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Review: Bedtime bone-conducting speakers are now twice as good
If you're someone who likes to fall asleep listening to sound, be it a podcast, music or a rainy soundscape, your options have been limited if you want to avoid next-day ear pain or disturbing anyone you share a bed with. One company has actually...
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Sub-$ diagnostics tablet jailbreaks modern 300
The innards of modern vehicles are increasingly locked behind digital firewalls and subscriptionbased diagnostics. Automakers have deliberately restricted access to what used to be easy car maintenance jobs for DIY owners and indie mechanics. A new...
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Headphones need swappable batteries gaming headset
I love my wireless headphones, but their batteries have a limited lifespan, and the other components might well outlast 'em. It turns out that a gaming hardware brand might have the best solution yet for our battery woes. The new GHS Wireless...
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Audi goes XXL for the US with its largest SUV yet
Audi has unveiled its largest ever car - the massive Q9/SQ9 SUV. In a month where rival Range Rover seemed to be stepping back from the traditional big boxy SUV style the high-tech, high-end and simply high height Audi is a vote for old-school...
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Cockpit optical screen adds depth to the
Remember the coolest movie screen tech of all time? It was definitely the virtual data screens that Tony Stark used in Iron Man. Well, they’re not quite here yet - but they are coming closer to reality. A big step forward toward hovering screen systems...
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Wonderfully oddball music turns virtual physics
Technology is not always about getting more controlled, more digital and more logical. And a mad new music program that's just launched is a brilliant demonstration of that… and why it matters. Welcome to Anukari. Created by Evan Mezeske, an...
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Rooftop tent rides in the trunk roof or ground
Inflatable construction has long been making lighter rooftop tents. The latest generation is so light and packable, it's not even meant to ride to camp on the roof. The Portal Outdoors Nomis One finds its way to that category with a split-body design...
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Generative Bionics' smart robot skin prevents collisions
Humanoids and humans are increasingly sharing factory floors, but one is made of metal and the other of flesh and bones, a mismatch that rarely ends well for us in a collision. Italian startup Generative Bionics thinks it has a fix: a humanoid robot...
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Skullcandy's new over- ears bring Bose sound to bassheads on a budget
Skullcandy says it's pulled out all the stops in developing its latest pair of over-ear headphones, and it even asked Bose for a helping hand. The new Crusher 1080 ANC packs a lot under the hood, including Skullcandy's own Crusher feature for serious...
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$ 15K electric ' LUV' promises to park and drive itself home
A new EV startup is betting that more people will choose a right-sized family vehicle for everyday trips in and around their neighborhoods. That includes trips without anyone in the car. Miami, Florida-based Chip Motors' first product - named Chip - is...
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RGB laser projector beams wall- filling 4K imagery from just inches away
The appeal of an ultra-short-throw projector is pretty simple: you can get a huge image from a cabinet or sideboard nestled right up against a wall - without being troubled by ceiling mounts, long cable runs, or hardware sitting somewhere behind the...
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Panoramic self-motorized EREV camping trailer axes smart RV pricing
For at least three years now, Silicon Valley and its global tech-futurist counterparts have been crafting a new vision for the future of RVing: long, sleek, luxurious glamping trailers that deliver their own motive power, sensor-based assistance and...
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Light Flip phone takes a nostalgic approach to killing screen time
Light has been making anti-distraction phones for about a decade now, starting with a custom operating system and layering minimalist design on top. For its fourth product, the company's gone with a flip phone form factor - simultaneously evoking...
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EUCs are for nerds: Inmotion V9 review
I've never been one to shy away from trying something new, even if it's dangerous, scary, intimidating, daunting, and all the other adjectives that would make most people go "oh, hell no!" My Experience (skip to the next section if you just want the...
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Review: Toyota bZ makes big leap bumper bumper, to but is it enough?
Toyota's first real swing at a mainstream battery-electric vehicle, in the awkwardly named bZ4X, felt like it had been designed by committee. Did a name change improve things? At a glanceAwkwardly named bZ4X becomes the bZSensible styling instead of...
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Twisted, loopy lock secures your whole bike 2 ... wheels and all
Properly locking your bicycle can be a hassle, as you often have to secure the frame and rear wheel via a U-lock, while using a cable lock (or similar) on the front wheel. The Cordalock is out to change that, as it's a single lock that secures the...
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Subsea habitat pod paves way for extended ocean dwelling & research
Humans have occupied the International Space Station (ISS), which sits at about 248 miles (400 km) above sea level, for 25 years. Meanwhile, the sea, sitting at … well, sea level, with a maximum known depth of 6.8 miles, has never had a station manned...
