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New anti-tank round punches through high-tech explosive armor
8 May 2026 @ 6:03 am
Saab has developed a new anti-tank round that's designed to take on the modern high-tech armor of the 21st century. Built for Saab's Carl-Gustaf 84-mm (3.31-in) recoilless rifle system, the HEAT 758 munition can even defeat modern reactive armor.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, EngineeringTags: Saab, Tiny clamshell camper cranks into madly efficient micro habitat
8 May 2026 @ 2:03 am
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the all-new Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer series eventually earned its own wheels. It's still aimed at efficient all-electric camping trips but is able to furnish travelers with a surprising number of amenities, giving an adventurer or two everything they need to survive in comfort: a cozy lounge-cum-bedroom, a high-efficiency kitchen, cargo storage and even a toilet room, all in a pop-up wedge-shaped vessel inspired by a rooftop tenGuerrilla 450 Apex takes Royal Enfield's entry-level roadster a step further
7 May 2026 @ 8:00 pm
When you think of Royal Enfield, you’d inevitably think of the Classic, the Bullet, and more recently, the Super Meteor – mostly bulky cruisers and retro motorcycles – because that’s essentially what the company has specialized in for a major part of its history.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Starting hard tasks isn't laziness – it's your brain pumping the brakes
7 May 2026 @ 7:45 pm
If you've ever wondered why you procrastinate when it comes to doing your taxes early or getting started on mundane admin jobs at work, you'll be pleased to know it's not just because you dislike them. New research has uncovered a specific pathway in the brain that slams the brakes on investing energy in these tasks, making them harder to get done.Continue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain HThis egg-shaped mouse is the latest to offer less wrist strain
7 May 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Engineers have been experimenting with alternatives to the traditional mouse for years, producing pen-shaped, flat, and even ring-shaped mice. And just when it seems like we’ve seen it all, UK-based startup NextAxis Design has introduced an egg-shaped mouse called Ovo, currently available for backing on Kickstarter.Continue ReadingCategory: Computing, Consumer Tech, Review: 2026 Mazda CX-70 is the CX-90 without a third row. And that’s fine
7 May 2026 @ 5:00 pm
I bet that if Mazda had a dollar for every time someone said, “Wait, isn’t that just the CX-90 without the third row?” it could probably fund a Wankel comeback.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Mazda, SUV, 5K UltraGear monitor pushes Mini LED gaming to the next level
7 May 2026 @ 3:47 pm
LG’s new UltraGear evo GM9 monitor pairs a 5K panel with Hyper Mini LED tech, aiming to deliver brighter, sharper, and faster high-end visuals for gaming.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: LG, XL tiny house loses the wheels, gains an extra-spacious interior
7 May 2026 @ 2:27 pm
What do you look for in a tiny house? If it's the ability to hit the road on a whim, then the Samuel probably isn't for you. However, if you'd prefer a stationary but remarkably practical home that's suitable for long-term living, then this one might be a good fit.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: 3-way modular filter system makes for drinkable water wherever you are
7 May 2026 @ 12:46 pm
Swiss outdoor kit specialist Katadyn has launched a state-of-the-art modular outdoor water filter system that uses a combination of three sophisticated filtration processes.Continue ReadingCategory: Gear, OutdoorsTags: Katadyn, Earthquake 'whiplash' seen in large seismic events for the first time
7 May 2026 @ 7:15 am
Newly observed negative-phase waveforms in earthquake data have alerted scientists to a previously unrecognized feature of the "big ones" to do with tectonic plates slipping by each other: they create a kind of geological 'whiplash' that happens when a rupturing fault movement abruptly stops.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: