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Americans can now order a US-made tabletop humanoid for under $12,000
November 03, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Meet Aria, Mila, Dave and Amar – the first four models coming out of Las Vegas humanoid company Realbotix. To make them more affordable than what consumers are likely to pay for at least a few years, the makers have decided to focus on the top half.
Honda mixes motorcycle heritage with high-end mountain climber
November 03, 2026
| Simon Heptinstall
Invoking the spirit of its legendary downhill racing history, Honda’s RN0 electric mountain bike pairs distinctive moto-inspired build with an unrefined, noisy trail character that’s right between two worlds.
New Triumph adventure bike packs radar and self-lowering suspension
November 03, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Triumph’s halo ADV bike doesn't just get more power with the new generation, but also adds automatic suspension and an even bigger suite of radar-based rider aids. It's not all just additions, though, as there are a few subtractions from the package.
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Most A-frame tiny houses lean into the rustic cabin aesthetic, but this model combines classic A-frame styling with a surprisingly modern interior, complete with an open living area and a luxurious bathroom.
Looking like a set of futuristic renders, these skyscrapers are very much real. They have been named the Best Tall Building Worldwide for their exoskeleton exterior, which cleverly responds to high winds and earthquakes.
Oru is a minimalist lamp with three color modes that allow you to monitor the temperature of your wood stove from anywhere in the home. If the stove is overheating or the fire's dying out, this lamp will warn you.
The (RED) 800 is a Ducati-powered custom that looks less like a conventional superbike and more like a futuristic sculpture carved from metal. Its flowing, hand-shaped aluminum bodywork transitions from racing-red into exposed, brushed metal finish.
China is making sure giant robots don’t only belong to anime and sci-fi anymore. A Beijing company has presented a hydraulic-electric humanoid that towers as tall as a monster truck, built for heavy work yet precise to a fraction of a hair's width.
A series of spectacular conversions swapping wheels for snow tracks on five Toyota trucks and SUVs was revealed this week. The Snowhunter concepts are being shown at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
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November 03, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonWhile robot dogs feel like old news now, setting them the challenge of racing up more than 3,000 uneven stone steps on the side of a mountain is more than just to show off what machines with legs can do. It's a huge lesson in their training. -
November 03, 2026All that glitters isn’t gold, but this refurbished MacBook Air actually is. This refurbished 2020 model in gold delivers Apple’s signature design and everyday computing essentials for just $312.99 (reg. $999), saving you $686. -
November 03, 2026 | C.C. WeissAustralians are just hitting their late-spring stride on the way to summer. KombiLife's Weekender package arrives in time to become the ideal little camper van for all types of multi-day road trip, light cross-continent overlanding and holiday camping. -
November 03, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIt's all well and good to hear what the big companies are up to, but if you really want to be inspired, you've got to see what regular folks have made. Quandell Williams is just such a maker, and his DIY ebike enclosure is definitely inspirational. -
November 03, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteRaven Prism puts a standalone Linux computer into smart glasses, pairing eye control and a peripheral display with hot-swappable modular batteries, local processing and tangible hardware-level privacy controls. -
November 02, 2026Not just white noise, but real-time acoustic modulation: the LumiSleep D1 reads prefrontal neural signals through gel-free EEG sensors and adapts the soundscape in real time, with no phone needed once the session begins. -
November 02, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodEvery time I've covered an AR helmet, I’ve seen comments like “Do we really need any more distractions on a motorcycle?” Aegis Rider doesn’t think that way. Its Vision helmet features a head-up display in the form of a pair of drop-down glasses. -
November 02, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Apollo EVO is an 800-hp, naturally aspirated V12-powered hypercar that looks like it escaped from a science-fi film, costs around $3.3 million, and will be built in just 10 examples. It comes from Germany’s only dedicated hypercar manufacturer. -
November 02, 2026 | Mike McRaeNew research provides compelling evidence that fringed jumping spiders experience two distinct sleep states, including one that looks suspiciously like the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep associated with our own vivid dreams. -
November 02, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaSmart bird feeders let you track feathered visitors in your backyard even while you’re at work. Birdbuddy’s new feeder can recognize up to 11,000 bird species, take photos, send notifications, and run on solar power.
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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.
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.
In a demonstration not so much of marksmanship but more of the advantages of microwaves, an Epirus Leonidas directed energy, high-power microwave (HPM) anti-drone weapon has knocked 49 Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV) out of the air with one shot.
Shoei has just launched the GT-Air 3 Smart, the world’s first moto helmet to feature fully integrated augmented reality thanks to a partnership with EyeLights, which specializes in head-up displays and Bluetooth audio kits.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
Following construction restarting earlier this year, more details have been revealed on what is arguably the world's most ambitious architecture project: the mind-bogglingly tall JEC Tower, which is currently rising in Saudi Arabia.
The new Gazelle T4 Overland EXP tent serves as a simple, all seasons-ready camping solution. It sets up in minutes via a fast-pitch hub frame and includes enhanced adjustability, multiple climate control options, and a stabilized foundation.
Dinosaurs may be long extinct, but 2025 made it clear that they’re anything but settled science. New fossils, reanalyses of famous specimens and increasingly sophisticated tools have helped us learn more about how they lived, moved, fed and evolved.