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Mercedes- AMG GT SUV looks to outsprint its
rivals Crowning yourself king of the hyper-SUV world requires more than just a legendary badge. It has taken Mercedes decades to realize it requires cold, hard numbers. That’s why Mercedes has finally allowed its high-performance AMG department to...
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Lightsaber- like plasma beam antenna is tuned
When most people picture an antenna, they think of a slim metal rod, whether the thin, extendable rod on a portable FM radio or the towering structures used for radio and television broadcasting. In reality, antennas come in all shapes and sizes, from...
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Smart farm promises in little as days 8
Folks living in inner-city apartments probably won't have access to an outdoor garden. So growing your own greens can be challenging. Technology can liberate your scrappy plants from overcrowded window boxes, and put a micro-farm in your kitchen. Home...
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Concept adds more multipurpose' transforming into pickup
For its latest concept, Fiat's gone way, way back to the ol' drawing board, found inspiration in possibly its quirkiest car in history, and come up with the Multiplay. This shape-shifter concept can transform from a family MPV to a pickup - open bed...
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Hyundai bets big on boxy design with 2027
It’s tricky business to upgrade a car nowadays. In the SUV space alone, you’ve got micro SUVs, subcompact SUVs, compact SUVs, midsize SUVs, and full-size SUVs. And now, there are electric and hybrid segments to add to the clutter as well. The Hyundai...
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MIT’s drone brain neutralizes hazards in
Disaster zones are terrible places to follow a preplanned route. Maps can be incomplete, debris can move, and the next hazard may arrive from any direction at any time. MIT’s new navigation system builds a safe flight corridor around the possible...
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Comedy Wildlife Awards spark much-needed joy in nature
This year, more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries were judged in one of the most enjoyable photo competitions on the calendar. And here we present a snapshot of the 40 images that made the shortlist across a diverse range of categories, including...
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Pickup 2
The new Pickupmate Trunk from Chinese car camping specialist Wild Land is an impressive piece of truck camping kit that fuses several different products into one. It's not quite a rooftop tent, not quite a pickup camping topper and not quite a basic...
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Sensing headphones know when your starts to drift
Neurable One hides 12 EEG sensors inside premium ANC headphones to track focus and fatigue, turning brain activity into real-time biofeedback while still working as an everyday pair of wireless headphones. After a decade of research and partner...
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Purpose ebike promises real riding comfort and out of town
Berlin-based ebike startup Lemmo has been shaking up the European market with a small selection of handsome mid-range models since 2022. It's now got something in the works for families and more adventurous riders with a versatile SUV ebike that...
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Did Germany really come close to making an atomic bomb?
In the final weeks of the Second World War, a team of Germany’s most gifted scientists threw itself into a last-ditch effort to make an atomic weapon. It was known as the B8 pile - a landmark experiment informed by years of research under the direction...
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Backup 2-
If your idea of a good time involves heading outdoors with a bunch of pals, you'll want to check out this upcoming gadget. It's a hybrid radio that offers nearly unlimited range so you can stay in touch with your group over long...
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24-ft tiny house finds space to squeeze in three bedrooms
A downstairs bedroom is already a luxury in a tiny house, doubly so in this model, which also somehow manages to find room for two lofts and an open layout despite having a modest length of just 24 ft (7.3 m). Designed by Dragon Tiny Homes, the updated...
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Radical electric bikemaker is coming to the USA next year
Very few people understand what it actually takes for a company to become a household name. With small-ticket products, the odds are at least somewhat kinder. Something sitting on a supermarket shelf can grab your attention, cost little enough to try...
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Reimagined milk crate is a stealthy multitool meant to save your skin
A handy multifunctional contraption for camping, 4x4ing and overlanding, the RT700 Traction Crate from Colorado's Rock Tamers looks simply at first to be a new milk crate design complete with flipopen lid. It's rugged, capable of carrying just over 35...
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Visionary coupe self cleans the emissions -
Electric cars don't cough out exhaust, but their tires and brakes are still shedding a nearly invisible haze into the air. A team of Dutch students has built a concept that gives those particles a static charge, then sticks them to a grounded surface,...
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Tiny houses that embrace off- grid freedom
One of the major appeals of tiny houses is the freedom that they can offer. Off-grid tiny houses take this idea a step further, allowing their owners to live independently wherever they choose to park them. Here are 10 of the best. For this selection,...
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Pouch unfolds into a mobile
I hope I’m not being too personal by asking: 'Are your clothes usually bulging?' It’s a modern dilemma. With phones, keys, multi-tools, flashlights, water bottles and charging cables, the modern trouser and jacket pocket has a tough job coping. That’s...
