Samsung finally puts a health tracker on your finger with the Galaxy Ring

Samsung has finally pulled back the official curtain on possibly its worst kept secret – the Galaxy Ring health tracker. Though there have been a number of similar wearables available from smaller companies for a while, this is the first from a major b… Continue reading Samsung finally puts a health tracker on your finger with the Galaxy Ring

Scrap metal sets sail as 55-ft solar-electric catamaran

Yacht design and engineering studio iYacht has been commissioned to help German TV and movie actor Daniel Roesner realize his vision for a “sustainable catamaran designed with circularity in mind.” The 55-ft multihull will be built using scrap metal, reclaimed wood and recycled cork.

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Six-legged robot looks to replace guide dogs for the blind

The ratio of guide dogs to blind people in China is roughly one service pooch for every 40,000 people. Researchers are currently developing a six-legged, AI-enhanced robodog to close the gap and safely guide users to their destinations.Continue Reading… Continue reading Six-legged robot looks to replace guide dogs for the blind

Ultralight M2 ebike fast-folds its way toward Brompton-killer status

Brompton went electric back in 2017, and has since launched a number of tasty folding ebikes. But even its lightest is heavier than the Flit M2, and is a good deal pricier too. First announced in 2022, the Brompton killer is now up for pre-order.Contin… Continue reading Ultralight M2 ebike fast-folds its way toward Brompton-killer status

NASCAR stuffs 1,340 horsepower of electric motors into prototype racer

The National Association for Stock Car Racing and Swiss multinational ABB have partnered to “push the boundaries of electrification” in the sport and beyond. The first fruit was revealed at the Chicago Street Race – a 1,000-kW EV prototype racer.Contin… Continue reading NASCAR stuffs 1,340 horsepower of electric motors into prototype racer

Affordable dual-motor 2WD ebike easily conquers 40-degree slopes

Fat-tire ebikes pretty much always make for smile-packed off-road fun, but is one motor enough to power the ride? Oddly named maker Lankeleisi clearly doesn’t think so, as evidenced in the X3000 Max adventure folder with dual 1-kW motors.Continue Readi… Continue reading Affordable dual-motor 2WD ebike easily conquers 40-degree slopes

Book-sized smart telescope captures the night sky with ease

Gazing at the night sky and pointing out constellations is all well and good, but the arrival of smart digital telescopes has given stargazers the power to capture and share celestial majesty with relative ease. At under 3 lb, the Dwarf III is one of t… Continue reading Book-sized smart telescope captures the night sky with ease

Cargo ebike auto deploys landing gear to prevent low-speed wobble

Cargo ebikes can be a great alternative to the family car when hauling groceries or doing the school run. But they can be a bit wobbly at slow speeds. Startup Tarran is aiming for improved stability with auto-deploying landing gear.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Cargo ebike auto deploys landing gear to prevent low-speed wobble

DJI ebike rips electric motor tech out of the sky and into the dirt

Chinese drone and imaging multinational DJI has announced its entry into the ebike drive system market, along with the launch of a new ebike brand and the first electric mountain bike to sport Avinox power.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportT… Continue reading DJI ebike rips electric motor tech out of the sky and into the dirt