Let’s face it, most adventure / expedition vehicles just aren’t practical for long-term living when things hit the fan, but the 2020 Living Vehicle trailer aims to change that. Featuring plenty of off-grid living technologies, including a solar-powered electrical system, a solid aluminum chassis, and off-road tires, paired with rugged wheels. Read more for a video tour, additional pictures and information.
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Google couldn’t keep quiet about their Pixel 4 smartphone after Apple announced the iPhone 11, so this new leak from Vietnam has surfaced of the Pixel 4 XL. In addition to its advanced facial-recognition system and hand-motion gesture controls, this handset apparently sports a triple-lens rear camera system, dual front-facing cameras, a Snapdragon 855 processor, and 6GB of RAM. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
Steampunk generally refers to a genre of science fiction based in the Victorian-era and typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology. This awesome hot rod may not be steam-powered, but it was built from the ground up by inventor Paul Bacon. What does this mean? Nearly all the parts you see had to be custom fabricated. Read more for a video and additional information.
Say goodbye to plastic / aluminum headphones, and hello to fungus. Design studio Aivan unveiled Korvaa, the world’s first headphones made from microbial-grown materials. The studio created two versions of the Korvaa headphones, with each consisting of six microbe-grown components with different properties: enzymatically produced, lignin-free cellulose; 3D-printed biodegradable microbial bioplastic PLA for the frame; a leather-like fungal mycelium for the soft foam inside the headset; biosynthetic spider silk for the mesh inside the earphone; and protein foam with plant cellulose.
This isn’t the same chameleon paint you may have seen on some Fast & Furious cars back in the day, but rather a Mystichrome finish. Tech entrepreneur Justin Choi convinced Ford to paint his GT in this ultra rare color by paying a hefty $100,000 premium for the paint job alone. The first vehicle to receive this finish straight from the factory was a 1996 Mustang SVT Cobra. Read more for a video and additional information.
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If you love flip phones, and only need the most essential functions, then you might want to check out the Nokia 2720 Flip. In addition to integrated AI technology and familiar flip-phone design that combines simplicity and reliability in a durable device, the 2720 also comes with WhatsApp and Facebook pre-installed on KaiOS to make sure you’re connected to what matters.
Yes, Tesla vehicles have an automated emergency braking (AEB) system, and normally it’s activated when a pedestrian or cyclist is detected. In this case, a Tesla Model 3 automatically braked when a police officer on a motorcycle crossed red light and turned left into oncoming traffic as he was presumably chasing someone with his sirens off. Read more for a video and additional information.
The Vision Mercedes Simplex has been officially unveiled, and it’s essentially a modern twist on the classic Mercedes 35 PS. This vehicle was designed to convey both luxury and innovation, symbolizing the transformation of the brand-specific luxury of Mercedes-Benz. Featuring a futuristic-looking monocoque frame with seating for two resting atop four large freestanding wheels, complete with a modern driving display. Read more for additional pictures and information.
SNK Corp. has officially announced the NEO GEO Arcade Stick Pro and it may look like yet another unique fighting stick, but this controller actually comes with 20 fighting games pre-installed (Samurai Showdown, Fatal Fury, etc.). It draws inspiration from the NEO GEO CD’s controller design, but blown up to fighting stick size, measuring in at 430mm × 215mm × 125mm. Users can switch between two modes: Arcade Stick Mode and Console Mode. Read more for a video with additional information.
When jet ski meets yacht, you get the Vanqraft V16, which measures in at 16-feet long. With enough room for a total of six passengers (driver included), this watercraft boasts jet-ski-like controls, and is powered by a 1.8L Yamaha engine with jet propulsion generating 200 horsepower, which is good for a top speed of 40 knots in the standard model or 50 knots in the supercharged Veloce version. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.