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Cycling system aims for easier wheel-swaps by moving the cassette to the frame

8 April 2026 @ 4:00 pm

The Dual system is designed for quick wheel-changes on road and gravel bikesRemoving and reinstalling a bike's rear wheel is a hassle at the best of times, but particularly when you're in a hurry. The Dual system is designed to change that, as it moves the cassette from the wheel onto the frame.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Cycling,

Extra-wide tiny house offers spacious apartment-like living

8 April 2026 @ 2:27 pm

The Mysa 400 is an extra-wide tiny house that provides a spacious interior suitable for full-time livingFor those who appreciate the cabin-like styling and simple layout of the Mysa 200 but find it too small, the larger Mysa 400 is similar but with a much roomier interior that's better suited to full-time living.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and

AI-powered binoculars promise smart night-time discovery

8 April 2026 @ 12:38 pm

The ScoPix uses AI recognition to identify objects in real time, even in low-light conditionsHong Kong startup ScoPix is pitching AI-powered night-vision binoculars that can identify and capture images of wildlife, objects, and landmarks in real time, even in near-total darkness.Continue ReadingCategory: Gear, OutdoorsTags: Kickstarter,

Škoda's analog invention keeps cyclists from crashing into pedestrians

8 April 2026 @ 9:45 am

Škoda's completely analog bicycle bell can reach the ears of tuned-out pedestrians even through their ANC headphonesCzech automaker Škoda took on an interesting side quest recently to improve road safety – but for bicycles instead of cars.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags:

In China’s 'Silicon Valley,' US landmarks stand in a strange world frozen in time

8 April 2026 @ 3:28 am

The four presidents sit above one of the world's most curious theme parksMount Rushmore may have its home in South Dakota, but it’s also in Shenzhen, China. Here, the four presidents stare out over a section of a 118-acre (48-hectare) theme park, where iconic structures from across the world sit alongside each other, frozen in time as a rapidly growing tech metropolis rises around it.Continue ReadingCategory: Holiday Destinations, OutdoorsTags:

Is Volkswagen finally planning to bring a pickup truck to the USA?

7 April 2026 @ 8:30 pm

We could soon see a VW pickup in the USAIt’s been a long time coming. At a media panel at the 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Volkswagen Group of America’s CEO Kjell Gruner just said he “wouldn’t rule out” the idea of a pickup for the American market. That statement alone has sent heads spinning.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Volkswagen,

New cold-hardy electrolyte could potentially double battery range of EVs

7 April 2026 @ 7:00 pm

With existing battery electrolytes, many electric vehicles struggle to maintain decent range in cold temperaturesWhite walkers can't have EVs. Not because they are lifeless zombies who probably can't drive, but because the extreme cold of the north would severely impact the lithium batteries. Also, the region is quite large, so EVs would likely run out of juice before they could cover a good portion of its 1,100-mile length. Scientists in China may have solved both problems with a new lithium battery electrolyte that withstands cold temperatures and could double EV range.Continue ReadingCategory:

Video: Semicircular wings give Cyclone VTOL a different kind of lift

7 April 2026 @ 5:15 pm

The Cyclone drone in forward flight modeWe've seen lots of designs for vertical take-off and landing vehicles over the years, but none are quite as striking as the wings on HopFlyt's Cyclone. The curved wings have their root in a design first introduced in the 1920s but never employed in a commercial vehicle.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: eVTOL,

XGIMI aims for home theater dominance with Titan Noir series projectors

7 April 2026 @ 3:46 pm

XGIMI’s Titan Noir series combines triple-laser projection, dual iris contrast control, and high brightness to improve black levels, color accuracy, and large-screen home theater performanceBack in September, former crowdfunding darling XGIMI announced its first dip into commercial projection waters with the mighty Titan. Now that moniker has found its way onto a new series of premium tri-laser projectors headed to home theaters. The Titan Noir series brings powerful dual-iris contrast control and high brightness to the 4K watch party.Continue ReadingCategory:

Hyundai’s Boulder Concept has Detroit looking over its shoulder

7 April 2026 @ 1:24 pm

The Boulder was revealed to the world at the New York Auto Show like a declaration of war on Ford’s Bronco and Jeep’s WranglerWith its cowboy-chunky jawline and boxy, muscular body, it looks big, modern, tough, and desirable. And Detroit is suddenly worried.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Concept Vehicle,