1+ week, 6+ day ago (317+ words) It's warm but not too hot " the perfect weather for camping, picnics, and road trips. And just in time for your next getaway, BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy storage and portable power stations, is kicking off its Black Friday Sale from November 15-28. The Elite 10 and the B500K will be available on the BLUETTI official website starting Nov. 15. Need big power but less weight for your camping trip? The Elite 100 V2 is your go-to partner. As a leap from the bestseller 1,800W AC180, it powers all your camping gear while being 30% lighter, at only 11.5kg. You can charge it faster with 1,000W solar, and enjoy smarter app control via both Bluetooth and WiFi. At A$899, it's a steal to add extra comfort to your trip. For extended glamping or family trips, the Elite 200 V2 doubles the fun with 2,073Wh capacity and 2,600W power, plus 3,900W lifting power to run…...

4+ week, 11+ hour ago (421+ words) You can now get astride an MV Agusta without totally breaking the bank " well, at least not by a whole lot more than you'd spend for other middleweight naked motorcycles, anyway. The updated Brutale 800, which has landed just ahead of the iconic streetfighter range's 25th anniversary, packs plenty of usable power and tech along with the brand's signature Italian maximalist styling, which looks fantastic for the cheapest Agusta you can buy. Rather than being built purely for bleeding-edge performance, this promises to be fun for folks on their first Agusta. Its 798cc inline triple engine puts down 113hp and 53 lb.ft (85 Nm) of torque, which is good for a grin-inducing top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h) and a quick 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time of just 3.75 seconds. In the promo video below, the Brutale 800 looks plenty agile, carving up hillside roads with aplomb. That's likely down…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (542+ words) When I saw that Xlaserlab " which I'd written about before with its easy-to-use X1 laser welder " had posted up a new campaign on Kickstarter and it was a UV laser, my mouth watered a little. The Xlaserlab E3 is a 10-watt (and there's a 7-watt flavor), 355-nanometer UV laser with a ridiculously tiny spot size of 0.005 mm. Do you know what else is 5 microns? Dust mite poop. Bacteria. Tardigrade toes. For comparison, the IR laser on my Falcon A1 Pro is 30 microns. And my blue diode is even wider at 80-100 microns. Good for cutting, less good for ultra-fine detail. Xlaserlab calls its E3 "16K engraving resolution." Having fought with perfect alignment and ruining plenty of good blanks from a teensy mistake in placement, I can tell you that the pain is real. And making and swapping jigs for every shape and size to reproduce items over…...

4+ week, 8+ min ago (413+ words) We're getting down to the business end of one of the best annual competitions, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. After nearly 10,000 entries, the finalists have been unveiled " and we've picked out some favorites. The awards are for a good cause, too " over the years, the competition has raised millions for 220 conservation groups in 80 countries. This year, money will go to the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), a UK charity that supports conservation leaders in the Global South. We highlight some of our favorites below, but for more don't miss our gallery of finalists. Paula Rustemeier snapped this shot that one red fox in particular might not be so impressed with going public, on her journey of following red fox cubs as they ventured out for food, played with each other and went about their lives free of human hunting threats....

2+ week, 1+ day ago (531+ words) When it comes to fanfares, it doesn't get much bigger than this. I'm in Tokyo for Fender Experience 2025, a three-day celebration of all things Fender. But the big banner item on the Fender agenda is the launch of the American Professional Classic series. "Whenever we bring out a new series, we always have to decide how vintage and how modern we want to make it," he says. "We know there's an appetite out there for vintage aesthetics in instruments, whether that's the logo, or hardware styles, or fingerboard inlay choices, but we wanted to marry that with the functionality of a more modern instrument." Harberd, an LA resident who plays a Telecaster in his own country band, The Western States, sees the new series as sitting somewhere between the American Ultra Luxe series and the Road Worn Vintera series, "a…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (417+ words) [The Yidan Center, by Zaha Hadid Architects, is defined by an unusual rippled form with a void at its center]You could be forgiven for thinking that this extraordinary building was dreamed up as some sort of alien megastructure for a sci-fi movie. However, the Yidan Center is very much real and is currently nearing completion.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyTags: Building and Construction, Office, Zaha Hadid, Shenzhen, China, sustainable design Extraordinary rippled building looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie You could be forgiven for thinking that this extraordinary building was dreamed up as some sort of alien megastructure for a sci-fi movie. However, the Yidan Center is very much real and is currently nearing completion. Its remarkable design brings to mind the studio's previous Morpheus and Opus projects, and is defined by a massive void at its center....

