👁️ In the blink of an eye

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

I love phone accessories that make your device feel more like a camera, so you can shoot more naturally. Xiaomi's run with that concept on the 17 Ultra Leica Edition, whose camera bump doubles as a ring you can twist to adjust the optical zoom.

by Joe Salas

Researchers at China's National University of Defense Technology have accelerated a one-ton vehicle from a dead stop to 435 mph (700 km/h) in under two seconds. It's not just fast, it's absurd, making it the quickest maglev ever demonstrated.

by Malcolm Azania

Human-woven "beaver dams" do more than store water. They help waterways recover from climate alteration, lower water temperatures, enhance flood plain connections prevent wildfire spread, and generate increased biodiversity.

by Malcolm Azania

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a sub-scalp device that beams light through bone into the brain, teasing a future of drug-free pain relief, cybernetic control of robotic limbs, and the simulation of sight, hearing, and touch.

by Utkarsh Sood

Four years ago, when the RA9 concept was first introduced by the Chinese-origin Cyclone, a part of the bigger Zongshen group, it became one of the most advanced bikes to come out of China. That’s because in 2021, the idea of a liter-class Chinese bike was still fairly unexplored.

by Adam Williams

As the year nears its end, it's time to take a look at the best tiny houses of 2025. From high-end spacious models, to those modest in both size and cost, here's a look at our favorite tiny houses featured over the last 12 months.