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New bill seeks to reclassify many ebikes as motorcycles
20 February 2026 @ 8:15 pm
The electric motorcycle industry is in an exciting stage right now. There are tons of new motorcycles launching each week across the globe, and with each launch, words like "bikes" and "motorcycles" are thrown around as loosely as possible.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Full-size bed rolls into a wooden box at the press of a button
20 February 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Living in a smaller space saves money, but often comes at the cost of comfort: in a tiny studio apartment, a full-size bed can take up 80% of the room. Today’s market offers some solutions, but none seem perfect: inflatable mattresses are time-consuming, Murphy beds occupy an entire wall, and sleeper sofas are notoriously mediocre couches and even worse beds.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTelescoping lantern lights up camp for 12 nights
20 February 2026 @ 2:33 pm
A portable, rechargeable light that can illuminate outdoor adventures for up to 12 nights is the latest example of how far, and how fast, rechargeable battery technology is advancing. California-based BougeRV is best known for selling solar panels and portable fridges, but its latest product is a lot more fun: a carry-anywhere light that just keeps going. It promises a whole catalog of nighttime adventures, socializing, and comfort.Continue ReadingCategory: Rugged tiny house is built to stand up to the elements
20 February 2026 @ 12:18 pm
With its corrugated metal exterior, the Zinc Studio Cabin looks almost like an agricultural shed at first glance. The home combines its durable design with an open interior that maximizes living space in a comfortable single-level layout.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building World's tiniest QR code is 'smaller than most bacteria'
20 February 2026 @ 8:41 am
For those of us who weren't paying attention, over the last few years, scientists around the world have been one-upping each other in a bid to create the smallest QR code that can be reliably read. Now, Austria-based researchers have set the bar real high with a QR code so tiny, you'll need an electron microscope to see it.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Watch: Fury platform brings agentic AI to battlefield drones
20 February 2026 @ 5:47 am
Watch as a team of drones destroys their target in a demonstration of Fury. That is, the Fury Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator by Scout AI that uses proprietary AI software to carry out autonomous combat based on simple verbal orders from a human.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: drones, Ducati just built a super exclusive, super gorgeous café racer
20 February 2026 @ 3:03 am
Who had a Ducati café racer on their 2026 wishlist? Not me, for sure. The Italian bikemaker is celebrating its 100th year, and what better motorcycle to do it with than the one that was pivotal in its historical journey: the Super Sport 750 Desmo.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Ducati, Impossibly curvaceous egg camper drops price and weight
19 February 2026 @ 10:24 pm
The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the British-developed Barefoot Caravan has been wowing camper fanatics with its shapely fiberglass since launching over a decade ago. Despite its compact, curvy size, it also boasts a 6.1-ft-peak (1.9-m) cabin with a private bath and convertible dinette. As with other RVs, though, Barefoot pricing has risen steadily and is now close to double what it was 11 years ago. Happily, Barefoot has developed the new Bothy model to roll pricing back in time while simplifying the layout into a lighter, more spacious offering. It's a compelling entry point to the egg-camping experience.Nimble whitewater stand-up paddle board is made to take a dive
19 February 2026 @ 8:38 pm
Although whitewater stand-up paddle boards do indeed exist, they're (understandably) designed to float relatively high on the water's surface. The Riverskate is different in that its bow and stern can be intentionally sunk, making all sorts of marvelous maneuvers possible.Continue ReadingCategory: Boats and Watersports, Toys, Rugged beast of a phone packs thermal and night vision for field pros
19 February 2026 @ 5:58 pm
Chinese rugged phone maker Ulefone has equipped its new Armor 27T Pro+ model with an unusual party trick for a smartphone: a triple camera system that includes both thermal imaging and dedicated infrared night vision. While rugged phones typically focus on surviving drops and dunks, this model aims to give users superhuman vision in challenging conditions.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech,