A new camping trailer that's full of surprises, the 2026 Low Tow from Australia's Prattline RV looks at first to be as brand, spanking new and cutting-edge as some of the latest all-electric trailers developed in Silicon Valley. But it's actually a modern redux of a nameplate that dates back over half a century. The trailer still looks so fresh and unique today, we can only imagine how folks must have looked on the original like it floated to Earth from a far-flung planet in an undiscovered galaxy.

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Category: Camping Trailers, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors

Tags: Caravan, trailers, Trailer, RV, Off-road, Off-grid, Camping, Outdoors and Camping

When escaped domestic pigs bred with wild boar after the Fukushima evacuation, researchers gained a rare chance to observe large-scale hybridization. New findings show that maternally inherited rapid breeding accelerated genetic turnover, quickly diluting pig ancestry in the wild population. The result offers a novel lens on how fast-breeding traits can quietly reshape wildlife genetics.

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Category: Environment, Science

Tags: Animals, Evolution, Japan

A slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement in the Netherlands presented a puzzle for researchers of Roman history. Because of its distinct grooves and marks, the stone piece was believed to be some kind of board game – but obviously no rulebook was dug up to confirm this. Now, more than 40 years on, new technology appears to have solved the mystery.

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Category: History, Technology

Tags: Flinders University, Games, History, Artificial Intelligence, Puzzles

The Véronique is small – even for a tiny house – and maximizes its limited space with an unusual "upside-down" layout. The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

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

The Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) has just released a video of its Roadrunner robot. Although it lacks a torso, the bipedal bot more than makes up for it by rolling, stomping, stair-climbing, and even showing off while using only one of its legs.

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Category: Robotics, Engineering

Tags: Future Robot, RAI, Boston Dynamics, biped

The legendary Cold War-era Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane is getting a new lease on life as BAE Systems gives it an upgraded version of the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System (ADS) to protect the aircraft against modern radar and electronic warfare threats.

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Category: Military, Engineering

Tags: Lockheed Martin, CIA, US Air Force, U2, Aircraft

The best images of the Nature Photography Contest have been decided, and we can't imagine it was an easy task for the judges – as just picking some, not all, to showcase here has been a huge challenge. A broad competition, it covers categories including birds, funny wildlife, underwater, landscapes and many more.

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Category: Photography, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: nature, Animals, Wildlife, Art, Photography, Landscapes, Environment, Conservation

The Trax is a pragmatic, usable, and competent subcompact utility with a realistic price tag and a modern feel for everyday driving.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Chevrolet, SUV, Compact, Reviews

Simply because someone has limited mobility, that doesn't mean they should stay at the trailhead while everyone else goes off exploring. The Bowhead Ranger is the latest vehicle designed to ensure they don't get left behind.

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Category: Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors

Tags: Off-road, Mobility Aid

A new civic square by design firm Lemay has been completed in Montreal, Canada. Dubbed Place des Montréalaises, the project transforms a sunken highway into a vibrant public square. In doing so, it reconnects Old Montreal to the city center, while celebrating the memory of 21 women; 14 victims of the École Polytechnique femicide (1989), and 7 pioneering women from Montreal. The square functions as both an inclusive urban space and a living memorial, combining ecological, social, and artistic interventions within a single, layered design.

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Category: Architecture, Engineering

Tags: Urban Gardening, Urban Redevelopment, sustainable design

Shanghai-based Unihertz has made a name for itself in recent years with its varied lineup of rugged phones, tiny phones, and BlackBerry-style handsets with full physical keyboards.

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Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Phone, Unihertz, Keyboard, MWC 2026, Kickstarter

It's long been known that living at higher altitudes can affect physiology, including reducing the incidence of diabetes. The reason why has evaded scientists for decades. That has changed with a new discovery that was hiding in plain sight.

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Category: Body and Mind

Tags: Oxygen, Red blood cells, Diabetes

Hong Kong-based company Viperade has built its reputation around practical outdoor gear, offering a wide range of products from tactical clothing and bags to everyday carry (EDC) tools. Its latest product is a compact multitool, the VAK7, currently available for pledging on Kickstarter.

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Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Kickstarter, Multitools, EDC, Titanium

In the packaging war between paper and plastic, plastic has remained indispensable – even in paper products – through one vital aspect: sealing. Until now, reliable paper seals have required adhesives or plastic layers. Scientists may have found a way to eliminate both.

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Category: Manufacturing, Engineering

Tags: Fraunhofer, Paper, Adhesive, Materials, Recycling

Windows laptops have traditionally lagged behind Apple's MacBooks in the battery life department, making the latter much easier to recommend for most people who need something for work and school. We might start to see a fairer fight across the board, thanks to an interesting new display technology from LG.

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Category: Laptops, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Display, Laptop, LG Display, Dell

A leisure and wellness complex by Indian architectural firm Sanjay Puri Architects has been completed in Anjarle, Maharashtra. Dubbed Crest Nine, the project has turned a steep hillside plot into a luxury health destination. Set on a sharply descending coastal site, the gated development works with the land’s existing topography, rather than erasing it.

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Category: Architecture, Engineering

Tags: sustainable design, India

Citizen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first analog light-powered watch with the release of its Eco-Drive Photon watch in a limited edition, with two variants of 5,000 units each that pay homage to the peculiar physics of light.

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Category: Wearables, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Watches, History

No kidding – this is a real thing, from a real manufacturer, meant for real-world use. The Pit Bull 1.0 comes from KNK Karts, a seasoned Indian go-kart maker. And boy does it look like fun.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: MINI, Off-road, Go-kart, India

Consumer drone startup Skyrover is looking to shake up the market for budget drones with the release of its mini drone, the Skyrover S1. It’s claimed to be the first sub-249-g (8.8-oz) camera drone under US$300 to feature forward obstacle avoidance, while also sporting an ultra-HD camera, a long transmission range, and up to 2 hours of flight time.

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Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Camera drone, MINI, Portable, 4K UHD, Creative

Described as a "phone-first portable wireless display," this new 15.6-inch IPS screen known as Takolink aims to take the effort – and the need for a shared network – out of mirroring technology. What's more, the makers say it'll work with almost any phone and doesn't require apps or any extra installments and setup.

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Category: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Kickstarter, Screens, Dual-screen, Portable, Wireless, Social Networking