Headliner

Europe set to get "first true electric sports car," but it'll be super limited
by Utkarsh Sood
The JMEV SC01 comes backed by the electronics and tech giant Xiaomi. And despite its digital roots, it gets all the sports car basics right: driving pleasure, lightweight construction, precise handling, and, most importantly, a no-frills approach.
Highlights

$99,000 smart observatory captures the cosmos with Canon optics
by Omar Kardoudi
French company Vaonis has unveiled Hyperia, a $99,000 professional smart telescope developed in collaboration with Canon that allows live streaming of celestial bodies to planetariums, classrooms, and theaters.

Frikar/Podbike e-quadcycle gets reborn, with next-gen models on the way
by Ben Coxworth
The Frikar was certainly one of the most compelling pedal-electric vehicles to come our way in the past several years. And although its maker went bankrupt last year, the bike is now set to ride again – as the TwoZero Classic.
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Easy to use, consistent, and even heat: Auto Heat Press 2 review
by Joe Salas
Even if you've never pressed a shirt in your life, the HTVRONT Auto 2 will get your ideas onto fabric like you know what you're doing. Rumor has it, it can even make a mean panini*. *I started that rumor, by the way.

Scrambler mini-moto mimics Honda Monkey in a smaller 50cc package
by Utkarsh Sood
Think mini motos, and you’d undoubtedly think about the Honda’s mini line-up: the Cub, the Monkey, the Trail, and the Grom. But what if these bikes could get even “mini-er”? Say hello to the Bluroc X-Bongo 50.

Modular tiny house gives up wheels for spacious small living
by Adam Williams
The Evergreen tiny house would suit those who want to put down roots and enjoy more space and flexibility. By giving up its wheels, it gains a roomy, light-filled single-floor layout that can comfortably sleep a small family.

This extreme-heat-resistant drone will change firefighting forever
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Firefighters could soon have a formidable ally in their daunting task of entering buildings set ablaze: specialized drones that can handle the heat from live flames and relay visuals to help them assess the situation.

Radical 'procumbent' exercise bike says sayonara to the seat
by Ben Coxworth
If you want a really good workout, you shouldn't just be sitting around. That's at least part of the thinking behind the Martoni Cardio Speeder, a seatless exercise bike that puts the user in what its creator calls a "procumbent" riding position.

Vibrations activate electric charge in tooth-whitening powder
by Michael Franco
Forget strips, gels, and pastes. Your next tooth-whitening and repairing substance might well be a new powder developed by Shanghai researchers. You'll want to use it with an electric toothbrush though, because that's what makes it spark.

Rugged phone with multi-day battery life doubles as a 1080p projector
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
The Tank X replaces several gadgets in your outdoor loadout, and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve. This upcoming model from 8849 packs an enormous battery that should last you several days, as well as a powerful flashlight and a 1080p projector.

American-made moto could be the only e-adventure bike you'd ever need
by Utkarsh Sood
LAND Moto, an all-American moto startup, has churned out a beautiful adventure bike based on a new drivetrain. But for a retail price of $11,200, it is far more expensive than the usual e-motos most under-18 buyers seem to be riding around on.
Elsewhere
Designer walks through the process of transforming a 1960s water tower into a family home.
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