ETH Zurich researchers have developed an innovative contraption, called the AirShield, that helps athletes run without wind resistance. There are two parts to AirShield: a U-shaped Plexiglas windscreen with wheels and a go-kart that pulls it along.
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, the world’s second largest cruise ship, is set to embark on the first of its public getaways beginning July 19, and passengers can experience a virtual train ride dining experience while aboard. Called the Royal Railway — Utopia Station, a section of the ship is loaded with technology to offer an immersive dining experience at sea like no other.
The Apple Watch Series 9 [GPS, 41mm] has just hit its lowest price yet this year on 2024 Summer Prime Day and you can get one for $279.99 shipped, originally $399. This model includes Fall Detection, Crash Detection that connects you with emergency services in the event of a hard fall or a severe car crash, and Emergency SOS. Product page.
Researchers from the University of Trento have discovered the existence of a Moon cave that could one day be used by astronauts to build a lunar tunnel system. This discovery was made after analyzing radar data collected by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter of the Moon’s Mare Tranquillitatis Pit.
The 2025 Lucid Air Pure is touted as the most efficient EV to date, thanks to its 84kWh battery and 420-mile range on a single charge. It also features new-generation control hardware with triple the processing power and twice the memory compared to the previous generation, resulting in a greatly enhanced in-car infotainment experience.
Lockheed Martin’s Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship for the US Navy was designed to allow for incremental upgrades over time, including advanced sensors, missiles as well as cutting-edge cyber systems.
Did you know that Star Fox on the SNES was renamed Starwing in PAL region territories (Europe, Thailand, Australia, etc.)? That’s right, it was renamed due to potential issues with the German company StarVox. On a related note, Star Fox 64 was renamed Lylat Wars in these PAL region territories four years later.
It’s not Polestar Synergy, but the Polestar Concept BST does tease a future Polestar 6 roadster, and fans got to see it in action at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed this past weekend. Aesthetically, it sports bespoke bodywork that is finished in a classic motorsport silver, while muscular flared arches, extra wide track and 22-inch forged alloy wheels finish off the aggressive look.