Headliner
1,430-mile range in BYD's full-size PHEV crossover
by Utkarsh Sood
I don’t know how, but BYD manages to get these sorts of headlines almost every week. This time, it’s for the company’s latest crossover SUV – the weirdly named BYD FCB Ti 9 that promises a whopping 1,430-mile (2,300-km) combined range.
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PHOSGO launches the world's first mass-produced solar e-bike
PHOSGO's Go5 Ultra and Go5 Pro integrate 200 W of solar panels into their wheels, recovering up to 17 miles of range per sunny day and extending multi-day rides to as much as 140 miles.
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Consumer TechTechnology
Review: Apolosign's rolling 32-inch tablet is kinda fun
by Joe Salas
Calling the Apolosign 32-inch Portable Smart TV a "TV" isn't doing it justice. It's really a 32-inch Android 16 tablet on wheels, with full Google Play Store access and can do nearly everything your phone or tablet can do.
MaterialsEngineering
Beyond origami: New algorithm designs expandable 3D lattices
by Malcolm Azania
Metamaterial lattices get their forms from their joints, driving whole-structure behavior from geometric rules. In their folded state, these low-tech “Transformers” offer easy storage and transportation and could inspire a design revolution.
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GearOutdoors
This sub-$50 power bank doubles as a dumbphone
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
I'm always happy to find multipurpose gear that lets you pack fewer items when you step out or travel. HMD's latest product – the Nokia 300 Charge – is exactly that, and might be worth a look for outdoorspeople.
BicyclesTransport
The Flit M2i embraces bonded aerospace tech to beat Brompton
by Simon Heptinstall
The Flit M2i folding e-bike challenges Brompton's crown by swapping welded seams for glue. Can material science help this lightweight e-bike become a serious contender?
Consumer TechTechnology
Review: $150 actioncam is a surprisingly capable GoPro alternative
by Bronwyn Thompson
The budget action camera market is a crowded one these days, with even GoPro having a crack at the space with its 4K basic Hero model released last year. But this robust all-rounder from XTU offers serious bang for your buck at just US$159.99.
Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors
Prying, wrenching, screwdriving multitool has the soul of a six-shooter
by Maryna Holovnova
A new titanium multitool from Rixel combines several functions in a compact lightweight body and uses a revolver-inspired design to store screwdriver bits. It’s currently seeking backing on Kickstarter.
Transport
800-passenger commercial plane boldly reinvents how we will fly
by Bronwyn Thompson
More than 20 years since the Airbus A380 took to the skies, ushering in a new era of commercial flight, Chinese scientists have a bold plan to disrupt the aviation industry as we know it, with a bold futuristic jet unlike anything we've seen before.
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AutomotiveTransport
Genesis debuts luxury EV flagship GV90 with pillarless coach doors
by Simon Heptinstall
With its all-electric GV90, Genesis transitions from a high-value premium player to a true ultra-luxury pioneer. Blending innovative pillarless coach doors with eye-boggling luxury, it mounts a direct assault on the pinnacle of automotive opulence.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Single-floor tiny house packs a home for two into just 18 feet
by Adam Williams
When it comes to tiny houses, how small is too small? We're not sure where the line is, but this model doesn't cross it. Despite its compact dimensions, it manages to provide a comfortable layout for two, all on one level.
Elsewhere
Each year, thousands of visitors and locals paint a small Spanish town red for the La Tomatina food fight in Buñol. The festival dates back to a legendary food fight in 1945 and involves huge amounts of overripe tomatoes delivered by truck – and a whole lot of chaos.
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