World-leading American RV manufacturing group Thor Industries and its EV chassis partner Harbinger presented one of the most impressive motorhomes of 2024, an electrified Class A camper bus offering an estimated 500 miles (800 km) of hybrid range. It was just a concept a year ago, but it ultimately paved the way for the all-new Embark EV, the market's first range-extended Class A electric motorhome, debuted under Thor brand Entegra Coach. More than just a breakthrough powertrain, the new large motorhome is an impressive build from nose to tail, incorporating European-inspired spaces and design elements that let travelers live cleanly and comfortably.

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Category: RVs and Motorhomes, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors

Tags: Motorhomes, electric-camper, RV, Thor Industries, Camping, Travel, Off-grid, Outdoors and Camping

Drone manufacturer DJI continues its foray into the world of actioncams in a big way – or actually, in a small way – with its tiniest camera yet, the Osmo Nano. The 4K-shooting tyke can be magnetically mounted on shirts, hats or other clothing, and is waterproof down to 10 m (33 ft).

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Category: Photography, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: DJI Innovations, Actioncam, Video Cameras

Nissan has given a full remodel to the Sentra for the 2026 model year. Changes include new styling, tech, and the return of the top end SL trim.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Nissan

Imagine an oversized claw machine at an arcade, but instead of trying to grab cheap toys, your prize is the assortment of waste that sinks to the bottom of the sea. That's essentially what an autonomous robot has been doing at Marseille recently.

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Category: Robotics, Technology

Tags: Technical University Munich, Waste, Marine Innovations, Robots, Autonomous, Underwater

Indian electric motorcycle upstart Ultraviolette has just unveiled the X-47, a versatile tourer and commuter with a raft of tech features, comfy ergonomics, seriously impressive range, and an ungodly 450 lb.ft (610 Nm) of torque for a spirited ride.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Electric Motorcycles, Ultraviolette, India, Radar

A study examining nearly 1,500 river sites in the US between 1980 and 2022 has shown that river heatwaves are happening up to four times faster than air heatwaves and lasting nearly twice as long. The finding has major implications for aquatic life.

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Category: Environment, Science

Tags: Heating, Global Warming, Climate Crisis, River, Pennsylvania State University, Fish

When you spend enough time in the EDC (Everyday Carry) community, you develop a certain reverence for titanium. It’s the material of choice for high-end pocket knives, ultra-light pry bars, and pens that cost more than your first car. We love it for its incredible strength-to-weight ratio, its resistance to corrosion, and its understated, industrial aesthetic.

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Category: Sponsored Content

Scientists have engineered Salmonella bacteria to self-destruct inside tumors, releasing signals that spark powerful immune hubs and shrink colon cancer in mice, opening the door to “living medicines” against deadly cancers.

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Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind

Tags: Colorectal cancer, Genetic engineering, Salmonella, Microbiome, National University of Singapore

The science community has pushed back at the latest claims that acetaminophen (aka paracetamol) is a key factor in the increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, cautioning that existing research remains inconclusive and often excludes genetics, comorbidities and a suite of other factors, including increased awareness of neurodevelopmental conditions.

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Category: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind

Tags: Autism spectrum disorder, Pregnancy, Neuroscience, Genetics, Diagnosis, Diagnostic tools, Brain

Despite the fact that they bang their heads against trees on a daily basis, woodpeckers don't suffer brain injuries. Inspired by the tough-headed birds, scientists have developed a fixed-wing drone that can survive frontal collisions.

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Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: EPFL, Biomimicry, Flight, Fixed-wing drones, Birds

The year is 2019. The Bugatti Chiron Supersport 300+ has just hit 304.772 mph (490.484 km/h) on a test track in Germany. The world looks on in awe and disbelief, wondering if there will ever be a proper production car that could break this feat.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: BYD, World Records, World's Fastest, Nurburgring, Bugatti Chiron, Electric Vehicles

When you're one of the premiere watchmakers in the world, you can push the boat out for your 270th anniversary. Case in point is Vacheron Constantin, which has rolled out its La Quête du Temps haute chronologie clock complete with an automaton astronomer.

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Category: Good Thinking, Technology

Tags: Vacheron Constantin, Clock

A new chef's knife with sophisticated vibration tech built in promises to cut the effort you put into chopping ingredients in half.

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Category: Around The Home, Lifestyle

Tags: Cooking, Kitchen, Knife, Ultrasonic

A new study reveals that much of the confidence people have in the health benefits of supplements might not come from science, but from clever wording on labels. Phrases like “boosts brain function” are enough to make consumers believe that a supplement can prevent serious conditions like dementia.

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Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind

Tags: Dietary supplements, Health, Cognitive functioning, Heart attack, University of Texas

Moving note-taking from good ol' pen and paper to the digital realm can already be quite a pricey endeavor for consumers. But luxury pen maker Montblanc is aiming even higher with its Digital Paper e-note.

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Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Luxury, E-Paper, E-Ink, Notes

The last time I talked about a Kymco scooter was when the Taiwanese manufacturer came up with a maxi-scooter, adventure bike CV-R5 crossover concept. It was everything most folks would want from a scooter, except it was only a concept.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Kymco, Scooter, urban transport, Touring

There's new evidence that cruciferous vegetables blunt spikes in blood sugar levels, which could be particularly important for those with type 2 diabetes or are at risk of developing the condition. It's another feather in the health cap of these foods, which have been shown to fight colon cancer and high blood pressure.

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Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind

Tags: Edith Cowan University, Type 2 diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Heart health, Diet, Vegetables, Colorectal cancer, Cancer

A super-secret Lockheed Martin Skunk Works project is no longer a secret after the company revealed its Vectis Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) – an autonomous stealth fighter drone developed entirely in-house with company funds.

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Category: Military, Technology

Tags: Lockheed Martin, drones, Skunk Works, Aircraft

The Little Lodge provides a simple cabin-like experience on wheels. Sleeping up to two people, the compact home comes with multiple options, including off-grid functionality, and is fronted by a small porch.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

While Ozempic and other drugs like it have proven effective in helping people lose weight, many gain it back when the injections stop. A new drug targets weight loss differently, leading to a more permanent fat-shedding solution.

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Category: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind

Tags: Weight Loss, Weight, Semaglutide, Ozempic, metabolism, Diet