Specialized Porto cargo ebike moves family and gear like a 2-wheel SUV

Following the launch of two Globe Haul cargo ebikes last year, Specialized is now going premium with a family-focused Porto long-tail model designed for hauling gear, passengers or “whatever else you can think of.”Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Tr… Continue reading Specialized Porto cargo ebike moves family and gear like a 2-wheel SUV

Exoskeleton splits leg torque to return stroke patients’ natural gait

Researchers are developing a robotic exoskeleton platform that could overcome the limitations of treadmills used during the rehabilitation of the many stroke survivors who have problems walking.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Univer… Continue reading Exoskeleton splits leg torque to return stroke patients’ natural gait

2024 Macbook Air gets M3 chip – and serious performance upgrades

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Apple has treated its most popular portable workstation to a significant performance boost thanks to building the new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops around its latest silicon, the M3 chip announced last year.

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Segway cooks AI smarts into latest mowbot for effortless lawn care

Tending a garden is an enjoyable way to spend a sunny afternoon, but mowing the lawn is too much of a chore. Robot helpers have been on hand for decades, and the latest from Segway taps into AI for dual mapping and positioning chops.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Segway cooks AI smarts into latest mowbot for effortless lawn care

First transparent laptop shows Lenovo’s clear vision for future working

Lenovo has unveiled a ThinkBook concept that boasts a futuristic transparent display and combined touch keyboard/drawing pad. The concept is part of the company’s new tech offerings announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week.Continue Rea… Continue reading First transparent laptop shows Lenovo’s clear vision for future working

Torquey mid-drive electric mountain bike designed to conquer hills

Bike maker Aventon is rolling into new territory with a high-performance hardtail eMTB that features the company’s brand-new high-torque A100 mid-drive motor for the promise of a “smooth and thrilling ride on any terrain.”Continue ReadingCategory: Bicy… Continue reading Torquey mid-drive electric mountain bike designed to conquer hills

Experience omnidirectional float with Honda’s first-of-kind XR demo

Honda has found a new application for its sit-down Segway for lazy shoppers launched last year. The Uni-One is being merged with VR goggles for “a first-of-its-kind extended reality experience that merges the joy of mobility with virtual reality advent… Continue reading Experience omnidirectional float with Honda’s first-of-kind XR demo

Electric Sheep’s jolly AI-powered garden bot edges, trims and blows

Robotic garden helpers have been keeping lawns in trim for decades, but none are as much fun to watch as the Verdie AI-powered outdoor maintenance bot from Electric Sheep as it wheels around edges, blows debris and gets to grips with power tools.Contin… Continue reading Electric Sheep’s jolly AI-powered garden bot edges, trims and blows

5G-connected fat ebike dodges obstacles with AI-driven ADAS

The first 5G-enabled ebike has rolled into Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, courtesy of Long Island-based mobile device company Orbic. The fat-tire pedal-assist ride also comes with a bunch of cameras and AI crash detection.Continue Readin… Continue reading 5G-connected fat ebike dodges obstacles with AI-driven ADAS

SpaceX sends first X post from ordinary phone via Starlink satellites

SpaceX and T-Mobile sent up a bunch of Direct to Cell Starlink satellites back in January as a first step toward universal coverage. The company quickly sent and received the first text messages, and now the first post on X has appeared.Continue Readin… Continue reading SpaceX sends first X post from ordinary phone via Starlink satellites