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Lotus has a lot to say about its breathtaking new Theory 1 concept car. It "embodies the future of intelligent performance vehicles," and its design encapsulates "three core principles – Digital, Natural, and Analogue (DNA)."Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Concept Cars, Lotus, Electric Vehicles, Cars

An innovative start-up is out to change how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is managed, bypassing the traditional route of medication to instead use non-invasive light electrical brain stimulation delivered by a headband worn for just 20 minutes a day.Continue ReadingCategory: ADHD & Autism, ScienceTags: Brain, ADHD, Brain stimulation, Device, Artificial Intelligence

In response to the return to large-scale peer-to-peer warfare, Anduril has unveiled its new Barracuda family of autonomous cruise missiles, which can be built to "hyper-scale" for intelligent swarm attacks against hardened targets.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Missile Defense, Weapons

A new study has challenged the long-held assumption that autistic people are emotionally stunted, finding that, in fact, people with autism experience complex emotions. It’s hoped these findings will lead to better therapy strategies for neurodivergent people.Continue ReadingCategory: ADHD & Autism, ScienceTags: Autism, Emotions, Rutgers University, neurodiversity

A bit inside the box, a bit outside the box, the Maxvan Access camper is like no other camper we've seen. In fact, we're not sure whether to call it a camper van, B+ motorhome or something else entirely. Most RV makers build inside the factory van or create their own module atop the chassis, but Maxvan does a little of both, pushing out...

We've seen 3D-printed titanium handlebars, stems and frame components, but the Reactor Aero takes the concept a whole lot further. Made by the No. 22 Bicycle Company in upstate New York, it's being billed as the world's first 3D-printed titanium road bike.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: 3D Printing, Titanium

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, or GPGP for short, isn't exactly what you might have heard. It's not a floating garbage land-mass twice the size of Texas that you can settle, even though it kind of already has its own currency (called Debris), a flag, and passports made of recycled plastic ... and citizens?Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Recycling, Ocean plastics, Ocean Cleanup project, Green+Technology,...

Ford redesigned the Ranger pickup truck for the 2024 model year, pushing it into its fifth generation. I drove both the XLT and the Raptor, comprising two of the four models of Ranger available now.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Ford, Polaris Ranger, Raptor engine, Pickup, Truck, Reviews

There could soon be a powerful new aid for people who are unable to speak. British scientists have developed a choker that detects its wearer's silently mouthed words, and converts them into audible synthetic speech.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, TechnologyTags: University of Cambridge, Speech, Machine Learning, Voice

Earlier this year, Chinese smart projector maker JMGO launched the N1S series with a 1080p entertainment hub and a flagship 4K model. Now the company has added two more variants to the tri-laser range that boast "high brightness, contrast and color accuracy."Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, TechnologyTags: 4K UHD, Google TV, Projectors, Laser

Portland-based ebike maker Vvolt has unveiled what's claimed to be the first model in North America to sport mechanical automatic 3-speed internal rear hub transmission. The mid-drive Class 3 ride also features UL-certified batteries and carbon belt drive.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted

Described as probably the most exclusive tiny house in the world, the Golden House certainly stands out with its mirrored gold glass finish and luxurious interior. It also has a price tag to match and is up for sale for US$250,000.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Home

Neurotech company Synchron has been making massive strides over the past couple of years. It's just announced that a trial participant has used its brain-computer interface (BCI) to turn on the lights in his home, see who is at the door, and choose what to watch on the TV – hands-free and without even a voice command.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Brain-computer interface, Brain, Computer Human...

Back in August 2021, LA-based Portl launched a 7-ft-tall hologram projection box for life-like remote communications. Now renamed Proto, the company has revealed that its Epic technology is allowing cancer patients to consult life-size virtual specialists.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Holographic, Communications, Video Conferencing, Cancer

Taking a leaf out of the book of plants, scientists have used a photosynthesis blueprint to harness the power of sunlight and turn two of the most destructive greenhouse gases into useful, prized chemicals that can be then used for the production of fuels and play a vital role in manufacturing.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, ScienceTags: McGill University, Sustainability, Clean Energy, Green+Energy, Greenhouse emissions, Climate Crisis

Researchers have discovered a fascinating new link between the gut and the brain: swallowing nutritious food causes the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin. The findings open the door to developing new treatments for eating disorders.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Food, Brain, University of Bonn, University of Cambridge

Sensors such as electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes can help save a person's life, but the adhesive patches used to attach them may also harm that person's skin. An experimental new medical patch addresses that issue by utilizing octopus-inspired suckers.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: KAUST, Skin, Biomimicry, Dressings

OK, the Volkswagen Transporter (aka Microbus, aka Bulli, aka Type 2, aka Kombi ...) didn't actually go anywhere, but the T6.1 has felt like a lame duck for a while now, especially following the big split-off of the new Multivan. All that changes today at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Germany. By far the most notable debut of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' hometown multi-product offensive,...

While there are now a few different companies that build self-balancing one-wheeled electric skateboards, Future Motion was one of the very first. The California-based firm has just announced the latest addition to its lineup, the small but mighty Pint S.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Self Balancing Unicycle, Self-balancing, Electric Skateboards

The Mondo is the latest model created in-house by online marketplace Tiny House Listings. Featuring a spacious and open interior that includes a downstairs bedroom and lots of storage, the tiny house would be a good fit for a couple wanting to downsize but still live in comfort.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Home

Sony has launched a pair of pricey 4K home theater projectors packing a modified flavor of the XR video processing technology found in its Bravia TVs for the promise of "professional-grade visual experiences inside the home."Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, TechnologyTags: Sony, Projectors, home theater, 4K UHD, Laser

You don't need to have caught sight of these four stunning mountains that line the Pacific Northwest (PNW) to know what a unique set of cups this is – but if you have, you'll appreciate what a well-crafted tribute they are to one of the most beautiful corners of the US.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Kickstarter, Mountain, Hiking, Camping, Outdoors and Camping, sustainable design

We're starting off the week with a mechanical marvel: a homemade dragster with dual Rolls-Royce jet engines that's been 17 years in the making – and could potentially hit 400 mph.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: High-speed, Drag Racing, Jets

Saturn’s rings are iconic, but new evidence suggests Earth might once have sported one of its own. This ring would have caused chaos on the surface.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Earth, Saturn, Planet, Asteroid, Geology, Impact, Meteorite, Monash University, Climate