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Utility version of electric snow bike will double down on power
November 13, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Envo Drive Systems' MoonBike electric snow bike definitely looks like it's a lot fun, but is it up for doing some actual work? Well, for any jobs it can't handle, a new utility version is on the way – and it'll pack double the motor power.
Volkswagen mini-camper van is the most stylish tiny RV of its kind
November 12, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Camper conversion shop Bodans takes the Caddy, Volkswagen's smallest van, and carves out a simple-but-elegant pop-up interior that's much more inviting than average. It's a cushy studio apartment on wheels in which you'll be happy to spend time.
Review: The world's first Full HD tri-fold portable projector
November 13, 2026
| Paul Ridden
Building on the popularity of its utterly adorable Z-shaped portable projectors, Aurzen launched a Full HD flavor at IFA 2026 in September. I recently got my hands on a Zip Pro, and the on-screen resolution isn't the only spec to get a serious bump.
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November 13, 2026 | Adam WilliamsTiny houses don't come much smaller – or cheaper – than this unnamed model. Measuring just 16 ft long, it features a space-saving interior that makes some interesting choices to maximize its limited footprint. -
November 13, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallBYD has combined solar panels, on-site energy storage, superfast Flash Charging and a plug-in robot arm into an extraordinary 'gas station' of the future located in the Abu Dhabi desert. -
November 12, 2026At EICMA 2026, LYVA unveiled a human-centered mobility portfolio spanning family cargo transport, e-bikes, e-kickscooters and electric motorcycles – designed around how people travel, connect and enjoy the ride. -
November 12, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonA first-of-a-kind daily oral blood thinner has been approved by the FDA to prevent clotting in people who have already experienced a stroke or what healthcare professionals call "mini" episodes. Secondary strokes are more dangerous than many realize. -
November 12, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonMove over, Santa in flip-flops holding a cricket bat and a can of beer, the land Down Under has a new favorite Christmas visitor – a stunning golden beetle that will have entomologists more excited than ever. Which says a lot.
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Not every tiny house needs to be an exercise in squeezing as much as possible into the smallest footprint. The Cali 9.6 takes a more relaxed approach, with an easy to navigate single-floor layout that opens up to the outside.
The X8 triple-expander wasn't the only all-new telescopic camper French innovator Beauer introduced this year. In its big lineup reshuffle, it also fully reshaped the future of its six-sleeper caravan. The all-new X6 breaks out of the curvaceous mold the brand has used exclusively for its trailers in the past, becoming a smoothed-corner cuboid built to maximize internal space. And it might just be the nicest overall Beauer design yet.
Qantas Airways has entered the Guinness Book of World Records after the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) verified that the airline's Airbus A350-1000ULR passenger liner completed the world's longest commercial flight from Melbourne to Toulouse.
The roof of this tiny house does more than just keep the rain out: it also doubles as a terrace. Inside, the home features a clever space-saving interior layout that sleeps up to six people.
For all the heavy hitters in Harley-Davidson’s ranks, it is perhaps the Sprint 440 that has the biggest responsibility for carrying the weight of the company’s sales. For if H-D is able to hit home with its new motorcycle, it might well and truly be “back.”
In a market packed with huge tiny houses, the Summer's Night Dream offers a refreshing change: a tiny house that's actually, well, tiny. Despite its modest dimensions, it sleeps four people – or even more at a squeeze.
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November 12, 2026A Microsoft 365 plan keeps Office working only as long as payments continue. Office 2024 Professional Plus is available as a one-time purchase, and a lifetime license is $47.99 (reg. $249.99) with code DEAL20. -
November 12, 2026 | Ben CoxworthOrdinarily, if you're in a car that's underwater, that is not a good thing. Such is not the case with the Aquaticar, however, a new amusement-park-ride vehicle which is powered by bubbles. -
November 12, 2026 | Omar KardoudiFlorida Polytechnic University says its campus is about to have America's first flying police officer. The department's Jetson ONE, nicknamed Astro, isn't on patrol just yet, but its chief says the FAA has signed off. Now it just needs its papers. -
November 12, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe Seestar S30 Plus is the new sibling to the S30 Pro, which we covered earlier this year. It's aimed at beginners and enthusiasts who want to capture the night sky without first having to spend hours assembling a mini-observatory. -
November 12, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodSingle-speed transmissions on EVs are simple, efficient, and most of all, they work. But what if an electric moto could have the punch of shorter gearing and the legs of a taller ratio at higher speeds? Engineering firm E-Motiv might have the answer.
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AI, AI, AI…It’s everywhere, right? Well, AI has now made its way to motorcycle helmets. The iC-R provides riders the highest level of protection by combining 300-degree FOV, crash detection, and seamless connectivity into a single, smart helmet.
In preparation for a permanent human colony on the Moon, DARPA has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to develop a highly ambitious lunar railway concept. It's part of the agency's 10-year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study.
Last year, Monash University scientists created the "DishBrain" – a semi-biological computer chip with some 800,000 human and mouse brain cells lab-grown into its electrodes. Demonstrating something like sentience, it learned to play Pong within five minutes.
A report that surveyed over 200 participants from a prematurely cancelled Canadian basic income experiment found participants saw improvements in mental health and social relationships, plus a reduction in the use of general health services.
In the age of wearable computers, scientists in the laboratories of DARPA, Google, and universities around the world see contact lenses not as tools to improve our vision, but as opportunities to augment the human experience. But how? And why?
The ambitious Pinnacle SkyTower has reached a major milestone. The supertall skyscraper has topped out at 106 floors and now holds the record for the most floors of any residential building in North America.
A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.
Sage Geosystems has pioneered a new form of cheap energy storage that uses the Earth as a giant bellows, pumping water into underground fractures, then letting it squirt back up at 70% efficiency – or 200% efficiency if you also harvest heat energy.