Metro CX step-through ebike designed for exploring the city

Whether folks are looking for a greener, cheaper last-mile trip to work or just want to get around without being punished by hills, ebikes are proving a popular choice. The latest Class 2 model from Canada’s iGo is a step-through commuter called the Me… Continue reading Metro CX step-through ebike designed for exploring the city

Teenage Engineering gets choral with ensemble of singing wooden dolls

The first project from Sweden’s Teenage Engineering was an art installation in 2007 comprising 22 wooden dolls that formed a singing ensemble. The absolut choir has now inspired the creation of a smaller collection that can voice a bunch of classic son… Continue reading Teenage Engineering gets choral with ensemble of singing wooden dolls

Peugeot e-Streetzone electric scooter motors through city streets

Peugeot Motorcycles has revealed an electrified version of its tried and tested 50cc Streetzone combustion-engine scooter that’s been motoring around cities for the last 10 years. The e-Streetzone will be available with one or two batteries for up to 1… Continue reading Peugeot e-Streetzone electric scooter motors through city streets

Luxonis puts a powerful rolling robotics lab in your pocket

A Colorado-based computer vision company has launched a hackable, open-source roving robot called rae that packs AI processing and machine learning, depth-sensing cameras, app control and fun RGB lighting into a pint-sized package designed “for every a… Continue reading Luxonis puts a powerful rolling robotics lab in your pocket

Ignite 3 smartwatch looks to user’s body clock for alertness insights

Where much of Polar’s smartwatch lineup is aimed at athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, the Ignite 3 is heading to the wrists of a more casual fitness crowd, and can tap into an individual’s circadian rhythm to predict when wearers will be most alert and… Continue reading Ignite 3 smartwatch looks to user’s body clock for alertness insights

Splach motors off-road with 2.6-kW Titan electric kickscooter

Following successful campaigns for e-mobility projects like the Patriot Pro ebike and Transformer scoot/moto hybrid, Splach has returned to Indiegogo for its seventh outing to fund a 2,600-W dual-motor full-suspension electric kickscooter named the Tit… Continue reading Splach motors off-road with 2.6-kW Titan electric kickscooter

Instinct Crossover combines analog timekeeping with smartwatch capabilities

Though there are many digital faces that present the time with traditional-looking watch hands, Garmin has elected to front the Instinct Crossover adventure watch with luminescent analog hands, for those looking for nothing less than a classic timepiec… Continue reading Instinct Crossover combines analog timekeeping with smartwatch capabilities

Philips snuggles close to the wall with 4K UST laser projector

Back in June, Philips launched an Indiegogo for a Full HD ultra-short-throw projector named the Screeneo U4, raising over €6 million and attracting more than 9,000 backers. Now the company is looking to repeat that success with the Screeneo U5 4K UST l… Continue reading Philips snuggles close to the wall with 4K UST laser projector

Radio Flyer adds folding cargo ebike to its adult e-mobility line

Commuter ebikes are fine for trips to work or for leisure riding, but folks looking to leave the car at home more often would likely benefit more from a cargo hauler. Radio Flyer has recently launched just such a ride, which also folds for between-trip… Continue reading Radio Flyer adds folding cargo ebike to its adult e-mobility line