Superman vs. Superman as vintage comics become a hot commodity

When Action Comics #1 (1938) sold for US$6 million dollars last week, it was just over 14 years since the humble comic book first smashed through the $1.0 million barrier at auction on 23 February 2010. No comic had previously sold for more than $350,0… Continue reading Superman vs. Superman as vintage comics become a hot commodity

Movement at the top in 2024 World University Rankings

The geography of the education world appears to be changing.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, LifestyleTags: QS World University Rankings, MIT, Harvard, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Princeton University Continue reading Movement at the top in 2024 World University Rankings

Hello Kitty EV seats four and runs 200 miles on a charge

In the textbooks, they’ll tell you that branding can profoundly impact consumer perception, foster customer loyalty and ultimately benefit the bottom line. I watched a real time demonstration of those marketing fundamentals play out at the release of t… Continue reading Hello Kitty EV seats four and runs 200 miles on a charge

$6 a day EV subscription service could disrupt the auto industry

We love a BIG idea, and they don’t come much bigger than this. Helixx Technologies has begun taking registrations in Southeast Asia for its electric car and van subscription service and we’re about to see a fascinating roll-out of what appears to be a … Continue reading $6 a day EV subscription service could disrupt the auto industry

Video: The very first Jet Suit Grand Prix takes off in Dubai

A new sport kicked away this month when the first ever jet-suit race was held in Dubai. Each racer wore an array of seven 130-hp jet engines (two on each arm and three in the backpack for a total 1,050 hp) that are controlled by hand-throttles. After t… Continue reading Video: The very first Jet Suit Grand Prix takes off in Dubai

The $1,600 folding electric motorcycle and portable powerbank

It’s one of the most important products of recent times, and it went on sale outside China for the first time this week. The Felo M1 is a folding motorcycle that almost perfectly mimics the capabilities of Honda’s 1980s two-stroke Motocompo, without th… Continue reading The $1,600 folding electric motorcycle and portable powerbank

World’s largest electric motorcycle claims a remarkable 450-mile range

Pitched as a near-future electric touring bike, the Felo TOOZ has a top speed of 125 mph, a hand-of-God mid-range, and a range of 720 kilometers per charge (450 miles). Those numbers suggest it will be one of the largest motorcycles on the road, regard… Continue reading World’s largest electric motorcycle claims a remarkable 450-mile range

Ride-on Unicorn could be the “killer app” for kids

The latent potential for personal robotics became very real for me while I was strolling the halls of the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show this week. There are always good ideas at motor shows, except the good ideas at motor shows in developing re… Continue reading Ride-on Unicorn could be the “killer app” for kids

Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is a soccer mom supercar

History has many important vehicles, but few with the credentials of the Volkswagen Microbus. It was born in 1950 as an even more practical derivation of the world’s most prolific automobile, the VW Beetle. The Beetle sold 23,000,000 units between 1938… Continue reading Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is a soccer mom supercar

Foolproof sustainable indoor gardening perfect for busy people

Using artificial intelligence to monitor and control existing technologies is likely to give birth to all manner of wondrous new devices in the near future and this indoor vegetable-growing machine is a prime example.Continue ReadingCategory: Around Th… Continue reading Foolproof sustainable indoor gardening perfect for busy people