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Latticed supertall skyscraper will be one of USA's tallest buildings
by Adam Williams
An ambitious new supertall skyscraper is planned for New York City. Designed by SOM, the building will be defined by an eye-catching external steel lattice that forms part of its structural system.
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MotorcyclesTransport
KTM’s flagship electric dual sport is finally street-legal
by Utkarsh Sood
KTM first introduced the Freeride E as a proper off-road electric in 2012. Come to think of it, KTM can actually be considered one of the pioneers in the electric revolution. Now, more than a decade later, it finally becomes fully road-legal.
WearablesConsumer TechTechnology
Camera-equipped AI earbuds tell you what you're looking at
by Malcolm Azania
Despite using low-res, B&W still images, VueBuds use available consumer tech to produce translations that users prefer to Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses. The benefits for visually impaired users, and anyone needing real-time explanations, are endless.
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Pickup CampersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Pop-up camping pioneer shifts gears with ultralight pickup camper
by C.C. Weiss
No manufacturer has had as central a role in hard-sided pop-up truck camper history as Alaskan Campers. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that the manufacturer switches gears with a fixed-roof composite camper that kickstarts a new era.
MilitaryEngineering
The silent submarine hunter that could reshape future naval warfare
by David Szondy
For over a decade, Saildrone has been building extreme long-endurance sail/hybrid autonomous sea vessels for ocean data collection and mapping. Now, the company is adapting the tech to create a super-quiet, long-range sub-hunter craft.
AutomotiveTransport
Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 supermini offers head-turning good looks
by Simon Heptinstall
Hyundai has launched the sleek Ioniq 3, a compact EV aimed at Europe’s busy small-car market. With up to 305 miles of range, fast charging and bold styling, the Renault 5, VW ID.3 and MG4 should be worried.
Mobile TechnologyConsumer TechTechnology
HiBreak Dual is an attempt at a more practical E Ink phone
by Monica J. White
Bigme’s HiBreak Dual combines a 6.13-inch E Ink display out front with a smaller LCD panel at the rear, aiming to reduce distractions while keeping core smartphone features like 5G, Android apps, and stylus support.
Around The HomeConsumer TechTechnology
Bolt-action ratcheting screwdriver stores six bits in its revolving magazine
by Ben Coxworth
Let's be honest … tools that are made to be gun-like are generally pretty childish. They can also be practical at the same time, however, which is where the rifle-inspired Dream Knight ratcheting screwdriver comes in.
AutomotiveTransport
Ford Mustang GTD breaks Nürburgring record, and you can even buy one now
by Utkarsh Sood
You don’t just turn up at Nürburgring Nordschleife with an eye on Corvette ZR1X’s record. And who better to do it than the manufacturer who lost that record to Corvette itself? Well, Ford did exactly that with the new Ford Mustang GTD.
MilitaryEngineering
Latest glimpse of F/A-XX 6th-gen fighter reveals tailless design
by David Szondy
Northrop Grumman is teasing us again with another glimpse of its candidate for the US Navy's F/A-XX fighter program. The company posted a brief video on X (formerly Twitter) that gives the most complete look yet of the 6th-Gen aircraft.
Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors
Last day to grab $179 smart drill that puts workshop power in your hands
by Bronwyn Thompson
Bridging the gap between portability and precision, the Spesyn Tool 3 is a smart cordless drill that's more like a workshop on-the-go. However, you only have a day left to grab it at US$179, 36% off, before its hugely successful launch campaign ends.
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ArchaeologyScience
Tomb feathers from wild parrots reveal extensive ancient trade route
by Jules Roscoe
Parrot feathers found at a thousand-year-old burial tomb in Peru provide new evidence for an expansive live bird trade network across the Andes Mountains that pre-dates the Inca Empire, a new study suggests.
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