Though ebike battery fires are relatively rare, they can cause serious damage to property and riders alike. Beam Global is looking to take charging outdoors with a 12-ebike, grid-independent charging hub that's powered by solar and batteries. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, … | Continue reading
In a move akin to puncturing an egg yolk without breaking the shell or egg white, researchers have figured out how to pierce the nucleus of a cell without hurting the rest of the structure. The breakthrough could be big news for medical treatments. Continue Reading Category: Biol … | Continue reading
Anyone sharing a home with a musician will appreciate advances in technology that make for quieter practice. Wearing headphones while playing electronic drums is already a good way to keep the noise down, but Roland's latest release is claimed to deliver "the lowest playing noise … | Continue reading
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which is the leading authority on skyscrapers, has named Pan Pacific Orchard the Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2024. The prestigious prize was awarded thanks to the building's ambitious "hotel in nature" concept that mak … | Continue reading
Scientists have discovered a kind of “pause button” in early human development. This biological mechanism has long been known in other mammals, but its discovery in humans could aid IVF procedures. Continue Reading Category: Biology, Science Tags: Cells, Fertility, in-vitro, Preg … | Continue reading
Electra has shown the extreme takeoff and landing capabilities of its hybrid-electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) Ultra Short prototype aircraft off to the US Military. The aircraft is designed to operate from areas without proper airfields. Continue Reading Category: Milit … | Continue reading
With its affordability, ubiquity and ease of transport, the shipping container continues to inspire architects and designers. This latest example of its enduring popularity comes from Backcountry Containers, which has turned to the humble metal box to create a compact sauna and p … | Continue reading
We all know the equation – hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. But now scientists have captured molecular-scale video of that famous meeting in action, which could lead to a new way to generate large amounts of drinking water. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Water, Oxygen … | Continue reading
One of two Apple Macintosh prototypes extant and already the most valuable Apple Macintosh to have ever sold at auction, #M0001 is heading for auction at Bonhams’ History of Science & Technology Sale on 23 October 2024. Continue Reading Category: Collectibles, Lifestyle Tags: Com … | Continue reading
Precious few airlines currently offer Bluetooth connectivity from their in-flight entertainment screens – but that's no longer a problem, thanks to a nifty new breed of wireless earbud that connects to anything with a headphone jack. Continue Reading Category: Consumer Tech, Tech … | Continue reading
In what might be described as a real-life Black Mirror episode, a Harvard student uses facial recognition with $379 Meta Ray-Ban 2 smart sunglasses - to dig up personal data on every face it sees in real time. Continue Reading Category: Technology Tags: LLM (Large Language Model) … | Continue reading
In the modern premium coffee-obsessed world, the Aeropress has proven itself a much-loved tool for superior coffee-making. It's never been the best-looking piece of kit, though. That changes with the Aeropress Premium, a more upscale press made from all glass and metal and comple … | Continue reading
If you're an avid camper, you likely know someone who's built their own camp-kitchen-in-a-box that can be up and running in a matter of seconds. Well, if you like the idea but don't want to build such a setup yourself, you can always just buy the Brio Kitchen Box. Continue Readin … | Continue reading
Duovox has followed its successful Kickstarter for a military-grade night-vision monocular with a Pro version that promises to bring the hidden darkness into "true full color." The nocturnal adventure gadget is also joined by a teeny smartphone camera. Continue Reading Category: … | Continue reading
At a time when we could all do with a good laugh, it's a joy to see the images that have made the shortlist in the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. From clumsy birds to dramatic insects, this year's photos capture the comical wildlife moments that we rarely get to see. Continue … | Continue reading
Low-flying ground effect aircraft can deliver zero-emissions coastal transport that goes a lot further and a lot faster than electric boats – without needing FAA certification. So what happens when you add energy-dense hydrogen fuel to the equation? Continue Reading Category: Air … | Continue reading
