Unlike a lot of tiny houses we see, the Justine doesn't attempt to cram too much into its towable frame. Instead, it spreads its interior layout across a single floor, creating a spacious home that's suitable for full-time living.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
A landmark study due to start in the coming months aims to test a method for rejuvenating our immune system in older age. The Phase 1 trial will target senescent T cells, which accumulate as we age or fight chronic disease and become less good at protecting us from illness.
Category: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: University College London, The Immune System, T-cells, Age-Related, anti-aging, Lifespan, Cells, molecular biology, clinical trials
The market for smart glasses is becoming increasingly crowded, but the benefit for consumers is that makers are also producing technology that caters to specific audiences. And the BleeqUp Ranger does exactly that, in unashamedly action-capturing style.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Smart Glasses, Sports, Artificial Intelligence, Cycling, Running, Fitness, wearable electronics, Reviews
In what looks like a march to the past, at this year's Eurosatory exhibition in Paris Ukrainian firm Parabella has shown off its eponymous portable pillbox military shelter designed to protect troops on the battlefield.
Category: Military, Engineering
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) scientists have developed a form of neurological pacemaker that adapts in real time to a patient’s walking and could address one of the most disabling and hard-to-treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Category: Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, Walk, Brain, Neurodegenerative conditions
Tamron has announced that it's bringing its 17-70mm F2.8 APS-C lens to Canon's RF and Nikon's Z mounts, providing a versatile option for shooters on those systems. It delivers a 26-105mm equiv. range for Nikon shooters, and is a 28-112mm equiv. on Canon.
The lens, formally named the 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD, offers essentially the same experience as the E-mount version that was announced in 2020. The Z-mount weighs 540g (19oz), with the RF version coming in 10g lighter, and it uses an optical formula with 16 elements in 12 groups. At the wide end, it can focus on subjects as close as 0.19m (7.5"). zoomed in, that goes up to 0.39m (15.4").
Unlike the Sony and Nikon versions, the RF version of the lens has physical controls for turning its optical stabilization on and off and for selecting whether it's in auto or manual focus mode. Both the Z and RF versions of the lens have a USB-C port for firmware updates and for use with Tamron's Lens Utility app.
Image: TamronThis lens is a welcome addition to both systems, as there wasn't anything really comparable for either. RF-mount has the Sigma 18-50mm (29-80mm equiv.) F2.8, and Z-mount has Nikon's 16-50mm (26-75mm equiv.) F2.8, but neither has an option that goes that bit further while still maintaining a constant aperture. For those looking for a single lens they can use while walking around, the 17-70mm F2.8 may be a more versatile option.
When we reviewed the lens in 2021, we found it was generally quite good, with a few optical downsides like distortion, onion-ring bokeh and longitudinal chromatic aberration. Given its price, though, there will likely be many willing to make those tradeoffs.
The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD will retail for $749 – $50 more than the Sony version, and $50 less than the Fujifilm one – and will be available starting July 2nd.
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Buy at B&H Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 sample galleryWe got our hands on a copy of the RF-mount version of the lens and had the opportunity to shoot a small sample gallery with the Canon EOS R7. In addition to these sample photos, you can also check out our more extensive sample gallery, captured when the lens was originally launched for E-mount.
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Class-Leading1 4.1x Zoom Ratio Standard Zoom with Built-In VC 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) For Nikon Z Mount and CANON RF Mount APS-C Mirrorless CamerasJune 24, 2026 – TAMRON announces the launch of the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, compatible with Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens will be available in both mounts on July 2 at a retail price of $749 USD / $949 CAD.
The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) is a fast aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It's engineered to deliver both a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm2, it achieves a 4.1x zoom ratio, class-leading for an APS-C standard zoom lens, while maintaining a fast, constant maximum aperture of F2.8.
The 17-70mm F2.8 VC includes VC (Vibration Compensation)3, and a fast, quiet AF system. With focus breathing and AF noise effectively suppressed, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC is optimized for both stills and video shooting. Despite offering a class-leading zoom ratio and VC, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC remains notably lightweight and compact. This makes the 17-70mm F2.8 VC an outstanding choice for daily use, as well as for travel where minimizing weight is essential. Excelling in close-up work, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC achieves an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of just 0.19m (7.5”) at the wide end. Capture unique, expressive images in a variety of everyday scenes, including street photography and portraits. Functionality and versatility are enhanced by features such as Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.
Product Features
1 Among the fast-aperture F2.8 standard zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of May 2026 – TAMRON)
2 The full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm for Nikon Z mount and 27.2-112mm for CANON RF mount
3 With the 17-70mm F2.8 VC for CANON RF and Nikon Z mounts, the autofocus may become less responsive when tracking subjects during zooming in video shooting.
Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Specifications Principal specificationsLens typeZoom lensMax Format sizeAPS-C / DXFocal length17–70 mmImage stabilizationYesLens mountCanon RF, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Sony EApertureMaximum apertureF2.8Minimum apertureF22Aperture ringNoNumber of diaphragm blades9OpticsElements16Groups12Special elements / coatings1 aspherical + 2 glass-molded aspherical elementsFocusMinimum focus0.19 m (7.48″)Maximum magnification0.21×AutofocusYesMotor typeStepper motorFocus methodInternalDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoFocus distance limiterNoPhysicalWeight525 g (1.16 lb)Diameter75 mm (2.95″)Length119 mm (4.69″)SealingYesColourBlackZoom methodRotary (extending)Power zoomNoZoom lockNoFilter thread67 mmHood suppliedYesTripod collarNoIt’s not often that we get guests. So when the interstellar intruder 3I/ATLAS came zooming through our Solar System last year, it provided astronomers with a perfect opportunity to study a rock from another part of the galaxy.
Tags: 3I/ATLAS, Comets, NASA, JWST, interstellar space, Solar System
Traveling with music was always a cumbersome affair. Cassettes fluttered, CDs skipped, and choosing a dozen albums for a trip meant leaving dozens more behind. Then there's the one you have to exclude because Peter Gabriel signed it.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Music Servers, Digital music, Music Streaming, Streaming
Layla Tiseo, Université de Montréal/ The Conversation
Category: Archaeology, Science
Tags: Deaths, grave, Paleontology, Bones
Last month, Volkswagen announced it's bringing the ID. Buzz back to the US market after a yearlong hiatus and dressing it up with a big, new addition: a camping version. What it didn't announce was any pricing or availability information. While it still hasn't released those critical details, it has launched and priced a "Good Night Package" in Germany with identical in-van camping equipment.
Category: Campervans, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Campervan, RV, Camping, Volkswagen, electric-camper, Outdoors and Camping, mini-campervan
Definium Therapeutics has announced strong results in a phase 3 trial of its single-dosed lysergide (LSD) drug DT120 in treating adults with major depressive disorder (MDD), meeting its primary goal and all key secondary efficacy endpoints in the first trial of its kind.
Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: Psychedelic Medicine, mental health, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, clinical trials, FDA
Everybody wants an SUV these days, and boy, are they expensive. Even for a mere facelift, you’d be expected to shell out around $50,000. Well, BYD just flipped the switch to all that.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: BYD, SUV, Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, China
Amazon Prime Day is officially underway, running from June 23 to June 26. The shopping holiday is certainly flooded with noise, with loud claims of sales that aren't really that beneficial. However, there are good deals buried in all of that, including some all-time lows on popular cameras, and, perhaps more helpful, discounts on memory cards and storage. We've done our best to cut through the clutter to share discounts that actually matter for photographers and videographers.
It's important to note that Prime Day deals require an active Amazon Prime membership, and prices can – and do – change without warning mid-sale. The deals and prices below are confirmed at the time of writing, but they may sell out or revert before Prime Day ends on June 26.
Prime Day deals on memory Image: LexarIt's no secret that the cost of items like memory cards and hard drives has skyrocketed, with prices doubling (and more) in just a few months. Thankfully, there are some discounts on these items with Prime Day, albeit not as plentiful as in years past. And, unfortunately, most of the discounts still don't bring prices back to last year's levels, but any discount is better than none right now. If you need to stock up on storage and can't wait for a potential AI bubble burst to bring prices down, this could be a good time to do so.