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Lufthansa fleet approved for new
Lufthansa Technik has received approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to install its AeroSHARK bionic skin on an Airbus A330-300 Discover airliner so it can fly as efficiently as a shark swims. Aeronautical engineering is a...
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Single- level tiny house creates spacious cottage living on wheels
This spacious park model "tiny house" really isn't so tiny. Instead, it provides an experience closer to a small cottage on wheels, with a large porch and an open, light-filled interior arranged entirely on one level. Designed by Zook Cabins, the...
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Bentley's Torcal EV is its quickest car ever, with a polarizing design
Bentley revealed back in July that it was working on its first electric car, and you can finally get a good look at the thing. This is the Torcal, a fastback SUV with more torque than any Bentley before it. With 876 horses and 996 lb.ft (1,350 Nm) of...
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A brother Salas, a colleague and
Friends, I write today with tragic news. A treasured member of the New Atlas team has passed away, and it falls to me to pay some small tribute to a wonderful colleague and a close friend, Joe Salas. I first met Joe in 2015 - he was one of the...
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World first unpowered computer sets speed DNA - record
Computing is a power-hungry resource in today’s world. By 2050, as much as 20% of the electricity consumed by the US commercial sector will be used to crunch numbers. Data centers alone will double their electricity demand within the next few years,...
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World first unpowered computer sets speed DNA - record
Computing is a power-hungry resource in today’s world. By 2050, as much as 20% of the electricity consumed by the US commercial sector will be used to crunch numbers. Data centers alone will double their electricity demand within the next few years,...
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Should your next laptop
After first revealing the concept in May, Google's just unveiled a lineup of Googlebooks - premium laptops that are designed to pair nicely with your Android phone, and make it easy to access the company's AI-powered services while you work and browse...
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Historic first US coast- to- coast autonomous flight completed
Joby Aviation has scored a world first, completing the first-ever fully autonomous flight from sea to shining sea across the continental United States - a distance of 3,199 miles (5,148 km) - with zero control inputs from an onboard human pilot. The...
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Japan's first robot ambulance works the 9-1- 1 lines for humanoids
Before humanoid robots fully integrate into our societies and inhabit our homes, factory floors, and workspaces, a Japanese firm is thinking one step ahead. GMO has just unveiled a "Humanoid Ambulance" that it will roll out this month to handle...
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KTM Rally: Is this the bike to 690 KTM's fortunes?
KTM hasn’t had an easy road. But you can’t argue that there are easier ways to save a motorcycle company than building a 690-cc single-cylinder rally bike. You could make a cheap commuter. You could build another middleweight adventure bike with a...
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Elegant carbon fiber multitool puts high-strength blade in your pocket
This new multitool we've just come across packs four tools into a frame that's both compact and easy to grip. What sets it apart is its range of finishes in a beautifully shaped handle, making for a sophisticated addition to your EDC kit. The Sidekick...
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Small, spry solar-roofed tractor looks to replace diesel
For small-scale farmers, diesel is a recurring headache. A bill that swings with global oil prices and never really goes away. Battery power has been pitched as the fix for years, but it's barely made a dent in the tractor market. GoSun thinks it has...
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Stark goes dark with limited- edition Varg SM electric supermoto
In Norse mythology, Sköll is the name of a giant wolf that chases the sun across the sky. I’m not sure if that’s what Stark Future was going for with the Varg SM Sköll, but well, that’s what the limited-edition electric supermoto is named. But more...
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Just tease the new world- record ride?
In typical sly fashion, Triumph appears to have given us an unofficial sneak peek at its updated Tiger 1200. The venue? A world-record attempt for the fastest motorcycle circumnavigation of the globe. Two-time Dakar Rally champion Sam Sunderland...
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Shipping container transformed into cozy tiny house for two
The humble shipping container is little more than a basic metal box, but designers and architects never seem to run out of ideas for what to do with it. The Luna Cottage is a particularly nicely done example, transforming a standard container into a...
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Has an Indian disruptor just built the world’s lightest off- road helmet?
There are a few things in motorcycling that make me immediately suspicious. A 200-hp Chinese V4? Sounds about right. A Honda Dax dressed as a hot rod chopper? I'll raise an eyebrow. But a rather unheard-of helmet manufacturer suddenly announcing that...
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Epic ride: 201,901 miles, four records and $ 150,000 for charity
American rider Patrick Cornell, also known as "Vroom Old Man," has notched up 201,901 miles (roughly 324,928 km) over 12 consecutive months across the United States and Canada aboard his 2025 Indian Pursuit. Why, you ask? To raise money for the...
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TV throws super screen visuals super snappy
From the high-end aesthetic and high-tech internals of its lifestyle projectors, it's easy to imagine that AWOL Vision has been in the home entertainment space for a long while. But the crowdfunding favorite is still a relative baby. We've featured...
