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Retro-style cassette player offers much more than a walk down memory lane
April 09, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Not everything old is worth a modern makeover, but this is something audio-lifestyle brand Gadhouse seems to understand. Following on from some stunning retro-modern turntables, it's now reviving 1980s portable audio paired with modern convenience.
Extra-wide tiny house offers spacious apartment-like living
April 08, 2026
| Adam Williams
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.
Making clean fuel (and profits) from plastic waste and battery acid
April 09, 2026
| Michael Franco
In a triple win for green research, scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new sunlight-activated reactor that uses one waste stream to tackle another – all while producing clean hydrogen, and promising to be profitable at scale.
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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!
We've seen a lot of shipping container-based houses, but few are as impressive as the recently completed Vermont Villa. The home has a spacious interior and even includes its own pool and sauna.
Every time we've come across a tiny EV from Ari Motors, we can't help but wonder if there's a camper version. This month, there is. Ari's 458 Pro Campervan is the type of tiny, adorable camping car you usually have to travel to Japan to see.
When you have a new ICBM, you need a place to keep it, so Northrop Grumman is building a prototype silo for the US Air Force to house its next-generation LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile that will replace the Cold War Minuteman III.
We've seen lots of designs for vertical take-off and landing vehicles over the years, but none are quite as striking as the wings on HopFlyt's Cyclone. The curved wings have their root in a design first introduced in the 1920s but never employed in a commercial vehicle.
Raising a family in a tiny house is always going to be a challenge. However, the Harmony is a three-bedroom model that features a spacious layout designed from the ground up with families in mind.
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April 09, 2026If you want to up your plant knowledge, Plantum is the plant identifier in your pocket that uses AI to recognize plants instantly — available for life at just $14.97 (MSRP $59.99) with code SAVE5NOW until Apr. 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT. -
April 09, 2026 | Jay KakadeSometimes, the most important paleontological discoveries may come from the most disgusting materials. A fossilized vomit sample dating back nearly 300 million years revealed how an ancient mammal gorged on all manner of prey. -
April 09, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe new Karsten ToW marries together an inflatable dome tent and a basic cargo trailer. It's less a caravan and more a literal Tent on Wheels that rides lightly, offers loads of payload, and quickly sets up into a ground tent with elevated bed. -
April 09, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaMIT researchers have developed an ultrasound wristband that uses AI to translate wrist movements into precise, real-time robotic actions. So far, this is one of the most effective methods for teaching robots to move like humans. -
April 09, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn its most ambitious set, PowerUp Toys' StarFlux Balsa Wood RC Airplane Kit delivers a hands-on experience where each step influences success in the air. And let's just say, the experience was a humbling one for a flight enthusiast like myself. -
April 09, 2026 | Omar KardoudiCandela's new P-12 Business is the quietest fast vessel to ever fly above the sea. It uses 80% less energy than conventional boats, produces zero direct emissions, and makes the water journey the part of the trip you didn't expect to enjoy. -
April 09, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIf your body typically runs hot, or you find yourself out in the sun often, Dyson's got something to show you. Its new handheld fan packs possibly the most powerful motor you can safely fit into a gadget of this size, and doesn't make a huge racket. -
April 09, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe race for battery supremacy seems to be heating up. Geely’s Lynk & Co brand has announced its new 900V Energee Golden Brick Battery can now top up from 10-70% in 4 minutes 22 seconds, leaving behind BYD's latest Blade 2.0 megawatt flash charging. -
April 08, 2026 | Michael FrancoA new study has shown that the popular GLP-1 weight loss drug semaglutide has the power to halt, and to some extent restore, cartilage in people suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). The finding hints at a possible use of the drug beyond weight loss. -
April 08, 2026 | C.C. WeissFueled by Thailand's role as a leading automotive hub and booming adventure tourism destination, this year's Bangkok Motor Show much like a SEMA-style overland exhibition. It had way more cool campers and roof-tented 4x4s than we ever expected.
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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.