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This rugged 9.8kg laptop folds out into a three 14-inch screen mobile workstation

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A laptop with three screens sounds excessive until the setting changes. At a desk, it would be an elaborate workstation. In the middle of a field operation, where maps, live video, telemetry and communications may all need to stay visible, it starts to make more sense. That is the idea behind Durabook’s Z14I-DX3, a rugged mobile workstation that folds three 14-inch displays into one unusually large machine.

The two additional screens are permanently attached to the main chassis rather than being separate monitors. They fold inward for transport and open out when the workstation is ready to use. All three are Full HD touchscreens with Durabook’s DynaVue technology and up to 1,200 nits of brightness. They can be operated with a finger, gloves, a stylus, or even when water is present, which is considerably more useful in the field than a conventional laptop touchscreen.

Designer: Durabook

The arrangement is far more practical than simply having a very wide desktop. Each display can show something different, so an operator could keep a map open on one, live video on another, and operational data on the third without constantly switching between windows. Each screen has its own controls for brightness and contrast as well. Durabook has built the Z14I-DX3 around Intel Core Ultra processors, with configurations ranging from the Core Ultra 5 125U to the Core Ultra 7 165U and up to 64GB of DDR5 memory. The processors include Intel’s AI Boost NPU, while graphics can be upgraded from integrated Intel graphics to an NVIDIA RTX A500, RTX 3500 Ada, or RTX 5000 Ada. The top graphics option brings 16GB of GDDR6 memory and is intended for heavier workloads such as image recognition, video analysis, GIS, and 3D visualization.

The hardware underneath is just as unconventional. There are two Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual serial ports, HDMI, VGA, Thunderbolt 4, ExpressCard 54, and multiple USB connections. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 are built in, while 4G LTE, 5G, and GPS can be added. Storage can also be configured with multiple removable drives and RAID, giving the machine considerably more flexibility than its laptop form suggests. Then there is the reason the Z14I-DX3 looks so imposing. Its magnesium-alloy chassis is MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-461G certified and rated to operate from -29 degrees Celsius to 63 degrees Celsius. The complete system measures 391 × 298 × 137.5mm and weighs 9.8kg. That makes the word “mobile” somewhat relative, but portability here is really about taking an entire workstation to another location without having to assemble one from several separate pieces.

Power comes from a 6,900mAh main battery, with another 6,700mAh battery dedicated to the three-screen setup and an optional second system battery. A 210W adapter is supplied. The Z14I-DX3 is available now, although Durabook has not announced a retail price. Instead, it is sold through a quote-based model, which fits a machine designed around specialized configurations rather than a typical consumer laptop purchase.

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MSCHF warps two Lexus cars into surreal sculptures that look like a video glitch

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MSCHF is known for creating things out of the ordinary that defy logic. The Hot Wheels collaboration and Mercedes-AMG furniture collection are prime examples. Now the Brooklyn-based art collective is at it again with an illusory Lexus collaboration that turns their latest production cars into something that looks like a video glitch.

The project dubbed MOTOMORPHOSIS is a part of New York’s Armory Week art show, and Lexus’ boilerplate text in the press release is as mind-bending as the creation. As they say it, the vehicles showcased are special modifications with non-Lexus parts that may void warranty, negatively impact safety, and not be street legal.”

Designer: MSCHF and Lexus

The two works start with a Lexus RZ 450e and an RX 450h+, but little remains conventional about their final forms. The RZ becomes Circle Car, with its entire body bent into a continuous loop so that the nose meets the rear. The result looks as though a car has been caught driving in a circle and had its motion permanently baked into its shape. The RX, meanwhile, becomes Twisted Car, with its body pulled into a dramatic longitudinal spiral that stretches its windows, panels, and familiar design details along the twist.

MSCHF refers to these creations as “Form Cars,” deliberately positioning them against the familiar concept car. Rather than imagining a future vehicle with new technology or a different way of moving, the collective treats the automobile itself as a material to manipulate. The inspiration comes partly from digital 3D modeling, where operations such as bending, stretching, and twisting can turn a recognizable object into an impossible one. It also draws from animation’s “smear frames,” where forms are temporarily distorted to communicate speed and movement. Here, that fleeting distortion becomes physical.

Creating something that looks digitally warped still required very real fabrication. MSCHF began with steel armatures before assembling thousands of individual pieces to create the outer skin. The finishing, paint and protective coating follow processes familiar to automotive body shops, despite the radically unconventional shapes. Some components of the sculptures are genuine Lexus parts, but MSCHF is clear that neither piece is a functioning vehicle.

