Volkswagen is already bringing a rather outside-the-box California camper van concept to this year's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, but it has no intention of stopping there. It will also introduce a prognostic concept that solves a modern mystery once and for all. It's called the ID. California Cruise, and it's a first look at a family of all-electric camper vans Volkswagen plans to roll out over the coming years.

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Category: Campervans, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors

Tags: Volkswagen, electric-camper, Concept Vehicle, Campervan, mini-campervan, dusseldorf-caravan-salon-2026, Camping, Outdoors and Camping

Polaris has unveiled a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) in its 2027 Xpedition utility. The transmission builds on the current mechanical CVT by adding pneumatics to soften noise and harshness when maximum rpm are not needed.

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Category: Outdoors

Tags: utv, Polaris, Side-by-side, CVT

An alcoholic drink will give you a buzz, but if someone laced it with something dangerous, a new poison-snooping patch will buzz your skin to warn you. It can also detect heavy metals in water and toxic aerosols, and can work as an e-skin for robots.

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Category: Wearables, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: North Carolina State University, wearable electronics, Poisons, Electronic skin, Haptics

Koenigsegg is paying tribute to one of its cars from over a decade ago, which never got the chance to tear up racetracks like it was designed to do. That show of respect comes in the form of the incredible CCGT1.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Hypercar, Koenigsegg, track car, Road

A breathtaking plunge in an elevator down the side of a canyon has opened, drastically increasing capacity and making what was once a six-hour round trip even shorter. It's now down to around 30 minutes.

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Category: Engineering

Tags: China, Architects, Engineering, Elevator, Infrastructure

When ultralight backpacking boutique Durston Gear launched the X-Dome 1+ freestanding tent in 2024, anyone familiar with the brand knew it wasn't going to be the lightest in the series. That's because Durston has an established history of going even lighter (and more expensive) with Dyneema "Pro" models of its shelters. So we've been waiting, and now it's here: The X-Dome Pro 1+ debuts to claims of being "world's lightest freestanding double-wall tent," and it looks like an exceptional piece of gear for any backpacking or ultralight kit.

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Category: Tents, Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Tent, durston-gear, Backpacking, Bikepacking, Camping, Dyneema, Lightweight, World's Lightest

Downsizing to a tiny house with a family in tow is always going to be a challenge, but the Kookaburra 2.0 has been carefully designed to smooth the process along. The towable home features two bedrooms, a bathroom with a bathtub, and plenty of storage throughout.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Home

Over the last few years, Donald, Canada-based Edison Motors has been working on developing its own line of diesel-electric semi trucks. It's not a sophisticated auto industry player, but a tiny startup with people who know and love trucking.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Truck, Diesel, Canada, Hybrid, Electric

Even the most forgiving automotive designers might struggle to find a flattering angle on the Deep Orange 17.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: BMW, Clemson University, Prototype, Solar Powered, Electric Vehicles, Energy Positive

Mitsubishi makes only a handful of EVs across its global markets, but it's finally getting around to expanding its lineup with a beauty. Australia will get this handsome crossover later this year.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Mitsubishi, Pininfarina

While Chevrolet's Ultium lineup continues to chase higher price points in North America, GM’s Buick brand has quietly launched its sleek, tech-laden Electra L7 sedan in China for around US$25,000 – exactly the kind of value-packed EV many American buyers have been begging for.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: GM, Chevrolet, Buick, Electric Vehicles, China, Sedan

This timber retreat is small on home comforts but big on simple rustic charm. Designed to serve as a short-stay vacation home, it features a deliberately stripped-back interior that provides the basics needed for two people to relax, sleep, and enjoy the view.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, Shelter, Treehouse

Land-based launch sites for orbital rockets just got the flat-pack treatment as Rocket Lab announced its Global Hypersonic & Orbital Spaceport Technology (GHOST) system. The initiative packs a complete launch system into standard shipping containers.

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Category: Military, Engineering

Tags: Rocket Lab, US Space Force, Rocket, Launch

After more than a year of rumors about what legendary former Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI might be building together, we finally have a reasonably clear idea.

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Category: AI and Humanoids, Technology

How does a mini electric truck that’s barely longer than a Mini Cooper tow more than most modern-day pickup trucks twice its size? I’m talking about the Telo MT1, the compact truck that was already on par with most midsize gas trucks in terms of its towing capacity.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Pickup, Truck, Electric truck, Cybertruck, Ford, Tacoma, Compact

I recently reviewed the top-o'-the-line Narwal Flow 2 – my very first robovac ever, so I got a taste of the "country-club-rich-guy life," and it did not disappoint. The thing absolutely rocks. At $1,400, I'd hope so. If I bought it as a consumer rather than being given a unit for review, I'd be big mad if it didn't work.

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Category: Around The Home, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Vacuum cleaner, Vacuum, Cleaning, Reviews, Wet and dry vacuum cleaner, Automation

Though streaming rules the listening roost, physical formats like vinyl are growing in popularity. If you want to wow your friends while spinning your latest album acquisition, vertical turntables are sure to fit the bill – such as the Ruka TD-1.

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Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Turntables, Vinyl, Analog, Art, Bluetooth, Luxury

BBQ is arguably best enjoyed outside, but cooking outdoors comes with quite a bit of planning. Not to mention that most barbecues are not really portable. They are great for the backyard, but too bulky and heavy for travel.

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Category: Outdoor Cooking, Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Barbecue, Kickstarter, xxKickbooster, Folding

Acura is commemorating its 40th anniversary with the introduction of a new design direction for its upcoming cars, showcased in this striking two-door concept vehicle. Be careful not to take your eye out while you stare at its pointy bits.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Acura, Concept Vehicle, Monterey Car Week 2026

Presently, cargo-carrying helicopters and multirotor drones have at best a 1:1 payload-to-body-weight ratio. However, think how much more efficient they would be if that ratio could be boosted to 4:1 or beyond.

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Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: DARPA, Delivery drones, Competition