China is planning to put people on the Moon around 2030 and is showing off the new space suits they'll be wearing. At a media event, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) had two astronauts put the suits through their paces for the cameras. Continue Reading Category: Space, Scienc … | Continue reading
On the very same day it introduced its cheapest teardrop-style trailer in years, American trailer builder Hiker also debuted something entirely different. Taking a detour from its decade-long history of building tear-flavored squaredrops, it simultaneously launched the GearLoft, … | Continue reading
The RW-5 Voxan recently sped past 180 mph (290 km/h) in a flying mile at the Bonneville Salt Flats, shattering four separate speed records for an electric bike. It was developed via a collaboration between Ohio State University and the Venturi Group. Continue Reading Category: Mo … | Continue reading
A new type of carbon-neutral concrete has been commercially used for the first time, in a high-profile skyscraper being built in Manhattan. The binder utilized in the concrete is made of granite instead of traditional greenhouse-gas-emitting limestone cement. Continue Reading Cat … | Continue reading
Though not exactly commonplace quite yet, rolling robots have been delivering goods to local customers for a while now. At the same time, packages have been flying overhead by drone. Now Serve Robotics and Wing Aviation are ready to merge the two. Continue Reading Category: Techn … | Continue reading
Cargo ebikes are often pitched as a great alternative to the family car, but if you're serious about hauling gear you'll likely need a front-loader. Urban Arrow's Family models already roll with Bosch power, but now the company has added a Smart System option. Continue Reading Ca … | Continue reading
Following its reveal earlier this year, leading 3D-printed architecture firm Icon is now busy constructing its ambitious El Cosmico campground hotel project in the Texas desert. Billed as the world's first 3D-printed hotel, it will include camping areas, vacation homes, and share … | Continue reading
A laser-driven device that offers instant feedback on a patient's stroke risk could revolutionize current difficult methods of accurate assessment and provide a portable, affordable and non-invasive way for clinicians to make life-saving interventions. Continue Reading Category: … | Continue reading
One of the more interesting and unique robots in the emerging humanoid space has received an unexpected upgrade. Shanghai's Fourier Intelligence has just launched the GR-2 – taller, heavier, smarter, more dextrous and much stronger than the GR-1. Continue Reading Category: AI & H … | Continue reading
Ten years on from creating a range of versatile and stylish flat bottles that quickly earned a big fan base, Memobottle has designed a special Elements anniversary edition of Satin Steel, Copper and Titanium vessels. Continue Reading Category: Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Outd … | Continue reading
October 1 is China's National Day – and the high-tech metropolis of Shenzhen celebrated with an eye-popping spectacle: a record-smashing swarm display of 10,197 drones in concert, showing just how far this next-gen entertainment technology has come. Continue Reading Category: Dro … | Continue reading
Gathering genetic material from treetops in tropical rainforests would be a near-impossible task to perform safely by hand. That's why scientists have developed a system that allows a drone to do the job, without even touching the trees itself. Continue Reading Category: Science … | Continue reading
After a long day of pedaling on a bikepacking trip, setting up a tent for the night can often feel like just one more irksome task. That's where the i:woody comes in, as it's a wooden ebike-towed trailer that's ready to sleep in. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Transport Tag … | Continue reading
Pulled wagons are great for moving stuff around, but tackling heavier loads can be exhausting. Startup Litefar has launched the Orion, a motorized cargo wagon with remote control that can haul up to 180 lb of gear so you don't have to. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lifesty … | Continue reading
Folding ebikes make a lot of sense for folks who have to factor in trains or buses for the commute to work. But what if you want to venture farther? Brompton's new G Line models are designed "for the city and beyond." Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Transport Tags: Foldable … | Continue reading
The angular surfaces of the iconic US F-117 Nighthawk stealth attack aircraft influenced the design of this novel vacation retreat in the Netherlands. It's located on a former secret Nazi WWII military base and its name riffs on the site's post-war history. Continue Reading Categ … | Continue reading
