Polaris announces full specs for all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic UTV

Last September, Polaris and Zero Motorcycles announced their “rEV’d up” collaborative program, aimed at the development of electric off-road vehicles. The first product to result from that initiative is Polaris’ Ranger XP Kinetic UTV, which can now be … Continue reading Polaris announces full specs for all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic UTV→

Cardboard pyramids designed to aid bushfire-displaced wildlife

Although a great number of wild animals were killed by Australia’s recent bushfires, it is believed that even more may perish in the aftermath, as they have nowhere to hide from predators. Inexpensive new biodegradable “habitat pods,” however, could gi… Continue reading Cardboard pyramids designed to aid bushfire-displaced wildlife→

Photonix Multi-Tool combines three electric saws in one modular system

A typical do-it-yourselfer may end up buying a reciprocating saw, a circular saw and a small electric chainsaw. The Photonix Multi-Tool is designed to simplify things and save money, with a modular system that combines all three devices.Continue Readin… Continue reading Photonix Multi-Tool combines three electric saws in one modular system→

Helix titanium folding bike now sports a laser-cut, robo-TIG-welded frame

It was back in 2015 that we first heard about the Helix, a sharp-looking, compact-folding, lightweight titanium bike. One successful Kickstarter campaign later, it has now finally entered commercial-scale production – and it’s not made entirely like ot… Continue reading Helix titanium folding bike now sports a laser-cut, robo-TIG-welded frame→

3D-printed prosthetic eye tech to begin clinical trial in the UK

Ordinarily when someone requires a prosthetic eye, a mold has to be made of their eye socket, after which the prosthesis is built by hand. A new 3D printing system, however, is claimed to be much quicker, and to produce a more realistic-looking eye.Con… Continue reading 3D-printed prosthetic eye tech to begin clinical trial in the UK→

Impact-absorbing traffic light poles could save lives

When a car crashes into a roadside object at an intersection, chances are pretty high that object will be a traffic light pole. If it’s a new energy-absorbing pole, however, the likelihood of injury or even death may be significantly reduced.Continue R… Continue reading Impact-absorbing traffic light poles could save lives→

Non-invasive scanning tech reads blood cholesterol levels via the skin

For people with coronary heart disease, regular monitoring of bloodstream cholesterol levels is essential – and it typically requires the drawing of blood samples. A new system, however, is claimed to provide the same data simply by imaging the skin of… Continue reading Non-invasive scanning tech reads blood cholesterol levels via the skin→

Modular mo-jet system serves as different types of powered watercraft

In recent years, we’ve heard about electric surfboards, bodyboards, hydrofoil boards and underwater scooters. Buying all of those separately could get pretty expensive, which is why the mo-jet system combines them in one modular setup.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Modular mo-jet system serves as different types of powered watercraft→

Topper Tent gives Tacoma-back campers more sleeping room

Perhaps you’ve got a Toyota Tacoma pickup with a cap on the back, and you’d like to sleep in there when camping, but the truck’s cargo bed is just too short. Should that be the case, the Topper Tent may be for you.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, Li… Continue reading Topper Tent gives Tacoma-back campers more sleeping room→

Trentasei mountain bike pairs giant wheels with a carbon frame

It was just a couple of weeks ago that we told you about DirtySixer’s latest 36-inch-wheeled mountain bike. If you liked it, but would prefer something with a carbon fiber frame and wheels, then you might want to check out the Trentasei//36 Carbon 1.Co… Continue reading Trentasei mountain bike pairs giant wheels with a carbon frame→