That distinction is important because MOTOMORPHOSIS is all about redesigning the car’s form in a twisted universe. The unmodified RZ 450e and RX 450h+ are displayed alongside their distorted counterparts, making the transformation easier to understand. Familiar proportions, lights, glass, and body surfaces remain recognizable even after being pushed into physically impossible arrangements.

MOTOMORPHOSIS opens at Chelsea Industrial in New York from September 24 to 26, with public hours on September 25 and 26. Admission is free with an RSVP, giving visitors a chance to see what happens when the rigid geometry of a production automobile is treated more like digital clay than transportation.

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Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses launched without the controversial camera

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As companies chase smart glasses with cameras, Meta, the frontrunner in the space, has gone a step ahead (or, if you will, backwards) to release the company’s first Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses embedded with Meta AI. The pair of smart audio glasses, which was launched at the Meta Connect 2026 event in Menlo Park, California, wear a slimmer form factor and tout a longer battery life for a starting price of $349.

With no camera onboard, the Ray-Ban-branded Meta audio glasses are designed to be lighter and to feature more naturally on the face like a pair of prescription glasses. The announcement of the audio-only Meta eyewear gives Silicon Valley developers, constantly building new smartphone alternatives, a different direction to think.

Designer: Meta

The companies are pouring in billions of dollars to figure out devices: glasses, wearables, and screenless handhelds with AI assistants, to find the most inclusive gadget people will accept in the mainstream as a successor to the smartphone. In this race, camera-enabled smart glasses, like the previous variants of the Ray-Ban branded and the AI glasses from Meta, have failed considerably.

No, not the tech. But the general mass usage of the smart glasses has been criticized for how notoriously perverts have been using them. Meta, we can’t outright affirm, but it is in some way saving face with the introduction of the AI glasses without the camera. Shifting focus and perception away from the “pervert glasses” moniker that Meta’s camera-enabled smart glasses have earned for them after the backlash over the last few months.

Despite the backlash, smart glasses with cameras continue to float in the tech landscape. However, with the audio-only smart glasses, Meta is doing it a tad differently. Negating the power-hungry camera gives this pair of smart glasses two advantages that every developer longs for in this domain: a lightweight form factor and a long battery life.

According to Meta, the battery on its new Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses runs for up to 12 hours on a single charge. You can use the glasses to take calls, respond to messages over voice commands, listen to music and podcasts, and instruct a personal AI agent to do things such as real-time surfing and live translations. The glasses are designed with privacy in mind. Yes, at least this time Meta is upfront about it. The VP for wearables at Meta, Alex Himel, told The Verge that the audio-first glasses do not record. They listen for the wake word and begin recording only after hearing it.

Meta has launched the audio smart glasses in two Clubmaster and Burbank designs. They weigh only 43 grams and feature thinner temple arms. The arms and the nose pads are adjustable to different face cuts and contours. The Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses, with support for a wide range of prescription options, are likely to begin shipping on October 13 for a $349 entry price.

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Rollme Matrix is $89 4G smartwatch with a crown-mounted pop-up camera

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There are only a handful of names developing affordable rugged GPS smartwatches, and Rollme – don’t confuse with Realme – is one of them. After recently launching the Hero D6 rugged outdoor smartwatch with offline maps, compass, dual-band GPS, 24/7 health monitoring, and an 850mAh battery promising up to a fortnight of battery life, Rollme is now selling its first standalone 4G smartwatch with a camera to impress.

The watch is called the Matrix, and it comes with a side-mounted camera, which is easily its best-selling proposition. Being the most unusual aspect of the Matrix, the pop-up camera sits on the rotating crown on the right side and can pop out when you need it for a video call or to click a picture from the watch itself.

Designer: Rollme

The side-mounted position gives the camera a natural angle to facilitate your calls or clicks. Rollme has not mentioned how the camera pops up (whether on a click or on a voice command), or has shared anything about its specifications. In fact, there is just one graphic on the smartwatch’s listing page on the Rollme website, where you can see the camera showing up from the watch crown.

Besides the resolution details of the Matrix, pretty much all the other details of the watch are out. The watch comes with its own 4G SIM card slot and functions both without the phone and over Bluetooth to take calls when paired with a phone. Working independently of the smartphone, the 4G-enabled smartwatch can be used to make calls, send messages, and access all the installed applications.

