Otto Aviation’s Phantom 3500 isn’t just a regular private jet—it’s a new way to think about flying. Introduced as a big step for eco-friendly flights, this stylish jet aims to beat even the fanciest planes, like Elon Musk’s Gulfstream G650ER, by being more efficient, cheaper, and better for the environment. Let’s look at what makes the Phantom 3500 special, from its technology to how it could change private flying.
Imagine sinking into a lie-flat suite, savoring Ossetra caviar with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne, and settling in for a movie on a 27-inch 4K OLED screen—the largest in-flight entertainment display offered by any U.S. carrier. This is the reality United Airlines is crafting with its new Polaris Studio Suites, as part of the “United Elevated” interior for its incoming fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The 40L MATEIN Carry-On Travel Backpack has more than enough room for day trips, and you can get one for $23.99, originally $44.99. It can fit under airplane seats or in overhead bins, avoiding extra luggage fees—a big win for budget travelers on airlines like Spirit or Frontier. Product page.
A massive power outage struck Spain and Portugal today, April 28, 2025, affecting millions across the Iberian Peninsula, including major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, and Seville. The blackout began around 12:30 p.m. local time, plunging much of the region into darkness and disrupting critical infrastructure, such as transport, both train and aircraft.
Photo credit: Atlantic Productions | Magellan
Deep-sea mapping company Magellan, in collaboration with Atlantic Productions, created the first-ever full-sized 3D digital scan of the Titanic, often referred to as a “digital twin” This project was recently detailed in a National Geographic documentary called Titanic: The Digital Resurrection.
Unlike traditional watercraft, Regent’s 12-passenger electric Viceroy seaglider can operate in three modes: floating on its hull, foiling above waves on hydrofoils, and flying in ground effect within one wingspan of the water’s surface.
The Jackery Explorer 100 Plus portable power station is the perfect travel companion, and you can get one for $89 shipped today, originally $149. It has a 99Wh capacity, which is just under the 100Wh limit for airline carry-on approval, so it’s travel-friendly, and weighs just 2.13 pounds to boot. Product page.
Whether it be enjoyed on the Steam Deck or just a gaming PC, GeoGuessr Steam Edition puts a twist on the browser-based geography game GeoGuessr, which has been around since 2013. The original game, created by Anton Wallén, drops players into random Google Street View locations and challenges them to guess where they are, using visual clues like signs, landscapes, and architecture.
Looking to go on a cross-country road trip in your R1T or R1S this summer? Add the Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini to your shortlist. This is a special-edition all-season, two-person hardshell tent sporting locking mounting brackets compatible with Rivian’s Adventure Key Set, along with an aerodynamic hard shell case that mounts atop the R1T’s truck bed or the R1S’s roof using Rivian’s cargo crossbars.
