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New bill seeks to reclassify many ebikes as motorcycles

20 February 2026 @ 8:15 pm

E-bike or e-motorcycle? New bill aims for more clarityThe electric motorcycle industry is in an exciting stage right now. There are tons of new motorcycles launching each week across the globe, and with each launch, words like "bikes" and "motorcycles" are thrown around as loosely as possible.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles,

Full-size bed rolls into a wooden box at the press of a button

20 February 2026 @ 4:00 pm

The space-saving Roll bed is presently on KickstarterLiving in a smaller space saves money, but often comes at the cost of comfort: in a tiny studio apartment, a full-size bed can take up 80% of the room. Today’s market offers some solutions, but none seem perfect: inflatable mattresses are time-consuming, Murphy beds occupy an entire wall, and sleeper sofas are notoriously mediocre couches and even worse beds.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, Lifestyle

Telescoping lantern lights up camp for 12 nights

20 February 2026 @ 2:33 pm

Fully extended and on full illumination, the BougeRV T1 Lantern can light a whole campsiteA portable, rechargeable light that can illuminate outdoor adventures for up to 12 nights is the latest example of how far, and how fast, rechargeable battery technology is advancing. California-based BougeRV is best known for selling solar panels and portable fridges, but its latest product is a lot more fun: a carry-anywhere light that just keeps going. It promises a whole catalog of nighttime adventures, socializing, and comfort.Continue ReadingCategory:

Rugged tiny house is built to stand up to the elements

20 February 2026 @ 12:18 pm

The Zinc Studio Cabin features a corrugated metal exterior that's inspired by agricultural shedsWith its corrugated metal exterior, the Zinc Studio Cabin looks almost like an agricultural shed at first glance. The home combines its durable design with an open interior that maximizes living space in a comfortable single-level layout.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building

World's tiniest QR code is 'smaller than most bacteria'

20 February 2026 @ 8:41 am

The TU Wien team in Vienna testing the QR code, viewed using an electron microscopeFor those of us who weren't paying attention, over the last few years, scientists around the world have been one-upping each other in a bid to create the smallest QR code that can be reliably read. Now, Austria-based researchers have set the bar real high with a QR code so tiny, you'll need an electron microscope to see it.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags:

Watch: Fury platform brings agentic AI to battlefield drones

20 February 2026 @ 5:47 am

Fury taking out its targetWatch as a team of drones destroys their target in a demonstration of Fury. That is, the Fury Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator by Scout AI that uses proprietary AI software to carry out autonomous combat based on simple verbal orders from a human.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: drones,

Ducati just built a super exclusive, super gorgeous café racer

20 February 2026 @ 3:03 am

The Formula 73 is based on the 1973 Ducati 750 Super Sport DesmoWho had a Ducati café racer on their 2026 wishlist? Not me, for sure. The Italian bikemaker is celebrating its 100th year, and what better motorcycle to do it with than the one that was pivotal in its historical journey: the Super Sport 750 Desmo.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Ducati,

Impossibly curvaceous egg camper drops price and weight

19 February 2026 @ 10:24 pm

Same great eggshell, different flavor ...The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the British-developed Barefoot Caravan has been wowing camper fanatics with its shapely fiberglass since launching over a decade ago. Despite its compact, curvy size, it also boasts a 6.1-ft-peak (1.9-m) cabin with a private bath and convertible dinette. As with other RVs, though, Barefoot pricing has risen steadily and is now close to double what it was 11 years ago. Happily, Barefoot has developed the new Bothy model to roll pricing back in time while simplifying the layout into a lighter, more spacious offering. It's a compelling entry point to the egg-camping experience.

Nimble whitewater stand-up paddle board is made to take a dive

19 February 2026 @ 8:38 pm

The Riverskate SUP gets taken over a waterfall – but it's really made to be submergedAlthough whitewater stand-up paddle boards do indeed exist, they're (understandably) designed to float relatively 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.Continue ReadingCategory: Boats and Watersports, Toys,

Rugged beast of a phone packs thermal and night vision for field pros

19 February 2026 @ 5:58 pm

Chinese rugged phone maker Ulefone has equipped its new Armor 27T Pro+ model with an unusual party trick for a smartphone: a triple camera system that includes both thermal imaging and dedicated infrared night vision. While rugged phones typically focus on surviving drops and dunks, this model aims to give users superhuman vision in challenging conditions.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech,