World-first type certification awarded to Pipistrel electric plane

Pipestrel's battery-powered Velis Electro aircraft has become the first world's electric airplane to be awarded type certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, marking the clearing of a major hurdle on its road towards commercial use.

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Blue Sky 4×4 camper van brings the family fun, outside and in

The category-bending Blue Sky camper van from Outside Van rides as part family van, part gear-hauler and part rolling arcade. The van accommodates a family of four, carries bikes and gear, and has a modular interior with complete gaming system.

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Study suggests that stiffer roads would improve trucks’ mileage

Everyone knows that walking on soft sand is more difficult than walking on a hard sidewalk. By that same token, MIT scientists are now suggesting that if road surfaces were to be made stiffer, large trucks would use less fuel.

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Two-wheeled, two-legged robot rolls and jumps

While legged robots are able to perform feats such as climbing stairs, their wheeled counterparts are faster and less complex. The Ascento robot offers the best of both worlds, as it has two jumping legs – each one with a wheel on the bottom.

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We Are Rewind gives the portable cassette player a modern makeover

Everyone knows that LPs have experienced a resurgence, but it seems that the analog cassette tape may also be due for a comeback. With that in mind, a French entrepreneur is now offering a portable cassette player that's designed for modern times.

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Cocoa Motors finally releases laptop-sized Walkcar electric ride

It's been five years in the making, but the Walkcar from Cocoa Motors is finally up for pre-sale in Japan. The portable electric riding platform is kind of like an electric skateboard but with a deck about the size of a 13-inch laptop.

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Unusual skyscraper will put eyes in the sky

China recently announced new rules on tall buildings, but it remains to be seen how strictly they will be implemented. The country has at least one new skyscraper on the way though, and it will have decorative features on its facade likened to eyes.

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MeloQuest turns learning to play piano into a gaming adventure

Learning to play the piano is tough, and can be a bit boring. Many people hire a tutor, but technology can help maintain your interest and keep you motivated too. MeloQuest has launched a mobile adventure game that's designed to do just that.

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Interview: Sony photo judge Robin Moon shares her own favorite shots

Robin Moon has a bunch of awards under her arm as a nature and wildlife photographer, and returned this year as a Nature category judge for the Sony Alpha Awards 2020. We thought it'd be interesting to ask her about her own favorite shots.

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Supertall skyscraper would put a pocket park halfway up

ODA New York has unveiled an interesting design for a new supertall skyscraper. It would have a void at its center which would host a pocket park, enabling residents to enjoy some fresh air and greenery without needing to travel down to the ground.

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