Lectric’s latest cargo ebike makes a play for family car alternative

In theory, replacing the family car with an ebike for commutes to work, taking a child to school or doing the weekly grocery run could be an attractive option, but the price of entry is often very high. At its core, Arizona’s Lectric eBikes is built ar… Continue reading Lectric’s latest cargo ebike makes a play for family car alternative

HaptX Gloves G1 bring a sense of touch to the virtual workplace

Redmond-based HaptX is preparing for business in the metaverse age with the launch of a pair of “ground-breaking” haptic gloves that allow enterprise users to get to grips with objects in the virtual workplace.Continue ReadingCategory: Virtual Reality,… Continue reading HaptX Gloves G1 bring a sense of touch to the virtual workplace

Fiido X folding ebike reborn with strengthened frame and upgraded components

Back in March we took the high-style Fiido X for a test ride, and came away mighty impressed. Just a week later, the company issued a product recall after receiving reports that the frame had snapped in two. Now the folding ebike has been strengthened … Continue reading Fiido X folding ebike reborn with strengthened frame and upgraded components

Mini Pupper 2 makes a bid to be your new hackable robo-dog pal

Last year, Hong Kong’s MangDang gave programmers the chance to own a small hackable four-legged robot named the Mini Pupper, a kind of baby Spot. Now the team has returned to Kickstarter with a much-improved second generation robo-dog.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Mini Pupper 2 makes a bid to be your new hackable robo-dog pal

Two-step folding ebike powers through 150 miles of easy riding

With a mission to create a “dream electric bike that ensure good looks, functionality and safety,” Hong Kong’s Zectron Bikes has launched a funky looking folding ride that can be had with dual batteries for up to 150 miles of pedal-assist riding, or ar… Continue reading Two-step folding ebike powers through 150 miles of easy riding

Honda’s battery exchange stations keep e-moto riders on the move

In a model similar to that used by Gogoro, Honda has started rolling out modular battery exchange stations in Japan and India that each hold a dozen Mobile Power Packs for hot-swaps into electric scooters, motorcycles and rickshaws.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Honda’s battery exchange stations keep e-moto riders on the move

Sony ups the processing power for Alpha 7R V full-frame mirrorless camera

Way back in 2013, Sony launched claimed the crown for the world’s first full-frame mirrorless cameras with the release of the Alpha 7 and 7R models. Now the fifth-generation 7R has been announced, which unlocks the power of its 61-MP sensor thanks to n… Continue reading Sony ups the processing power for Alpha 7R V full-frame mirrorless camera

Flat-panel guitar speaker designed for clean tones and wide dispersion

Unless you’re successful enough to pay roadies, one of the great pains of being a gigging musician is lugging around heavy equipment like amps and cabs. Bruce Thigpen of Eminent Technology has come up with a guitar speaker design that lightens the load… Continue reading Flat-panel guitar speaker designed for clean tones and wide dispersion

OM System OM-5 launches as adventure-ready compact MFT camera

Last year, Olympus sold its imaging division to investment firm Japan Industrial Partners and new a company was set up to continue the iconic line. OM Digital Solutions celebrated 50 years of the OM-1 with a new flagship in February, and has now launch… Continue reading OM System OM-5 launches as adventure-ready compact MFT camera

Trunk-inspired robot gripper can pinch and grab objects small and large

The flexible “fingers” at the tip of an elephant’s trunk have provided the inspiration for a versatile robotic gripper capable of picking up and holding onto a variety of objects both large and small – from an acupuncture needle to a thin metal ruler t… Continue reading Trunk-inspired robot gripper can pinch and grab objects small and large