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$3K mini truck is basically a 125cc go-kart underneath
September 25, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Massimo, a powersports and recreational vehicles manufacturer from Texas, has just created an incredibly retro, incredibly tiny pickup that looks like something straight out of the 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' movie. And it only costs $3,000.
Crazy portable Z-fold pocket projector boosts spec sheet in a big way
September 24, 2026
| Monica J. White
Aurzen’s ZIP Pro keeps the original’s self-supporting Z-fold design, but upgrades the portable package with native 1080p, twice the brightness, USB-C video, a 2.5-hour battery and up to 115-inch projection for travel and hotel rooms.
Man down: Vale the mighty Joe Salas, a colleague and a brother
September 24, 2026
| Loz Blain
Friends, I write today with tragic news. A treasured member of the New Atlas team has passed away, and it falls to me to pay some small tribute to a wonderful colleague and a close friend, Joe Salas.
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The new high-roofed Ford Nugget Twin has officially launched to give buyers a new winter-ready camper van option with four solid walls, space for four people and AWD. The very same roof will soon be available for the Volkswagen T7, as well.
A spinoff of the Olight flashlight brand, Oknife introduces the MK 3-in-1 tool. It relies on the underlying expertise of both brands to offer a combination tiny, multi-beam magnetic flashlight and streamlined pocket knife with blade and multi-driver.
Honda seems to believe its next frontier is building high-tech recreational vehicles. It's just shown off a concept for an electric mountain bike that's nearing production – and it looks pretty sick.
When we took a look at the Wellhouse Kia iCamper, it was still under construction. Now, Wellhouse has completed the first iCamper and launched its take on all-electric PV5 van life. We'd say it's the most flexible, functional PV5 camper van yet.
When we last covered an FCB (short for Fang Cheng Bao) car, it was the 1,430-mile (2.300-km) PHEV SUV crossover. And that was just last month. Now, FCB has launched its very first sedan in the form of the Formula S. And it’s coming for the Tesla Model 3.
That’s no Corvette you’re seeing. That's the LA1, the latest car from Mitsuoka, one of Japan’s most recognized automakers. It’s actually based on the Miata, but it comes dressed as a Corvette, proving that a modern roadster can still be retro.
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September 24, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIn a world where everyone is downsizing, including car manufacturers making their engines smaller, GM has gone the opposite way. It’s gone on to upgrade the new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 with naturally aspirated V8 small-blocks. -
September 24, 2026 | Mike McRaeSuspicions of a link between extremely rare congenital infections and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been supported by a massive new study led by scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. -
September 24, 2026 | C.C. WeissNearly two years ago, we looked at the Brio Kitchen Box. We hadn't heard much about it since, but that could be because it's been rebranded the Chuk Box. Happily, the kitchen box still brings the same stackable portability and modular performance. -
September 24, 2026 | David SzondyThe US Navy and the Royal Navy have achieved a major milestone in autonomous warfare, successfully launching a US Mk 48 Heavyweight exercise torpedo from the Royal Navy’s robotic submarine, XV Excalibur. The test demonstrates growing autonomous combat capabilities designed to complement conventional crewed platforms. -
September 24, 2026Ready to streamline your office flow? With this license to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows, you can get rid of your subpar subscriptions and switch to a professional suite made for professionals — for 80% off the regular price. -
September 24, 2026 | Omar KardoudiRenault just gave one of its most beloved nameplates a jolt of electricity. The Renault 8 Gordini Concept reimagines the 1964 rally icon as a two-seat electric coupe with a low, wide body that looks ready for the 21st century. -
September 24, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaWhat if AI could not just give you step-by-step instructions but actually perform those steps for you? A new device called Violoop is designed to follow your commands and handle the most boring, repetitive work tasks. -
September 24, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMeta just wrapped up its Connect event, and one product that caught my eye was a little gadget in Mark Zuckerberg's hand – small enough to fit on a keychain. It's coming this December, but don't wait up. -
September 23, 2026 | Mike McRaeAs the world considers redefining the precise length of a second, Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies has delivered a new contender for the ultimate master timekeeper. -
September 23, 2026AI can build a slide deck in seconds. The hard part is knowing where its claims came from and fixing one slide without regenerating everything. IvyCraft keeps sources and finished work in a single project.
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There are knives, good knives, great knives, and classic knives. Then there are the knives that are flat-out legends with remarkable stories behind them. One of these is the instantly recognizable Puma White Hunter that redefined the hunting knife.
Roboticists today are wrestling with the question of whether AI needs a body? If so, what kind? And then there’s the “how” of it all; if embodied intelligence is the way forward to true artificial general intelligence, could soft robots be the next step?
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.
Scientists have uncovered an intriguing link between infection and brain health, finding that a common bacterium may advance cognitive decline. It's the latest evidence suggesting that bacteria and infections play a key role in destroying our brains.
When we first caught wind of Thule's new Widesky rooftop tent, we took the model name to imply a large, clear stargazing skylight. Instead, Thule's latest tent encourages panoramic viewing in a different way, one we haven't seen on any other RTT.
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.
"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.
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.