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Flat- pack titanium stove brings active heat control to your campsite
Outdoor cooks have traditionally had to face a tricky decision: pack a heavy basecamp barbecue or settle for single-purpose minimalist backpacking gear. A new cooking contender on Kickstarter is attempting to subvert those boundaries. Developed by Hong...
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Goes for the jugular with its razorsharp superbike
Historic motorcycle marque Brough Superior is back with another collaboration that’s nothing short of incredible - and this time around, you can actually ride it on city streets. Allow me to present to you the stunning AMB 002, the first road-legal...
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Powered filter pumps out
There are many ways to purify water out in the wilderness so it's safe to drink. This new piece of kit makes it arguably more convenient than any portable device for the job. The Puroway filter looks like a compact bottle, but it's got a clever bit of...
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Our planet has a time problem and it may be about - to get weirder
Every second counts in a high-paced, high-tech world. Except when it shouldn’t. The 28th General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in Versailles in October is expected to settle a debate over whether we should be so pedantic about our measures...
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Range Rover's first electric SUV brings proper offroading cred
After ruling the luxury SUV roost for over half a century, the Range Rover is finally available in a fully electric version. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) says it's worked on this for the last decade, and filed more than 300 patents along the way to bring it...
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Comeback
Some motorcycle brands die. Others simply refuse to stay dead. Bultaco belongs firmly in the latter camp. The legendary Spanish marque disappeared from the motorcycle scene decades ago, leaving behind a trail of lightweight two-strokes, racing trophies...
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" nuclear shipping corridor
It's possible that by 2035 there may be as many as 50 nuclear-powered cargo ships plying the seas. In anticipation of this, the Pink Corridor Project is evaluating how to set up safe and secure nuclear shipping lanes between the US and Britain. Unlike...
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Triple- threat WIG hydrofoil aircraft makes maiden flight
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....
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This Honda Dax is basically a pocket-sized hot-rod chopper
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...
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Otherworldly pickup camper telescopes into 5 - sleeper hard wall duplex -
Colorado truck topper innovator Radica Products has never been known to follow convention. Its very first product widened out the common pickup cap to create a low-profile but roomy camper capable of sleeping two people across the width of the truck....
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Camper van
The age of all-electric Volkswagen California camper van life is finally here. VW was definitely way too late to the party to launch the first electric camper van, and we can't even say it developed the cutest. But it does finally have...
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Keyboard- controller combo could be MIDI of musicians' dreams
Polyend, maker of immensely cool drum machines, synths, and guitar pedals, is now working on a product for your desk. Keys combines a playable three-octave piano with a QWERTY keyboard you can use for work, composition, and performing. It looks like a...
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1,430- mile range BYD's full- size PHEV in
I don’t know how, but BYD manages to get these sorts of headlines almost every week. This time, it’s for the company’s latest crossover SUV - the weirdly named BYD FCB Ti 9 that promises a whopping 1,430-mile (2,300-km) combined range. BYD might not be...
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Duo X puts Dolby Atmos and sound around
On paper, the OXS Thunder Duo X sounds too good to be true. At a glance, I thought it might be a little gimmicky. After I plugged the system in and fired up Modern Warfare 3, I finished the campaign with some thoughts ... The neck pillow speaker, which...
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Cross your fingers for VW's Brazil- bound pickup to make it stateside
For years, America's been in the chokehold of unnecessarily oversized pickup trucks, but recent announcements of new vehicles show that common sense - and more reasonably proportioned utes - may soon prevail. That's why I imagine that there might be a...
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Durston's Dyneema X- Dome tent claims ' world's lightest' title
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...
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Mitsubishi making Pininfarina- designed eis this crossover for Australia
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. The ASX VR-e, with its unibrow headlamp and recessed...
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$ 1,800 Indian e-moto offers 160- mile range
For the world's largest motorcycle and two-wheeler market, you have an overwhelming number of options, considering more than 20 million units are sold annually. I’m talking about India, whose two-wheeler market is showing no signs of slowing down, with...
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Ultra- rare Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato is up for sale
Hundreds of retro cars turn up on the market every week, but when something as iconic as this 1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato pops up, you’re going to stop and take notice. It hails from an era when Fox-Body Mustangs were in their heyday, and the...
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World's first solar-powered ambulance hits the real world
Student engineers at Eindhoven University of Technology have revealed a pioneering vehicle that can cross remote off-grid regions to deliver on-the-spot healthcare - and is powered entirely by the sun. The Stella Juva - the world’s first solar-powered...
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27 mph e- moped ends your parking woes with a - folding wheel
Finnish e-mobility brand Augment's new vehicle is designed for folks who don't want to bother with parking their ride outside. The 360 can fold up and easily roll into an elevator, your apartment, or your office - making city commutes a whole lot...
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