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  1. 1.Wearable touchscreen weaves its way into your garment fabricEtiido Uko · Screens have become indispensable in most of our daily lives. We have them on phones, billboards, tiny wearables, coffee makers, toilets, and everywhere else. Scientists have now figured out a way to
  2. 2.Who needs fairings when your Ducati can look like this?Utkarsh Sood · Think Ducati, and you’d almost instantly imagine a sexy red sports bike with elaborate fairings, winglets, and the sort of aggressive styling that makes it look fast even when it’s standing still. But
  3. 3.Sunseeker robo mower still suffers painful setup but nears hands-offAaron Turpen · Robotic lawn mowers have reached an interesting point in their evolution. For years they were clever gadgets that worked well enough if you were willing to bury a perimeter wire, fiddle with an RTK an
  4. 4.Roxon's build-your-own plier multitool just got smaller and lighterC.C. Weiss · It must be the unofficial week of slimmed-down flagship multitools. Exactly one day after Nextool came out with its all-new Goldilocks-sized Flagship F20 tool, fellow Chinese versa-tool innovator Roxo
  5. 5.Connected lamp lets you monitor your wood stove from anywhere in the houseMaryna Holovnova · Winter is coming in much of the world, and millions of households are getting ready to fire up their wood stoves to keep warm. Every year, unattended stoves and fireplaces contribute to house fires, s
  6. 6.Tracked Toyotas switch wheels for heavy-duty snow crunchersSimon Heptinstall · Toyota has revealed a rugged series of spectacular conversions for five of its trucks and SUVs – swapping the wheels for snow tracks. Its Michigan-based CALTY research arm has created the fleet of Sno
  7. 7.Stiff in wind, soft in quakes: The world's best new skyscraperAdam Williams · Looking at first glance like a set of futuristic renders, these two skyscrapers are very much real and in use in China. They have just been named the Best Tall Building Worldwide for their extraordina
  8. 8.19th-century dogtrot house gets a prefab Passive House makeoverBridget Borgobello · A traditional house designed for the heat of the American South might seem an unlikely starting point for a retreat in Canada. However, Toronto studio Williamson Williamson has taken the distinctive o
  9. 9.New image sheds light on China's secret spaceplaneDavid Szondy · The veil of secrecy surrounding an orbital mystery has been lifted after the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) released the clearest public view yet of China's secretive spaceplane. The photograph
  10. 10.Wheel-less tent trailer airs into 12-person camp castle with bathroomC.C. Weiss · The hitch-mounted tent is a concept we've seen show up a number of times over the past decade, most notably and recently in a version developed by global car accessories giant Thule. Australian startu
  11. 11.Bacteria binds sand into building-grade cementMaryna Holovnova · While sand is an important component in many construction materials, it’s not suitable for most building purposes all on its own. But if its grains could stick together, it could become a solid buildi
  12. 12.Virgin Galactic's new rocket plane revives its bid for a space airlineOmar Kardoudi · Virgin Galactic hasn't flown anyone to space since June 2024. On Wednesday it finally showed off the spaceship it hopes will change that. Called Apeiron, it is designed to carry six passengers to the
  13. 13.'Production-boosting' mouse sports its own touchscreenMaryna Holovnova · From egg-shaped designs to elegant rings, the computer mouse has been the subject of numerous experiments in recent years. Now, computer tech company Arctic Fox is introducing its Super Mouse that has
  14. 14.World’s largest electric ferry enters service in South AmericaSimon Heptinstall · The maiden voyage of a giant ferry has marked a major step forward for large-scale maritime electrification. Continue Reading Category: Marine , Transport Tags: Electric Boats , Ships , Batteries , Sh
  15. 15.Extra-wide tiny house embraces spacious loft-free livingAdam Williams · A lot of tiny houses try to cram as much as possible into their compact frame. This model takes a different approach and uses its available space to prioritize a roomy and open layout for two that's m
