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.
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.
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.
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.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Even the most forgiving automotive designers might struggle to find a flattering angle on the Deep Orange 17.
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.
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.
Category: Automotive, Transport
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
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.
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.
Category: Automotive, Transport
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.
Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: DARPA, Delivery drones, Competition
While many tiny homes have been trending steadily larger, the Sunrise Tiny House takes things in the opposite direction. This off-grid model has been created with mobility in mind and would be a good fit for those wanting a nomadic lifestyle.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, Home, House
You don’t have to watch Kevin Costner’s Waterworld to know that for much of the world, the future will be increasingly flooded. As climate chaos causes oceans to swallow coastlands, and as surging water displaces and devastates communities, social survival will demand that people find ways to live and work with – and on – the water.
Category: Robotics, Engineering
Tags: MIT, Autonomous, Watercraft, Biomimicry
How’d you like to have a real, honest-to-hellness, smash my inside goop and smear me like red-meat porridge while I scream, amusement park ride in your garage?
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Harley Davidson, Harley, Trike, Reviews
Another record falls as the world's largest all-electric airplane makes its maiden flight. On August 12, 2026, Heart Aerospace's 25,000-lb (11,340-kg) X1 demonstrator aircraft took to the skies over Plattsburgh, New York for a 27-minute FAA flight test.
Tags: Heart, Aircraft, Electric Aircraft, Test Flights