Besides, the Matrix comes with built-in GPS and features a large 2.06-inch AMOLED display. The display touts a 410 x 502 resolution. The watch is powered by the SL8541E processor paired with 16GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM. What is more fascinating about the Matrix is its ability to function as a health and fitness tracker. To that end, the Rollme smartwatch comes with 24/7 heart rate monitoring so that the wearer can keep tabs on heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2) measurements, and sleep tracking. In sleep monitoring, the watch can break down REM, deep, and light sleep patterns to help you know your sleep better.

According to released information, the Rollme Matrix is equipped with a 1,100 mAh battery, which should run for over 20 days without much of a hiccup. And when the battery does die on you, it can be juiced back up in fully in 80 minutes using an accompanying magnetic cable.

The Matrix is not just designed for the street walkers; for the more outdoorsy, the watch has GPS and a compass, and the sporty can use the multiple workout modes on it. Offered with a rugged-worthy IP67 rating against dust and water, the Matrix is selling through the company’s online website in Midnight Black and Dawn Gold colors for $89.99.

 

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Middle East’s Exobot electric cars arrive with supercar DNA and futuristic looks

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In the universe of the Tesla Cybertruck, Model S, Lucid Air, and Rivian R1T, a new flagship electric SUV and sedan have landed from the Middle East. Back in 2022, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) formed the country’s first-ever EV brand, CEER. Now they’ve launched their maiden SUV and sedan, homegrown and manufactured in the Middle East, to take on the stalwarts of the industry.

They call it the Exobot series, which comprises the electric SUV and sedan – first in line of the 5 other vehicles slated to launch over a length of the next five years. These EVs will be spread across various propulsion options and produced in the CEER Manufacturing Complex (CMC), claimed by the maker to be one of the largest and most advanced automotive production facilities in the region.

Designer: CEER

CEER is confident that the upcoming fleet of electric vehicles is going to be of the highest global standards, further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a rising force in the global automotive industry. For now, the brand has revealed the Sci-Fi-inspired siblings designed by McLaren’s former design director Rob Melville. Both these vehicles have a similar DNA; they just differ in category and in their distinct body styles. The design language remains the same, as the front section is very low-slung and gets taller at the rear, just like the cars of the 1970s.

Both the future-forward EVs have around 2.5 meters of windshield at 15 degrees, windswept for an open-air feel, a very distinct concept-car-like shape, and manly light bars fitted with 32 varying lighting elements at the front and back. In fact, the open-air windshield is the first ever on a production car. Those Falcon-inspired Shahin doors are gull-winged to spread 10 feet, and don’t have any B-pillar for any visual hindrance.

The luxury sedan is longer than the Tesla Model S at 5,260mm and 1,428 mm tall, which makes it shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQS, or even some of the popular options. CEER says the EV has a range of 416 miles, and it will vary depending on the model chosen. The standard edition churns out 850 horsepower to make it go from 0-62 mph in 2.6 seconds, while the Top trim produces 1,111 horsepower and 1,500 Nm, which are both better than Tesla. With these numbers, the sedan can go from standstill to over 60 mph in mere 2.1 seconds. The top speed of 155 mph, which is electronically limited, is also impressive.  The 800-volt platform it shares with the SUV makes it go from 10 percent charge level to 80 percent with just 30 minutes of plugging in.

The crossover SUV measures 5,016 mm long, 2,101 mm wide, and 1,693 mm tall, with a 3,200 mm wheelbase. It has a claimed NEDC range of 348 miles on a single charge, and about the same power delivery figures as the classy sedan. Both vehicles get a yoke-shaped steering wheel complemented by the huge 8K screen that runs the length of the windshield. There is a vertical 10.4-inch touchscreen in front of the center console. Rear passengers can enjoy multimedia content on the 8-inch display on the rear seats. The SUV gets the steer-by-wire tech and rear wheel steering for parallel parking, which puts it in a category of its own.

CEER plans to begin sales in early 2027, with deliveries expected in March. Initially, the Exobot sedan and the SUV are going to be sold in the Gulf markets in limited First Edition models. The customizable Plus trims will arrive some time later. The pricing has not yet been revealed, so it’ll be interesting to see how these modern EVs stack up against the competition.

 

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Turn your old Galaxy phone into a weatherproof cyberdeck for under $100

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That old phone sitting in a drawer as a backup could have a more interesting second life. ETA Prime’s DIY cyberdeck takes a Galaxy S10, places it inside a compact waterproof mini tackle box, and pairs it with a small Bluetooth RGB keyboard with an integrated trackpad. The result is a piece of hardware that already exists turned into a surprisingly capable portable workstation.

The tackle box becomes the enclosure, with minor modifications made using a Dremel, so the phone and keyboard can sit securely inside. There is no 3D-printed shell or elaborate fabrication involved, which keeps the project accessible to anyone comfortable with basic-level How-Tos. More importantly, the sealed enclosure avoids the need to cut openings for charging ports or physical buttons, helping protect the electronics from dust, moisture, and accidental splashes.

Designer: ETA Prime

At the center of this project is a Galaxy S10, whose Snapdragon 855 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and AMOLED display still give this repurposed setup plenty of capability. A Rotation Control app is used to keep the phone’s interface in the desired horizontal orientation, while the Bluetooth keyboard turns it into something closer to a tiny computer. The keyboard also supports RGB lighting, adding a little character to what would otherwise be a very utilitarian build.

The practical appeal shines through when the S10 is used for more than browsing. The hardware can handle Android productivity apps, media playback and retro-game emulation, including demanding platforms such as Dreamcast and PSP. That makes the cyberdeck equally suited to writing on the move, watching videos, experimenting with software, or playing older games without carrying a laptop or dedicated handheld.

The enclosure is arguably the most interesting part of the design. Unlike many cyberdecks that prioritize a futuristic appearance over everyday practicality, the tackle box gives this one a rugged, purpose-built quality. The rig is compact enough to carry around, while its weather-resistant construction makes it better suited to outdoor use than an exposed phone-and-keyboard combination. That unusual mix of ordinary storage hardware and repurposed electronics is what gives the project its character.

There is also plenty of room for experimentation. A larger battery can be added beneath the keyboard for longer sessions, while a detachable kickstand could make the viewing angle more comfortable. The Galaxy S10 is not necessarily the only possible brain, either. According to the DIYer, the same enclosure concept could accommodate a Raspberry Pi or small-form-factor PC for users who want to explore Linux and other operating systems.

Best of all, the project is quite inexpensive, given the exponentially rising costs of memory modules, and in turn PCs and smartphones. With a used Galaxy S10 potentially available for less than $70 and inexpensive components filling out the rest, the complete build can remain below $100. The clever DIY is very easy to take u unlike some of the more complex cyberdeck builds we’ve seen in the past like the pocket-sized Altoids DIY.

 

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H. Moser’s Off-Grid watch limited to just 1,000 examples has minimalist smart features under the surface

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Last year, around the same time, H. Moser & Cie introduced the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition for the Spanish GP, a watch designed around the mechanics working in the paddock. Now the Swiss watchmaker is revisiting the idea with a standalone timepiece that takes the concept in a more unconventional direction.

Meet the Streamliner Off-Grid, a digital-analog hybrid descended from the Alpine Mechanics Edition and built around the design language of Moser’s mechanical Streamliner collection. Its cushion-shaped case measures 42.6mm across and 14.4mm thick, with a skeletonized dial revealing circuitry beneath the traditional-looking watch face. This is an unusual combination, but one that makes the technology feel like an integral part of the design.

Designer: H. Moser & Cie

The upper portion of the dial retains Moser’s familiar minimalist treatment. A small domed analog display sits at 12 o’clock, finished in the brand’s characteristic fumé style and available in either red or Blackor. Globolight ceramic indices and hands provide the time, while the rest of the dial exposes the electronics underneath. Moser has deliberately stopped short of turning the Off-Grid into another wearable. There is no heart-rate sensor, fitness tracking, or stream of notifications. Instead, the digital display handles functions more traditionally associated with serious watchmaking, including a perpetual calendar, GMT, split-seconds chronograph, timer, vibrating alarm, moon phase, and sunrise/sunset information.

The watch can connect to iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth and a companion app, although most of its functions can be configured directly from the watch. A large pusher at 9 o’clock is the most distinctive control. Called the Off-Grid selector, it replaces the F1 mode selector used on the Alpine Mechanics Edition. Pressing it brings up a country selector and a small built-in dictionary containing 10 useful words or phrases translated into 21 languages. It is a surprisingly simple idea for a watch that otherwise looks deeply technical, giving the digital side a practical travel function without requiring the wearer to reach for a phone.

