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Pictorial: 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show
by Mike Hanlon
Thailand plays a unique role in the global automotive industry, as a major manufacturing hub. No surprise then that all the industry's major players had models to show off at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show. Join us as we walk the halls.
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Highlights
Off-grid tiny house is well-suited to full-time nomadic lifestyle
by Adam Williams
This compact tiny house doubles down on one of the major benefits of small living: freedom. The home runs off-grid and combines an easy-to-tow configuration with an open layout that's arranged on one floor.
Modular Android tablet promises to last a decade
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
We'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 building a modular laptop. What if you're in the market for something in between? Enter the open_slate tablet.
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Dual RGB-laser projector promises lights-on viewing up to 300 inches
by Paul Ridden
Consumer tech giant Hisense unveiled a high-end tri-laser projector at CES 2026 that put out 6,000 lumens and could throw visuals at 300 inches. It's a beast, and we now have more details and, most importantly, pricing.
Ultraportable adapter unlocks clipless bike pedals into casual platforms
by Ben Coxworth
Although 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.
Stealthy 4x4 tiny camper adds kit but remains one of market's cheapest
by C.C. Weiss
An "extreme" hard-sided 4x4 camper for under £30K? That's what Dacia launched a few years ago in adding a "Sleep Pack" to its Duster utility vehicle. Now it expands its in-vehicle camping series out to new (affordable) vehicles and components.
Mesmerizing hand-crafted dragon 'soars' with soothing movement
by Bronwyn Thompson
A 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 very clear.
The STRiX electric moto will have enduro purists drooling
by Utkarsh Sood
STRiX eMotors takes an unusual route into the off-road scene. Instead of building a quirky electric enduro for the masses, it's based on a platform designed for military and defense use. Can it change the electric enduro landscape?
Retro boombox plays cassettes, CDs, and Bluetooth audio at 270 W
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Bumpboxx's latest product is a proper throwback boombox, complete with cassette decks and a CD player – along with thoughtful modern features that make it easy to live with. The BB-777 can play music plenty loud, and even digitize your collection.
Elsewhere
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