  16. 16.New Army smokescreen blocks radar tracking, infrared and moreDavid Szondy · Hiding on the battlefield is becoming easier as the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) tests a new smokescreen designed to shield soldiers from vis
  17. 17.World's largest digital camera snaps new world beyond PlutoMike McRae · Space was so much simpler when I was a kid. Back in the 1980s, we still hoped to find habitable planets around every star. Nine planets orbited our own Sun. And “dwarf planet” sounded like a Saturday
  18. 18.Electric motos don't have to be boring and cheap, says ItalyUtkarsh Sood · The Italians certainly know a thing or two about motorcycles. The last time I checked, Ducati, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and MV Agusta were producing absolutely fantastic motorcycles that fanatics drooled
  19. 19.Australian Ford Ranger Super Duty camper ignites envy throughout USAC.C. Weiss · Remember that overland-perfect Ford Ranger Super Duty that's been slowly making its way to global truck markets like Thailand and Europe all year? Well, it was purpose-developed in Australia for Austr
  20. 20.Triple-grip multitool slashes tool bloat for optimal gram-for-gram EDCC.C. Weiss · As Chinese multitool specialist Nextool sees it, the modern multitool faces a dilemma: large, fully loaded multitools are too heavy and bulky to carry everywhere, every day, while mini-multitools don'
  22. 21.'Ultrasound tube' levitates matter from one end to the otherEtiido Uko · If the Incredible Hulk were ever unleashed in the real world, guns and bombs would have absolutely no chance against him. Going by the 2008 movie, one of the few things that managed to hold the green
  23. 22.Grease-free go-anywhere ebike features auto torque/cadence switchingSimon Heptinstall · America’s love of sleek lightweight European-inspired city commuter bikes seems to be over. Today’s prevailing trend is for multi-terrain utility electric machines, like SUVs that you pedal. Continue
  24. 23.Rega's stripped-to-nothing turntable delivers hi-fi on a budgetAbhimanyu Ghoshal · British hi-fi brand Rega's released an entry-level turntable with two things I can get behind: a seriously minimalist design and a price point that's about half what you pay for the starter model from
  25. 24.Clever auto kit turns cars into emissions vacuumsOmar Kardoudi · Cars are a big reason city air is so grimy, and not just because of what comes out of the tailpipe. Researchers in South Korea now want to turn them into massive Roombas for city air, with a grille th
  26. 25.Global warming may have prevented a return to the ice age 2,000 years agoMike McRae · Earth’s persistently frozen poles mean the last ice age never really came to an end. What we think of as the mammoth-romping, Neanderthal-stomping chapter of geological history was technically a glaci
  27. 26.Retro point-and-shoot camera processes your photos in 24 hoursAbhimanyu Ghoshal · Photography gear startup Flashback has an interesting new model on the way that aims to give you the fuss-free experience of disposable cameras from decades ago, along with the convenience of a digita
  28. 27.$5,000 mini e-bobber weighs less than 200 lb, offers a 75-mile rangeUtkarsh Sood · I remember looking at $15,000 bobbers as a kid and wondering what a whimsical world they came from. Little did I know the future would bring that very bobber styling to electric platforms costing a fr
  29. 28.32-ft-long tiny house spreads out over a single floorAdam Williams · Dragon Tiny Homes has revealed yet another iteration on its popular Avalon model. Rather than trying to pack in as much as possible like the others, this one spreads out over a single floor, making ev
  30. 29.52-in-1 electric screwdriver identifies the screw and torque for youC.C. Weiss · Basically all that's left for the dumb human to do when using the all-new Arrowmax Arrowspace S1 electric smart driver is dropping the bit in the tip and holding the driver steady – the S1 takes care
  31. 30.Articulated magnetic phone stand mounts your device almost anywhereAbhimanyu Ghoshal · Phone stands are a dime a dozen, but this one from hardware brand Orioner promises to make itself more useful than the rest, thanks to a unique design. Continue Reading Category: Mobile Technology , C
