PhoneCam aims to bring body-camera security to everyday folks

Sometimes, violent people rein in their aggressive behavior if they know they’re being recorded on video. Whipping out your phone and holding it up to film them, however, may make things even worse. That’s where the PhoneCam comes in, as it’s intended … Continue reading PhoneCam aims to bring body-camera security to everyday folks

Clot-busting “millirobots” corkscrew their way through blood vessels

While some blood clots can be removed via a flexible tool that’s inserted into the affected vein or artery, others are much more difficult to reach. Those other clots could one day be treated using remote-control “millirobots” that auger their way thro… Continue reading Clot-busting “millirobots” corkscrew their way through blood vessels

VT-Naut fixed-wing drone takes off vertically and makes water landings

If you’ve ever tried flying a drone, you’ll know how hard it can be to land one in exactly the right place … now imagine trying to land one on the pitching deck of a boat out at sea. The VT-Naut is designed to make things easier, by performing belly la… Continue reading VT-Naut fixed-wing drone takes off vertically and makes water landings

Full-scale Overair Butterfly eVTOL prototype is set for first test flights

eVTOLs are one of those things that many groups announce their plans to create, but fail to produce in actual physical form. Such is not the case with Overair’s Butterfly, however, the just-unveiled prototype of which should soon begin flight testing.C… Continue reading Full-scale Overair Butterfly eVTOL prototype is set for first test flights

LG’s new transparent car antenna is part of the windshield

Today’s internet- and cellular-connected cars require antennas more than ever, but working the devices into vehicles’ bodies limits the design possibilities. LG is out to change that, with a windshield-integrated transparent antenna.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading LG’s new transparent car antenna is part of the windshield

Extract add-on turns Specialized bottles into water-filtering wonders

Loading your lightweight bike down with heavy bottles full of water is a drag, but what else can you do on long rides? Especially if you don’t use a hydration pack? Well, the Extract Water Filter lets you fill your bottle with water that you find along… Continue reading Extract add-on turns Specialized bottles into water-filtering wonders

Experimental system uses microwaves to cook crop pests in soil

Just like any other organisms, crop-destroying soil microbes die if they get too hot. With that fact in mind, scientists have developed a new system in which soil-heating microwaves are used to kill such pests. The technology could one day replace the … Continue reading Experimental system uses microwaves to cook crop pests in soil

Cardboard boxes could be upcycled into EPS foam alternative

Thanks to the popularity of online shopping, an increasing number of goods are being shipped to buyers in cardboard boxes filled with eco-unfriendly EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam. Soon, however, such boxes could be upcycled into a greener alternative… Continue reading Cardboard boxes could be upcycled into EPS foam alternative

Hubless-wheel electric penny farthing is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece

Although their advantages over conventional bicycles are debatable, hubless-wheel ebikes certainly look futuristic. Penny farthings, on the other hand, definitely do not. It only makes sense, then, that YouTuber Christopher Terpstra would combine the t… Continue reading Hubless-wheel electric penny farthing is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece

Roadio system is bringing collision alert warnings to two-wheelers

Although collision warning systems have become quite common on cars, we definitely don’t see them much on ebikes or mopeds. That will soon change, though, when the AI-based Roadio system is rolled out next year.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Trans… Continue reading Roadio system is bringing collision alert warnings to two-wheelers