Headliner
Bonkers omnidirectional electric 'bike' balances on a single ball wheel
by Omar Kardoudi
The latest mobility build from British inventor James Bruton is his most unhinged yet. He sits on a huge single ball that moves him in any direction, steered – for now – by a hot-glued foam fin. Not a balance bike as such, more a big-ball unicycle.
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Highlights
Tiny HousesOutdoors
28-ft tiny house hits sweet spot between portability and livability
by Adam Williams
The Betty sits in a nice mid-size spot that's a good compromise between portability and spaciousness. The tiny house provides a well-planned interior layout designed for two, including a proper ground-floor bedroom and a loft for storage.
Good ThinkingTechnology
Ingenious invention turns wheelchair users into Steadicam operators
by Shirl Leigh
The Caerus Steadicam was initially designed for wheelchair users to work in the film industry, but there are advantages also for the able-bodied since the weight distribution is spread out on the wheelchair, and there's no need for tracks or dollies.
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Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors
Gerber retools camp multi-plier to bridge backcountry with backyard
by C.C. Weiss
Since launching the Stakeout multitool in 2022, Gerber has grown the family with new tools and tweaks. This year, it's released the Stakeout Drive, a multi-plier with flip-out driver meant to seamlessly shift from weekday DIY to weekend adventure.
Diet & NutritionWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
Intermittent fasting fails to live up to its weight-loss hype in new study
by Michael Franco
News about intermittent fasting seems to change as frequently as the apps on your phone need upgrading. Yet another new study about the eating practice seeks to put doubts to rest after rounding up data from 22 randomized clinical trials.
BicyclesTransport
Torquey adventure ebike auto engages mid-drive muscle to tame trails
by Monica J. White
Aventon’s Ramblas ADV e-MTB steps firmly into trail territory with a new 750-W mid-drive motor delivering 100 Nm of torque. Launching at $2,899, it bridges the gap between value ebikes and premium mid-drive mountain brands.
MilitaryTechnology
New video may offer glimpse of secret F-47 fighter
by David Szondy
In what may be a hint of things to come or a subtle act of disinformation, Pratt & Whitney has released a video possibly featuring a tantalizing new image of the Boeing F-47 sixth-generation fighter plane being developed for the US Air Force to replace the F-22.
Consumer TechTechnology
Lenovo's wild gaming handheld concept unfolds into a laptop
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Windows gaming handhelds are having a moment, as the form factor conveniently lets you enjoy your PC games away from your desk. Lenovo's already been cooking up solid options, but its latest concept may be the most compelling one yet for multitaskers.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Family friendly tiny house packs three bedrooms into 32-ft layout
by Adam Williams
With its Avalon 32', Dragon Tiny Homes has revealed an all-new tiny house that's ready for full-time family living. It features a spacious interior layout that manages to pack three bedrooms into a towable interior.
BicyclesTransport
Long-tail cargo ebike has everything families need to go car-free
by Stefan Ionescu
The Swoop ASM is a long-tail cargo ebike designed for families, offering high payload capacity, a smooth ride, a Shimano EP-6 motor, automatic shifting, powerful brakes, and included accessories. Pre-orders start at $4,499 including launch discounts.
Elsewhere
Telescoping caravan travels slim, expands for comfort at camp.
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