Volvo’s electric excavator gets to work in Paris

After trundling out electric heavy machinery at a test quarry in 2018, Volvo has now sold its first all-electric construction industry vehicle in France. The compact electric excavator has been delivered to contractor Eiffage, along with the group’s FE… Continue reading Volvo’s electric excavator gets to work in Paris

Canoo unveils its second all-electric vehicle, a multi-purpose delivery van

Just over a year after announcing a subscription-based electric vehicle model, and a couple of months after showing off its skateboard chassis in the form of a bare-bones skatekart, LA-based electric mobility company Canoo has today taken the wraps off… Continue reading Canoo unveils its second all-electric vehicle, a multi-purpose delivery van

Hybrid headphone amp promises best-of-both-worlds listening experience

Many music lovers who prefer to listen through headphones rather than speakers will find that their living room hi-fi system will be able to pump out audio at a decent volume level. But if you’ve invested in high-impedance audiophile cans, you will alm… Continue reading Hybrid headphone amp promises best-of-both-worlds listening experience

Bugatti drives into luxury home hi-fi space with Royale speakers

The name Bugatti is one associated with very fast cars and multi-million-dollar price tags, and not with home audio. But thanks to a partnership with Germany’s Tidal Audio, luxury automotive design and premium audio components combine for the launch of… Continue reading Bugatti drives into luxury home hi-fi space with Royale speakers

Fun machine learning experiment creates a vocal opera in your browser

Google’s Arts and Culture lab has launched a clever browser experiment in collaboration with David Li. The Blob Opera puts four operatic voices at your disposal to create glorious AI-driven performances.Continue ReadingCategory: Computers, TechnologyTa… Continue reading Fun machine learning experiment creates a vocal opera in your browser

EHang secures first test flight permit in the heart of Europe

Chinese air mobility company EHang is on a mission to get its autonomous air taxis into the air around the globe. After flying into Spain earlier this year, the air taxi firm has now been granted its first trial flight permit in the European Union – bu… Continue reading EHang secures first test flight permit in the heart of Europe

Pivot loads up Shuttle v2 eMTB with EP8 motor and huge battery

Arizona mountain bike maker Pivot Cycles has announced an update to 2017’s Shuttle eMTB, which comes with a lighter, more efficient motor and a big battery for the promise of “class leading power, range, and big mountain capability.”Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Pivot loads up Shuttle v2 eMTB with EP8 motor and huge battery

Oppo phone concept slides out to reveal three different screen sizes

Last month, Chinese phone maker Oppo offered a glimpse into a possible smartphone future with the Oppo X 2021, a concept with a rollable display. Now the company has demonstrated another concept at the China International Industrial Design Expo – the s… Continue reading Oppo phone concept slides out to reveal three different screen sizes