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New ID.3 Neo: Is this what a proper VW electric hatch looks like?
April 25, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Volkswagen hasn’t exactly nailed the EV game yet … globally, at least. With the much hyped ID.7 sedan scrapped for North America and cars like the ID.Buzz reporting bleak sales, VW was in a fix.
Can it correct course with the ID.3 Neo?
Razor-slim Stealth Jet camping stove fuses portability with power
April 23, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Zempire has launched one of the slimmest, most portable camp stoves on the US market. The Stealth-Jet stove series packs flat and slim for easy transport, firing out up to 10,000 BTUs of cooking power per burner.
PuroAir: Testing out both its HVAC filters and air purifier
April 25, 2026
| Joe Salas
PuroAir’s HVAC Mega Filter gave me a new appreciation for whole-home air quality, while the company’s 240 air purifier proved less effective in bigger rooms than I expected.
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This high-end park model tiny house isn't intended for frequent travel. Instead, it uses its increased width to create a roomy apartment-style home on wheels that includes a spacious living area and even a porch.
No manufacturer has had as central a role in hard-sided pop-up truck camper history as Alaskan Campers. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that the manufacturer switches gears with a fixed-roof composite camper that kickstarts a new era.
An ambitious new supertall skyscraper is planned for New York City. Designed by SOM, the building will be defined by an eye-catching external steel lattice that forms part of its structural system.
The all-new Mohab Altus is a vehicle rooftop shelter series like nothing we've covered before. Using an electric-lift system, it rises into a boxy, hard-sided cabin that lives atop your vehicle, blurring the line between tent and RV.
Downsizing is always a challenge, but the Knoll tiny house makes the jump more manageable than most. Featuring a spacious layout with plenty of storage, the towable home would be a good fit for a couple or even a small family.
The Aetherion Max UST projector is designed to be different. Not only does its angular housing help it make a bold statement, but the promise of pixel perfection right up to 200 inches should have big-screen TVs trembling. Let's have a closer look.
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April 25, 2026 | Joe SalasThis was hands down the most frustrating mower I've ever tested. So I rage quit and kicked it down the street to a neighbor's house. -
April 25, 2026 | Adam WilliamsFor those who think tiny houses should actually be small and simple, the Mantra Micro Cabin fits the bill. This ultra-compact dwelling ditches the bells and whistles to sleep two for just $17,000. -
April 25, 2026 | David SzondyCalifornia-based aerospace company Airhart Aeronautics recently completed test flights of its new cockpit avionics suite for small planes at the company's Long Beach facility. We sat down with Airhart President Nate Thuli to learn more. -
April 25, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodFor most people, it’s hard to fathom what true speed on a motorcycle actually feels like. It's even harder to imagine what it would be like to be atop a steam-powered bike that covers a quarter of a mile at 192.94 mph (310.5 km/h) in just 5.503 seconds. -
April 25, 2026 | Simon SpichakDespite the headlines, there’s limited evidence that using large language models – like Claude and ChatGPT – is rotting the brain. But there’s enough cause for concern. -
April 25, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis extra-wide tiny house uses its increased width not to sleep more people or squeeze in extra features, but to create an open, apartment-like home for two. It also has lots of upgrades available and can be configured to run off-grid. -
April 24, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodSafety is a double-edged sword on motorcycles. Between the thrill of being on a bike and ensuring you’re safe out on the road, it’s a subtle balancing act. This unique three-wheeled electric leaning motorcycle tries to redefine motorcycle safety. -
April 24, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSince 2017, LG's been hard at work perfecting the wallpaper TV, a screen that practically blends into your space with all of its components crammed into an impossibly thin form factor. Its latest iteration is now available to pre-order. -
April 24, 2026 | C.C. WeissHest puts its expertise in memory-foam camp mattresses to work in building a cushioned folding camping chair that elevates base camp comfort closer to the level of cushioned patio furniture. It truly looks to be "home comfort built for the outdoors." -
April 24, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaOn April 23, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched several satellites into low-Earth orbit including a 10-cm (3.9-inch) "origami" cube satellite with a reflectarray antenna that unfurls, origami-like, to 25 times its size when folded.
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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.
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!
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.