2+ week, 6+ day ago (366+ words) The Black Friday season has officially arrived, and Kingbull is kicking it off in style. From November 5 to December 5, 2025, riders can enjoy the brand's largest discounts ever " up to $900 off on select electric bikes. Whether you're an off-road adventurer or a city commuter, there's never been a better time to join the Kingbull community. This year's sale highlights some of Kingbull's best-loved models, including the Hunter 2.0, Literider 2.0, and Rover 2.0, each combining power, comfort, and design excellence at unbeatable prices. For riders who value style as much as substance, the Literider 2.0 offers a perfect blend of elegance and comfort. Designed with a step-thru frame, plush saddle, and ergonomic handlebars, it's perfect for everyday commuting or weekend cruising. Powered by a 750W motor and 48V 15Ah battery, it offers plenty of torque while maintaining effortless control.Buy now for $849 ($1,699) Compact, agile, and practical " the Rover…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (774+ words) You don't often see MV Agusta announce back-to-back bikes in a matter of just a few days. Following the reveal of the Brutale 800 this past week, the ex-Pierer Mobility-owned brand has unveiled the latest naked motorcycle in its Brutale lineup. The special-edition MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro debuted at this year's EICMA as MV Agusta's entirely new middleweight naked sportbike. It's based on the updated inline-three 950 EVO engine " a platform we'll be seeing much more of in the time to come. It's a 931cc three-cylinder unit with a counter-rotating crankshaft you'll find on the Enduro Veloce. For the Brutale Serie Oro, the Italian company heavily re-engineered the motor with a new head, new ducts, an optimized cooling circuit, and a swanky new Termignoni exhaust. You also get larger-diameter steel valves made from "a more wear-resistant material" and redesigned intake and exhaust…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago (590+ words) Kingbull has introduced its strongest pricing strategy to date, reducing bestselling models to levels that make premium fat-tire performance accessible to almost every rider segment. Based on your current finalized table, here are the headline prices shaping this year's campaign: The diversity of the Kingbull portfolio allows riders to select models tailored to their environments, riding habits, and performance expectations. Each product category plays a distinct strategic role in this year's campaign messaging. The Literider 2.0, now at $849, is the cornerstone of Kingbull's commuter strategy. Its lower standover height, modular cargo accessories, and supple ride geometry make it ideal for new riders transitioning to electric mobility. During the Black Friday window, the Literider becomes a high-value acquisition for buyers seeking efficiency and portability without sacrificing motor power. The Hunter 2.0, now positioned at a compelling $799, anchors the adventure-riding segment. Its beefier frame,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (437+ words) Well, apparently, Zero Motorcycles doesn't care about those boundaries. After all, who the heck said you can't do both? And Zero has done exactly that, now venturing into the scooter segment in addition to its illustrious e-motorcycles, with the LS1 electric scooter. Unveiled at this year's EICMA, the LS1 was introduced as a part of Zero's "All-Access" initiative, which is all about making electric two-wheelers accessible for more people. And when you talk about accessibility, the low-step, fuel-efficient, maneuverable, zippy rides offered by scooters make a strong case for top billing in the commuter mobility market. The LS1 comes with two swappable batteries. Both of these are mounted on the floorboard, but Zero also offers you an optional third battery. In its stock two-battery setup, the e-scoot offers up to 71 miles (115 km) of range, while the more expensive three-battery configuration offers a 106-mile…...