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Aprilia's new crossover scooter: Part adventure, part sports bike

by Utkarsh Sood

Few companies do sportbikes like Aprilia. Of late, the Italian brand has expanded into other segments, most notably the adventure motorcycle category. Now, a new crossover scooter combines elements from both those styles.

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Highlights

ArchitectureEngineeringTechnology

Rippling glass facade adds drama to Queensland's new cultural center

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

There's a whole giant structure with remarkable details behind the glass, but we're all really here for this building's striking facade. This is the Glasshouse Theatre, a new performance venue unveiled last week in Brisbane.

MarineTransport

Swedish electric PWC is ready to take you on a sustainable aquatic jet ride

by Maryna Holovnova

Roxen Innovations, a Swedish company focused on sustainable water vehicles, has announced its Roxen electric personal watercraft (PWC). It’s designed to be quiet, lightweight, and environmentally friendly without compromising performance.

A refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air for $200 is hard to ignore

A cheap Mac might come with a catch, but this refurbished 2017 MacBook Air is $199.97 (reg. $999) and keeps the promise most people want: a simple laptop for everyday tasks, a real keyboard, and enough battery to get through the day.

PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology

Amazing architecture images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026

by Bronwyn Thompson

Architecture is a bit of an underrated photo competition category but it is one that can simultaneously capture design, engineering and human experience. We pick our 2026 Sony World Photography Awards’ Professional finalist and shortlist standouts.

MotorcyclesTransport

Review: The Bear 650 is the one Royal Enfield everyone is sleeping on

by Utkarsh Sood

It’s been a minute since Royal Enfield launched the scrambler-style Bear 650. And while you’d think Enfield simply revised some bodywork of the Interceptor 650, slapped some knobby tires on, and said voila, there’s more to it than meets the eye.

Around The HomeConsumer TechTechnology

Mini Roomba robovac cleans and mops where others can't

by Stefan Ionescu

iRobot has launched the Roomba Mini, a small robot that vacuums and mops. It maps spaces in 10 minutes, can squeeze into tight spaces, boosts suction on thick carpets, and auto-empties into a sealed bag that lasts for up to 90 days.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Tiny house proves you can downsize without compromising comfort

by Adam Williams

Created for a pair of nomads who were looking to put down roots, the Coastal Retreat is a remarkably spacious tiny house that proves that downsizing doesn't always have to mean sacrificing home comforts.

Consumer TechTechnology

Space-age photo frame displays your family pictures as holograms

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Looking Glass has been in the holographic display business for years now, perfecting its tech for magically bringing images to life in commercial settings. Its latest product is designed to grace your living room – and it doesn't cost the earth.

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💉 How a doctor saved his own life from an exceedingly rare disease - and the potential for repurposed drugs to do that for millions more.

Photo: Pixnio

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