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technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Honda's Base Station: a lightweight, modular camper for compact tow cars

Honda reveals the Base Station, a prototype modular, lightweight camper trailer designed to be towed by compact crossovers and EVs (like the CR-V or Prologue). It features a pop-up seven-foot space, a queen bed with an optional bunk bed, external shower and kitchen, air conditioning, lithium battery, inverter, solar panels, and outlets for off-grid or campsite power. Pricing and production timelines remain undecided, though Honda says it would be competitively priced in the towable segment and could potentially be under $20,000 for a base model; production would depend on market reception and will be clarified in future announcements.

via The Drive|

#camper-trailer #honda-base-station #lightweight-trailer

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Honda Debuts Base Station Prototype: A Lightweight, Modular Towable Camper for Everyday Adventures

Honda today unveiled the Base Station Prototype, a lightweight, modular towable travel trailer designed to be towed by compact SUVs and fit in a standard garage. It offers seven feet of standing space when raised, a queen bed with an optional bunk, removable side windows, ambient lighting, and modular accessories such as an external kitchen and shower. Powered by lithium batteries with solar panels, it can operate off-grid or be connected to campsite power or a Honda generator. Built on Honda’s Man Maximum/Machine Minimum philosophy, it aims to democratize camping and expand Honda’s adventure-ready lineup. Prototype; not a final product.

via Honda Newsroom|

#base-station #honda #modular-design

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Top CES 2026 Laptops and Trends to Watch

At CES 2026, laptop manufacturers showcased a trend towards modular, repairable designs with new processors from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm, emphasizing sustainability and serviceability, alongside innovative models like Lenovo's Space Frame X1 Carbon and HP's portable EliteBoard G1a, highlighting a shift back to user-friendly, upgradeable laptops.

via CNET|

#ces-2026 #laptops #modular-design

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

HP Unveils Innovative Devices Shaping the Future of Work and Computing

HP announced the EliteBoard G1a at CES 2026, a modular keyboard with a built-in computer featuring AMD Ryzen AI processors, designed for portability and easy serviceability, with availability expected in spring 2026.

via Mashable|

#ai-processing #ces-2026 #hp-eliteboard-g1a

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Twelve South Unveils Stylish Leather Valet with Qi2 Charging

At CES 2026, Twelve South announced their new Valet Tray featuring Qi2 wireless charging and a modular design, aiming to enhance organization and charging convenience for users.

via MacRumors|

#ces-2026 #modular-design #qi2

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Fender Unveils New Wireless Audio Gear at CES 2026

Fender has announced its first wireless headphones, the Mix, featuring a long-lasting, replaceable battery, modular design for customizable colors, and impressive battery life of up to 52 hours with ANC, priced at $299.99, offering a competitive alternative to premium brands like Sony.

via The Verge|

#battery-life #ces-2026 #fender

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Rotating Modules Transform into Interactive Future Home

Michael Jantzen's Interactive Segmented House of the Future is a conceptual, adaptive dwelling with five movable modules that can rotate to optimize sunlight, wind, and rain collection, featuring environmentally responsive design and flexible interior spaces.

via Designboom|

#adaptive-architecture #environmental-responsiveness #interactive-house

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Sony's PS6 to Feature Modular Design and Portable Options

The upcoming PlayStation 6 may feature a modular design with an optional detachable disc drive, allowing consumers to choose between a traditional or digital-only version, which could help Sony reduce costs and adapt to market uncertainties. This approach mirrors recent trends in the PlayStation 5 lineup and reflects ongoing hardware cost increases and market challenges.

via GameSpot|

#cost-reduction #detachable-disc-drive #gaming-hardware

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Advances in Quantum Computing: Building, Scaling, and Fault Tolerance

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a modular superconducting quantum processor that can be assembled like LEGO blocks, achieving near-perfect qubit performance (~99% fidelity) and demonstrating a promising approach for scalable, reconfigurable quantum computers. This modular architecture offers advantages over traditional monolithic designs, including better scalability, easier hardware upgrades, and increased resilience, paving the way for future quantum networks.

via SciTechDaily|

#fault-tolerant #modular-design #quantum-computing

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Framework Unveils Modular Laptop with Upgradable GPU and Advanced Features

Framework announced the second-gen Framework Laptop 16 with innovative features like a user-upgradable Nvidia GPU and 240W USB-C charging, and revealed upcoming prototypes including a wide haptic touchpad, an external GPU module for reuse of existing graphics modules, and custom keyboard modules, though some may not reach production.

via The Verge|

#egpu #framework-laptop-16 #haptic-touchpad

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Framework Laptop 16 Introduces Upgradable Nvidia GPU and Future-Ready Features

Framework has updated its Laptop 16 to support an upgrade to the Nvidia RTX 5070 graphics card, showcasing its commitment to modular, sustainable laptops that can be upgraded over time, with a significant performance boost and a new power adapter, at a higher price point.

via WIRED|

#framework-laptop-16 #modular-design #rtx-5070

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Framework Desktop with AMD Ryzen AI Max Delivers Compact, Linux-Friendly Performance

The Framework Desktop, powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max 300 Series 'Strix Halo' SoCs, is a compact, modular, Linux-friendly desktop PC that offers impressive performance and customization options, with some limitations on RAM upgradeability due to soldered memory.

via Phoronix|

#amd-ryzen-ai-max #framework-desktop #linux-support

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Fairphone 6 Achieves Top Repairability Score and Launches in the US

The Fairphone 6 scores a perfect 10/10 on repairability from iFixit due to its modular design and minimal use of glue, making repairs straightforward with just a T5 Torx screwdriver. Despite some compromises in specs, it offers long-term support with seven years of Android updates and eight years of security patches, and is available in Europe and the US, emphasizing sustainability and repairability.

via The Verge|

#fairphone-6 #ifixit #modular-design

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

Fairphone 6: A Sustainable, Modular Smartphone with Long Battery Life

Fairphone 6, a repair-friendly smartphone with modular accessories and a minimalist 'Moments' mode inspired by Light Phone, has been launched, emphasizing sustainability, longevity with a five-year warranty, and a unique hardware switch for distraction-free use, all at a midrange price.

via 9to5Google|

#fairphone-6 #minimalist-mode #modular-design

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

Fairphone 6: A Sustainable, Modular, and Repairable Smartphone

Fairphone has launched the Fairphone 6, a smaller, lighter, and more modular repairable smartphone with a large replaceable battery, swappable accessories, and a focus on sustainability and privacy, available in Europe and the US through Murena with a de-Googled Android version, featuring improved hardware and a new 'Moments' mode for reduced distractions.

via The Verge|

#fairphone-6 #modular-design #privacy-focused-android