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Smart multi-sensor kit simplifies home fermentation
From Smokpub, makers of a compact electric cocktail and whisky smoker, comes the Doubot, a sourdough fermentation system currently on Kickstarter. They claim it's “a smarter way to proof dough” for the novice baker second-guessing their technique. The...
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Modular magnetic takes a different tack on EDC tool survival
More and more everyday carry (EDC) tools are incorporating features for emergency and outdoor use: from a compact titanium compass to a "card deck" tool with a signaling mirror. Eck Design has previously launched several outdoor products on...
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Spacious tiny house is designed with full- time living in mind
Downsizing into a tiny house is always going to be a squeeze, but the Redwood makes the change a little easier with a spacious interior that's suitable for full-time living. The home opens up to the outside with two glazed entrances and has plenty of...
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Fixed- wing drone looks like Baymax from Big Hero 6 and flies 10+ hours
So, you need to inspect pipelines - either because you work for an oil company or you’re an environmental monitor trying to prevent ecological disasters. How do you do it? Well, you can’t possibly drive or walk the length of a pipeline which could...
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Impossibly small fan puts instant cooling in your pocket
It's getting harder and harder to outrun heatwaves around the world, so having a portable fan handy could be the move this summer. Zera's latest model promises powerful cooling in a surprisingly tiny package. In case you're not hip to it yet -...
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Review: 2026 Jeep Cherokee leaps forward with big ... help from Toyota
After disappearing from the lineup in 2023, the Jeep Cherokee returns for 2026. Rather than trying to be everything to everyone, the new Cherokee embraces everyday practicality with enough Jeep DNA to make weekend adventures more than just marketing...
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Ultra electric fashion brand
I admit, my fashion game is not as strong as I’d like it to be, but boy, do I pay attention when French clothing brand Lacoste turns up with a fellow French carmaker, Alpine, with a one-off electric rally car. Called 'Beware of the Crocodile,' of...
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Volkswagen's cushiest camper van gets 40% boost in off- grid capability
Volkswagen has been busily adding small but impactful upgrades to its camper van lineup over the past couple months, outfitting the all-electric ID. Buzz with its first factory camper kit and adding traction battery-powered overnight air conditioning...
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Tiny Kia EDC camper van is amazingly simple but brilliantly versatile
Camper builders around the world have been having their first cracks at the highly anticipated Kia PV5 electric van. Dutch outfit Vantrack becomes one of the latest, somehow creating an innovative layout that surpasses the American-designed "Ikea Kia...
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A shelved ' 60s sketch just became a 400- hp carbonfiber roadster
Serious car enthusiasts whose knowledge of automotive history spans decades will know the name Giotto Bizzarrini. He's the brain behind the Iso Grifo GL 365, which was arguably the fastest ride money could buy in 1965, with its top speed of 161 mph...
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Wicked folding bike is a thing of geometric beauty
A South Korea-based upstart wants to build you a folding bicycle like you've never seen before. Your eye will naturally be drawn to its stunning frame, but there's a lot more to this work of art on wheels. The Tetra, from Analog Machine Works, features...
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$ 5,000 LiveWire electric are here bring mini motos to back the fun
"You know what? I think we've been doing motorcycles all wrong." That's the thought that crossed my mind the moment I looked at the new LiveWire S4 Honcho motorcycles. Not because it's outrageously fast. It isn't. Not because it packs revolutionary...
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Titanium suitcase made for tough travel is
There are a lot of titanium devices on Kickstarter, and honestly … many of those gadgets just use the strong yet lightweight metal as a marketing gimmick. The Voyageur, however, is a suitcase that takes full advantage of titanium's special features....
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Titanium suitcase made for tough travel is
There are a lot of titanium devices on Kickstarter, and honestly … many of those gadgets just use the strong yet lightweight metal as a marketing gimmick. The Voyageur, however, is a suitcase that takes full advantage of titanium's special features....
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Boris reviews the BMW R 1300 R Performance Auto: ' I'm just wired wrong'
“I love these things!” I exclaimed to Paul when he wheeled it out of his van. “They are crazy good!” “I do too,” he replied. “But there’s something missing from this one. See if you can pick what it is.” I do so like me a challenge, so I indulged him....
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updates regulations for new supersonic age FAA
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is clearing the way for the return of commercial supersonic air travel by revamping regulations for faster-than-sound aircraft for the first time since 1973 - to reflect progress in aviation engineering and...
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Electromagnetic buoy paralyzes jellyfish to prevent painful stinging
There are a few things more painful than going to the beach on a hard-earned vacation, only to get stung by a jellyfish. The horror! Thankfully, this occurrence may soon be a thing of the past. Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València...
