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Headlight projectors turn your car into a drive-in theater

Headlight projectors turn your car into a drive-in theater

by Monica J. White

Huawei's XPixel million-pixel smart headlights debuted at the Beijing Auto Show with full-color projection, capable of beaming movies, games, and navigation cues onto walls and roads – while also boosting safety in bad weather.

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Strap into this real-life mecha suit for just $650,000

RoboticsEngineering

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Unitree has just gone and made many a kid-at-heart's wildest dream come true. The Chinese robotics firm has created the GD01, a functional mecha suit that you can hop into and walk about on two legs or four.

Watch: Huge cargo ship 'drifts' around a remarkably tight turn

MarineTransport

by Loz Blain

If you want to pilot a container ship into Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, you'd better be good. Navigating the Long Tau river requires these deep-sea leviathans to turn on a dime, making for some spectacular viewing.

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Two-bedroom tiny house combines portability with a roomy interior

Tiny HousesOutdoors

by Adam Williams

The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability. Designed for small families or full-time downsizers wanting a little extra space, the home features a light-filled and open interior with two bedrooms.

Review: 2026 Rivian R1S is quirkily balanced

AutomotiveTransport

by Aaron Turpen

If you think that the Rivian R1S is just the SUV version of the R1T pickup, you’re right. That doesn’t change how great it is. Mostly.

Slicked Airstream camping trailer goes full-on IKEA to hit lower price

Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

by C.C. Weiss

Airstream trailers boast a lot of positives, but "cheap" and "lightweight" are not really among them. The new World Traveler trailer, however, is in fact a lighter, cheaper trailer that demonstrates Airstream's continued adaptation.

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Two-bedroom tiny house combines portability with a roomy interior

Tiny HousesOutdoors

by Adam Williams

The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability. Designed for small families or full-time downsizers wanting a little extra space, the home features a light-filled and open interior with two bedrooms.

Slicked Airstream camping trailer goes full-on IKEA to hit lower price

Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

by C.C. Weiss

Airstream trailers boast a lot of positives, but "cheap" and "lightweight" are not really among them. The new World Traveler trailer, however, is in fact a lighter, cheaper trailer that demonstrates Airstream's continued adaptation.

Review: 2026 Rivian R1S is quirkily balanced

AutomotiveTransport

by Aaron Turpen

If you think that the Rivian R1S is just the SUV version of the R1T pickup, you’re right. That doesn’t change how great it is. Mostly.

Brilliant beacon may awaken your inner Jedi knight

BicyclesTransport

by Ben Coxworth

Bicycle tail lights have a way of playing second fiddle to their brighter, more interesting headlight siblings. We're sure you'll agree, however, that the Hi-Tail is one tall, telescoping safety beacon that definitely won't be "outshined."

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Two-bedroom tiny house combines portability with a roomy interior

Tiny HousesOutdoors

by Adam Williams

The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability. Designed for small families or full-time downsizers wanting a little extra space, the home features a light-filled and open interior with two bedrooms.

Slicked Airstream camping trailer goes full-on IKEA to hit lower price

Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

by C.C. Weiss

Airstream trailers boast a lot of positives, but "cheap" and "lightweight" are not really among them. The new World Traveler trailer, however, is in fact a lighter, cheaper trailer that demonstrates Airstream's continued adaptation.

Review: 2026 Rivian R1S is quirkily balanced

AutomotiveTransport

by Aaron Turpen

If you think that the Rivian R1S is just the SUV version of the R1T pickup, you’re right. That doesn’t change how great it is. Mostly.

Brilliant beacon may awaken your inner Jedi knight

BicyclesTransport

by Ben Coxworth

Bicycle tail lights have a way of playing second fiddle to their brighter, more interesting headlight siblings. We're sure you'll agree, however, that the Hi-Tail is one tall, telescoping safety beacon that definitely won't be "outshined."

Red Bull’s 1,200-hp hypercar to rival Formula 1 is almost here

AutomotiveTransport

by Utkarsh Sood

It's been two years since Red Bull revealed the RB17, a low-slung aerodynamic hypercar that was teased to make nearly twice its own weight in downforce. Now, in 2026, the hypercar has entered its final build phase, with final assembly now underway.

Can Scotch tape record information like audio tape?

ComputingConsumer TechTechnology

by Malcolm Azania

Penn State researchers record spikes in pressure during automated tape-peeling. Understanding how such processes record information points to developing memory materials for zero-electricity computers without typical vulnerabilities.

Juiced Bikes proves capable electric motorcycles don't have to cost a lot

MotorcyclesTransport

by Utkarsh Sood

Juiced Bikes has just launched its first electric dirt bike, called Nomadix, through its powersports arm. And all for US$2,500. It ticks most boxes: impressive performance, affordability, light weight, and what looks like good after-sales support.

This dangerous bird has a secret hiding in plain sight

BiologyScience

by Chelsea Haney

One of the world’s most dangerous birds may carry signals invisible to the human eye. Scientists have found that the helmet-like casque atop a cassowary’s head fluoresces under UV light, revealing striking patterns that differ between species.

The 'red flag' you might miss in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Body and Mind

by Kerry Taylor-Smith

Sleep loss is one of the most challenging symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. New research has now likened poor sleep to a canary in a coal mine, an early symptom of neurodegeneration that could serve as a biomarker to identify the disease.

Hate the dentist? At least you're spared the Neanderthal treatment

ArchaeologyScience

by Bronwyn Thompson

Few of us enjoy the dentist – but think about how lucky you are that you don't have to visit a Neanderthal tooth doctor. A molar found in a cave has revealed the oldest known example of dental work, with stone tools being used as rudimentary drills.

One essential vitamin may have a surprising link to cancer

Diet & NutritionWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind

by The Conversation

We’ve all heard the advice: eat your fruit and vegetables, get your vitamins, and stay healthy. For the most part, that guidance holds up. But some nutrients have a more complicated story, and vitamin B12 is a fascinating example.

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