Memory card discountsLexar 512GB Professional 2000x SDXC $480 (was $640)
Lexar 128GB (2-Pack) High-Performance 800x PRO $80 (was $100)
Lexar 512GB Professional Silver $145 (was $175)
Delkin Devices Power 128GB SDXC UHS-II $119 (was $149)
Nextorage 128GB SD Card UHS-II $200 (was $255)
SanDisk 256GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I $42 (was $53)
Nextorage CFexpress 4.0 Type A 1024GB $425 (was $900)
Nextorage CFexpress 4.0 Type B 512GB $247 (was $290)
SSD discountsSanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD $178 (was $210)
Lexar 2TB Professional Go Portable SSD $230 (was $300)
Samsung T7 Portable SSD, 1TB $190 (was $275)
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 1TB $180 (was $288)
Action camera and drone deals Image: DJISummer is in full swing, which, for many, means more time outside adventuring. If you're looking to upgrade your means of capturing your summer fun, you could be in luck, since most of the camera-related deals we've seen this Prime Day are on action cameras and drones. That includes the lowest price we've seen on the highly popular DJI Osmo Pocket 3.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 $378 (was $499)
DJI Osmo Action 6 Enhanced Combo $421 (was $496)
GoPro LIT Hero $180 (was $270)
Insta360 X5 $435 (was $550)
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Xplorer Bundle $360 (was $450)
Insta360 GO Ultra Creator Bundle $400 (was $500)
DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo $294 (was $449)
DJI Neo $139 (was $199)
DJI Flip Fly More Combo $619 (was $779)
Camera and lens Prime Day deals Image: FujifilmDiscounts on cameras and lenses are always hit and miss during Prime Day, and that's no different this year. There aren't many true deals out there (at least at the time of writing), but a few are worth checking out, at least as long as you aren't looking for anything high-end.
Camera discountsFujifilm X half $549 (was $649)
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 $80 (was $94)
OM System OM-5 Mark II with M.Zuiko 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 lens $1270 (was $1500)
Panasonic Lumix S9 with S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens $1333 (was $1800)
Lens discountsViltrox 50mm F1.4 Pro $439 (was $549)
Viltrox 85mm F2 EVO $220 (was $275)
Viltrox 20mm F2.8 $141 (was $176)
Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air Z $159 (was $199)
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II $1598 (was $2000)
Sony FE 35mm F1.8 $698 (was $850)
Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD for E mount $369 (was $549)
Accessory Prime Day deals Image: Insta360Last but not least, there are some healthy discounts on accessories like mics, lights and tripods this Prime Day. That includes Insta360's newly released customizable Mic Pro and the lowest price we've seen in the last month on the DJI Mic 3.
Insta360 Mic Pro (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $280 (was $330)
DJI Mic 3 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $224 (was $264)
Neewer 100Ws 2.4G Round Head TTL Flash $226 (was $280)
Godox DP800III Strobe Flash $213 (was $296)
Neewer LiteTrip LT 32 Travel Tripod $161 (was $239)
Manfrotto Befree Live Travel Video Tripod $203 (was $335)
Not every tiny house needs to be a massive family residence, and sometimes all you need are the basics. With this in mind, the Mini House 300 x 600 focuses on fitting a home for two into a compact footprint.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
The new Pelican Gridpoint system provides even more organizational opportunities.
Image: Pelican
Pelican has announced the "next generation" of its Protector-series cases, which many photographers and videographers have long turned to when their gear needs to be kept safe from the worst that nature (and airlines) can throw at it. The company says its new cases are not only even more protective, but it is also making them easier to use and adding some interesting ways to keep your gear organized.
The main upgrade is to the material used to make the hard polymer shell. The company says it's now using what it calls "HPX," which it claims is 12% stronger when it comes to impacts, letting it handle "high-velocity drops and extreme kinetic stress" better. Pelican also says it's more rigid under load, so it'll seal better under the kinds of pressures you'd find in "high-altitude transport or deep-sea deployment." Finally, the company says it should also stay strong and retain its color even with long-term UV exposure.
The company has upgraded the wheels on cases like the Protector 1510 and 1560, making them smoother, even when carrying a heavy load. It also redesigned the latch system, adding a push-button mechanism that it says will make the case easier to open.
From the outside, the cases look much the same as they have for decades.Finally, there are some new accessories coming for the system. Perhaps the most exciting is the "Gridpoint" system that will be available for select models of cases. It replaces the traditional foam interior of the lid with a panel of hook and loop and standardized MOLLE attachment points. This lets you attach pouches or other organizational tools to it, which can be used to store accessories such as flashes, charging cables, storage media, etc. The company is also introducing what it calls the ModLight Pivot, which is essentially a rechargeable lamp designed to fold up on the inside of its cases, which you can swing out and illuminate your gear if you need to see it better.
The one thing that may be a minor disappointment is that the company hasn't taken this opportunity to rethink its "Pick N Pluck" foam system, which you have to painstakingly and semi-permanently customize for each gear loadout. While it has its advantages, we'd be interested to see if the company could adapt the Re-Set system it recently introduced for its gun cases to work with camera gear.
Still, it's nice to see a company making a good product even better and, if the few product pages that are up are anything to go by, doing so without substantially raising the price. The company says the full lineup will be available this summer.
Built for photographers who want strong output, fast control and dependable portability in one compact lighting tool, the NEEWER Q4PRO 400Ws Outdoor Flash combines versatile flash modes, high-speed sync, wireless functionality and intuitive operation to handle everything from portraits to action-focused shoots.