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World's first narrow- gauge hydrogen train built for Italy's historic tracks
Swiss locomotive manufacturer Stadler and Sardinian regional operator ARST (Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti) have unveiled the world's first hydrogen-powered train built for narrow-gauge track. That's a genuine first because the narrower track...
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Free tent reignites intense 2- -lb ultralight backpacking competition
After a 2023 to 2025 stretch that saw seemingly every boutique ultralight backpacking brand jump in on the featherlight freestanding tent trend, the first half of 2026 has been rather quiet. There was the 29-oz (822-g) Hyperlite Crosspeak 1, but beyond...
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Are these wind- powered cargo sailboats the future of green shipping?
The global marine industry has been trying to reduce emissions from shipping for years, and making a dent in the 2%-3% of global CO2 emissions from moving 90% of the world's cargo would be no mean feat. From establishing global fuel standards to...
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Volkswagen California camper van gets cooler than ever literally ...
Just two years ago, Volkswagen launched a new California, but the iconic camper van is already up for a refresh. Along with the Multivan underneath it, the California gets a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package. Best of...
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Toyota-backed air taxi hits km/h, speeding 100 toward commercial debut
Toyota-backed SkyDrive's SD-05 multicopter has achieved stable flight at 100 km/h (62 mph), proving its wingless design handles real aerodynamic loads. The milestone feeds Japan's JCAB certification process and keeps 2028 commercial launch in sight, if...
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Unbreakable lockbox camper opens into cozy backwoods fortress
New Zealand outfit Fortress Trailers specializes in developing some of the most secure, rugged utility trailers out there - essentially uncrackable wheeled safes that tow along from job site to job site, keeping expensive essentials like tools and...
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Review: Ultra- light smart sports glasses capture your active life outdoors
The market for smart glasses is becoming increasingly crowded, but the benefit for consumers is that makers are also producing technology that caters to specific audiences. And the BleeqUp Ranger does exactly that, in unashamedly action-capturing...
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EDC survival pen conceals full fire- starting kit in its cap and barrel
After packaging full fire-starting capabilities neatly inside a 2-oz (57-g) capsule that doubled as a high-pitched whistle, Outdoor Element is now integrating that same spark-flicking capability into a more useful everyday tool: the common pen. Whether...
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Gallery: Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year finalists
Charged with sorting through 2,129 images from more than 500 people, judges have named their shortlist of 100 pictures vying for prizes in the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition. Here are our favorites. Now...
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Packable device gets the wrinkles of clothes in out minutes
Frequent travelers know the feeling of opening a suitcase in a hotel room only to find that their shirts, trousers, and dresses look like they've already been worn. A steamer or hotel iron (if there is one at all) can solve this problem, but if you're...
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Uber Wayve and Stellantis join forces to progress , robotaxi technology
This week’s technology agreement announced between Stellantis, Wayve and Uber is another big step forward in the race to provide - and profit from - driverless taxis. For once the story seems less about progress in the nuts and bolts of how the cars...
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Life- saving autonomous drone could find people who fall off ships
“Man overboard!” The dreaded call that starts a race against time and the often treacherous sea. Sadly, the sea often wins, mainly due to reaction times. Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that...
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Norway to build world's first ocean ship tunnel
One for the "why hasn't this been done before?" department: Norway has greenlit construction of the world's first ocean ship tunnel. If the final budget receives parliamentary approval, work on the Stad Ship Tunnel will begin on the country's west...
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First look at Norton's all- new middleweight adventure motorcycle
There’s something poetic about a British motorcycle manufacturer founded at the turn of the 20th century - one whose first “motorcycle” was a literal bicycle powered by a Belgian Clement engine - staging a comeback with thoroughly modern motorcycles...
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Stylish pendant brings personalized UV tracking to sun protection
Most of us know that applying sunscreen is important - we’ve heard it time and time again. Still, on a day-to-day basis, we often rely on our instincts, habits, weather apps, or a generic UV index that doesn’t necessarily say much about what your skin...
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Genius accordion camper pod spreads wings into panoramic retreat
No one wants to tow a huge, heavy mobile home from campground to campground, but many a camping enthusiast wouldn't mind having that kind of small-home space after arrival. The new Mini House Caravan from Turkish company Ortsan Outdoor does both...
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SYM's latest maxi scooter will make you reconsider touring motorcycles
The last time I talked about SYM (Sanyang Motorcycle) was when I covered the Cruisym 400 scooter. Terrific value for a capable maxi scooter in a sea full of full-sized scooters. It just so happens that we’ve got another one of SYM’s scoots that’ll make...
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