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Affordable 16-ft tiny house makes every inch of space count
July 28, 2026
| Adam Williams
North American tiny houses have been trending larger and more luxurious, but the eBoho Go takes the opposite approach. Measuring just 152 sq ft, the simple and affordable home is a lesson in making every inch count.
A fraction of world's seawater could meet energy needs for generations
July 26, 2026
| Etiido Uko
“Under the sea, Darling it’s better, Take it from me!” sang the crab in The Little Mermaid, and he may be right. Scientists say 0.1% of the world’s seawater has enough critical elements to last 50,000 years, and are now exploring their extraction.
Amazon's building a 5,000-satellite phone network to rival Starlink
July 28, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Following the recent launch of its satellite-based internet service, Amazon's now aiming to provide direct-to-cell connectivity in the next few years. Using its Leo service, you'll be able to make calls and send texts beyond the reach of cell towers.
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At $17,999, Harley has packaged the attitude of a custom bobber with the proven Softail platform on the Deadwood, creating one of the more compelling factory-built cruisers in its lineup. Love or hate Harley, this will certainly get people talking!
We're so used to seeing folding knives, we're never expecting an entirely different tool in a folding package. But the all-new Norse Foldable from Willumsen is just that, concealing a different style of fold-out blade inside its knife-like handle.
The deadliest animal to ever exist isn’t an apex predator like sharks or lions. Neither is it rats that caused three great plagues. It’s the tiny 5-mm Anopheles mosquito. One company is proposing fighting them with tiny air-to-air killer drones.
Chip Motors, a new EV startup out of Miami, is betting that more people will choose a right-sized family vehicle for everyday trips in and around their neighborhoods. That includes trips without anyone in the car.
With its modest length of 20 ft, the Mini tiny house could be a good fit for would-be nomads. It combines compact dimensions with a well-designed layout that has everything needed for up to two people to downsize.
Range Rover has revealed the first glimpse of its new GT, the most car-like model in the brand's history. The sleek electric crossover previews the next generation of Range Rover design, with a focus on long-distance luxury and refinement.
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July 28, 2026 | Utkarsh Sood"American scooter" - that’s an oxymoron right there. And an electric American scooter? That’s a far cry. The HMP Flash dares to challenge that status quo. And does so for the aggressive price of under $4,800. -
July 28, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonChina's epicenter of robotics and AI innovation, Shenzhen is a sprawling city now home to some of the most ambitious architecture projects anywhere in the world. The latest, four years in the making, is one of its most awe-inspiring yet. -
July 27, 2026 | Kerry Taylor-SmithAccording to new research from Rutgers University, being a 'girl dad' might just make Bandit the ideal partner. It turns out that having daughters can transform fathers in ways that strengthen their romantic relationships.
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For the first time, a European Southern Observatory (ESO) study has quantified the threat to astronomy posed by a large number of highly reflective satellites planned to launch in the coming years.
Blue Zone residents around the globe have become famous for having remarkable life expectancies, on average. Not only that, they live healthier for longer. Could their personalities be influencing health markers in these super-agers?
Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, has always been a geological puzzle. The Sicilian volcano has erupted several times a year, and glassy peaks of over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) have fascinated scientists for decades.
It sounds like harmless fun, letting users “buy” food, clothes or other products with no real-world cost, since most of these apps are free. But even when an app or website costs you nothing, they help advertisers better target you in real life.
Huge sinkholes in nature have traditionally been viewed as a win for biodiversity, protecting plants that would otherwise be exposed to environmental stressors above ground. However, a new genetic study indicates they are an evolutionary death trap.
An individual’s testosterone levels aren’t fixed – they swing by the hour and the season. And while testosterone is biologically useful, it isn’t the measure of a man; real strength is not something that can be delivered by a hormone shot.
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July 27, 2026AI is a marvel—until your browser has seven AI tabs open. 1min.AI puts GPT, Claude, Gemini, image generation, document tools, and more into one workspace for a one-time $69.97 through Aug. 9. -
July 27, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe newest inflatable rooftop tents are so light and packable, they travel in the car instead of on it. The Portal Nomis One is the latest, using a split-body design to carry in the trunk before inflating and hoisting onto the roof in 10 minutes. -
July 27, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaThe best solutions are sometimes the simplest. Following this principle, a group of researchers from the USA has developed a new flood alarm system that can detect rising water before it reaches a private property. -
July 27, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Dorado V3 is an electric dual sport that may not carry the cachet of an established brand, but its spec sheet suggests it's aiming well above its weight. A 48-hp motor, a 7.2-kWh swappable battery, an 80-mph top speed, and 70 miles of trail range. -
July 27, 2026 | Adam WilliamsNot all tiny houses feel tiny inside. The Florence packs an impressive amount into its compact frame, including a spacious living area, a full-size kitchen, a downstairs bedroom, and even a home office. -
July 27, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalHeyGears' upcoming 3D printer can produce full-color models right on your desktop. That means you don't have to worry about painting and finishing your creations by hand – and you can experiment more freely with your designs than ever before. -
July 27, 2026 | Omar KardoudiItalian startup Generative Bionics unveils Gene.01, a humanoid robot with sensor-packed skin that feels people approaching and adjusts before contact, aiming to make human-robot collaboration safer on factory floors.
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Chinese humanoids are starting to move with extraordinary grace and agility, but Boston Dynamics is the OG in this field, and fresh video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot running, cartwheeling and breakdancing shows it's still at the bleeding edge.
Volkswagen has added an 8-seat option to the Multivan lineup, turning its MPV into an even more capable people-mover. The 8-seat option won't be on offer in the new California camper van range, but there will indeed be an available 8-seat camper.
The world's oldest human fingerprint has been discovered at an archaeological site in Spain. The fingerprint was dated at 43,000 years old and is believed to have come from a Neanderthal.
The Kimbo camper has always felt to us less an RV and more a stylish backcountry hut secured to a pickup bed. Now, Kimbo makes that hut a little larger by launching an 8-foot model for full-size trucks.
Dragon Tiny Homes' Fairfax model is one of the most affordable tiny houses on the market. With a length of just 16 ft, it won't suit a large family, but it could be a good fit for a vacation home, or as a guest house.
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.
While there are many uses for soft-bodied robots, the things are still only built in small batches. Scientists are out to change that, with a mass-production-capable soft bot that is 3D-printed in a single piece which walks off of the print bed.
A new video takes you inside Dyson's impressive vertical farming operation, which is home to 1,225,000 strawberry plants and shows you how the company is applying its manufacturing knowledge to producing homegrown food for British consumers.