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Expandable pickup camper trunk beams into 2-story truck tent
October 08, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The new Wild Land Pickupmate Trunk is an impressive piece of truck camping kit that fuses several different products into one. It's not quite a rooftop tent, not quite a pickup camping topper and not quite a basic truck cap. It's all three.
Pocket piston 2.0 updates the art of combusting fire out of thin air
October 08, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Based on timeless, inalterable physics, the Aerohart Aviator's Ember fire piston sparks a flame with nothing more than tinder, air and a quick smack of the hand. Now the tool has been fully redesigned and improved to work even better.
World's new tallest building cracks top 15, and it's only at halfway point
October 08, 2026
| Adam Williams
The world's new tallest skyscraper is currently under construction in Saudi Arabia. It has already made it into the top 15 tallest buildings worldwide – and it's still less than halfway to its final height.
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If you're looking to build out an easy-to-carry EDC kit with just the essentials for days in the city, this impossibly tiny knife is worth a look. It's got a titanium alloy handle and a Damascus steel blade, and it's small enough to go on a keyring.
All tiny houses require a degree of compromise, but the eVista XL Limited Edition makes smart use of its compact single-story space to ensure it's more practical and comfortable than you might expect.
A new multitool on Kickstarter packs all the tools you might need for measuring and marking into a compact titanium ruler – no unnecessary extras. Made for designers and craftspeople, it could become a great addition to an EDC toolkit.
This charming A-frame offers a surprisingly comfortable take on cabin-style living. It features a spacious single-level interior that's designed more like a cozy rustic retreat than a traditional tiny house.
A downstairs bedroom is already a luxury in a tiny house, doubly so in this model, which also somehow manages to find room for two lofts and an open layout despite having a modest length of just 24 ft.
Leisure Travel Vans has introduced a new Ford Transit motorhome that combines a slide-out wall with a split-recliner Murphy lounge that folds its way into a super-queen-size bed. The new Wonder FX makes sure you'll barely miss home when on the road.
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October 08, 2026Prepping for a CompTIA exam usually means buying separate prep courses for each certification. This 2026 CompTIA Certification Trainingbundle includes lifetime access to materials for nine CompTIA exams for $24.99 (reg. $269.91). -
October 08, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMicrosoft has unveiled the most powerful laptop in its Surface range, and it'll take on the MacBook Pro for demanding work applications. If you're in the market for a higher-end machine, this one boasts an all-new processor and a repairable chassis. -
October 08, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIn the near future, a building's emergency lighting, fire alarms, sensors and other items could be powered not by generators or batteries, but by the actual structural material. That's because scientists have developed a cement-based supercapacitor. -
October 08, 2026Birdwatching has become an increasingly popular way to connect with nature, and smart bird feeders have made it easier than ever to identify visiting species and capture their activity. But there is one problem with most connected feeders: they need to stay within range of a Wi-Fi network. -
October 08, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallJaguar unveiled the Type 01 with much fanfare in New York earlier this week. The extraordinary all-electric, all-wheel-drive, 1,030-hp GT is a radical departure from the brand's styling history. -
October 08, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteNeurable One hides 12 EEG sensors inside premium ANC headphones to track focus and fatigue, turning brain activity into real-time biofeedback while still working as an everyday pair of wireless headphones. -
October 07, 2026On top of being a paid subscription, Microsoft 365 frequently pushes updates without warning, completely changing your workspace. If you want a more stable option, it is now only $30 to switch to aMicrosoft Office Lifetime license(reg. $219.99). -
October 07, 2026 | Omar KardoudiResearchers have developed a paper-thin foot membrane that lets crawling microrobots harvest electricity directly from the ground beneath them, ditching heavy onboard batteries by turning metal and silicon surfaces into an active power source. -
October 07, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers based in Australia have found that Vanillin, the compound found in vanilla pods, is not only an aromatic flavoring agent for foods and perfumes, but it can also help treat chronic wounds. -
October 07, 2026 | David SzondyBlue Origin has unveiled its Power Tower for future Moon bases, which will be carried by the company's Mark 1 lunar lander. After touchdown, the spacecraft will deploy a 20-m (66-ft)-tall solar array for around-the-clock electrical power.
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The Capucine, by Quadrapol, is a compact tiny house for up to two people. Thanks to its open design, which is arranged on one floor, the home is well-suited to retirees and anyone else who doesn't want to deal with the hassle of stairs.
The Artemis II mission, which will return US astronauts to lunar space, has run into problems that have critics demanding NASA remove the crew from the flight for safety reasons. The bigger question is, why do we have astronauts at all?
Toyota's Kayoibako van concept won over the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Toyota is now talking up a Kayoibako family and showing the Daihatsu Kayoibako-K, a kei transporter that's a tiny delivery van, micro-camper, automated adventure shuttle and more.
The Bürstner Signature teased such a compelling mix of sleek fiberglass construction, cutting-edge transforming spaces, and luxe trim, we expected it to price in well over €100K. Instead, it starts well under.
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.
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.
This year Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster, and Nashville was chosen to host the Tele Town birthday party. We caught up with the CEO and Chief Product Manager before rocking the Tele's big night out at the Ryman Auditorium.
Ford has been busily debuting new Nugget camper vans over the past few years, and it's now preparing to reveal the one it calls "completely winter-proof." The fully hard-sided four-sleeper Nugget High Roof will offer something VW doesn't.