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Airstream's tiniest aluminum pod campers gain serious X factor
August 08, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
The Basecamp has long served as Airstream's most affordable, adventurous little aluminum camper pod. For 2026, Airstream makes an off-road equipment package standard across the lineup, ensuring every new Basecamp is ready to fully explore.
Tiny split-cylinder motor in 'world's lightest' ebike triples torque
August 07, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
The Maxon Air is the sleek mid-motor behind a bike long billed as the world's lightest full-suspension e-MTB. The new Air S drive won't shave any ounces off that lively steed, but it will triple its original torque without adding significant weight.
AI-enabled robot could soon automate the tattooing process
August 08, 2025
| Ben Coxworth
If you're impressed by the machines that can now print graphics in cake icing or cappuccino foam, well … this'll really blow your mind. The Blackdot system, which has already entered use, utilizes AI to robotically apply tattoos to people's skin.
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August 08, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodAs if producing the world’s fastest electric enduro motorcycle wasn’t enough, Stark Future has gone ahead and updated the Varg MX with “advanced updates in powertrain, chassis design, and software features."
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August 08, 2025 | Joe SalasThe gents over at HoverAir have 1-upped themselves, making an honest-to-goodness 100% waterproof autonomous consumer drone called the HoverAir Aqua. I've seen it in action, and I want to be first in line to get one.
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August 08, 2025 | Ben CoxworthAlthough we keep hearing about eVTOLs, barriers such as high prices and regulatory approval may limit their widespread use. That shouldn't be a problem for the AirKart, as it could be rented and flown by anyone at dedicated closed-course race tracks.
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August 08, 2025 | Paul RiddenBETA Technologies has delivered its ALIA CX300 electric CTOL to the company's first customer. The short-hop passenger aircraft will now be used to evaluate use cases and possible routes for zero-emission operation in the Nordic region.
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August 08, 2025The Literider 2.0 is a sub‑$1,000 ebike, but its spec sheet reads like a bike twice the price. With full commuter outfitting and go‑anywhere fat‑tire versatility it’s a budget-friendly way to get a serious ride – no compromises, just value.
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August 08, 2025 | Paul RiddenPriority Bicycles has announced the launch of its "most advanced ebike to date." The Skyline combines a 750-W torque-sensing hub motor, Gates Carbon belt drive and 12-speed Pinion smart shifting for clean, quiet and low-maintenance city riding.
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August 08, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWe've long known how the nerve endings in our skin detect cold and swiftly relay the information to our brains, but we haven't understood exactly how it works. Scientists have now solved the puzzle, unlocking the mystery of this temperature pathway.
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August 07, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA groundbreaking study has traced the 66-million-year history of primates to overturn conventional thought that our ancestors came from tropical forests. The earliest members of our family tree, scientists say, were actually cold-climate survivors.
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August 07, 2025TL;DR: Download the full Microsoft Office 2019 suite for Windows with a one-time purchase of $29.97 — no subscriptions or recurring fees.
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August 07, 2025 | Paul McClureFlat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely hardwired.
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