Mayman Aerospace debuts flight-ready Speeder flying motorbike prototype

After turning its main attention away from jetpacks and to its Speeder Air Utility Vehicle (AUV), JetPack Aviation has shown the fruits of its labors in the form of the flight-ready P2 Speeder prototype. At the Draper Venture Network CEO Summit in Cali… Continue reading Mayman Aerospace debuts flight-ready Speeder flying motorbike prototype

Clever self-cleaning litter box takes the stench out of managing cat waste

There’s no question cats are cute and cuddly – just ask the internet. But one thing the endless stream of cat videos don’t tend to highlight is the messy business of dealing with your cat’s messy business. Although there are a variety of self-cleaning … Continue reading Clever self-cleaning litter box takes the stench out of managing cat waste

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1,000-plus-hp Mercedes-AMG ONE gets F1 tech on the road

Back in 2017, Mercedes-AMG revealed the Project ONE, a hypercar with a Formula 1-inspired hybrid powertrain that generate over 1,000 hp and propel the vehicle to over 350 km/h (217 mph). It’s been five long years but the production version of the super… Continue reading 1,000-plus-hp Mercedes-AMG ONE gets F1 tech on the road

20th Anniversary Retrospective: Unconventional wisdom

Over the past 20 years we’ve crossed paths with all manner of passionate people blazing their own trails, so we thought this would be a good opportunity to revisit some of the more eccentric characters we’ve been lucky enough to chat with over the jour… Continue reading 20th Anniversary Retrospective: Unconventional wisdom

Reusable scramjet launch system to pave way for hypersonic airliners

Australian company Hypersonix Launch Systems is not only looking to make the delivery of satellites into orbit cheaper and more accessible, but also greener. It is developing a reusable launch system powered by green hydrogen that would deliver small s… Continue reading Reusable scramjet launch system to pave way for hypersonic airliners

Majestic flying catamaran concept reimagines the blimp

Pierpaolo Lazzarini is no stranger to pushing the envelope when it comes to design concepts – be it swan-inspired superyachts, crab-inspired catamarans, retro-futuristic flying cars or a city of floating pyramids. His latest effort, the Air Yacht, is d… Continue reading Majestic flying catamaran concept reimagines the blimp

Gravity Industries Jet Suit takes part in NATO mountain rescue exercise

In addition to military applications, Gravity Industries believes jet suits hold potential for search and rescue missions in harsh terrain. Having already carried out flights of its Jet Suit in separate rescue and military demonstrations, the UK compan… Continue reading Gravity Industries Jet Suit takes part in NATO mountain rescue exercise

Hankook rolls out latest i-Flex airless tire on Hyundai concept vehicle

Anyone who has had to change a tire on the side of a busy road, possibly in the sweltering heat or pouring rain, will be longing for the day when flats are a thing of the past. Hankook has been working to make such a future a reality for over a decade … Continue reading Hankook rolls out latest i-Flex airless tire on Hyundai concept vehicle

Waymo’s new all-electric robotaxi ditches the steering wheel completely

Alphabet subsidiary Waymo opened up its fully driverless taxi service to the public in Phoenix, Arizona, in October last year, making it the first commercial service in the world to operate without safety backup drivers at the wheel. Now the company ha… Continue reading Waymo’s new all-electric robotaxi ditches the steering wheel completely