Yamaha is adding an exciting little number to its sport bike lineup with the R2, a lightweight follow-up to the R15 that's reigned supreme for nearly two decades.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Yamaha
If anyone could defeat the “man of steel,” it would be a “man of stainless steel.” However, even stainless steel has its electrochemical kryptonite. Scientists have now created a new version of stainless steel that can withstand conditions only a “man of titanium” typically could, and without the cost, paving the way for more cost-effective green hydrogen production.
Category: Energy, Engineering
Tags: University of Hong Kong, Steel, Electrolysis, Hydrogen
Fast fashion drastically changed the world by making clothes cheaper and more affordable than ever, but it came with a huge environmental cost. This has pushed scientists to look for new, more sustainable materials that could replace conventional synthetic fabrics.
Category: Materials, Engineering
Tags: Fungus, Textile, Biodegradable
Congratulations! Your watch says you’ve grunted, sweated, and panted your way through 1025 calories on your morning run.
Category: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Fitbit, Apple Watch, Fitness, Heart Rate Monitor, Samsung Galaxy Gear
One of the world’s most unusual aircraft has taken to the air in its first crewed flight. Regent Craft's Viceroy is an all-electric "seaglider" that combines a floating hull, wing-in-ground (WIG) effect technology, and hydrofoils into a single vehicle.
Tags: Ground Effect Vehicle, Aircraft
Frequent resistance training and cardiovascular workouts are critical for maintaining our mental and physical health as we age.
Category: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Many of our most popular camper van articles of 2026 have one thing in common: the Kia PV5. The smallest member of Kia's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) modular electric family has proven a highly covetable base for camper vans, and it's about to get its first sibling. Kia will reveal the larger PV7 in less than two weeks. Will it prove as popular a camper van base as the PV5, bringing more space and floor plan versatility in a still-compact, efficient package, or will buyers continue to gravitate toward the tiny dimensions of the PV5 when given the choice?
Category: Campervans, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Kia, mini-campervan, Campervan, RV, electric-camper, Van, iaa-transportation-2026, Electric Vehicles
Bengaluru, India-based Ather Energy has been making high-quality electric scooters (the Vespa-like kind) for roughly a decade now, and aims to strike a balance between usability and innovation. That philosophy is evident in its latest model, which features several clever features you won't find on other two-wheelers – and in fact, might only get in a modern car.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Scooter, urban transport, urban vehicle
All too often, lubricating your bike chain ends up with you inadvertently lubing the ground beneath it, also. The Green Disc+ is designed to change that, by applying its eco-friendly lube only where it's needed. Less waste, and no mess.
Tags: Kickstarter, xxKickbooster, Cycling, Biodegradable
With its lack of wheels and trailer, this A-frame tiny house isn't a good fit for those who like to take their home on the road. Instead, it trades ease of movement for a cozy and comfortable interior that draws inspiration from traditional cabins.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, House, Micro-House, Home
Can you imagine walking into an open-plan office on a busy weekday, seeing people at their desks – and hearing practically nothing? Like not even the staccato rhythm of fingers on a keyboard?
Category: AI and Humanoids, Technology
Tags: Voice recognition, Speech, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Office
Scientists have been presenting evidence that the Earth is round for well over 2,000 years. Yet flat-Earthers remain unconvinced, with some willing to go to the end of the Earth to prove their point. They just haven't been able to find them. Pun very much intended. Earth aside, scientists have just developed a technology where flat is a clear winner over round: optical fiber sensors.
Category: Materials, Engineering
Tags: Fiber optics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Optical sensor, Sensors
When Honda launched the Dax and its 125cc mini-moto siblings, I bet even Honda couldn’t have predicted the sheer number of custom builds they would go on to inspire. Here we are, with umpteenth Honda 125cc build... and it might just be my personal favorite.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Custom, Custom Bikes, Choppers, Honda, Taiwan
Building upon the foundation it laid with last year's E.Home Eco, Dethleffs is showing an even more innovative, envelope-pushing green RV concept at this year's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. The all-new C.Core brings biomimicry, solar expansion and closed-loop recycling into the fold to create a mobile environment in which campers treat every resource with the utmost thought and care. The space also transforms to help travelers get the most out of their trip.
Category: RVs and Motorhomes, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: RV, Motorhomes, Motorhome, Dethleffs, Concept Vehicle, Concept Cars, Eco-Friendly, dusseldorf-caravan-salon-2026, Camping, Outdoors and Camping, sustainable design
Electric dirt bikes have reached the point where “quiet” no longer has to mean “slow.” Bonnell is the latest company to make that argument, launching the new 805 RX as the first model in its e-Moto lineup.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Motorcycle, Dirt Bikes
This tiny store perched 120 meters (394 feet) above the ground on a vertical cliff face has deservedly earned the name of being the world's most inconvenient convenience store. While it serves as a good spot for climbers to grab a drink, please spare a thought for the employees who have to do this climb just to get to work.
Category: Outdoors
Tags: China, Climbing, Extreme Sports, Store, Tiny
Building on the design language it debuted with the new Elko knife and followed up with the reworked Ellis, The James Brand (TJB) packs multiple functions inside the all-new Helton EDC tool. The chassis swells slightly to accommodate its nine-function toolset but still measures in with a length and width TJB compares to a pack of gum – and not one of those big desktop canisters, either. The result is a sleek, lightweight ultramodern tool that's as easy to carry as it is to use.
Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors
Tags: Multitools, EDC, Everyday Carry, The James Brand, Tools
When it comes to outdoor gear, there are quite a few requirements: it needs to be compact, lightweight, and preferably combine a few functions. This is how designers came up with a trekking pole that packs 10 tools, a telescope that doubles as a flashlight, and a sleeping bag that can be worn as a poncho or used as a hammock. Combining unexpected items can make a lot of sense and save precious space in your backpack. So why not combine, let’s say, a lantern with a pump? That’s exactly what this new Kickstarter project is about.
Tags: xxKickbooster, Kickstarter, Pump, Light, Camping
The Ice Dart is a quadcopter designed by researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec to solve a problem that has quietly limited drone science for years: there's almost nowhere safe to land in the harshest environments on Earth.
Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Ice, Robotics, Sherbrooke University, Sensors
