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Nimble whitewater stand-up paddle board is made to sink
February 19, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Although whitewater stand-up paddle boards do indeed exist, they're designed to float high on the water's surface. The Riverskate is different in that its bow and stern can be intentionally sunk, making all sorts of marvelous maneuvers possible.
Wingcube camper pod mushrooms into double-bedroom platform tent
February 15, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
One of the more out-there concepts from CMT 2026, the Wingcube is a unique style of trailerable camping pod. It folds up into a slim cube that tows comfortably on narrow roads, then more than triples its packed size into an indoor/outdoor base camp.
Rugged beast of a phone packs thermal and night vision for field pros
February 19, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
Ulefone's Armor 27T Pro+ combines thermal imaging and infrared night vision in a rugged Android phone built for rescue teams and field professionals. Its 10,600-mAh solid-state battery works at -22 °F, and promises week-long runtime.
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The Huckleberry tiny house may be compact, but it doesn't skimp on home comforts. Featuring an extra-wide layout, it has a spacious apartment-like interior that's packed with character and includes a bathtub, an antique stove, and more.
The Chillhouse is a compact tiny house created with self-sufficient living in mind. Designed to operate off-grid, the towable home has a snug and storage-packed interior that comfortably accommodates two people.
South Metro Atlanta is set to become home to a demonstration pilot for a publicly accessible automated transit network using autonomous electric vehicles on dedicated guideways – promising to deliver rail-like capacity at bus-fare prices.
For years, the maxi-scooter conversation has started and ended with one name: the Suzuki Burgman. Now, Taiwanese scooter manufacturer Sanyang Motorcycle is looking to challenge that status quo with the Cruisym 400.
The earliest ancestors of all backboned animals, including humans, may have viewed the world with four eyes, not just two, according to a new study. The remnants of those extra eyes persist deep in the human brain today as the pineal organ.
Mercedes has been working with Westfalia on its Marco Polo mini-camper van since the 1980s. But now it's leaving Westfalia behind and pulling Marco Polo production entirely in-house. The new 2026 Marco Polo is truly the Mercedes of RV life.
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February 19, 2026 | Ben CoxworthFumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. That's why snowboarder Brendan Walker created the Machina MagIC Ride System, which replaces traditional snowboard bindings with magnets. -
February 19, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThough it only has a length of 23 ft, the Venus squeezes a space-saving layout and two sleeping areas into its compact frame. The tiny house has lots of options available too, including the ability to run off-grid. -
February 19, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThere is no good reason for cars to roll off the assembly line without a basic backup camera washer. If your vehicle doesn't have one, there's now a simple aftermarket solution called the Lens Lizard that's worth a look. -
February 19, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalDyson is following up its impossibly compact PencilVac vacuum cleaner from 2025 with the PencilWash, a wet cleaner that promises to make light work of mopping floors in small homes with a slim handle that'll have you wondering where the water goes. -
February 18, 2026 | David SzondyBecause knowing which way to jump is pretty important, the British Army is getting a new system to find where enemy artillery is coming from. Built by Leonardo UK, the SONUS Acoustic Weapon Locating System uses sound analysis to locate enemy guns. -
February 18, 2026Spring weather is unpredictable – but your RV comfort doesn’t have to be. The FOGATTI InstaCool Ultra delivers powerful cooling and heating in one smart, ultra-quiet unit. Upgrade before February 28 and hit the road ready for anything. -
February 18, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWe frequently hear about ebikes that are designed to replace cars, but they're still basically bicycles. The Elecy, however, is a pedal-electric vehicle that's much more car-like than most, offering full weather protection and seating for two. -
February 18, 2026 | Aaron TurpenToyota is suddenly bullish on electric vehicles, now that it’s got its own platform and manufacturing facilities. The Toyota C-HR has officially re-emerged as a fully-electric compact crossover instead of as the quirky hybrid crossover we remember. -
February 18, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Moon is a remarkably ambitious project that aims to recreate the experience of being on the Moon here on Earth. It will consist of the world's largest spherical building, offer an "authentic" Moon walk, and will be surrounded by skyscrapers. -
February 18, 2026 | Michael FrancoLast year, the travel-ready KeyGo screen/keyboard combo blasted through its Kickstarter campaign to raise more than 145 times its initial goal. Now KeyGo is back with a few upgrades that might make you consider pledging if you missed out last time.
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The Artemis II mission, which will return US astronauts to lunar space, has run into problems that have critics demanding NASA remove the crew from the flight for safety reasons. The bigger question is, why do we have astronauts at all?
There's a new contender for the US Navy's F/A-XX Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and it looks like something out of Batman's hangar thanks to a peculiar triple-fuselage design.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.
Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.
Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.