  32. 31.195-hp electric hypersport's swappable batteries double as power banksUtkarsh Sood · I’ve seen many concept bikes over the years, but few have genuinely earned my long-term attention. Many look futuristic or hit impressive bench figures, but they are often just designer exercises with
  33. 32.30-ft-long tiny house brings comfort to compact living on wheelsAdam Williams · Though its dimensions are relatively modest, the Onyx 2630 offers a surprisingly comfortable take on small living. Suitable for a single person or couple, the home features a light-filled and open int
  34. 33.Pocket microscope backs away to show more of what you want to seeMonica J. White · The iMicro XL15 takes a slightly different approach to smartphone microscopy. Built by the team behind the iMicro Q3p we covered in 2024, it weighs just 1.2 g (0.04 oz) but makes a very deliberate mov
  35. 34.Electronic skin instantly displays touch as lightEtiido Uko · “Your touch lights me up” sounds like quite the romantic figurative statement, doesn’t it? Well, not anymore. Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an ultrathin, fle
  36. 35.Bitcoin-mining smart rod makes you money while heating your home waterAbhimanyu Ghoshal · Heatbit makes a couple of clever home appliances that combine essential heating functions with Bitcoin mining – potentially earning you some money while you use them. Its latest product is designed to
  37. 36.Living computers forge a 'hive mind' and work together to outsmart AIBronwyn Thompson · In a new twist on the phrase "two heads are better than one," the makers of the world's first biological computer has found that putting 15 of these synthetic brains together has resulted in their col
  38. 37.Sloping rooftop garden crowns Indonesian homeBridget Borgobello · Indonesian architectural firm K-Thengono Design Studio has arranged a 712-sq-m (7,664-sq-ft) residence in South Tangerang around a split upper volume that connects a home cinema with a rooftop swimmin
  39. 38.Review: Lazy seaside cruising on the Lectric Trike2Loz Blain · As part of my Joe Salas memorial tour of Rockport, South Texas, I spent some time with a handsome, well-appointed folding electric trike that offers a comfy, practical, relaxed getabout perfectly suit
  40. 39.Oversized 8-sleeper camping cabin telescopes into slim travel trailerC.C. Weiss · French innovator Beauer has blown up the internet a couple times over the years with clever telescopic campers that condense to within the width of the tow vehicle before expanding nearly double or tr
  41. 40.Teenage Engineering's portable amp cranks out cool guitar & mic effectsAbhimanyu Ghoshal · Known for its distinctive product design and whimsical approach to making music gear, Sweden's Teenage Engineering (TE) is back at it with a multi-instrument amp that's got a fun side. Continue Readin
  43. 41.Sigma launches world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera... againMonica J. White · Seven years after the original fp, Sigma’s FP2 keeps the tiny full-frame formula intact while overhauling nearly everything inside it for snappier stills and much more serious video. Continue Reading
  44. 42.$10k EV hatch packs in 5-minute flash chargingUtkarsh Sood · There are cheap cars, and there are cheap BYD cars. The difference is the ability to make a wallet-friendly EV feel like anything but a budget compromise. The new Seagull doubles down on that formula,
  45. 43.Landmark melanoma vaccine cuts deaths in landmark trialMike McRae · The results of a landmark cancer vaccine trial demonstrate the power of treatments tailored to the person receiving them, hinting at a future where cancer treatments are personalized to seek out indiv
  46. 44.Honda's new 4-cylinder sport bike unleashes a screaming 70 hpUtkarsh Sood · Honda has just thrown a big surprise our way in the form of the CBR500R FOUR. It’s a middleweight alright, but it produces some serious numbers from a very high-revving four-cylinder engine. And not o
  47. 45.Single photo predicts your chances of surviving cancer treatmentAbhimanyu Ghoshal · Researchers at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have developed an AI tool that determines your biological age and your chances of surviving challenging cancer treatment – all from a single photog
