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7-lb folding fabric kayak packs down to the size of a two-person tent
by Ben Coxworth
Folding kayaks may be more portable than their conventional counterparts, but they can still be pretty hefty. The Pontos 2.0 is different, in that it weighs just 7 lb (3 kg), and packs down to the size of a rolled-up two-person tent.
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Coin-sized accessory turns your favorite watch into a smartwatch
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
For all the functionality they bring to your wrist, smartwatches really don't hold a candle to the style of an analog wristwatch. Ganance is taking a crack at bringing you the best of both worlds, with a discreet little wearable.
200-sq-ft tiny house is compact, flexible, and surprisingly affordable
by Adam Williams
A 200-sq-ft tiny house doesn't sound like a lot to work with, but the Sledhaus 200 is more capable than you might expect. Its compact interior sleeps up to two people and starts at a relatively affordable price.
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Bimota launches new street-legal middleweight, but it's no bargain
by Utkarsh Sood
Bimota remains one of motorcycling’s most uncompromising niche manufacturers. The Italian bikemaker has never chased volume, producing motorcycles in extremely limited numbers with obsessive attention to detail. And this one follows the same ideology.
Lockheed Martin plays "hide the missile" with shipping container launcher
by David Szondy
Lockheed Martin has given "pop up" a whole new meaning. Instead of plopping down a shipping container to create an instant cafe, the company used a 10-ft standard container to house a compact GRIZZLY launcher and fire a Hellfire missile.
Hovering Air tent sleeps you in a breezy personal camp cocoon
by C.C. Weiss
Tree tent innovator Tentsile has developed what might be the world's most singular lineup of hanging tents, but one element holding those tents back: weight. The new Air series looks to solve that with the lightest, breeziest Tentsiles ever.
Sony's killing off its electric cars ahead of their debut
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
More than half a decade since it began exploring the idea of entering the EV market, Sony has axed its first two electric cars. That includes the Afeela sedan we first saw back in 2020, and an unnamed SUV with a similar design revealed in January.
Titanium multitool uses five stacked plates to pack in 10+ functions
by Maryna Holovnova
A new titanium EDC multitool is now on Kickstarter, featuring more than 10 tools in a modular system. It is designed for everyday tasks, outdoor adventures, minor repairs, and any situation where you wish you had the right tool on hand.
E Ink tablet makes light work of on-the-Go productivity
by Monica J. White
Boox’s Go 10.3 Gen II can be optioned with or without a front light to meet the eye-friendly needs of users. It's also lost weight compared to Gen I and runs Android 15, refining paper-like E Ink productivity for more flexible everyday use.
Ultra-sleek double-flipper knife smuggles secret EDC tool in handle
by C.C. Weiss
The Knafs Doodler is a slim, folding gentleman's knife built for EDC in and beyond the office. As sleek as it is, it still manages to house a cache for an even slimmer tool, one that promises to come in handy quite regularly, if not every single day.
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The latest Cardboard Chaos creation is a stunning archtop electro-acoustic guitar made from the versatile packaging material.
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