Over the course of 2016, we witnessed an explosion of interesting new camping trailers. From ruggedized, off-road adventure trailers to super-chic museum pieces, the year brought new caravans for campers and travelers of all types and income brackets. Read more
What if you could turn the volume of environmental noise up and down selectively? You would be able to hear conversations in noisy places, listen to real-world media at exactly the setting you’d like, and eliminate intrusive background noise. New Bose “Hearphones” could make this a reality. Read more
Classic cars have a certain romance about them, but owning one isn't all sunshine and roses. One possible way around common problems is to rebuild a classic car today, sticking to the original blueprints to ensure authenticity. That's the approach Aston Martin has taken with the DB4 GT Continuation. Read more
What is claimed will be the fourth largest commercial office tower in New York is to be built in the city's developing Hudson Yards neighborhood. Covering 850,000 sq ft, 50 Hudson Yards will fill an entire city block and rise up to 985-ft high. Read more
Those interested in the small living movement don't have to settle on just living in a tiny house, they can also get married in one, have a drink in one, and now go to work in one too. The Minim Workspace offers a tiny towable office that can optionally run off-the-grid. Read more
Golf club memberships are expensive, and people in areas where it gets really cold are unable to play for a huge chunk of the year. One way to get around the problem could be simple simulations like R-Motion, which relies on a small clip attached to the shaft of the club. Read more
A nano-spacecraft made from a silicon chip could make the journey to Alpha Centauri in just 20 years. The problem is, such a "space-chip" wouldn’t survive the intense radiation and temperature of space, so a NASA and KAIST team is developing a method for helping the chip heal itself on the fly. Read more
Practice makes perfect, and Motus is looking to make throwing practice perfect with its motusQB. The device records the biomechanical data of throws in football, tracking the workloads on a quarterback’s throwing arm through a range of metrics to help prevent injury and improve their game. Read more
Upcoming auctions include a first edition of Newton's Principia and The North American Indian. Sales last week included an autograph manuscript of Mahler's Second Symphony, Description de l'Égypte, a $3 million baseball card, a 4000 year-old model boat and an Alexander Fleming penicillin culture. Read more
Running a small business is hard enough without trying to compete with a factory full of robotic arms. Now a startup has unveiled the Dobot M1, a consumer-level programmable robotic arm with swappable tool heads and kits for soldering, sorting, engraving, cutting, 3D printing and manufacturing. Read more
Researchers at the University of Utah have devised a method to create invisible images embedded within normal-looking images using cheap inkjet printers. The data hidden in these images can then only be revealed using sub-millimeter electromagnetic radiation Read more
MIT researchers Antoine Allanore and Samuel R. Wagstaff have been studying how aluminum alloys harden and have come up with a way to use jets to produce more even distributions of copper and manganese in castings. Read more
Scientists at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology have created a thermoelectric coating that can be directly painted onto almost any surface to capture waste heat and turn it directly into electricity. Read more
As Mercedes and VW have announced their pushes into mainstream electric cars, Renault is updating its existing range with bigger batteries for even better range. It started with the Zoe in Paris, and now extends to the Kangoo Z.E. Read more
A Japanese space freighter is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS). Carrying 4.5 tons (4.1 tonnes) of supplies, it's scheduled to rendezvous with the station on Tuesday. Read more
"Wearable technology" can denote a wide variety of gadgets, from smartwatches and fitness trackers to full virtual reality systems. We spent plenty of time with all of the above in 2016: These are our picks for the best. Read more
Researchers at MIT have invented a printing process that could turn a lot of potential breakthroughs, such as electricity-generating clothing and smart sutures, into an inexpensive reality. Read more
We tried out a pair of ThermaCELL heated insoles a few years ago, and while we generally liked them, we were disappointed that they couldn't fit inside a pair of cycling shoes. Well, perhaps we might have better luck with the new ultrathin +Winter insoles. Read more
While running is sometimes pointed to as a damaging exercise for knees, a new study out of Brigham Young University, shows that the exercise can actually ratchet down knee inflammation. Read more
Voracious readers – especially those with an appreciation for light bags and uncluttered bookselves – should appreciate this spec-by-spec comparison of top e-readers. Read more
Researchers analyzing a freak avalanche in Tibet that killed nine people have published findings that suggest meltwater at the base of the glacier lubricated the ice on its path of destruction, meltwater that probably wouldn't have been there were it not for rising temperatures in the region. Read more
Graphene could certainly be described as a wonder material. Silly Putty, on the other hand … well, it's an old-school kids' toy. Scientists recently combined the one with the other, however, to create sensors capable of unprecedented sensitivity. Read more
Rand McNally's tablet-based OverDryve system adds voice-controlled navigation, connectivity, a dash cam and more to any dashboard. Read more
Designed to compete with the BMW 5 Series, the Maserati Ghibli hasn't quite hit the mark, with critics noting its unrefined diesel engine and uninspiring cabin. This refresh aims to address those criticisms, with new luxurious trim lines and a fresh infotainment system. Read more
Qantas is to become the first commercial carrier to offer regular non-stop flights directly from Australia to Europe, using the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The 14,498 km trip will take around 17 hours, and be the longest direct flight service for a Dreamliner anywhere in the world Read more
Legendary Studio Ghibli animator Hayao Miyazaki was recently screened a demo of AI generated animation after which he vehemently responded, "I would never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all." Read more
Piccadilly Circus' famous wall of light-up adverts will be switched off by site owner Land Securities in January so they can be replaced by a single high-resolution LED screen that will be the biggest in Europe. Read more
Artist Leo Villareal and his team have been chosen to develop a series of installations that will light up the bridges along the River Thames in London, UK. Their contest-winning proposal, "Current," envisages colorful lighting installed on the 17 bridges from Tower Bridge to Albert Bridge. Read more
If your dream is to master a foreign language, there's not better teacher than Rosetta Stone. With its intuitive, immersive method, Rosetta Stone will have you reading, writing, and speaking like a natural in no time. You'll start by matching words with images just like when you learned your native language as a child. Then you'll move onto interactive lessons where speech recognition technology works to evaluate and improve your accent with instant feedback. The reviews don't lie, Rosetta Stone is the best way to master a second, third, or fourth language from home. Read more
Tiny House Scotland recently completed its first model, the NestHouse. Sporting a Scandinavian-style design and a focus on energy-efficiency, the movable – but non-towable – tiny home starts at £17,000 (US$21,500) for the smallest and most basic unfurnished model. Read more
The Apple vs Android debate. We're not here to take a side. We're here to let you pick yours. To that end we'll be giving one lucky winner $2k in credit to purchase whatever they want in either Apple or Android products. Best of luck. Read more
When the Oculus Rift launched this March, one of our favorite qualities was its built-in audio. While Oculus' new earphones add a tinge of complexity, they make up for it with enhanced audio presence. Read more
By tracking deviations in the Earth's magnetic field as it passes through the ocean, scientists say it is possible to gauge the temperature changes in the sea, helping to fill in important detail about how our planet is responding to global warming. Read more
A recent breakthrough suggests it might be possible to create lonsdaleite, an ultra-hard diamond formed during meteorite crashes, without the need for earth-shaking impacts or scorching temperatures. Read more
The Paris-Dakar Rally is one of the toughest tests in motorsport, pitting cars against blazing heat and sand dunes. Reaching the finish is impressive and cars that have completed the race are treated with a certain reverence. At Nissan, that has led to a full rebuild of the Patrol Fanta Limon. Read more
Using extra-sensitive optical detectors built into a soft prosthetic hand, researchers at Cornell University have demonstrated a prototype that is able to tell by touch whether fruit is ripe, or to modify the pressure exerted on a material simply in response to the way it feels. Read more
Amateur mechanics have long used sawdust to clean up oil spills in their garages. Now, scientists are looking to see if this low-tech solution can be adapted to protect the Arctic in case of an oil spill in its icy waters. Read more
CRISPR-Cas9 has the potential to radically change how disease is treated. Now, scientists have edited the editor, adding a new engineered enzyme to CRISPR that can prevent the target DNA from repairing itself and cancelling out the desired changes. Read more
Like goodies from a "?" box in Super Mario, details are slowly being revealed about Nintendo's theme park venture with Universal Studios. The two companies have now announced some general ideas about what we can expect to experience when Super Nintendo World arrives by 2020. Read more
Last month's November supermoon was the closest look we'll get at our nearest neighbour until 2034. But the show isn't over yet. Wednesday's supermoon will be just 1 percent smaller, a difference that will be impossible to distinguish by the naked eye. Read more
With the One S1, Segway appears to be targeting even more niche markets with a single-wheel design that, although self-balancing, the company warns "is not for everyone" and takes some skill to ride. Read more
Over the past 12 months we've witnessed an explosion of AI generated art from machines composing pop music to writing film screenplays. Here is a run-down of some of the most interesting, and amusing, developments in computer generated creativity. Read more
Shopping for frequent flyers can be difficult: Due to sheer necessity, they likely already have everything they need to navigate the inherent challenges of air travel. Here’s a selection of innovative gifts and gadgets that should surprise and please even the most well-equipped of travelers. Read more
It's entirely possibly that winds are blowing clouds made of rubies and sapphires on the blazing "hot Jupiter" planet HAT-P-7b over 1,000 light years away. Read more
If you run a business that ships a lot of items, then you no doubt want the shipping process to be as efficient as possible … which is why Belgian start-up Fit Things created Slimbox. It's a machine that builds boxes on the spot, based on measurements of the goods. Read more
Scientists tracking the wellbeing of reindeers in the Arctic have uncovered a concerning trend, with warming temperatures in the region literally freezing access to food and leading to a 12 percent decrease in average body weight over just 16 years. Read more
Quick – you're on a team of men about to enter a competition. Your team can either listen to "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC or "Andante from Sonata for Two Pianos" by Mozart during the contest. Which do you choose? A new lighthearted study has the answer. Read more
We have seen numerous takes on microneedle technology, but researchers in Sweden believe they have come with a design to top them all, with a patch that combines soft and hard materials for better performance and comfort. Read more
For all kinds of reasons, 2016 is going to stick in the memory for a long, long time. In the midst of everything else that happened, we saw some fantastic apps for iOS and Android appear – and these are our favorites from the last 12 months, each worthy of a slot on your phone or tablet. Read more
More than three months after Apple announced them, the company's wireless AirPods are finally available to order. Read more
A residential tower in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, will have an unusual design reminiscent of an animal's layered scales. Stacked tiers of four floors each will fan outwards as they rise up the One Hundred building, with the aim of giving residents better views and improving energy performance. Read more
The first offshore wind farm in the US has begun generating electricity about 3 miles off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island. The facility has a capacity of 30 MW and is expected to produce around 125,000 MWh of electricity annually. Read more
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