All-electric Neocean hydrofoil cat ski promises magic-carpet-like ride

Around the time we looked at the WaveFlyer "world's first electric hydrofoil jet ski," Neocean was developing an e-hydrofoil PWC of its own. The Overboat starts its ride as a mini-catamaran before rising over the water to hit speeds up to 20 knots.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingAll-electric Neocean hydrofoil cat ski promises magic-carpet-like ride

MIT tech could keep items cool without using any electricity

In some of the world's hottest countries, where cooling systems are most needed, the infrastructure required to power such setups is often lacking. A new system could help, as it provides multiple cooling effects but uses no electricity.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingMIT tech could keep items cool without using any electricity

In order to make driverless cars safer … give them big eyes?

When crossing the road in front of a car, pedestrians should make eye contact with the driver, to make sure they've been seen. However, what if the car has no driver? New research suggests that the vehicle should then have eyes of its own.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingIn order to make driverless cars safer … give them big eyes?

Peloton looks to motivate with premium-priced home rowing machine

Keeping fit indoors can be a challenge, though the challenge with many home fitness devices is maintaining motivation. So-called smart rowing machines can help keep you engaged, and Peloton has now put its long-rumored Row up for pre-order.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingPeloton looks to motivate with premium-priced home rowing machine

Gravity defying spa turns a mountain village on its head

NOA has created an eye-catching swimming pool and sauna extension to an existing hotel in South Tyrol, Italy. The project takes the form of a mountainside village made up of several huts, including some that have been turned upside down.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingGravity defying spa turns a mountain village on its head

Hisense adds cheaper UST projector to TriChroma Laser TV lineup

Hisense USA has launched a new 4K ultra-short-throw smart projector that features the same TriChroma laser engine as the L9G from 2021 and the PX1 Pro from earlier this year, but comes in cheaper than either.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingHisense adds cheaper UST projector to TriChroma Laser TV lineup

Scientists tally up the total number of ants on Earth

The next time an inquisitive four-year-old asks how many ants there are on Earth, you can be ready to fire back a specific number. Researchers in Germany now have an answer to that question, as well as a follow-up: how much do they all weigh combined?

Source of Article

Continue ReadingScientists tally up the total number of ants on Earth

Five solar farms, each as big as Tasmania: Australia’s path to net zero

Australia has a lot of sun and desert space, positioning the country well to continue being an energy exporter in the net zero era. But the renewable assets it'll need to build to get there are absolutely epic in scale, according to a new report.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingFive solar farms, each as big as Tasmania: Australia’s path to net zero