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Verge's first motorcycle with a solid-state battery rolls off the line
1 April 2026 @ 3:37 pm
We've covered Verge Motorcycles extensively for years, as the Estonian brand has been hard at work developing a novel electric motorcycle that looks – and runs – like nothing else out there. The company says it's now shipped its first bike with a world-first solid-state battery.Continue ReadingCategory: $28 point-and-shoot camera is now preloaded with Lomo’s best film yet
1 April 2026 @ 2:27 pm
Drastically shifting from experimental film and costly hardware, Lomography is taking on the digital world of photography. Its new reloadable LomoChrome Classicolor camera – costing less than US$28 – captures images that don't need any filters.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: LomographyExtra-wide tiny house brings big-home comforts to small living
1 April 2026 @ 1:37 pm
Tiny houses typically require major compromises when it comes to home comforts, but this extra-wide model takes a different approach. Its spacious interior features an open layout with a large living room and kitchen, plus a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Tests confirm super-fast charging for first solid-state-battery e-moto
1 April 2026 @ 12:13 pm
Finnish-Estonian bikemaker Verge has been in plenty of headlines in the past few years. Now, it’s time for its spin-off partner company, Donut Lab, to get its fair share of eyeballs. The company has been working on solid-state battery tech for a while, and it seems it’s finally seeing some worthwhile results.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Review: 2026 Ram 1500 no longer out-trucks the other pickups
31 March 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Home system lets users create their own custom-color hair dye
31 March 2026 @ 5:45 pm
Zuvi is a beauty-tech company known for its innovative hair dryers that use light instead of heat. This time, the company is stepping into a new category of hair care products by introducing ColorBox – an at-home hair coloring system designed for those who love bright, bold shades and aren’t afraid to experiment with their look.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Practical Smell-O-Vision could soon be coming to a VR headset near you
31 March 2026 @ 3:28 pm
Despite the many improvements in virtual reality (VR) technology, with realistic visual and auditory content that makes the user feel immersed in the environment, the olfactory sense has not been as faithfully replicated in the medium.Continue ReadingCategory: Virtual Reality, Consumer Tech, TechnologyThis desert-proof laptop is a self-contained AI powerhouse
31 March 2026 @ 12:27 pm
Durabook has unveiled the Z14I-HG, a fully rugged mobile workstation packing 682 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of AI power inside a magnesium-alloy shell built to survive everything from minus 29 °C (-20 °F) frozen tundra to plus 63 °C (145 °F) desert heat and direct sandstorm exposure.Continue ReadingCategory: Laptops, Consumer Tech, Technology4G-connected earbuds use AI to generate meeting notes
31 March 2026 @ 9:48 am
Budget smartwatch maker Mobvoi has launched the TicNote Pods, which combine wireless earbuds with 4G connectivity and AI transcribing capabilities, aiming to turn everyday conversations into fully indexed, searchable notes and tasks.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Consumer Tech, Chinese-Thai camper van blows apart the pillars of van life
31 March 2026 @ 3:50 am
Carryboy is a name with which we're already familiar thanks to its awesome work in turning Toyota's Hilux Champ mini-pickup into the all-out 4x4 tiny RV of our dreams. This time around, the Bangkok-based RV and truck accessories builder has teamed up with Chinese auto badge Farizon to create one of the most compelling all-electric camper vans the world over. It invites campers aboard through a uniquely wide entry and ensures they remain comfortable with an equally unique floor plan.Continue ReadingCategory: