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Capricorn's latest 01 Zagato hypercar prototype turns heads in Paris
3 February 2026 @ 5:32 am
Capricorn Group has unveiled its second prototype of the 01 Zagato hypercar at the Salon Rétromobile in Paris. The presentation came packed with all the right buzzwords to appeal to enthusiasts.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Hypercar, Car, Microneedle patch uses bubbles to fight stubborn acne
3 February 2026 @ 2:16 am
The future of acne treatment might look a whole lot different than the range of oral and topical medications currently on pharmacy shelves.Continue ReadingCategory: Body and MindTags: Skin, Antibacterial, MicroneedlesFlex multitool outworks Leatherman by changing out tools to task
3 February 2026 @ 12:04 am
A clever innovator that seems determined to topple the Leatherman/Victorinox-peaked multitool hierarchy, Roxon has slowly grown out a large lineup of modular "multi-multitools" – traditional-looking multitools that can quickly adapt to changing needs with swappable blades and implements. Its new Flex Titan promises to turbo-boost the all-around versatility of the iconic multi-plier format by drawing from two separate modular ecosystems.Continue ReadingCategory:Budget-friendly tiny house delivers simple small living for two
2 February 2026 @ 11:03 pm
Dragon Tiny Homes has refreshed its affordable Sora tiny house, adding extra space and a more usable layout without pushing it out of budget territory. This new iteration offers a roomier interior that should be comfortable for two people to embrace full-time small living.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Review: DJI Mic Mini – Why it's still unbeatable in 2026
2 February 2026 @ 9:30 pm
I can’t remember the last time I bought a piece of gadget with my hard-earned money and liked it so much that I decided to review it one year after it initially came out. It just goes to show that not all things affordable have a short life span.Continue ReadingCategory: Electronics, Consumer Tech, TechnologyWoody micro-expedition vehicle camps like no other RV you've seen
2 February 2026 @ 8:04 pm
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog always makes an impression. That becomes even truer when the stout-jawed U418 variant shows up painted in Rover green carrying what appears to be a truck-sized beer barrel or treasure chest below a rooftop tent. But what this wondrous creation actually is is a woody "micro-expedition vehicle" with pop-up roof and smart, fully connected living space meant to climb, crawl and wade through Mother Earth's most treacherous before burrowing down for a night or more.Continue ReadingCategory: Revolutionary reversible robo-hand can crawl away from its arm
2 February 2026 @ 6:35 pm
What has opposable thumbs and is the most dexterous tool on the planet? The human hand, obviously. Well … not anymore. At least according to engineers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne’s (EPFL) school of engineering, who have developed a robotic hand capable of outperforming human dexterity in controlled manipulation tasks.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: EPFL, Saudi gigaproject opens with world's largest and fastest roller coaster
2 February 2026 @ 12:07 pm
Saudi Arabia rarely does things by halves, so it's no surprise that its latest high-profile theme park has already smashed multiple world records. The newly opened Six Flags Qiddiya City carves a vast tourist destination out of the desert and features the world's longest, fastest, and tallest roller coaster.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyHow underwater 3D printing could soon transform maritime construction
2 February 2026 @ 10:28 am
There are all kinds of critical infrastructure lying beneath the surface of our oceans – road and rail tunnels connecting land masses, pipelines for oil and gas, power cables connecting islands and countries, underwater research stations, and submerged dams and hydroelectric installations.ContiReview: Massive 25,000-mAh battery makes rugged tablet worth the weight
2 February 2026 @ 3:16 am
Rugged tech is a rapidly growing market, with outdoor users eager for everyday devices built to survive real-world punishment. Here, the new Oukitel RT10 Rugged Tablet delivers solid performance and supreme battery life – for less than US$500.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Tablet,