That Microsoft will launch the Surface Duo this year is, at least as far as we know, still on the table. Given recent rumors, however, the question has become more of a “when” than an “if”. Initially believed to be launching this month, there have been a few disappointing words that the dual-screen foldable would … Continue reading Surface Duo passes by the FCC hinting at imminent launch Continue Reading
There are no half-measures when it comes to successfully bringing an icon back from the dead, and that’s something the Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 project seems to have taken to heart. Setting itself the challenge of rebooting the beloved V12 Vanquish into a bespoke, limited run series of massaged and modified cars, what seemed … Continue reading The Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 is automotive art by a GT legend Continue Reading
Astronomers are thrilled with the latest image captured by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope. The image is the first-ever taken of a Sun-like star that has a pair of giant exoplanets in orbit around it. Images of systems that have multiple planets are exceedingly rare and this particular image, seen below, is the … Continue reading Astronomers capture the first image of a multi-planet system around a Sun-like star Continue Reading
Big touchscreens dominate the modern car dashboard, but Jaguar Land Rover has developed a version designed not to be touched. The “predictive touch” display is part road-safety experiment and part recognition of the contagious world we currently live in, with research from project partners at the University of Cambridge suggesting that it could as much … Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover touchless-touchscreen cuts frustration and COVID-19 spread Continue Reading
There’s a new Oculus headset in the mix this week, leaked via social media with a single bright, high definition image. This piece of hardware looks a lot like the last couple of Oculus VR headsets, this time coming with a self-contained VR sensor system (likely built on Android) with a pair of Oculus controllers … Continue reading Oculus Quest Lite or 2 leaked in fancy new white Continue Reading
The device (pictured here with one of its test strips) could be used either by staff in clinics, or by patients in their own homes Thomas Veltman In people with liver disease or other metabolic disorders, blood ammonia levels can quickly climb to dangerous levels. And unfortunately, checking those levels is not a fast and … Continue reading Portable blood ammonia detector could be “life-changing” Continue Reading
Avantone Pro says its Planar reference headphones offer “extreme detail and supreme comfort” for studio professionals, musicians and hi-fi enthusiasts Avantone Pro New York-based audio gear maker Avantone Pro has released a pair of heavy-looking reference-grade headphones for musicians, engineers, podcasters and audiophiles on a budget. But the Planar over-ears have been designed for long … Continue reading Boxy, open-back studio monitors built for long-haul listening comfort Continue Reading
Among other things, the xDrill’s touchscreen shows users if the drill is being held straight Robbox, Inc. When it comes to rough, tough, gruff, no-nonsense devices, power drills certainly fit the bill. Nonetheless, a Canadian company has given the tool a high-tech makeover, adding what are actually some pretty handy features. Known as the xDrill, … Continue reading High-tech xDrill features a touchscreen, lasers and more Continue Reading
The prototype FHPA-equipped hand, performing a variety of grasping tasks Michigan State University Generally speaking, robotic “hands” vary between rigid devices with a firm grasp, and softer, gentler gadgets that are a bit wimpier. Now, however, scientists have created an appendage that they claim combines the best features of both. When it comes to picking … Continue reading Hybrid robot hand combines strength with a soft touch Continue Reading
Part dirt bike, part electric scooter, all Kuberg Ranger Kuberg With a fast-popping seat, roomy foot boards, mixed-size tires, plenty of suspension and a 14,000-watt electric powertrain, the new Kuberg Ranger creates an exhilarating category between dirt bike and scooter. Riders can kick up chunks of earth at speeds up to 50 mph, sitting, standing … Continue reading Sit, stand or tow with Kuberg’s explosive 50-mph electric dirt scooter Continue Reading