A high-capacity USB-C rechargeable battery helps minimize downtime, while Bowens mount compatibility opens the door to a broad range of modifiers and light shaping tools. With features aimed at speed, flexibility and creative control, the Q4PRO is a capable all-in-one solution for photographers who need power without sacrificing convenience. Here's what you need to know.
Features that maximize creativity Photo: NEEWERThe Q4PRO’s core feature set gives photographers a high degree of control across different shooting conditions. TTL mode supports +/-3EV of flash exposure compensation, flash exposure bracketing, flash exposure lock, high-speed sync up to 1/8000s and front or rear curtain sync, making it well suited to changing light and fast-moving subjects. Manual mode offers precise 1/512 to 1/1 power adjustment at up to 400Ws, along with S1 and S2 optical triggering for more traditional multi-light arrangements. A 30W modeling light lets you preview the effect of flash position and light modifiers without the need for time-consuming test shots.
For creative motion work, Multi mode can fire up to 100 consecutive stroboscopic flashes to capture movement sequences with added visual impact. The flash is supported by an upgraded quartz tube with a GN42 guide number and a consistent 6000K daylight-balanced color temperature, helping deliver reliable brightness, clean color and natural-looking results every time. Plus, user-replaceable tubes means practical long-term value.
Streamlined operation Photo: NEEWEREveryday usability is another strength of the Q4PRO. The main LCD screen presents settings on a clear, straightforward interface, while an auxiliary display shows the current wireless group in a distinct color for quick identification during multi-light setups. Control via the dedicated NEEWER Studio app adds another layer of convenience by allowing remote adjustments from a smart device when the flash is positioned out of reach.
Power comes from a high-capacity 21.6V 2800mAh battery that delivers up to 325 full-power flashes, with a 1.2-second recycle time and quick recharging over USB-C to keep downtime to a minimum. The Bowens mount expands compatibility with a wide selection of light modifiers and shaping accessories, while the portable handle provides 180° tilt, a 5/8-inch stand receiver and an umbrella socket for easier positioning in different shooting environments. Weighing just 5.7lbs / 2.58kgs, including battery, flash tube and reflector, the Q4PRO is also light enough to transport easily, from location to location.
Wireless control and functionality Photo: NEEWERWireless functionality adds another layer of flexibility to the Q4PRO. Its 2.4G sync system works as both a transmitter and receiver, allowing it to control or join broader lighting setups with ease. It can trigger all NEEWER Q System flashes and also sync with Godox X System triggers, the Sekonic L-858D light meter (RT-GX Modules) and native NEEWER QPRO and QZ triggers, which makes it easier to fit into an existing workflow.
With five groups, 32 channels and 99 IDs, the system is designed to reduce interference while maintaining a range of up to 328 feet in open environments. For high-speed action, Freeze mode offers an ultra-short flash duration of up to an incredible 1/28,570s and a recycle range of 0.01 to 1.2 seconds, while the mask function creates a clean background exposure that simplifies post-production when compositing.
Taken together, these features make the NEEWER Q4PRO 400Ws Outdoor Flash a strong option for photographers who need portability without giving up control or output. Its combination of versatile flash modes, outstanding battery life, wireless flexibility and modifier compatibility supports a wide range of creative and professional applications. Whether used for outdoor portraits, events or sports, the Q4PRO, which retails for $459.99, is designed to help you work quickly and efficiently to produce polished results every time.
The excellent triple-battery trekking ebike I took for quite a few test rides last year is being joined by a similar-but-different new model. The Nomads Pro is still aimed at riders who want to go beyond city limits but swaps rear-hub pedal-assist for a tasty mid-drive motor.
Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Adventure Bikes, cargo bike
Flextail's latest piece of outdoor gear is a versatile little device that'll not only come in handy at your next campsite, but also in your driveway and your study.
Tags: Camping, Kickstarter, xxKickbooster
SpaceX is preparing to test Starfall, its new orbital cargo capsule that could one day be used for automated orbital labs or as depots to store military equipment in space, ready for immediate deployment anywhere on the globe.
Category: Space Systems, Engineering
Tags: SpaceX, Spacecraft
In a massive study of more than 80,000 adults, scientists have found a link between bright artificial light in the evenings and age-related eye disease. At the extreme, light exposure was associated with a 31% higher risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), as well as an 18% and 47% increased risk of cataracts and glaucoma, respectively.
Category: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Eye diseases, Light, Eye injury, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Age-Related, Aging, Artificial
