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The Kinnakeet tiny house is very small but makes every inch count. Designed to maximize storage and flexibility, it can serve as a vacation retreat, guesthouse, or even a full-time residence while sleeping up to four people at a squeeze.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Buildin

Earlier this month, we took a first look at the all-new Flex Titan, the fully loaded flagship of Roxon's modular tool family. The Titan has since launched, and it packs even more functions than expected for a competitive price. And if that's not enough, it can trade out nearly every single one of those functions for dozens of alternatives, adapting to every use case you can think of. It also hides away a secret bonus tool that serves as a critical piece of analog backup in a digital world.Continue ReadingCategory:

It’s been a minute since Harley-Davidson's electric offshoot LiveWire unveiled two new concept motorcycles at the company’s Homecoming festival in Milwaukee. Well, the street model of the two, the Honcho, looks all ready now and is currently in its pre-release phase. And here’s why it might just be the redemption for the brand.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, Transp

"Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" Actually, neither, it's the Ti-RevoBit Ratchet, yet another revolver-inspired multitool. It packs nine handy functions into its titanium body.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags:

Specialized spent years chasing the same obsessive idea: that the perfect ebike is one that doesn't feel electric. With the new Turbo Levo R, the company argues it's finally closed the gap – packing one of the most powerful motors in the trail-bike category into a chassis that, in its lightest configuration, tips the scales at 18.8 kg (41.4 lb).Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags:

The new Audi RS 5 is such a technological showcase it should come with the iconic ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ advertising slogan plastered all over it. That marketing phrase meant "progress through technology" and, because it was in German and we didn’t quite understand it, the slogan came to imply Teutonic efficiency, expertise, innovation and premium quality.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags:

Renowned audio brand iBasso proved it could challenge Astell&Kern and other giants in the digital audio player (DAP) space with its flagship DX340 hi-fi player in January last year. Now, that flagship portable player has been treated to an upgrade with the titanium edition, which features a more durable chassis and a modified high-performance amplifier for a superior listening experience.Continue ReadingCategory:

Oil spills in oceans can spell disaster for ecosystems, but options for mitigating them are limited and can come with their own environmental challenges. A new "fire tornado" from Texas A&M University might soon be able to come to the rescue.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Gulf Oil Spill,

Lamborghini seemed awfully keen to make an all-electric supercar a few years ago when it revealed the gorgeous Lanzador concept. But as it turns out, that dream was short-lived. After showing off the EV concept in 2023, the celebrated Italian marque secretly axed the project late last year, apparently to no one's dismay.Continue ReadingCategory:

A fast-rising name in the hybrid vehicle market, Horse Powertrain has spent the past three years transitioning into one of the world's leading engine manufacturers while developing a portfolio of electric motors, hybrid powertrains and other net-zero-supporting technologies. Now it's looking ahead into the future, showing an early concept version of a next-generation hybrid engine system powered by 100% renewable fuel. The company says the new prototype can boost fuel economy by 40% while slashing literal tons of CO2 emissions.