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Floating Air cocoon pitches as lightest means of tent camping in trees

25 March 2026 @ 8:03 pm

Heading skyward with Tentsile's all-new Flite AirIf there's a way to sleep between three trees, chances are pretty good Tentsile has explored it, if not launched a product for it. From hovering inflatables that double as rafts, to multi-story tree stacks, to in-air winter lodges, Tentsile has developed what might be the world's most singular lineup of hanging tents. One element that has held those tents back from more widespread adoption: weight. Pitching a tent above ground is fun, but lugging a big, 45-lb (20-kg) duffel bag of heavy canvas and ratchet straps through the forest is not. The new Air series tents debut as the lightest, breeziest Tentsiles ever, supporting ambitious

7-lb folding fabric kayak packs down to the size of a two-person tent

25 March 2026 @ 6:30 pm

The Pontos 2.0 is a skin-on-frame kayak that's headed for KickstarterFolding kayaks may be more portable than their conventional counterparts, but they can still be pretty … hefty, weighing anywhere from about 17 to 40 lb (8 to 18 kg). The Pontos 2.0 is different, in that it weighs just 7 lb (3 kg), and packs down to the size of a rolled-up two-person tent.Continue ReadingCategory: Boats and Watersports, Toys, Outdoors

E Ink tablet makes light work of on-the-Go productivity

25 March 2026 @ 4:57 pm

The Go 10.3 Gen II stylus-friendly E Ink tablet aims to offer the feel of pen on paper while adding digital flexibilityBoox has refreshed its ultra-thin Go 10.3 E Ink tablet with a lighter design, the option of a front light or not, and Android 15 for a more productive and versatile device.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Tablet,

Pictorial: 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show

25 March 2026 @ 2:44 pm

Robots are increasingly present at motor shows and four of the stands at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show included upcoming personal robotics in their displayThe latest Global Energy Crisis (Version 7.3) made the opening of the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) much more important than it might have been just a few weeks ago. Spiking petrol pump prices act directly on the hip-pocket nerve and as the world's car manufacturers formed up to face the Thai masses, the mood was remarkably upbeat.Continue ReadingCategory:

The STRiX electric moto will have enduro purists drooling

25 March 2026 @ 12:52 pm

The STRiX enduro is based on a military and defense platformAn electric enduro motorcycle is nothing new. They’ve been popping up in big numbers, of late. From big-name manufacturers like Stark to niche startups and even some Chinese brands, the electric off-road dirt bike space is buzzing with capable options. So what’s special about this one?Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Enduro,

Modular Android tablet promises to last a decade

25 March 2026 @ 6:33 am

This privacy-focused tablet is being designed to last you 5-10 years with replaceable componentsWe'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, Technology

Mesmerizing hand-crafted dragon 'soars' with soothing movement

25 March 2026 @ 4:32 am

Each dragon's beauty is in the detailA 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 tiny camper adds kit but remains one of market's cheapest

25 March 2026 @ 3:32 am

Dacia adds a new swing-out awning to its InNature lineupAn "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 adapter unlocks clipless bike pedals into casual platforms

24 March 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Each Mousetrap Pedal Adapter offers a foot platform measuring 105 by 80 mmAlthough 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

The BB-777 not only looks like a boombox from the 80s, but it actually plays cassettes and gets loud enough to start a party anywhereBumpboxx 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 Reading