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Modular Android tablet promises to last a decade
25 March 2026 @ 6:33 am
We've seen a small number of modular phones with replaceable parts over the last few years, and Lenovo's been following Framework's lead in developing a modular laptop. What if you're in the market for something in between?Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyMesmerizing hand-crafted dragon 'soars' with soothing movement
25 March 2026 @ 4:32 am
A wooden dragon sculpture that gently flaps its wings has become a crowd-funding hit, but after seeing the traditional handcrafted work that's been put into every single model, making each one unique, the value of such a piece becomes strikingly clear.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Stealthy 4x4 camper wagon stays course as one of cheapest out there
25 March 2026 @ 3:32 am
An "extreme" hard-sided 4x4 camper rig for under £30,000? That's exactly what Dacia launched a few years ago in adding an overnight "Sleep Pack" to its venerable Duster and Jogger utility vehicles. Now the Romanian badge expands its in-vehicle camping series out to new vehicles and new components. The result is an even more impressive family of rugged, low-profile micro-RVs that cost well less than the typical on- or off-road camping rig.Continue ReadingCategory: Ultraportable bike pedal unlocks clipless pedals into casual platforms
24 March 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Although so-called "clipless" pedals are great for serious cycling, they can be pretty inconvenient for simple trips to the store and such. Redshift Sports' Mousetrap Pedal Adapters are made to help, by instantly adding platforms to clipless pedals.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Retro boombox plays cassettes, CDs, and Bluetooth audio at 270 W
24 March 2026 @ 6:01 pm
Bumpboxx has been in the party speaker business for over a decade, with a number of models styled like 'ghetto blasters' that you can carry on your shoulder all old-school like. Its latest product is a proper throwback boombox, complete with cassette decks and a CD player – along with thoughtful features that make it easy to live with.Continue ReadingDual RGB-laser projector promises lights-on viewing up to 300 inches
24 March 2026 @ 4:47 pm
Consumer tech giant Hisense unveiled a high-end tri-laser projector at CES 2026 that put out 6,000 lumens and could throw visuals at 300 inches. It's a beast, and we now have more details and, most importantly, pricing.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Off-grid tiny house is well-suited to full-time nomadic lifestyle
24 March 2026 @ 2:57 pm
This compact tiny house doubles down on one of the major benefits of small living: freedom. The home runs off-grid and combines an easy-to-tow configuration with an open layout that's arranged on one floor.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and ConstructionThree-wheeled scooter comes equipped with an airbag
24 March 2026 @ 1:11 pm
Safety on a motorcycle is a double-edged sword. On one hand, safety is paramount when you’re riding on two wheels. But on the other hand, how far are you willing to go to safeguard yourself without interfering with the riding experience?Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Scooter, 60-sec cube camper rises & slides into much more than meets the eye
24 March 2026 @ 12:12 am
South African camping trailer specialist Invader is developing the all-new Viator as a roomier, more luxurious alternative to its smaller fold-out trailers. Like its other models, the Viator packs low and rugged for on/off-road travel and expands at camp. But it features a longer body and transformable furnishings that combine for a more complete floor plan that includes a bathroom, retractable dining area, queen bedroom and oversized multi-slide outdoor kitchen.Continue ReadingCategory: New supercool alloy could take the heat off helium-3
23 March 2026 @ 6:00 pm
The heated race to achieve the extreme cold that quantum technologies demand may have a frontrunner. Chinese scientists have developed an alloy that almost reaches absolute zero, the coldest possible temperature, without using the scarce isotope, helium-3.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, Engineering, TechnologyTags: