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First Tesla Cybercab rolls off the production line: Here's what to expect

28 February 2026 @ 8:03 am

The Cybercab rethinks the traditional taxiThe first Tesla Cybercab has officially rolled off the floor at Tesla Gigafactory Texas, and yes, it comes without a steering wheel or pedals. It will operate entirely on Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, and it seems we’re not far off from mass production either.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Tesla Motors,

Visitor center embedded in extinct volcanic landscape

28 February 2026 @ 6:03 am

Expansive windows bring natural light deep into the interior spacesA visitor center built within an extinct volcanic formation has been completed by architectural firm PLAT ASIA. Located in the Baiyinkulun Steppe & Volcano Tourism Resort of Inner Mongolia, China, the 3,532-square-meter (38,018-sq-ft) project minimizes its footprint on the fragile landscape, while focusing on soil erosion prevention.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Technology

Century-old 1,172cc flat-four moto could go for over $100,000 at auction

28 February 2026 @ 4:03 am

The Holden is one of the most mechanically audacious bikes to existYou’re looking at a motorcycle that predates most two-wheeled engines on the road today. One of the most mechanically audacious bikes of the veteran era is gearing up to be a centerpiece at Bonhams’ upcoming Rex Judd Collection sale in April this year.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Bonhams,

World first Kia pop-up tiny camper changes the face of van life

28 February 2026 @ 12:04 am

British converter Sussex Campervans provides a first look at the first official Kia PV5 pop-up camper van we've seen from anywhere in the worldThe first camper kit developed specially for Kia's tiny, modular electric PV5 van hit the market just a couple weeks ago, and now we have the world's first pop-up PV5 production camper van. British converter Sussex Campervans aims to make the new camper van green well beyond its all-electric powertrain, maintaining OEM components and decor wherever possible while leaning on sustainable materials of its own. The new camper promises to open up new heights of Kia electric base camping.

Two small-but-unique knives vie for enthusiasts' attention on Kickstarter

27 February 2026 @ 5:51 pm

The Linkfin (left) and Coin (right) EDC knives and both presently on KickstarterThere seems to be an unspoken competition in the everyday-carry (EDC) world right now: who can create the most unique compact knife? Two projects currently on Kickstarter are battling for the attention of EDC enthusiasts.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags:

Two-story 3D-printed house withstands earthquakes with cave-like design

27 February 2026 @ 3:27 pm

The O House is a compact 3D-printed two-story home that's designed to withstand seismic activityDescribed as Japan's first two-story 3D-printed home, the O House is inspired by the geometry of natural caves. Built to meet the country's strict seismic requirements, it combines cutting-edge robotic construction with some serious earthquake-resistant engineering.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyTags:

Epson's 4K Lifestudio hub turns projection into a design centerpiece

27 February 2026 @ 1:07 pm

The EF-73 turns a bedroom wall into a big-screen canvas, making projection feel as natural as a bedside TV - without the TVLifestyle projectors have come a long way from the plain, utilitarian, boxy form they used to take on. In recent years, models like Epson’s Lifestudio Flex Plus have shown that projection can serve a purpose beyond just home theater hardware: interior design. Epson is now leaning further into that idea with the Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition EF-73 in Night Black.Continue ReadingCategory:

World’s most efficient RC drone flies 3.5 hours on a single charge

27 February 2026 @ 10:14 am

Luke Bell's quadcopter smashed the multirotor endurance record with 3h 31m flightMost drone engineers pick a lane. You build for speed, or you build for range. Luke and Mike Bell, the father-and-son team from South Africa already famous for pushing electric quadcopters to velocities that seemed positively absurd, appear to be building for both.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags:

Indestructible teardrop camper is a literal escape pod ready to vanish

27 February 2026 @ 4:07 am

The Escape Pod brings a standard Darche 180-degree awningAustralia's RV industry has really grabbed hold of the all-American art of teardropping and fired it off to new levels of Outback-prepped dominance. The all-new 2026 Escape Pod that Goldfields Campers & Caravans introduced this month is just the latest piece of evidence, bringing together a virtually indestructible off-road build with a fully loaded living space that multiplies its footprint upon parking, mellowing razory, unwelcoming terrain from "slow, torturous death in the desert" to "unforgettable holiday in the warm, rejuvenating sun."

Countertop AI robotic chef makes meals from ingredients that you supply

26 February 2026 @ 9:21 pm

The Nosh One is presently on KickstarterPair fresh ingredients with the Nosh One – an AI robotic chef currently on Kickstarter – and the busy professional may never need worry about meals, aside from choosing a recipe from a menu of over 500 dishes spanning 11-plus international cuisines.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Kitchen,