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Radical electric bikemaker is coming to the USA next year
October 02, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Ultraviolette isn’t a household name in the motorcycle market yet. It’s not a one-hit wonder, either. It might be lesser-known in Western circles, but where it’s from, it's carrying a lot of momentum. Naturally, a 2027 US launch is on the cards.
30-sec folding A-frame camper is an ultralight standing-height wonder
October 01, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The newly debuted Alite camping trailer from Aliner is about as small, light and simple as hard-walled towable living gets. The resurrected micro-camper weighs less than 700 lb, sets up in 30 seconds and becomes a tiny A-frame for escaping it all.
Flying cell tower beams phone signal to Japan from 10 miles up
October 02, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
An unmanned Sceye airship flew from New Mexico to Japan and back, beaming mobile service to ordinary phones from the stratosphere. Still a test, but SoftBank – one of Japan's major mobile carriers – eyes commercial service in Japan from 2027.
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A spin on the classic plier-based multitool originated by Leatherman, the new Blackjaw features a carefully curated selection of implements packaged into a single body. The tool is designed to bridge daily life, DIY projects and the great outdoors.
The all-new Origin motorhome from Coachmen blows up the existing motorhome classification system and welds the pieces together into something new. It's a Class A that incorporates a heavy dose of Class C, with a sprinkle of Class B for good measure.
Imagine if you could bring your whole kitchen cabinet with you on a road trip or a weekend camping getaway. A new Kickstarter project called Hecheer turns an aluminum case into a portable outdoor kitchen that has just about everything you might need.
The Campanero trailer blends safari-style tent luxury with simple setup and the ability to grow with your family. The modular platform provides comfortable shelter for up to six people while remaining light enough to tow with a small electric car.
It's possible the Voge name is only familiar to those who devour an inappropriate amount of two-wheeler coverage – but now, it's got a futuristic cruiser concept called the CU-X that you won't be able to ignore.
Electric cars don't cough out exhaust, but their tires and brakes are still shedding an invisible haze into the air. A team of Dutch students has built a concept that traps those particles with a static charge like a balloon grabbing lint.
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October 02, 2026 | Omar KardoudiThe new light-guided swimmer uses one layer of living muscle to propel and steer itself through a Petri-dish maze. The thin design could one day help soft robots reach underwater spots rigid machines can't enter. -
October 02, 2026 | Howard ArmitageSmart rings have gone from niche health tech to casual online impulse buys. With established brands now joining Oura and Samsung, has the technology finally hit the mainstream, and what are you giving up when the price collapses? -
October 02, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFor how ubiquitous they are, Victorinox' Swiss Army Knives strangely don't come with clips to hold them in place in your pocket. Tortoise Gear is making one that you can install permanently or temporarily, and it goes on in seconds. -
October 02, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallAston Martin returns to its classy roots with the new 717-hp DBX GT. The super-SUV mixes storming V8 performance with grand touring comfort. The GT’s James Bond style challenges rivals like Bentley’s Bentayga. -
October 02, 2026 | Boris MihailovicI’m fairly certain a few good ol’ boys from Appalachia had a big hand in creating the Pan America. Which, as an aside, is still the most polarizing motorcycle Harley-Davison makes. And I understand why. -
October 02, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaVenus’ flower basket glass sponges can live many years far below the surface of the ocean. Composed of lightweight, durable silica structures, the pipe-shaped organisms are also providing a great opportunity for aircraft and architectural biomimicry. -
October 01, 2026 | C.C. WeissA multifunctional contraption for camping and overlanding, the Rock Tamers Traction Crate looks simply to be a new milk crate design. But its name betrays a critical 2nd function: delivering traction to rescue you from a frustrating off-road debacle. -
October 01, 2026This $32.97 (reg. $418.99) bundle pairs Windows 11 Pro with a perpetual license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021, giving one compatible PC the operating system plus Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. -
October 01, 2026 | Emma SchneckAs Aedes aegypti spreads further across the world, can natural mosquito “birth control” fight some of the world’s most fearsome diseases? -
October 01, 2026 | Omar KardoudiShift Robotics' Moonwalkers Dusk are the lightest motorized shoes the company has built and the first to come in sizes that actually match your feet. They glow as you go, and an upgraded AI learns your stride in about 10 steps.
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Dragon Tiny Homes' Fairfax model is one of the most affordable tiny houses on the market. With a length of just 16 ft, it won't suit a large family, but it could be a good fit for a vacation home, or as a guest house.
Known best for trailers, Aliner is introducing its first pickup camper in decades: the Switchback. The clever pod rides as a ridiculously lightweight, compact box and in about 30 seconds unfurls into a fully hard-sided A-frame for two.
The new Aviator's Ember from Aerohart applies aerospace-grade materials to an age-old design, providing powerful fire-starting performance that carries lightly in a pocket. Like an engine piston, it compresses air for fast, furious combustion.
Scientists have uncovered an intriguing link between infection and brain health, finding that a common bacterium may advance cognitive decline. It's the latest evidence suggesting that bacteria and infections play a key role in destroying our brains.
Researchers have analyzed clinical trial data and ranked 12 different non-drug physical therapy treatments for knee osteoarthritis, based on their effectiveness in reducing pain and stiffness, and improving physical function.
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.
This year Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster, and Nashville was chosen to host the Tele Town birthday party. We caught up with the CEO and Chief Product Manager before rocking the Tele's big night out at the Ryman Auditorium.
A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.