Hard-edged ebike brings beefy MTB specs to your daily urban commute

A full-suspension electric 29er built for the city, the Åska may look like the latest electric light motorcycle, but a Gates carbon belt drive and Pinion gearbox keep your feet and calves engaged, while the modular design lets you swap in new components.

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Aura concept reimagines classic British roadster for electric era

Something like a Triumph Spitfire for our eco-obsessed times, the Aura concept debuts with a roof- and window-free bio-composite shell, electric powertrain and efficiency-optimizing HMI that help it deliver 400 miles of quick, sharp Sunday driving.

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Large study finds potential benefits of digital screen time for children

A screen time study tracking device use in children has found those who spend more time with digital devices had larger friendship groups. The research indicates the influence of screen time may not be as undesirable as some have previously suggested.

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UK awards contracts to field test laser weapons on sea and land

The British Ministry of Defence has given three four-year contracts worth £72.5 million to consortia led by Thales and Raytheon UK to develop laser and radio frequency demonstrator weapons to be mounted on Royal Navy ships and British Army vehicles.

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Hookpod Pro mini tripod packs a useful magnetic leg

Mini tripods certainly are handy photographic gadgets, but they could always be made even handier. A case in point is the new Hookpod Pro, which features a magnetic leg that allows for a variety of mounting options.

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Stunning Rocket Mountain 4×4 camper van seeks adventure and solitude

With the new Rocket Mountain camper van, Rocket Camper transports its unique floor plan to a rugged MAN TGE 4x4 platform, inviting adventurers to string together expeditions from patches of hot desert sand, high-alpine granite and loamy forest floor.

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Vinci ebike looks a little bit retro, and a little bit modern art

There are some ebikes that try to look like regular bicycles, some that try to look like classic motorcycles, and others that aim for a quirky design that isn't entirely either of the other two. The Vinci definitely falls into the last group.

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Next-gen Kindle Paperwhite family gets bigger screen, and a kids model

It's been a while since Amazon treated digital bookworms to a new version of its Kindle Paperwhite ereader, and now the company is making up for that with a bigger display, longer battery life, USB-C, a special Signature Edition, and a kids version.

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“Office of the future” aims to be a rising star in Hollywood

The latest US project by the always interesting MAD Architects is a striking glazed tower for Hollywood that's described as the office of the future, and would include lots of greenery and foster a healthy work/life balance for those working inside.

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Thorens spins out new turntables to tap into the rise of vinyl

After a dip in sales last year, vinyl records are back on track to continue their steady year-on-year rise in popularity. If you're looking to join the resurgence, hi-fi brand Thorens has just launched a couple of turntables to get you in a spin.

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