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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
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Elsewhere
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