Powering everything is the Calibre D10, developed with Swiss technology company Sequent. The digital movement comprises 186 components and operates at 32,768 vibrations per second, with a stated accuracy of ±0.3 seconds per day. Battery life depends heavily on how the watch is used. According to Moser, there are more than 12 months in timekeeping mode, while extensive use of the digital functions reduces that considerably. The battery is recharged wirelessly through the sapphire caseback, and the watch is water-resistant to 120 meters.

There are two versions of the Off-Grid: blue PVD-treated steel with a Blackor fumé dial and white integrated rubber strap, or black PVD-treated steel with a red fumé dial and black strap. Both are limited to 1,000 pieces. Priced at CHF 3,900 (approximately $4,800), the Off-Grid is Moser’s most accessible entry point by a significant margin. That is enticing since it still retains the Streamliner’s fumé dial treatment and integrated rubber strap. For now, the F1-inspired watch is only available for purchase by existing Moser customers till 23 September. After that, anyone will be able to buy this one until October 5, provided they can last the limited edition stock.

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This slim AI note-taker lets you stay focused in meetings without tying up your Phone

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A meeting recorder usually sits on the table and captures what people say. The Comu Action Pro does exactly that, but its 7mm-thick body feels more like something that belongs beside a phone than a traditional piece of note-taking equipment. The gadget can sit flat on a table, slip into a pocket, or attach magnetically to the back of a compatible smartphone.

The magnetic connection is particularly useful when moving between meetings. The recorder can stay with the phone instead of becoming another small device to remember. Comu also includes a magnetic ring for phones without a compatible magnetic system. The Action Pro comes in black, silver, and cherry red, with a small OLED display on the front and a simple physical layout that keeps most of the controls out of the way.

Designer: Comu

There is a practical reason for making the recorder separate from the phone. A long meeting can keep a smartphone recording for hours, draining the battery while also preventing it from being used normally. With the Action Pro handling the audio, the phone remains free for calls, messages, presentations, or simply checking something during the conversation. It is a small distinction, but one that makes sense in an everyday work setting.

The recorder uses six far-field microphones that pick up voices from as far as 7 meters away, according to Comu. It also includes noise reduction, voice enhancement, and speaker recognition to help make recordings easier to work with afterward. Battery life is rated at up to 70 hours of continuous recording, and charging is handled through USB-C. Most of the Action Pro’s more interesting functions happen after the actual recording. AS Comu likes to call it “The 30 Minutes After.” Conversations can be transcribed and summarized, with support for 113 languages. The software can also identify speakers, translate conversations, search through recordings, and turn discussions into things such as emails, documents, presentations, and task lists.

There is a physical button specifically for its AI functions, which keeps some of this interaction away from the phone. After a meeting, for example, a user can ask the recorder to pull out the action items or turn the discussion into a follow-up email rather than going through the recording manually. That combination of simple hardware and more involved software is what defines this AI notetaker. In fact, this gadget itself does not demand much attention. You can put it on a table, start recording, and leave it alone. The real work happens later, when the audio is converted into text and organized information.

A 9to5Google review found the Action Pro effective at capturing and processing meetings, although it also pointed to limitations in the companion app, web experience, and some of the AI features. That leaves the hardware as one of the more straightforward parts of the product. It is small, unobtrusive, easy to carry, and designed around a very specific task: recording the conversation without asking the phone to do it.

Comu sells the Action Pro for $179.99, as recording, transcription, and basic summaries are included without usage limits, while more advanced AI functions require a subscription. Premium costs $10 per month when billed annually, while the Elite plan is $29.99 per month on annual billing. For people who regularly sit through meetings, interviews, or conversations where taking notes gets in the way, that simple separation may be the most useful thing about the Comu Action Pro.

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This 672-pound camper lets you escape without needing a heavy-duty tow vehicle

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Something is appealing about a camper trailer that isn’t desperate to become your second home on wheels. Aliner seems to be leaning into that idea with the return of the Alite, a tiny A-frame trailer that disappeared from the company’s lineup nearly a decade ago. Now back for 2027, it weighs just 672 pounds dry and measures 11 feet long, making it the smallest and lightest hard-sided camper Aliner currently builds.

The Alite originally arrived in the late 1990s and stayed in production until 2017. Its return wasn’t prompted by a new camping trend or a redesign strategy. According to Aliner, customers and dealers kept asking for it after production ended, eventually giving the company enough reason to bring the little trailer back.

