-new model to its lineup: the KLE650. It’s a proper flagship middleweight built around long-distance touring comfort as opposed to brute off-road prowess.
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The ambitious Pinnacle SkyTower has reached a major milestone. The supertall skyscraper has topped out at 106 floors and now holds the record for the most floors of any residential building in North America.
It was cold – but nowhere near what I expected; I’ve been colder in an outdoor swimming pool in Australia. It's part of a global feedback loop, the scale of which I only began to comprehend when I saw this remarkable continent for myself.
Though it has a length of just 24 ft, the Spruce tiny house maximizes its limited available space well. Its compact layout includes a sleeping loft with standing room, and even a small balcony area.
I spent a few nights with the Akaso Sight-300 and came away fairly impressed. My previous experiences with night vision have been with very high-end scopes, so I wasn't sure what to expect on something that costs several thousand dollars less.
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.
Honda's CB350 Special Edition is based on the stock CB350, but differs with a unique visual motif with vintage designs on the fuel tank, side panels, and fenders. It comes in two beautiful retro paint schemes: Matt Dune Brown and Rebel Red Metallic.
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.
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.