Honda camper pod concept can be recreated by even unhandy CR-V owners

Honda becomes the latest Japanese automaker to debut a micro-camper concept, this one celebrating the CR-V. The CR-V makes a convincing tiny RV when upfitted with a fold-out bed, outdoor kitchen and dining area, and just the right accessories.

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World Record: Longest distance by an electric moto on a single charge

Verge Motorcycles has broken and created a new Guinness World Record by riding its Verge TS Pro electric bike the farthest on a single charge. The record-breaking 193-mile (311-km) journey was accomplished in London on March 22.

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Studio NiCHE turns architectural constraint into creative micro-apartment

Studio NiCHE has revealed its latest project, that transforms a passageway into a striking micro-studio. The apartment is part of a just-completed luxury guesthouse, and was designed to showcase how micro-living can be both stylish and sustainable.

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Is this folding hubless ebike too good to be true?

Kosmos is crowdfunding a seriously cool looking ebike that not only features a hubless front wheel, but is also foldable, and being pitched at less half its expected retail price. That's got my spidey sense tingling: is it for real?

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Home Cinema Series projectors deliver 4K double bill

BenQ has created the Home Cinema Series to meet the "diverse needs of home entertainment enthusiasts ranging from beginners to expert connoisseurs." Joining last year's newbie-friendly 4LED projector is a brighter model plus a pro-level laser thrower.

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Self-charging leash stops your dog from making a break for it

The Hello.it retractable leash promises to put an end to your dog bolting away from you willy-nilly, with an electronic emergency brake that locks up within milliseconds of sensing your dog starting to sprint off to create havoc – no charging needed.

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Pain pathway in a dish opens the door to better chronic pain treatments

Tiny 3D organs connected themselves in a lab dish, forming a replica of the human pain pathway, in a new study. The discovery allows scientists to better understand chronic pain and offers an animal-free method of testing pain treatments.

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Tiny house is about as small as you can go while being usable

How small can you realistically go before a tiny house becomes impractical? We're not sure, but the Honey 216 must be nearing that point, and the towable home combines a tiny interior with a price tag to match.

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Brainpower boosted by tapping out a specific rhythm, study finds

Scientists have uncovered an odd superpower triggered by tapping your finger to a beat – it may help you understand someone talking to you in a noisy place, like at a busy cafe. While it sounds a little woo-woo, there's emerging science behind it.

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Smart litter box is perfect for busy cat lovers with larger breeds

The Petlux V3 has been designed to be the largest automatic litterbox on the market, with its roomy 100-liter drum that can comfortably fit Maine Coons and Ragdolls. It also comes with a tray system for emptying waste without plastic bags.

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