Designer: Aliner

The flat-pack towable camper proportions are what make the whole idea interesting. Folded down, the A-frame has a relatively easy-to-manage footprint for storage and towing. Once opened at a campsite, the roof rises into a full-height interior with an 80-inch peak, and Aliner claims the setup takes about 30 seconds. That is a useful distinction for a trailer intended for quick weekend trips. Inside, there isn’t much wasted space because there isn’t much available to waste. Two benches sit along the sides, with the 62-by-24-inch roadside bench and 41-by-14-inch curbside bench converting into a 58-by-76-inch bed. There is also 2.7 cubic feet of exterior storage at the front, plus another 24-by-15-inch storage compartment accessible through a baggage door.

That layout says quite a bit about who the Alite is for. There is no attempt to squeeze in a bathroom, full kitchen, or the increasingly elaborate collection of amenities found in larger travel trailers. It gives you somewhere to sleep, somewhere to sit, a solid roof, storage for the basics, and protection from the weather. The rest of the campsite remains outside. The low weight also changes the equation between the camper and the vehicle pulling it. The Alite has a 1,100-pound GVWR, and Aliner says it can be towed by essentially all vehicles. That doesn’t mean every car can safely tow a loaded trailer, of course; the vehicle’s rated towing capacity still matters, as does everything added to those 672 pounds once the camping gear goes in.

The trailer rides on 14-inch aluminum wheels and uses 30-amp electrical service, with a 25-foot power cord included. A lockable entry door adds a little security without complicating the basic setup. The 2027 Alite made its consumer debut at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and is expected to reach Aliner’s nationwide dealer network this winter. The Alite Base has a price of $17,650. At a time when compact trailers increasingly resemble miniature apartments, the Alite goes in the other direction. It is a bed and shelter on wheels, designed to get you to the campsite without demanding a large vehicle, or a large storage space. For some campers, that may be exactly the point!

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Razer’s New Gaming Keypad Puts 31 Customizable Controls Right Under Your Hand

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A keyboard can give you plenty of keys, but when you’re gaming, you rarely use all of them. What matters is having the right controls exactly where your hand needs them. That is the idea behind Razer’s new Tartarus V2 Pro, a one-handed gaming keypad that packs 31 programmable controls into a much smaller footprint while adding a proper analog thumbstick, something most keypads don’t have.

The thumbstick is one of the more interesting bits of the accessory. It uses TMR technology with anti-drift positioning and sits alongside three dedicated thumb buttons, giving the left hand a combination of keyboard and controller-style controls. The stick can handle movement, but it can also be assigned to other commands, making it useful for games that rely heavily on shortcuts, radial menus, or multiple simultaneous inputs.

Designer: Razer

Razer has also moved beyond the usual mechanical-switch approach, as Tartarus V2 Pro uses second-generation Analog Optical Switches that can recognize how far a key is pressed. Their actuation point can be adjusted anywhere between 0.1 and 4.0 mm, allowing the keys to be tuned for either quick, light presses or a more deliberate response. Rapid Trigger goes further by detecting upward movement as small as 0.1 mm, which can make repeated inputs feel considerably more immediate. Razer rates the switches for up to 100 million keystrokes.

There is plenty of control over how those inputs behave as well. Razer’s Advanced Input Control features include Snap Tap, Snap Flex, Dual-Keypress Priority, and Dynamic Keystroke. These allow players to change the way directional inputs work, prioritize simultaneous key presses, or assign different actions depending on how far a key is pressed. The wrist rest can slide outward and rotate from side to side, so the position of the hand can be adjusted instead of forcing it into one fixed angle. The keypad uses textured doubleshot PBT keycaps and a 5052 aluminum alloy top plate, with Chroma RGB lighting adding the familiar Razer touch.

True 8000 Hz HyperPolling is built in, while Razer Synapse handles deeper customization. Players can create up to 24 keymaps across three onboard profiles, with actuation and Rapid Trigger settings adjustable to suit different games. An onboard LED array also provides visual feedback without needing the software open.

At 211 × 159 × 49 mm and 486 grams, Tartarus V2 Pro takes up far less desk space than a conventional keyboard. Priced at $199.99, the gaming accessory changes how the player’s hand interacts with a game. Instead of reaching across a keyboard for commands, movement, and shortcuts, the controls are gathered into one compact surface designed specifically around that hand.

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