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Wild gull-wing camper canopy dumps metal for GRP composite monocoque

4 March 2026 @ 8:13 pm

Tekton integrates rooftop tent and canopy so neatly, it looks like it could be a single camper body as opposed to separate componentsOut of all the recreational and workaday-to-holiday Australia-style canopies we've seen over the years, none have looked quite like the new CX-Series from Tekton Expedition. In place of the usual cold metal shell, Tekton applies the composite-shaping expertise it honed on the small trailer side of its business to create a thermally isolated fiberglass monocoque that looks like a high-end fiberglass trailer bolted to the back of a Nissan Navara. A full ecosystem of tempting components turn the capacious empty canopy into a proper Outback camping and touring survival

EDC clamping tool gets a grip on retro/modern design

4 March 2026 @ 6:45 pm

The MetMo Pocket Grip is presently on KickstarterWhen it comes to everyday carry (EDC) tools, we usually think of folding knives, compact multitools, and ultralight flashlights. One category, however, is often overlooked – reliable clamping tools. The new MetMo Pocket Grip, developed by a small engineering team from the UK, reimagines a century-old device to fill that gap. It's currently on Kickstarter.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags:

Forgotten bikemaker comes back with parallel-twin neoclassic café racer

4 March 2026 @ 4:33 pm

The 730 Twin might just signal Jawa's return to the mainstream sceneJawa is one of the most storied names in motorcycle history, with roots stretching back nearly a century. Founded in 1929 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, Jawa’s first model was the 500 OHV, which did wonders in establishing the brand’s reputation for solid engineering and distinctive design.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Jawa,

Tiny house trades portability for generous outdoor living space

4 March 2026 @ 2:26 pm

The Forest, by Tiny Smart House, extends its limited interior living space with its porch and terrace areasThough most tiny houses we see are designed with nomadic living in mind, the Forest is intended for a more settled lifestyle. The home is semi-permanently installed on some rural land and expands its limited interior living space with a large deck outside that includes a porch area and a rooftop terrace.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags:

Everything new in Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops

4 March 2026 @ 9:48 am

The 2026 MacBook Air (left) and MacBook Pro (right) have powerful new chips inside, but they're mostly just incremental upgradesThe new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are great for most people and for demanding users respectively – but as much as Apple has raised the bar with these, they're just incremental improvements that aren't worth upgrading from the previous models.Continue ReadingCategory: Laptops, Consumer Tech,

Quarterhorse 2.1 takes flight on way to beating 50-year-old SR-71 record

4 March 2026 @ 5:19 am

Quarterhorse 2.1 rolling outAerospace startup Hermeus has taken another step toward challenging the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird’s legendary supersonic speed record as the company’s uncrewed Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 lifted off from Spaceport America in New Mexico on March 2, 2026 for its maiden flight.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Hermeus,

Clever cycling gadget puts power metering where your cleat is

3 March 2026 @ 6:21 pm

The cleat-integrated CycloWatt power meter is presently on KickstarterTraditional power meters are mounted on just one bike, limiting their use to that particular vehicle. Such is not the case with the cleat-integrated CycloWatt, however, which can be used with as many road bikes as you can lay your hands on.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Kickstarter,

Cozy 200-sq-ft tiny house offers simple small living from $50K

3 March 2026 @ 2:05 pm

The Mysa 200, by Irontown Modular, is a simple cabin-like tiny house that features a cozy single-level layout for twoMysa is the Swedish word for "cozy," which is a fitting name for this affordable cabin-like tiny house. Designed as a compact but extra-wide non-towable home, it would suit being used as a vacation retreat or a guesthouse.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags:

Final hours: Titanium gem built for a lifetime of travel is 71% off right now

3 March 2026 @ 10:32 am

This innovative case is made to withstand a life of hard knocksAs someone who has spent the last year bouncing between five countries, I now appreciate the importance of quality luggage. While I am yet to experience this luxury, I'd certainly love to get my hands on this new Milan-made carry-on. But you now have less than a day to get up to 71% off its retail price.Continue ReadingCategory: LifestyleTags: Kickstarter,

Temperature-sensitive tires automatically deploy retractable studs

3 March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nokian says its new tech deploys studs embedded in its tires when it's cold so you get better traction on icy roads – no buttons requiredOver a decade ago, Finnish tire brand Nokian showed off a radical concept for a winter tire that could deploy studs for better grip on snow- and ice-covered roads at the push of a button – but it didn't actually make the thing, or even describe how this tech would ever work.Continue ReadingCategory: