Huge duplex tiny house fits two homes on a single trailer

The TinyPlex is an unusually large towable dwelling. It consists of not just one but two separate homes, each of which measures 200 sq ft and has an open and light-filled layout that sleeps up to two people.

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Zen one-legged telescoping stool gets a stronger, comfier upgrade

Having to stand for long periods of time can be a drag, but so can carrying a full-size folding chair everywhere you go. The Sitpack Zen offers a telescoping one-legged alternative, and it's now being offered in a new-and-improved form.

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Self-shading windows draw solely on the power of the pine cone

Pine cones are pretty smart for things with no brains, enough so that scientists have copied them to create a unique window shading system. The setup blocks sunlight in the summer and lets it through in the winter, without using any electricity.

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4K night-vision monocular brings the darkness into full-color focus

Unlike cats, our vision is pretty rubbish in very low light conditions. Fortunately, technology can help us reveal the hidden secrets of the night. The Nightra is just such as gadget, and promises to reveal "every detail in vivid, full color."

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Fast-pitching Lunar tent keeps weight low, backcountry comfort high

A new generation of ultralight tents combines pared-down construction with increased convenience at camp. The Lunar Orbiter is the latest, using a wide-spanning exterior pole structure to increase volume and deliver lightning-fast setup.

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Four-person tiny house combines US styling with a Euro-sized footprint

Frontier Tiny Homes impressed us with its spacious Felicity model, but with its Agatha, the firm has produced a towable home that's more in line with smaller European models and is suitable for full-time living.

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Automated mini garden uses a nutritious fog to grow veggies indoors

While everyone loves the thought of growing fresh veggies indoors, not everyone has the green thumb required to do so. The Plantaform system was designed with that fact in mind, as it grows edible plants automatically … using a nutrient-rich fog.

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World’s first ePaper InkPoster displays art in vivid color

Digital reader outfit PocketBook has designed what's billed as the world's first ePaper color poster/art display, and has partnered with E Ink and Sharp to bring it to life. The InkPoster comes in three sizes and employs two screen technologies.

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Vacuum cleaner’s robotic arm picks up your dirty socks and tissues

Roborock is kicking things off at CES 2025 with a robot vacuum cleaner that brings even more robotics to the party: its foldable arm can extend out from the top of the machine and automatically pick items up off the floor, like socks and toys.

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