  48. 46.Huge 10-person air tent effortlessly goes from duffel to domicileC.C. Weiss · Parisian tent maker Exod pursues product design with the objective of "reshaping how humanity conquers the most remote corners of the Earth." So far, it's been chipping away at that objective one to f
  49. 47.Hazmat suit coating neutralizes nerve agentsMaryna Holovnova · Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, are developing a substance that could one day protect people from deadly chemicals. Continue Reading Category: Materials , Engineering Tag
  50. 48.Yukon tiny house brings mountain lodge charm to tiny living on wheelsAdam Williams · This tiny house takes the look of a traditional mountain lodge and puts it on wheels. Named the Yukon Park Model, it's designed as a retreat for two and features a rustic aesthetic plus an open layout
  51. 49.Space-age manna: USAF & SpaceX drop survival kit from orbitDavid Szondy · Many a shipwrecked sailor has wished that a survival kit complete with liferaft would drop from the sky. Now, the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has completed a test using an orbital SpaceX S
  52. 50.Finger-controlled robo beetle sports artificial muscles & two-way feedbackMaryna Holovnova · Insects have long been a source of inspiration for robotics engineers. They are small, agile, and can squeeze into spaces where people can’t. Such robots are very useful for space exploration, inspect
  53. 51.Inside Oilstainlab's quest to build a supercar on its own termsUtkarsh Sood · Modern supercars often follow a similar script: outrageous power, expansive screens, aero components, and a price tag that could buy you a rather nice house. The formula works, of course, but it can a
  54. 52.Subaquatic robot leverages biomimetics for natural movementMaryna Holovnova · Exploring the underwater world requires robots that can move as naturally as fish and, ideally, blend in as much as possible. That’s exactly what a research group at North Carolina State University ha
  55. 53.First Drive: 2027 Volkswagen Atlas ups its gameAaron Turpen · I went to Alabama on behalf of New Atlas to try out Volkswagen’s new Atlas. This play on words came up often, and I was pretty all-in on the whole thing. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transp
  56. 54.Human composting becomes legal as garden-variety burial demand surgesBronwyn Thompson · Burial and cremation are no longer the only two options we have in deciding what happens to us at the end of life, as turning your body into compost is gaining legal status across the world. Continue
  57. 55.Cottage-like tiny house trades portability for light-filled comfortAdam Williams · With its XL dimensions and lack of wheels to tow it, this cottage-like tiny house isn't the best fit for would-be nomads. However, what it loses in ease of movement, it makes up for with a remarkably
  58. 56.Solar-powered 'leaf' generates hydrogen while purifying seawaterEtiido Uko · Hydrogen production from electrolysis is typically complex and energy-intensive. So is wastewater treatment. Inspired by leaves, which harness solar power to generate oxygen and carry out other proces
  59. 57.Mercedes-AMG GT SUV looks to outsprint its electric rivalsSimon Heptinstall · Crowning yourself king of the hyper-SUV world requires more than just a legendary badge. It has taken Mercedes decades to realize it requires cold, hard numbers. Continue Reading Category: Automotive
  60. 58.BAE brings multi-shot laser-precision missiles to quadcopter interceptorsDavid Szondy · BAE Systems has upped the counter-drone firepower of a quadcopter while keeping costs down by equipping a Malloy T-150 UAV with enough laser-guided precision missiles to counter multiple drone threats
  61. 59.Volkswagen's best-known SUV goes pure electricUtkarsh Sood · Volkswagen has pulled the plug on the ID.4/ID.5 models, replacing them with a compact electric SUV called the ID. Tiguan. Does that name ring any bells? It should, as the original Tiguan sold close to
  62. 60.Modular phone promises total privacy at the flick of a switchAbhimanyu Ghoshal · Most modular phones are all about the swappable hardware or their repairability. But Brax's upcoming model takes a slightly different approach: it's going for maximum privacy. Continue Reading Categor
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