Hand-held groove maker simplifies music creation using real-world sounds

Japan’s Sonicware has developed a hand-held groove machine for folks who create music using sounds from the world around them. The SmplTrek is a battery-powered sonic sampler with a built-in sequencer that can also serve as an audio interface for live … Continue reading Hand-held groove maker simplifies music creation using real-world sounds

Segway unleashes crazy powerful GT series electric kickscooters

After announcing a new batch of high-powered electric kickscooters early last month, Segway has now launched the GT series on Indiegogo – with the GT2 SuperScooter capable of a crazy top speed of 43.5 mph.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, Tran… Continue reading Segway unleashes crazy powerful GT series electric kickscooters

Segway unleashes crazy powerful GT series electric kickscooters

After announcing a new batch of high-powered electric kickscooters early last month, Segway has now launched the GT series on Indiegogo – with the GT2 SuperScooter capable of a crazy top speed of 43.5 mph.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, Tran… Continue reading Segway unleashes crazy powerful GT series electric kickscooters

Sono Motors to ride a solar passenger bus trailer on Munich streets

When German automotive startup Sono Motors introduced a pre-production prototype of its Sion solar-electric family car as part of the online-only CES 2021, the company also showed a huge solar trailer built with Finland’s Valoe. Now that idea is taking… Continue reading Sono Motors to ride a solar passenger bus trailer on Munich streets

Propella launches hybrid commuter that’s ready to hit the trails

Redmond-based e-mobility company Propella has just unveiled its latest and most versatile ebike. Designed for daily commutes and moderate off-roading, the 9S Pro features a 350-W hub motor and offers up to 45 miles of per-charge assisted riding on city… Continue reading Propella launches hybrid commuter that’s ready to hit the trails

YuJet ups durability and power for Surfer XT electric surfboard

Back in mid-2020, Florida-based e-watersports startup YuJet launched an electric surfboard designed to bring “the power of a jetski to a surfboard.” Now the company is back with a new more durable, more powerful model called the Surfer XT electric jetb… Continue reading YuJet ups durability and power for Surfer XT electric surfboard

Review: Powering through commutes on the funtastic Fiido X folding ebike

In July of last year, e-mobility company Fiido launched an Indiegogo crowdfunder for a funky folding ebike. The campaign was successful but the global pandemic extended original shipping estimates. Backers are now riding out on the Fiido X though and w… Continue reading Review: Powering through commutes on the funtastic Fiido X folding ebike

Cake investigates replacing plastic components with paper

Swedish e-mobility company Cake is looking cut back or cut out the plastic used in the manufacture of its electric motorcycles, and has partnered with PaperShell to evaluate the use of its natural fiber composite instead.Continue ReadingCategory: Motor… Continue reading Cake investigates replacing plastic components with paper

AI tool renders 2D photos as all-around 3D scenes in seconds

At last week’s GTC developer conference, Nvidia revealed a nifty AI tool that takes a bunch of 2D photos of the same scene from different angles and almost instantly transforms them into a three-dimensional digital rendering.Continue ReadingCategory: P… Continue reading AI tool renders 2D photos as all-around 3D scenes in seconds