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Hydrogen-powered business jet edges closer to certification
by David Szondy
If you've ever hankered after a hydrogen-powered business jet, your wait might not be much longer. French aerospace startup Beyond Aero's BYA-I One aircraft has completed its Preliminary Design Review, pushing it along the path to certification.
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Pickup CampersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Shiny tiny cabin takes truck camping to smarter, cozier heights
by C.C. Weiss
The Kimbo camper has always felt to us less an RV and more a stylish backcountry hut secured to a pickup bed. Now, Kimbo makes that hut a little larger by launching an 8-foot model for full-size trucks.
DronesConsumer TechTechnology
DJI takes the immersive aerial dog fight to Insta360
by Omar Kardoudi
DJI wasn't first to the 360° FPV party, but it showed up with better sensors, double the range and AI tools that'll make even rookie aerial photographers look like pros. The mighty Avata 360 has launched globally, but the US will miss out.
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BicyclesTransport
Graphite-dispensing lube gadget promises clean bicycle drivetrains
by Ben Coxworth
Traditionally lubed bicycle chains are notoriously dirty to touch, and a hassle to clean. Yours may not have to be either of those for much longer, however, if you spring for the graphite-powder-dispensing CHA.
MarineTransport
China’s deep-sea submersible set to take tourists 3,280 feet straight down
by Bronwyn Thompson
Chinese scientists have revealed plans for a new tourist-centered panoramic-view submersible that will take people on an affordable trip 3,280 feet (1,000 m) into the deep – and they say the first prototype will be ready before the end of the year.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Light-filled tiny house provides apartment-style living on one level
by Adam Williams
This apartment-sized tiny house has about as spacious and light-filled an interior as you could ask for. It features an extra-wide layout and incorporates some nice home comforts too, including a walk-in closet, a huge sofa, and an enclosed porch.
MotorcyclesTransport
80cc, 4-hp off-road mini bike costs just $550, and I want one
by Utkarsh Sood
No kidding – this is a real thing, from a real manufacturer, meant for real-world use. The Pit Bull 1.0 comes from KNK Karts, a seasoned Indian go-kart maker. And boy does it look like fun.
ElectronicsConsumer TechTechnology
15.6-inch screen instantly mirrors any phone without cables, apps or Wi-Fi
by Bronwyn Thompson
Described as a "phone-first portable wireless display," this new 15.6-inch IPS screen aims to take the effort – and the need for a network – out of mirroring tech. What's more, t'll work with almost any phone and doesn't require apps or extra setup.
DronesConsumer TechTechnology
Sub-$300 mini camera drone flies 4K/60fps video and obstacle avoidance
by Stefan Ionescu
The Skyrover S1 is reported to be the first a sub-249-g camera drone with forward obstacle avoidance. It also features 4K/60 video, a 3-axis gimbal, one-tap takeoff/landing, a 12-km transmission range, and a 40-minute flight time on a single charge.
WearablesConsumer TechTechnology
Citizen Photon celebrates half a century of solar watch power
by David Szondy
Citizen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first analog light-powered watch with the release of its Eco-Drive Photon watch in a limited edition, with two variants of 5,000 units each that pay homage to the peculiar physics of light.
AutomotiveTransport
$20,000 Chery V23: A viable mini-Defender or just a sham?
by Utkarsh Sood
In an age of sleek EV concepts that talk to the wind, the Chery V23 comes out as a stout reminder of bygone times. Retro, simple, boxy, rugged. Almost reminiscent of a certain Land Rover Defender. Only it doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Consumer TechTechnology
121-dB portable speaker brings the noise to parties in the park
by Monica J. White
Danish audio gear brand Soundboks lives life loud, and has just launched the Mix, a powerful Bluetooth speaker designed to balance high output, long battery life, and portability for both parties and everyday listening.
ArchitectureEngineering
Hillside wellness complex melts into its coastal location
by Bridget Borgobello
The Crest Nine project has turned a steep hillside plot into a luxury health destination. Set on a sharply descending coastal site, the gated development works with the land’s existing topography, rather than erasing it.
Elsewhere
This old house was painstakingly renovated over 30 years using recycled and salvaged materials to create a charming home for a family of six.
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