Options in the world of flashlights for outdoorspeople are plentiful, but this one caught my eye with its unique build and handy features. For starters, the HG02 from EDC brand TerraBeast is a blocky, pocket-sized flashlight made from a corrosion- and rust-proof aluminum alloy. It's small and light enough to hook on to a keychain, and can also clip on to pockets and backpack straps.

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Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors

Tags: EDC, Flashlights, Camping, Kickstarter

Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped construction of the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.

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Category: Architecture, Technology

Tags: Building and Construction, Saudi Arabia, World's Largest

Researchers at Hiroshima University (HU) in Japan have developed a way to leverage the cameras on smartphones to provide accurate radiation readings. The system they created costs less than US$70 and could be a big help in disaster situations.

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Category: Science

Tags: Radiation, smartphones, Nuclear, Hiroshima University

Earlier this month on Hobart’s River Derwent, a 130-meter (426-ft) vessel began moving with an unfamiliar level of calm. No engine rumble, no exhaust plume; just the quiet churn of waterjets as Hull 096 eased away under its own power for the first time. Developed and built by Incat Tasmania, the ship has now entered its harbor trials: the first time it’s operated solely on battery-electric propulsion.

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Category: Marine, Transport

Tags: Electric Boats, Shipping, Batteries, World's Largest, Ships

Imagine a shirt that feels like any other, but could feed you real-time information about your health and surroundings, heat up and cool down automatically, or even track your travels, giving you data on local transport, restaurants and attractions. Now imagine that the same fiber woven into that shirt could be used to treat neurological diseases, and guide robotic surgery. These are some of the very real outcomes of this new ultra-thin computing thread.

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Category: Materials, Science

Tags: Fudan University, Textile, new material, Fiber, Computers, Smart Fabric, Neuroscience

If there’s one thing I like, it’s purpose-built off-road motorcycles that are built to take a beating when the going gets tough, while offering a plush ride at other times with little to no complications. It seems that’s exactly Kawasaki’s mantra for this very interesting motorcycle.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Kawasaki, Off-road, Utility vehicles, Adventure Bikes, Farming, Agriculture, All-purpose vehicle

Although there are a huge variety of modern multitools on the market, many people don't want to give up their good ol' Swiss Army Knife. The Versa58 system offers a compromise to those folks, as it adds extra functions to Swiss Army Knives via spring-loaded attachments.

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Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Multitools, EDC, Swiss Army, Victorinox, Modular, Kickstarter

Data center servers, powerful smartphones, and your computer's motherboard have one thing in common. When these devices get too hot, their performance takes a hit, and we can't have that. That's why copper is used to manufacture them: this metal has high thermal conductivity, which means it can efficiently carry heat and dissipate it across its surface.

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Category: Materials, Science

Tags: Metals, UCLA, Cooling, Heating

Forget strips, gels, and pastes. Your next tooth-whitening and repairing substance might well be a new powder developed by Shanghai researchers. You'll want to use it with an electric toothbrush though, because that's what makes it spark.

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Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind

Tags: Dental, Teeth, Piezoelectric

Firefighters could soon have a formidable ally in their daunting task of entering buildings set ablaze: specialized drones that can handle the heat from live flames and relay visuals to help them assess the situation.

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Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Fire, Firefighting, Empa, Quadcopter

Having spent most of my early shirt-pressing days using an iron before graduating to an automatic clamshell-style heat press, the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 really does make life easier. While I haven't used the original HTVRONT Auto Heat Press, the Auto 2 has several more features, like adjustable pressure, a wider heat range, and a few small design changes. That calculates out to roughly 50% more, right?

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Category: Around The Home, Lifestyle

Tags: Clothing, Reviews, Print, Business, DIY, Craft

If you want a really good workout, you shouldn't just be sitting around. That's at least part of the thinking behind the Martoni Cardio Speeder, a seatless exercise bike that puts the user in what its creator calls a "procumbent" riding position.

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Category: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind

Tags: Exercise Bikes, Kickstarter, Fitness

It’s no secret that a big chunk of electric motorcycles finds its audience in younger folks. Just look around you – who do you find atop those e-motos in your neighborhood? It’s more likely to be a Gen Z than a Baby Boomer. So it makes sense when new EV companies target that very audience with their electric motos.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Electric Motorcycles, Off-road, Adventure Bikes, urban transport, Zero Motorcycles

I’m a simple man. I like most things motorized to be simple … and uncomplicated. If it’s an adventure bike, it should be good at exactly that – taking a beating on adventures. If it’s a truck, it should be excellent at hauling things around with minimal effort. And if it’s a sports car, it better be fast before it tries to be anything else.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Xiaomi, China, Europe, Mazda, Roadster, 911

Whether you call it a velomobile or a quadcycle, the Frikar was certainly one of the most compelling pedal-electric vehicles to come our way in the past several years. And although its maker went bankrupt last year, the bike is now set to ride again – as the TwoZero Classic.

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Category: Urban Transport, Transport

Tags: Velomobile, Quadricycle, Pedal-assisted, Kickstarter

Until just a couple of years ago, the rugged phone category was almost exclusively about military-grade durability and water resistance for use in the field. Nowadays, you can expect giant batteries and super-bright flashlights on board too, making these devices more versatile and useful on daring expeditions.

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Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Phone, Smartphone Projectors, Projector, Rugged, smartphones

The Evergreen is a non-towable tiny house that would suit small living enthusiasts who want to put down some roots and enjoy more space and flexibility. By giving up its wheels, the home gains a roomy, light-filled layout that can comfortably sleep a small family.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Home

One would think that a US$99,000 telescope requires specialist training and a thick instruction manual. But the new Hyperia from French company Vaonis flips that assumption on its head. It's powerful enough for professional observatories yet runs entirely from a simple smartphone app.

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Category: Technology

Tags: Telescope, Canon, ces-2026, Astrophotography

Think mini motos, and you’d undoubtedly think about the Honda’s mini line-up: the Cub, the Monkey, the Trail, and the Grom. But what if these bikes could get even “mini-er”? Say hello to Bluroc X-Bongo 50.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: MINI, Small-displacement, Honda Motorcycles, Scramblers

The software and hardware that will control tomorrow's combat drones got a workout on January 18, as a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger showed off its capability by autonomously intercepting a crewed aggressor aircraft in an air combat exercise.

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Category: Military, Technology

Tags: Combat, drones, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Anduril, US Air Force