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80cc, 4-hp off-road mini bike costs just $550, and I want one
28 March 2026 @ 6:03 am
No kidding – this is a real thing, from a real manufacturer, meant for real-world use. The Pit Bull 1.0 comes from KNK Karts, a seasoned Indian go-kart maker. And boy does it look like fun.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: MINI, Off-road, Sub-$300 mini camera drone flies 4K/60fps video and obstacle avoidance
28 March 2026 @ 3:03 am
Consumer drone startup Skyrover is looking to shake up the market for budget drones with the release of its mini drone, the Skyrover S1. It’s claimed to be the first sub-249-g (8.8-oz) camera drone under US$300 to feature forward obstacle avoidance, while also sporting an ultra-HD camera, a long transmission range, and up to 2 hours of flight time.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology15.6-inch screen instantly mirrors any phone without cables, apps or Wi-Fi
28 March 2026 @ 12:03 am
Described as a "phone-first portable wireless display," this new 15.6-inch IPS screen known as Takolink aims to take the effort – and the need for a shared network – out of mirroring technology. What's more, the makers say it'll work with almost any phone and doesn't require apps or any extra installments and setup.Continue ReadingCategory: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Chins are unique to humans and possibly an evolutionary accident
27 March 2026 @ 11:47 pm
Male nipples. Whale pelvic bones. Vestigial hind limbs in snakes. Evolution is full of features that look purposeful. But upon closer inspection, science tells us that they are actually by-products of development and shifting gene expression. New research suggests the human chin may be one such evolutionary spandrel, a term biologists use for a trait that emerges as a consequence of other changes rather than as a direct adaptation.Continue ReadingCategory: Light-filled tiny house provides apartment-style living on one level
27 March 2026 @ 11:03 pm
This recently completed tiny house has about as spacious and light-filled an interior as you could ask for. It features an extra-wide layout that's all on one floor and incorporates some nice home comforts too, including a walk-in closet, a huge sofa, and an enclosed porch.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: $20,000 Chery V23: A viable mini-Defender or just a sham?
27 March 2026 @ 8:08 pm
In an age of sleek EV concepts that talk to the wind, the Chery V23 comes out as a stout reminder of bygone times. Retro, simple, boxy, rugged. Almost reminiscent of a certain Land Rover Defender. Only it doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Chery, China’s deep-sea submersible set to take tourists 3,280 feet straight down
27 March 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Chinese scientists have revealed plans for a new tourist-centered panoramic-view submersible that will take people on an affordable trip 3,280 feet (1,000 m) into the deep – and they say the first prototype will be ready before the end of the year.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: China, Graphite-dispensing lube gadget promises clean bicycle drivetrains
27 March 2026 @ 4:23 pm
Traditionally lubed bicycle chains are notoriously dirty to touch, and a hassle to clean. Yours may not have to be either of those for much longer, however, if you spring for the graphite-powder-dispensing CHA.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Kickstarter, 121-dB portable speaker brings the noise to parties in the park
27 March 2026 @ 1:33 pm
Soundboks has just launched the Mix, a portable Bluetooth party speaker that promises high output, long battery life, and rugged design without sacrificing everyday usability.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Bluetooth Speakers, Portable Audio, Digital musicDJI takes the immersive aerial dog fight to Insta360
27 March 2026 @ 10:42 am
DJI has arrived in the 360-degree FPV space with serious firepower. Its new Avata 360 can shoot in every direction at once – meaning one flight can yield a wide establishing shot, a tight tracking close-up, and a dramatic low-angle reveal, all from the same file.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech,