Masterful camper van seamlessly blends vintage style with modern tech

The jaw-dropping Camper Schmiede "Marilyn Onroad" six-sleeper camper van features a delightfully vintage-grade interior with transformable spaces and more outdoor living amenities than you'll find at some parks.

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Do You Hear What I Hear? Amazon Removes Echo Privacy Setting — What You Should Know

Image: crosathorian/Flickr/Creative Commons Last week, Amazon sent an email to select Echo users, warning they must now consent to having their Alexa voice recordings sent to the company’s cloud for…

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New battery-free electricity source: Tiny plastic beads

Harnessing a principle known as triboelectrification, researchers have worked out the optimal way to generate an electrical charge in a relatively simple way. The breakthrough could provide a battery-free way to power wearables and other devices.

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New pill reduces nasty side-effects of Parkinson’s meds in human trial

A mainstay of Parkinson's disease treatment, levodopa can cause nasty side-effects with long-term use. A recent human trial found that a new drug significantly reduces these effects, representing a breakthrough milestone in Parkinson’s treatment.

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Chatbots are replacing therapists faster than anyone expected

While we're not short of divisive topics in 2025, there are valid reasons as to why we're turning to chatbots for emotional support – and why many of us are also very much against it. So how willing are you to embrace this new form of therapy?

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Revamped ultralight tent breaks 2 lb without giving up an inch

After debuting the new X-Dome series, Durston has been back in the workshop tweaking and lightening some of its already-svelte existing tent models. The 2025 X-Mid 2 drops below 2 lb without giving up interior space or weather-ready performance.

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CFMoto working on parallel twin engine with CVT transmission

The motorcycle world is super hot on semi-automatic and automatic transmissions - KTM's AMT, Yamaha's Y-AMT, and Honda's E-Clutch are a few examples. With a patent for a parallel-twin engine coupled to a belt-operated CVT, CFMoto looks to join the party.

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Curved monitor helps clear the air in the workspace

Asus has added a new layer of utility to the humble computer monitor by cooking in an ionizer system to purify the air around you as you work. Two Full HD models are available at launch, along with a curved WQHD flavor.

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Honda is finally bringing its premium sport-tourer to America

The Honda NT1100 has been a roaring success since its debut in 2023, but that's been limited to markets outside the US. Now though, Honda has just confirmed the sports tourer for America - and at a bargain price point too.

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