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Hyundai rolls out stunning Staria camper van the West was waiting for

19 January 2026 @ 12:17 am

Hyundai is looking to get some feedback on the Staria Camper Concept at this year's CMT show in GermanyHyundai's sleek, futuristic Staria van has been destined to make a cool, little camper van since it first emerged in 2021. And it didn't take long for that to happen, at least not in South Korea. Now, a couple days after revealing the all-electric Staria, Hyundai is previewing what a Staria camper van might look like in the Western world. And despite not having the slide-out rooftop deck of some clever Korean campers, it looks quite good, especially coming directly from Hyundai. Is it convincing enough to take on the likes of the Volkswagen California and Ford Nugget?

Folding bike helmet lowers brain injury risk in crashes

18 January 2026 @ 10:44 pm

Mips helmets are able to move slightly to transfer more kinetic energy away from your skull in a crashHow much protection does your bicycle helmet offer? It might be less than you think, but Newlane’s latest helmet combines protection and convenience into a single package.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Helmets, Safety, Brain

Review: Liquid-cooling phone delivers mighty game power and battery life

18 January 2026 @ 4:43 pm

The RedMagTransparent Silver SubzeroWe previewed the RedMagic 11 Pro last year, but with any technology it feels better to have a real-world, lived experience with it. And as someone who hasn't used an Android device for 13 years, it was about time I tried again – given that Apple continues to offer a little more bang for a lot more buck.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Smart technology,

Review: Heating mug ensures your hot drinks stay warm as long as you need

18 January 2026 @ 12:57 pm

This might be the perfect size of mugThere's a lot of tech that solves problems that don't exist – however this isn't that. This mug from Feppo is one of those little products that makes things easier – especially if you get interrupted right when you've made yourself a coffee or tea.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Coffee, Smart Home,

KTM 1390 Super Adventure R poses key question: Is bigger always better?

18 January 2026 @ 11:43 am

Sure, more power sounds fun on paper, but how much power does one really need?Adventure motorcycles (ADV) have been at the forefront of all the innovations in the moto world for the past few years. From the tech on board to rider aids, luggage solutions, and lest we forget, bigger engine capacities.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: KTM,

World's new tallest building nears major construction milestone

18 January 2026 @ 8:18 am

The JEC Tower, by AS+GG, is the next world's tallest skyscraper and is due to be completed in 2028Construction on what will be the world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it a step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyTags: Building and Construction,

Real-world EV study shows how long electric car batteries can last

18 January 2026 @ 4:35 am

A new study shows that EV batteries can last 13 years before showing degradation down to 75% of their original capacityWe're still in the throes of transitioning away from a majority of combustion engine-powered vehicles globally, which means questions continue to abound about switching to electric vehicles (EV), and what sort of longevity we can expect from them.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Transport

The day of the tactical laser weapon arrives

17 January 2026 @ 10:42 pm

Tactical lasers are moving from prophecy to fully operationalThe future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced that Iron Beam became the first high-energy tactical laser weapon to be fully integrated and cleared for operations in a national defense array. And it's not alone.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Laser weapon, Warfare,

Exercise rewinds muscle aging by restoring repair and growth power

17 January 2026 @ 8:36 pm

Working out doesn't just build muscle but, in later life, helps maintain a powerful cellular machine that repairs damaged tissue with efficiency. Scientists have now not only discovered how this system works but found a way to keep it balanced in older muscles.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: Duke-NUS Medical School, Duke Universit

Tiny house goes extra-wide for full-time small living on one level

17 January 2026 @ 7:40 pm

The Dove, by Rewild Homes, is an extra-wide tiny house that provides a spacious interior for twoThe Dove tiny house may be compact, but its extra-wide frame makes it particularly well-suited to full-time living. The home features a spacious single-floor interior that sleeps up to two people in comfort.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Micro-House, Tiny Footprint,