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Retro reusable digicam draws on the spirit of the disposable film camera
18 March 2026 @ 4:12 pm
The Rewindpix, a non-disposable digital camera currently on Kickstarter, is a throwback to the single-use film cameras for people who missed the 90s the first time around, now that the era is vibing all over again.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: CamerasBMW's sporty 3 series gets the electric Neue Klasse treatment
18 March 2026 @ 1:44 pm
BMW is following through with its plan to apply the Neue Klasse design language to its entire all-electric lineup, having started with the iX3 SUV last week. It's now moved onto the beloved 3 series, with the i3 50 xDrive electric sedan looking quite a bit like the prototype we saw last July.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Tech-packed cargo ebike puts eyes in the back of your head
18 March 2026 @ 11:07 am
The Tarran L1 cargo ebike combines radar sensing, an auto kickstand, and smart integrations to make heavily loaded urban riding easier. Designed for families and commuters, it focuses on stability, safety, and usability over raw performance.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Everything you need to go off the grid fits in this $35,000 teepee
18 March 2026 @ 8:48 am
This ominous-looking structure could make it way easier to set up your truly private homestead in the middle of nowhere.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Utilities, FAA greenlights eVTOL aircraft operations across the USA
18 March 2026 @ 3:46 am
Nearly three years after China began certifying next-gen electric "air taxis" for commercial flights, American contenders are still battling red tape with the FAA – but a new accelerator program will get them airborne across the USA this summer.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: e30-sec iron-jawed strong box camper hammers into next-gen 4x4 camping
18 March 2026 @ 2:02 am
Australia needs no introduction when it comes to building the world's toughest off-road camping trailers. And perhaps no one brand better exemplifies the nation's work than Track Trailer and its Tvan, a little 'drop trailer that's been domesticating the Outback for over a quarter-century. The jawy little hammerhead camper now rolls out in its sixth iteration, combining the same ultra-rugged galvanized steel underpinnings with a roomier, more comfortable camping pod.Laser-fused 'glass' metal boosts electric motor efficiency
17 March 2026 @ 5:29 pm
When you think of glass, you probably picture something fragile and brittle, not a material built for high-stress electromechanical components. However, researchers at Germany's Saarland University are challenging that assumption, using a glass-like metal to significantly improve the efficiency of electric motors.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, Eng12-sided skyscraper sets record for most floors in North America
17 March 2026 @ 12:31 pm
The ambitious Pinnacle SkyTower has reached a major milestone. The under-construction supertall skyscraper has topped out at 106 floors and now holds the record for the most floors of any residential building in North America.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Engineering, Apple's AirPods Max 2 delivers better ANC, plays catch-up with rivals
17 March 2026 @ 9:06 am
Apple has refreshed its AirPods Max headphones with new internals for better performance, as well as a handful of features that bring it in line with current-gen over-ear models.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyBattery lasts a week, broken wrists are forever – Oukitel WP61 Plus
16 March 2026 @ 11:24 pm
To get straight to the point and the reason you're all here: battery life.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: smartphones, Cell+Phone, Rugged,