Toyota rolls through pedestrian zones on a three-wheeled e-scoot

As we discovered at CES 2016, gliding between press conferences on an expansive show site is much less tiring than walking. It’s a similar story when rushing between gates at airports or wandering around a giant shopping mall. Toyota seems to think so … Continue reading Toyota rolls through pedestrian zones on a three-wheeled e-scoot

Saildrone releases dramatic video from inside Hurricane Sam

Earlier this year, San Francisco’s Saildrone joined forces with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to launch five sensor-packed unmanned surface vehicles into paths of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean to gather data. Now one of … Continue reading Saildrone releases dramatic video from inside Hurricane Sam

Fairphone goes 5G for “waste-neutral” smartphone

Fairphone has announced the next chapter in its mission towards a more sustainable and, well, fair alternative to today’s big brand smartphones. The Fairphone 4 comes with 5G connectivity, two 48-MP rear cameras, and a 5-year warranty.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Fairphone goes 5G for “waste-neutral” smartphone

Technics expands true wireless earphones family with two new models

Back at the IFA 2014 tech show in Berlin, Panasonic relaunched Technics as a high-end luxury hi-fi brand, but it didn’t join the true wireless earphones space until last year. Now two more models join the party, one with noise cancellation and one with… Continue reading Technics expands true wireless earphones family with two new models

Pixii digital rangefinder gets bigger sensor, interactive viewfinder

Last year, France’s Pixii SAS released a digital rangefinder camera that shared its workload with a paired smartphone. Now an update has launched, packing a higher-resolution image sensor, and a viewfinder that’s now overlaid with shot info.Continue Re… Continue reading Pixii digital rangefinder gets bigger sensor, interactive viewfinder

Volvo tests electric construction machines ahead of North American rollout

Volvo CE has been eyeing the replacement of diesel-belching heavy machinery with battery-electric models for a number of years, previously testing vehicles in Sweden and Paris. For the last year or so, the company has been field testing in Southern Cal… Continue reading Volvo tests electric construction machines ahead of North American rollout

Ultra Bright Series projectors launched to meet high-end professional needs

Though home projectors like the new Halo from Xgimi and the JMGO O1 Pro will likely be bright enough for family movie nights in a dimly lit room, if you have a daytime lecture, exhibition or conference to organize, you’re obviously going to need someth… Continue reading Ultra Bright Series projectors launched to meet high-end professional needs