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KTM had a terrible 2025: Revenue down by 46%, sales by 28%
15 February 2026 @ 5:03 am
The KTM saga is perhaps one of the most intriguing stories we’ve seen unfold in the automotive world in recent times. It’s been a relentless rollercoaster, and just when we thought things were nearing normalcy, another bump appears.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Oral bacteria may signal metabolic health and even contribute to obesity
15 February 2026 @ 12:03 am
It turns out your mouth may know more about your metabolism than your bathroom scale. New research shows that people with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome compared to individuals at a healthy weight. Rather than zeroing in on the gut microbiome, the study turns our attention to the mouth as a potential biological signal of metabolic health. It’s a shift that could challenge long-held assumptions about where obesity-related biomarkers can be measured.Flame-treated sunscreen keeps the zinc but cuts the smeary white look
14 February 2026 @ 9:03 pm
Zinc oxide remains one of the best forms of sun protection thanks to its ability to block both UVB and UVA rays. However, few really appreciate its thick white look – except, maybe, lifeguards in the '80s. UCLA researchers believe they have a solution.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: 35-mm camera opens up panoramic film photography to the rest of us
14 February 2026 @ 4:00 pm
The BeerPAN may be the entry point for photographers seeking an affordable alternative to vintage medium-format panoramic cameras that usually sell for several thousand dollars. It's a 35-mm film camera that's compatible with Bronica Zenza ETR lenses.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: World's fastest jet ski gets high-tech upgrade and stability at top speed
14 February 2026 @ 2:03 pm
In its time, Sea-Doo’s RXP-X has built a reputation as the company's most aggressive, race-inspired personal watercraft – one designed for explosive acceleration, tight cornering and supreme control even at high speed. In 2026, the RXP-X RS 325 takes Sea-Doo's flagship model to a new level, getting a huge technology boost – and more – all for the rider's enjoyment.Continue ReadingCategory: Boats and Watersports, AI-boosted stethoscope excels at listening to our hearts
14 February 2026 @ 9:03 am
While AI certainly has its issues – such as rotting your brain and making you stupid – there is little doubt that it excels in medical diagnostics. The technology repeatedly proves itself when it comes to looking at – and into – the human body and predicting disease risk. Some examples of AI's diagnostic prowess include looking at chest X-rays , staring deeply into our eyes to detect diseases, reading MRIs to spot fat around our hearts, and even examining our tongues to detect conditions including asthma and anemia. Now, apparently, it can improve upon the humble stethoscope as well, according to a new study in the journal, Digital Health.Ducati’s street‑legal 450 Enduro is almost here
14 February 2026 @ 5:03 am
A few years ago, if you’d told me Ducati’s sub-500cc street-legal enduro was on the cusp of a global release, I’d probably have thought you’d lost it. Fast forward to 2026, though, and that’s exactly what’s happening, with the Desmo450 EDS all set for launch.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Kia's 1st tiny camper van rolls out in slick, IKEA-like setup from USA
13 February 2026 @ 10:04 pm
Ever since Kia looked into the crystal ball of off-road mini-camping with its epic, little PV5 WKNDR concept, the world has waited patiently to see what it would drum up as a retail camper van built aboard its highly flexible Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) EV architecture. It waits no more. While Kia has not (yet) developed a fully integrated PBV camper van, it has introduced an officially branded camper kit for the PV5 electric van, which itself launched just a few months ago. Interestingly, the flat-pack IKEA-like (I-Kia?) assemble-yourself kit was developed in the USA, which has not even bDisplay hub adds three more screens powered through single USB port
13 February 2026 @ 7:07 pm
For most of us, it’s hard to fit our workflows onto a single laptop screen – not efficiently, at least. Whether you’re coding across multiple windows, tracking live markets and news, or juggling messaging, emails, and documents, constantly having to switch windows is just a hassle. Portable triple-display add-ons have attempted to solve this before, giving remote workers and travelers a way to make use of multi-monitor productivity on the go.Battery-free tool combines functions of ratcheting screwdriver and socket set
13 February 2026 @ 5:24 pm
Frustration during repair jobs often comes from not having the right tool or bit size at hand, or from the tool’s battery suddenly dying mid-task. These are the inconveniences that Hong Kong-based company FixBuddy set out to address with the FixBuddy Ratchet. The team describes it as “the ultimate everyday screwdriver” intended for DIY enthusiasts, engineers, and designers.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home,