Japan-based startup A.L.I. Technologies has debuted the XTurismo Limited Edition, a $680,000 USD hoverbike with a hybrid drivetrain. It’s powered by a standard engine, paired with four battery-powered motors, that when combined is good for up to 40-minutes of continuous flight as well as a top speed of 62.1 mph. The design features a motorcycle-style body that sits atop a set of propellers. When grounded, it is propped up on landing skids. Read more for a video and additional informaiton.
Arcade1Up unveils their latest arcade machine, and it’s modeled after the Terminator 2: Judgment Day cabinet that flourished in arcades during the 90s. In addition to the Terminator 2: Judgment Day game, it also comes with exclusive behind the scenes footage on how it was made. Best of all, it boasts two sleek light guns for one or two players to play the roles of T-800 cyborgs, complete with vibrations and sound effects.
The all-new Sony Xperia PRO-I is touted as the “World’s First Smartphone to Include a 1.0-type image Sensor with Phase Detection Autofocus”, which means it could have the best system yet among its competitors. It features a 4K HDR OLED 120Hz refresh rate display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Elite gaming processor, 12GB of RAM, 512GB of internal storage, microSDXC expansion, Dolby Atmos, a 3.5mm audio jack, full-stage stereo speakers, 360 Reality Audio, and a large 4,500mAh battery.
Anker’s Powercore Fusion 5000mAh Power Delivery Battery + Charger can not only be used to charge your smartphone, but laptops as well, and you can get one for $23.99 shipped with promotion code: ANKR1622J21, today only, originally $49.99. The 18W USB-C port allows for high-speed charging for wide range of mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, and more. It can charge an iPhone 13 in less than 2 hours or an iPhone 13 Pro Max / iPad Pro in under 3.5-hours. Product page – be sure to enter promotion code: ANKR1622J21 during final checkout to receive the additional discount.
This may not be comparable to the Lotus Espirit submarine car that James Bond used in The Spy Who Loved Me, but the U-Boat Worx Super Sub is most certainly far safer and something you can actually buy. The Dutch company touts it as the most hydrodynamic personal submarine on the market, thanks in part to an innovative Lithium-ion battery-powered propulsion system driven by four powerful thrusters that deliver a total of 60 kW. This means the submersible can easily make steep 30° climbs and dives.
FuelTech’s twin-turbocharged C8 Chevrolet Corvette managed to complete the quarter mile in just 8.973-seconds at 160.9 miles per hour at the Orland Speed World Dragway. From the factory, it comes equipped with a 5.5L LT6 flat-pane V8 engine making 495 horsepower, but this vehicle has been fitted with Garrett G35-900 turbochargers mounted topside to boost output to an eye watering 1350 wheel horsepower. Read more for a video of the insane run and additional information.
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Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a type of hardened wood that is stronger than steel, and could potentially be used to make shark sustainable knives or wooden nails resistant to rusting. How strong is the latter? Well, strong enough to hammer together three boards without any damage to the nail. Creating this type of wood is a two-step process: first, they had to delignify it applying pressure and heat to the chemically processed wood to densify as well as remove the water.
XPeng-backed HT Aero announced that they have successfully raised over $500-milllion in a Series A financing round that will see funds being used to develop flying cars. Their latest-generation model is claimed to be a fully integrated flying vehicle and automobile, designed for both low-altitude air travel as well as road driving. An official roll-out is expected to happen some time in 2024.
To celebrate exceeding 1.21 gigawatts of combined charging power between the Electrify America and the European Ionity charging network, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S met up with the iconic Back to the Future DeLorean DMC-12 showdown in the desert. Currently, there are 670 Electrify America and 372 Ionity locations, consisting of over 4,800 individual chargers. The Porsche Taycan can be charged to 80% in just 22-minutes, thanks to its 800-volt battery architecture and 270kW charge speed.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will be 65-years-old in 2042, and in this new Battlefield 2042 trailer, he still manages to win MVP at that age. Will he make an appearance in the game? You’ll have to wait until November 19th to find out, but one thing is for sure, this game will be entirely multiplayer, without a single-player campaign. Fortunately, it does feature cross-platform play, a first in the series. Read more for the trailer and additional information.