Did you come across an excerpt of this documentary recently on social media? Well, here’s the backstory behind this anthill excavation. It’s from “Ants! Natures Secret Power” and shows scientists excavating an anthill that was previously inhabited a colony of grass-cutter ants. A total of 10-tons of cement was pumped into the abandoned anthill over the span of 3-days, and a few more weeks were required to uncover the megalopolis.
Always wanted Bluetooth audio support for the Nintendo Switch? Well, simply turn on your console and install the new Version 13.0.0 firmware update. That’s right, not only can you pair headphones, but other audio devices as well, like speakers, without requiring an external dongle. Unfortunately, Bluetooth microphones are not yet supported, but on the other hand, up to two wireless controllers can be connected to the Switch when using Bluetooth. Read more for a video showing it in-action.
The Nintendo GameCube was first released in Japan on September 14, 2001, and it celebrates its 20th anniversary today. This was Nintendo’s sixth-generation of home video game consoles and successor to the Nintendo 64. It went head to head with the Sony’s PlayStation 2 and Microsoft’s Xbox at the time, with the GameCube controller standing out the most as well as extensive software library.
The Anker PowerCore Fusion Power Delivery Battery and Charger can not only be used to charge your smartphone or tablet, but when plugged in, a laptop as well, all for $22.99 with promotion code: ANKR1622, today only, originally $49.99. When set in portable charger mode, it offers 30W Power Delivery and 12W PowerIQ to ensuree the fastest possible charge for your devices. Product page – be sure to enter promotion code: ANKR1622 during final checkout to receive the additional discount. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has officially unveiled the new Japan-market 2022 GT-R, and it includes two limited models: the GT-R Premium Edition T-spec and GT-R Track Edition Engineered by NISMO T-spec. The T-Spec variants will be limited to a total of 100-units and buyers selected through a lottery system, complete with upgraded carbon ceramic brakes, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler, an exclusive engine cover, and an special badge for front / rear. All models are set to hit dealer showrooms in the second half of October, with a very limited number (50) of T-Specs hitting North America, priced from $138,490 USD. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
Available in stores on September 24th, the new Apple iPad Mini gets a larger 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the A15 Bionic chip, a USB-C port for faster connectivity, power button that doubles as Touch ID, along with cellular models that offer 5G connectivity. What is an all-screen design? It means narrow borders, all the while retaining the same compact footprint, complete with 500 nits of brightness, a P3 wide color gamut, anti-reflective screen coating, True Tone, and full lamination. Read more for two videos and additional information.
After months of speculation, Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Featuring an incredibly crisp Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz), an upgraded pro camera system sporting new Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto camera sensors, as well as the A15 Bionic chip offering advancements in computational photography to power the all-new camera features. Read more for two videos and additional information.
Michelin conducted the first public test of its Uptis Prototype (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System) on a Mini Electric. This airless tire system eliminates the dangerous risk of flat tires and blowouts, making drivers of passenger vehicles feel safer on the road. Operators of these vehicles minimize downtime and improve efficiency resulting from flat tires as well as near-zero levels of maintenance. Read more for two videos and additional information.
Mercedes-Benz has integrated the first brain-computer interface (BCI) in its Vision AVTR concept car, and it made its debut at the IAA MOBILIY 2021 show in Munich. That’s right, it forms a biometric interaction with the vehicle using a direct connection to the human brain. Users wear the BCI device implanted with electrodes on the back of their head to records brain activity and establish a direct connection to the vehicle after a one-minute calibration.
Automotive personality Doug DeMuro recently got the chance to check out the Lo Res Car, and while it may look like something from the new Matrix Resurrections movie, it’s a real functional vehicle. From afar, it appears to be a hovering space object, but its designer, Rem D. Koolhaas, actually drew inspiration from the original Lamborghini Countach.