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How a steam-powered moto became the second-fastest bike in the world
April 25, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
For most people, it’s hard to fathom what true speed on a motorcycle actually feels like. It's even harder to imagine what it would be like to be atop a steam-powered bike that covers a quarter of a mile at 192.94 mph (310.5 km/h) in just 5.503 seconds.
Razor-slim Stealth Jet camping stove fuses portability with power
April 23, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Zempire has launched one of the slimmest, most portable camp stoves on the US market. The Stealth-Jet stove series packs flat and slim for easy transport, firing out up to 10,000 BTUs of cooking power per burner.
Are Chatbots Eroding Our Thinking Abilities?
April 25, 2026
| Simon Spichak
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.
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This high-end park model tiny house isn't intended for frequent travel. Instead, it uses its increased width to create a roomy apartment-style home on wheels that includes a spacious living area and even a porch.
No manufacturer has had as central a role in hard-sided pop-up truck camper history as Alaskan Campers. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that the manufacturer switches gears with a fixed-roof composite camper that kickstarts a new era.
An ambitious new supertall skyscraper is planned for New York City. Designed by SOM, the building will be defined by an eye-catching external steel lattice that forms part of its structural system.
Bridging the gap between portability and precision, the Spesyn Tool 3 is a smart cordless drill that's more like a workshop on-the-go. However, you only have a day left to grab it at US$179, 36% off, before its hugely successful launch campaign ends.
KTM first introduced the Freeride E as a proper off-road electric in 2012. Come to think of it, KTM can actually be considered one of the pioneers in the electric revolution. Now, more than a decade later, it finally becomes fully road-legal.
Fully-enclosed velomobiles may offer weather protection and an aerodynamic advantage over bicycles, but their three wheels do add weight and rolling resistance. The outrigger-equipped Manta ebike, however, takes a unique alternative approach.
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April 25, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis extra-wide tiny house uses its increased width not to sleep more people or squeeze in extra features, but to create an open, apartment-like home for two. It also has lots of upgrades available and can be configured to run off-grid. -
April 24, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodSafety is a double-edged sword on motorcycles. Between the thrill of being on a bike and ensuring you’re safe out on the road, it’s a subtle balancing act. This unique three-wheeled electric leaning motorcycle tries to redefine motorcycle safety. -
April 24, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSince 2017, LG's been hard at work perfecting the wallpaper TV, a screen that practically blends into your space with all of its components crammed into an impossibly thin form factor. Its latest iteration is now available to pre-order. -
April 24, 2026 | C.C. WeissHest puts its expertise in memory-foam camp mattresses to work in building a cushioned folding camping chair that elevates base camp comfort closer to the level of cushioned patio furniture. It truly looks to be "home comfort built for the outdoors." -
April 24, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaOn April 23, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched several satellites into low-Earth orbit including a 10-cm (3.9-inch) "origami" cube satellite with a reflectarray antenna that unfurls, origami-like, to 25 times its size when folded. -
April 24, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaModern technologies continue to make everyday cooking more hands-off. Cozytime Lumo is a new infrared indoor grill designed to prepare meals with minimal supervision and easy cleanup, and it is currently available for backing on Kickstarter. -
April 24, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSolar panels can grossly detract from the look of many buildings and roofs. A new type of coating can add colors and intricate patterns to these panels, allowing them to blend in beautifully – without affecting efficiency by more than 5%. -
April 24, 2026 | Adam WilliamsShipping containers can be turned into everything from tiny houses to museums, but they all share one flaw: poor thermal performance. The Petti Restaurant mitigates this by covering the containers in mud. -
April 24, 2026 | Jay KakadeWhile modern humans follow a steady growth pattern, Neanderthals may have reached physical and brain maturity much earlier. Dental and skeletal remains show that 6-month-old Neanderthal babies grew to be as large as 14-month-old humans. -
April 24, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonA new injection that strengthens a mouth muscle may have a life-changing impact on the 90% of dogs that suffer from chronic respiratory issues. It has the potential to provide these flat-faced pooches with happier and longer lives, without surgery.
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The Mysa 400 by Irontown Modular is an extra-wide tiny house that features an apartment-style interior with a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an open design that's suited to full-time living.
What does US$21,000 get you in automotive terms? Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Venue … You see a trend there, right? None of those cars is electric, and none of them are flagships by any stretch. The bZ7 is all that and more!
A slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement presented a puzzle for researchers of Roman history. Because of its grooves, the stone piece looked like a board game. More than 40 years on, we may have the rulebook.
This off-grid cabin-style tiny house is seriously small, with a floorspace of just 215 sq ft. However, despite its modest dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything you need for a short stay.
You could be forgiven for assuming that this pyramidal skyscraper project was a still from a sci-fi TV show, or perhaps another render that's never going to go ahead. But it is indeed real, and it's begun the early stages of construction.