A patient with type 1 diabetes has been functionally cured of the disease, requiring no insulin doses for over a year. The treatment involves growing and transplanting new insulin-producing cells from the patient’s own stem cells. Continue Reading Category: Diabetes, Illnesses an … | Continue reading
As the days shorten and temperatures drop, it's natural that people are likely to spend more time indoors even on sunny days. But new research has shown that by monitoring time spent in sunshine, which is also often linked to more physical activity, can have a big impact on menta … | Continue reading
Panasonic has announced it's ready to begin mass production on its long-awaited 4680 lithium-ion battery cells, specifically designed to boost range, power, charging and efficiency in electric vehicles, while also reducing cost. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Ta … | Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been seriously busy this past month. In addition to prepping the ID. Buzz for US launch, spinning off a standalone California camper brand, and launching the all-new T7 Transporter, it's managed to slide a couple of new Caddy models into its sma … | Continue reading
AIs have a big problem with truth and correctness – and human thinking appears to be a big part of that problem. A new generation of AI is now starting to take a much more experimental approach that could catapult machine learning way past humans. Continue Reading Category: AI & … | Continue reading
Jonathan Schwinge very well might be one of the most watched ultra-luxury designers on our planet. His portfolio spans a range of creativity from architecture to furniture design to ... well, hydrofoiling pyramid-shaped superyachts. Continue Reading Category: Marine, Transport Ta … | Continue reading
There's little doubt that electric dirt bikes will eventually replace gas-powered ones, much like four-strokes replaced two-strokes. The XE4 by Xtreme Electric MX (XEMX) is a bolt-on kit that converts Yamaha 250 and 450 YZF/YZFX bikes to high-powered electrics. Continue Reading C … | Continue reading
The fastest any human has ever run on record was Usain Bolt. He was clocked at a ridiculously quick 27.79 mph (44.72 km/h) when he ran a 9.58-second 100-meter dash. Two-legged robots can run even faster, and it looks really weird. Continue Reading Category: Robotics, Technology T … | Continue reading
As ebikes continue to climb in popularity, so do pedal-electric sit-on-top kayaks. One of the latest to cross our radar, the Pedayak Electric, features a unique parallel propulsion system. Continue Reading Category: Marine, Transport Tags: Watercraft, Kayaking, Pedaling, Electric … | Continue reading
In an age where most cars come standard with things like backup cameras and Bluetooth, it's surprising that they don't all have rear window wipers. The GeckoWiper gives such an appendage to the Hyundai IONIQ 5, with other makes/models soon to follow. Continue Reading Category: Au … | Continue reading
Optoma has followed last year's short-throw UHZ35ST 4K laser projector with a standard-throw sibling. The UHZ35 boasts high brightness and contrast for lights-on viewing, plus "lightning-fast gaming" potential thanks to high refresh and low input lag. Continue Reading Category: H … | Continue reading
The Elsie is a well-proportioned tiny house that has a spacious interior suitable for a small family to live in comfort. It includes lots of storage space, as well as a novel loft bedroom with a lowered standing platform that allows its owners to get into bed without crawling. Co … | Continue reading
Indian electric bikemaker Ultraviolette has taken the wraps off the all-new F99, branding it the country’s first ever superbike. Drawing its design inspiration from supersonic jets, the bike can go from standstill to 60 mph in 3 seconds on the way to its claimed top speed. Contin … | Continue reading
This stunning image of a bearded dragon (Pogona barbata) soaking up the rays in the Australian capital of Canberra has taken out the overall prize in the 2024 British Ecology Society's photography competition, an annual contest open to any nature snapper around the globe. Continu … | Continue reading
Bucking the trend of bigger, badder and more ridiculously expensive teardrop trailers, Hiker Trailers is taking a step back in the other direction with a new entry-level model that prices thousands of dollars less than any new trailer we've seen in years. The pricing harkens back … | Continue reading
Canada's ACDF Architectural firm recently completed a striking 19-story apartment building in downtown Montreal. Dubbed LINK Tower, the project seamlessly combines contemporary architectural design with the preservation of historical Victorian facades, creating a harmonious blend … | Continue reading