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Drone on wheels: Radical redesign smashes world R/C car speed record
January 15, 2026
| Loz Blain
A British hobbyist has applied multicopter drone thinking to radically simplify the steering and powertrain of his high-performance radio-control car – and absolutely demolished the world top speed record in the process.
The Yamaha sports coupe is finally here, and it's coming for Porsche
January 13, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
New Ford Nugget camper van goes old school with splash of retro
January 15, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The Ford Nugget may forever have the spirit of a carefree 22-year-old, but the camper van is actually turning the big 4-0 this year. To celebrate, Ford Pro is kicking off 2026 with a special edition styled to match the original Nugget from 1986.
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January 15, 2026Tax Day is coming — are you prepared? With H&R Block Deluxe + State software, you’ll have everything you need to file your return with confidence. Normally this package retails for $59.99, but right now you can save $10 and get it for just $49.99.
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January 15, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWhen you think of trailer companies, Honda probably isn't the first name that comes to mind. Nonetheless, the automaker has just revealed its prototype Base Station travel trailer, which can be towed by a compact SUV as small as a Honda CR-V.
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January 15, 2026 | Stefan IonescuFather-son duo Luke and Mike Bell, from Cape Town, South Africa, have set a new quadcopter drone speed world record. Their Peregreen V4 drone clocked a top speed of 657.59 km/h (408 mph) to reclaim their Guinness World Record.
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January 15, 2026 | Adam WilliamsDesigned with flexibility in mind, Indigo River Tiny Homes' IndigoGo! is a single-floor tiny house. It's available in a range of sizes and configurations, from ultra-small all the way up to apartment-sized.
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January 15, 2026 | Michael FrancoCalling the Jetbeam E28 a "flashlight" is almost a disservice, as the gizmo can pump out five different light sources and serve as a battery bank to charge your devices. It's currently blasting through its Kickstarter campaign with just a few days left.
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January 15, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodMotorcycle manufacturers are getting more and more open to taking risks, it would seem. Case in point: Segway's Xaber 300. Its highlight is three selectable power modes that simulate 150cc, 200cc, and 300cc gas bikes.
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January 15, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe whole point of making new bikes from scratch is creating them the way you want, right? Think aviation-inspired geometry, carbon-fiber body, top-spec components, and an artsy design. Throw a 150-mph electric motor in there, and see you later!
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January 14, 2026 | David SzondyTwo revolutionary aerospace technologies collide as GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin team up to demonstrate a new liquid-fueled rotating-detonation ramjet (RDRJ) designed to close the "efficiency gap" in hypersonic flight with new tactical inlets.
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January 14, 2026No, you don’t need Adobe (and its monthly subscription fees) to edit PDFs. Right now, you can get easy-to-use SwifDoo PDF Pro for $34.99, giving you a lifetime license for just a few dollars more than the monthly cost of Acrobat Pro.
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January 14, 2026 | Ben CoxworthBlood sampling is painful, plus it only tells you what's going on in the patient's body right when the sample is taken. So, how about this? Permanent skin grafts that glow green when specific biomarker chemicals are present in the bloodstream.
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