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Review: 2-in-1 RC smart-plane will put your engineering skills to the test
9 April 2026 @ 5:30 pm
In its most ambitious set, PowerUp Toys' Starflux Balsa Wood RC Airplane Kit delivers a hands-on experience where each step influences success in the air. And let's just say, the experience was quite a humbling one for a flight enthusiast like myself.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: High-speed hydrofoil e-ferry is quieter than a library
9 April 2026 @ 4:03 pm
Swedish electric boat company Candela has just unveiled the P-12 Business, a 16-passenger hydrofoil ferry it's calling the quietest high-speed vessel on the water.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Candela, Dyson stuck a near-silent 65,000-RPM motor in its new handheld fan
9 April 2026 @ 2:07 pm
If your body typically runs hot, or you find yourself out in the sun often, Dyson's got something to show you. Its new handheld fan packs possibly the most powerful motor you can safely fit into a gadget of this size, and doesn't make a big ol' racket.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Geely's new EV battery goes 10 to 70% in just 4 minutes 22 seconds
9 April 2026 @ 12:26 pm
The electric vehicle (EV) space is in a weird one right now. On one hand, we’ve got brands chasing top speeds like there's no tomorrow. On the other hand, we’ve got a mileage battle popping up, with BYD claiming the top spot in that department (for now).Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Geely, GLP-1 drugs shown to fight arthritis independent of weight loss
9 April 2026 @ 1:35 am
A new study has shown that the popular GLP-1 weight loss drug semaglutide has the power to halt, and to some extent restore, cartilage in people suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). The finding hints at a possible use of the drug beyond weight loss.Continue ReadingCategory: Body and MindTags: GLP-1 receptor agonists, First-ever Ford Ranger Super Duty camper truck arrives – with friends
8 April 2026 @ 11:03 pm
Fueled by Thailand's role as a leading automotive manufacturing hub and booming adventure tourism destination, this year's Bangkok Motor Show felt as much like a SEMA-style overland exhibition as it did a full-blown international auto show. In our time on the show floor, we could hardly step over to a new booth without tripping on the guy lines of a carefully staged campsite or smacking into the snorkel of a hardcore off-roader or full-blown camper rig loaded up with al8-function multitool is small enough that you might actually carry it
8 April 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Those kazillion-in-one multitools we keep telling you about may be relatively compact, but you're still quite likely to notice their presence in your pocket. The Scout, on the other hand, is truly small yet capable of eight different functions.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags: Cycling system aims for easier wheel-swaps by moving the cassette to the frame
8 April 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Removing and reinstalling a bike's rear wheel is a hassle at the best of times, but particularly when you're in a hurry. The Dual system is designed to change that, as it moves the cassette from the wheel onto the frame.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Cycling, Extra-wide tiny house offers spacious apartment-like living
8 April 2026 @ 2:27 pm
For those who appreciate the cabin-like styling and simple layout of the Mysa 200 but find it too small, the larger Mysa 400 is similar but with a much roomier interior that's better suited to full-time living.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and AI-powered binoculars promise smart night-time discovery
8 April 2026 @ 12:38 pm
Hong Kong startup ScoPix is pitching AI-powered night-vision binoculars that can identify and capture images of wildlife, objects, and landmarks in real time, even in near-total darkness.Continue ReadingCategory: Gear, OutdoorsTags: Kickstarter,