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Sleeked Ford camper van is the best Nugget of all ... and VW will join
September 23, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The new high-roofed Ford Nugget Twin has officially launched to give buyers a new winter-ready camper van option with four solid walls, space for four people and AWD. The very same roof will soon be available for the Volkswagen T7, as well.
Compact tiny house delivers single-floor living for under $35K
September 23, 2026
| Adam Williams
Though tiny houses are getting more expensive, there are still cheap and cheerful models out there. This recently completed Fairfax 20' is a single-floor model that sleeps up to two people without breaking the bank.
Quantum computer chip crams more info into less volume – by vibrating
September 23, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Quantum computing struggles to separate processing and memory. While different techniques exist, they require bulky hardware. Scientists have now developed a new architecture that stores memory as vibrations, greatly shrinking the required hardware.
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One of the more impressive tent innovations from 2025, the Cube Tent has landed in the USA. Originally launched in South Africa, the big, blow-up tent is now ready for camping trips across the US. And it'll soon be joined by other handy inflatables.
When we took a look at the Wellhouse Kia iCamper, it was still under construction. Now, Wellhouse has completed the first iCamper and launched its take on all-electric PV5 van life. We'd say it's the most flexible, functional PV5 camper van yet.
A spinoff of the Olight flashlight brand, Oknife introduces the MK 3-in-1 tool. It relies on the underlying expertise of both brands to offer a combination tiny, multi-beam magnetic flashlight and streamlined pocket knife with blade and multi-driver.
Not everyone's cut out for climbing into awkward lofts. This tiny house features a compact footprint that's arranged on one floor and has a space-saving design well-suited for use as a guest house or vacation home.
Ever been paranoid that the suspicious toaster in your hotel room is watching you? Hidden cameras can be hard to find, but a new LED-equipped smartphone case could help spot them. All you need is your phone and just a few seconds.
They say a drowning man is willing to grasp onto anything to stay afloat, but he would most likely think twice if you offered a titanium buoy. Yet, scientists have created a titanium structure that floats without compromising the metal’s strength.
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September 23, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThat’s no Corvette you’re seeing. That's the LA1, the latest car from Mitsuoka, one of Japan’s most recognized automakers. It’s actually based on the Miata, but it comes dressed as a Corvette, proving that a modern roadster can still be retro. -
September 23, 2026 | Paul RiddenThe race is on to get a super-responsive 4K/120-Hz laser projector out into the wild. JMGO has already had a non-wall-hugger available in China for a while, now the IRIS Series is up for global pre-order. -
September 23, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalHonda seems to believe its next frontier is building high-tech recreational vehicles. It's just shown off a concept for an electric mountain bike that's nearing production – and it looks pretty sick. -
September 23, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloRevery Architecture has completed a 57 story residential tower alongside the restoration and expansion of a century-old Gothic Revival church. The development combines The Butterfly residential tower with the adjoining First Baptist Church complex. -
September 22, 2026 | Mike McRaeResearchers from Maynooth University in Ireland have turned to the very chemistry of life to develop a novel kind of computer that runs without a constant supply of electricity. -
September 22, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodWhen we last covered an FCB (short for Fang Cheng Bao) car, it was the 1,430-mile (2.300-km) PHEV SUV crossover. And that was just last month. Now, FCB has launched its very first sedan in the form of the Formula S. And it’s coming for the Tesla Model 3. -
September 22, 2026Meet WindGroove AirFi One, a 48-inch ceiling system combining three-way audio, six-speed airflow, adjustable white lighting and customizable RGB effects in one app-controlled fixture for modern living spaces. -
September 22, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Defender has always had the right ingredients for a pickup: rugged, boxy, off-road capable and practically begging for a load bed. Yet Land Rover never built one. Until now. -
September 22, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodANY Mobility lets you customize its LUV1 e-moto in more ways than a Subway sandwich – pick a base, pile on the extras, and keep clicking until you've created something that looks suspiciously unlike the bike you started with. -
September 22, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThough this tiny house is quite compact, its space-saving layout means it's a lot more capable than you might expect. The home has a spacious living room and a well-equipped kitchen ready for full-time living.
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The Kimbo camper has always felt to us less an RV and more a stylish backcountry hut secured to a pickup bed. Now, Kimbo makes that hut a little larger by launching an 8-foot model for full-size trucks.
Scientists at KIST have built a working electric motor with metal-free windings, replacing copper entirely. It's much lighter and could reshape the future of EVs, drones, and electric aircraft.
Although electric motors do help kayaks fight headwinds and currents, they also add weight, complexity and the potential for getting snagged. The FluxJet system may change that, with a sub-5-lb electric jet drive module that fits into the hull.
When we first caught wind of Thule's new Widesky rooftop tent, we took the model name to imply a large, clear stargazing skylight. Instead, Thule's latest tent encourages panoramic viewing in a different way, one we haven't seen on any other RTT.
Volkswagen has added an 8-seat option to the Multivan lineup, turning its MPV into an even more capable people-mover. The 8-seat option won't be on offer in the new California camper van range, but there will indeed be an available 8-seat camper.
The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the Barefoot Caravan has been wowing RVers with its shapely fiberglass for over a decade. Prices have risen quickly during that time, but now Barefoot offers the Bothy as a lighter, cheaper entry model.
A bacterium from the gut of Japanese tree frogs has "exhibited remarkably potent" tumor-killing abilities when administered intravenously, outperforming current standard therapies and paving the way for an entirely new approach to treating cancer.
An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark achievement set to save millions of lives.