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Commercial supersonic flight sped closer to returning as the Boom Supersonic XB-1 prototype reached a transonic speed of Mach 0.95 during Test Flight 11 on January 10, 2025, in the skies over the Mojave Desert in California.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Boom, Supersonic

Thanks to the work of an intrepid photographer in Southern Europe, we learned last week that Royal Enfield is well into development on a bike that fans of the brand have been demanding for years: a 650cc version of its wildly popular Himalayan.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Royal Enfield, Concept Bikes, Adventure Bikes, Motorcycle

A month ago to the day, we took a look at the all-new Winnebago Revel Sport camper van, a simpler, more affordable take on Winnebago's all-terrain-ready van life icon. It appears the new van model is off to a strong start because not half a year after first introducing it, Winnebago is doubling the lineup with a new floor plan.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Winnebago,...

If you're setting out to build an underwater robot that's speedy, maneuverable and versatile, why not just copy what already works in the natural world? That's exactly what China's Beatbot has done, with its bio-inspired Amphibious RoboTurtle.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Biomimicry, Swimming, Ocean, Autonomous

If you're looking for an alternative to room-dominating black rectangles to serve up audiovisual entertainment, ultra-short-throw projectors can be a great shout. But they can be pricey. Budget-friendly brand Yaber has answered this with its new K300s model.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: HD, Projectors, CES 2025, Laser TV

Deep below the rugged landscape of central China lies an engineering marvel the size of a 60-story building, boring chunks of hard rock and soil, inch by inch, on a quest to bring water to millions of people.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: China, Tunnel, Construction, Water

If you're an avid outdoorsperson who loves exploring nature with their dogs, there's a new piece of tech on the block that could help keep your pooch safe in the wilderness.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Satellite, Gadgets, Dogs, Pets, GPS

Following its Vessel in New York City, Heatherwick Studio has created another eye-catching vertical park/viewing point. This time it's located in the historic city of Xi'an, China, and takes the form of a tree, with stepped petal-like terraces for visitors to explore and enjoy the view.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Thomas Heatherwick, China, Building and Construction

Using a run-of-the-mill, portable and non-invasive electrical muscle stimulator while doing resistance training can yield greater gains in muscle strength and muscle mass than doing resistance training alone, according to new research.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Muscle, Fitness, University of Texas El Paso

If air taxi services ever take off, you might want to hold onto your hat very firmly. A new FAA report looking at various eVTOL prototypes shows that when they take off and land they have a downwash from rotors equivalent to hurricane-force wind.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Air Taxis, FAA, eVTOL, Electric Vehicles, Aviation, Flight

A 1997 Honda NSR500V sold for $267,607 at Iconic Motorbike Auctions during the 2024 Christmas Rush, and no-one noticed. The $267,607 price surpasses the previous record for a Japanese motorcycle at auction (a Honda RC213V-S at $237,700), and the previous record (a Honda CB750 prototype at $221,600).Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Auction, Historic, Honda Motorcycles, Japanese, Two-stroke

Revolutionary technology is breaking out of the lab. The British government has announced that it is deploying a top-secret quantum clock, developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), across the military over the next five years.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: U.K. Ministry of Defence, Quantum Physics

Two months shy of the fifth anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic, the US has recorded its first human death as a result of avian influenza H5N1 infection. The unidentified Louisiana man contracted the virus through contact with infected wild and domestic birds on his property in December and passed away on January 6.Continue ReadingCategory: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body &...

Smart projectors often include speakers for an all-in-one home cinema experience, but LG's PF600U model stands on its own by throwing a LED mood lamp into the mix. The company is also showing off its smallest UST projector at CES 2025.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: LG, CES 2025, Projectors, Lamp, Speakers

Bike thieves can't steal it if they don't know it's there ... This remarkable motorcycle looks for all the world like a telecom signal box covered in graffiti – but at the touch of a button it rises up on wheels and rides away.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: camouflage, Electric Motorcycles, Scooter, Crazy, Transformable, Motorcycle

Though tiny houses were once considered an affordable alternative to brick-and-mortar homes, many examples nowadays are luxurious and have a price tag to match. Dragon Tiny Homes recalls the small living movement's humble roots with a compact model that doesn't break the bank at just US$50,000.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

Is there anything more American than a true bobber? The likes of Harley and Indian have basically stamped their approval on these types of motorcycles, having jumped on the trend and producing stellar bobber-style bikes over the years. But China says whatever you can do, we can do better ... and cheaper!Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Benelli, Bobber, Harley Davidson, EICMA 2024, Qianjiang

In the world of ugly shoes, we've had some real bangers.Continue ReadingCategory: LifestyleTags: Shoes, 3D Printing, Creative AI

BMW's GT and RT motorcycles have a legendary status. Both the K 1600 GT and the R 1250 RT are terrific tourers that offer everything one could ask for, but if there’s one thing I’d change about them, it would be their MSRPs. Enter the sub-US$12,000 Spanish Mitt GT-K.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Touring, BMW Motorrad, Motorcycle, BMW

Nissan is taking a break from releasing overnight camper van concepts in all sizes and styles to present a concept more rightfully classified a day camper. What it lacks in sheltered sleeping and cooking amenities, it makes up for with a wavy ergonomic trailer lounge and slide-out coffee bar/entertainment system. When life gives you lemons, don't be afraid to take a break and drink...

Tesla's Model Y electric crossover SUV became the world's best-selling car of 2023. Not just the best-selling EV, but the best-selling vehicle, even outselling the Toyota Corolla, making the Model Y a key player in EV adoption. Now we get to see what's new in the 2025 version.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Tesla, Model Y, Tesla Model Y, Electric Vehicles

So, you know you should cut back on salt, but you don't like the bland taste of low-sodium foods. The Electric Salt Spoon may be just what you need, as it's claimed to boost the salty flavor of foods without actually adding any salt.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, LifestyleTags: Taste, Food technology, CES 2025

Around this time last year, Segway announced a pair of ebikes geared for adventure. Now the company has revealed full specs and pricing for the low-step Xafari and moto-inspired Xyber, as well as opening the pre-order books.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Segway, ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Off-road, CES 2025

HMD is known for its budget-friendly Android phones and tablets, and it's now launched a potentially life-saving product for adventurers. Its OffGrid accessory pairs with any smartphone and enables texting via satellite networks – so you can reach people from the middle of nowhere.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Satellite, Outdoors and Camping, Hmd, Emergencies, Instant Messaging