Electric Volkswagen camper van road trips 7,500 km to top of Europe

Frank Eusterholz had big electric camper van ambitions. He put a PlugVan module into a VW e-Crafter and went on a 7,500-km journey to the northern tip of Continental Europe. His trip serves as an inspiring early look at electric RVing possibilities.

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Futuristic “Spaceport Japan” concept floated for Tokyo Bay

A serious-looking consortium of businesses is trying to position Japan as the first Asian space tourism hub, by proposing a futuristic, floating "Spaceport Japan" from which services like Virgin Galactic can operate their sub-orbital joyrides.

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Best mobile accessories holiday gifts in 2020: Wireless chargers, iPhone cases, and more

This gift guide features cool and handy accessories for smartphones, smartwatches, and laptops. With people turning to mobile devices now more than ever, accessories for smartphones, smartwatches, and laptops make…

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Making work more like a video game: Gamification technology helps managers and staff

Gamification tech is a growing trend that can help businesses use employee strengths in a unique way. Learn how it works and what benefits it can provide. Image: iStock/RyanKing999 More…

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AI device designed to spot and stop 3D printing errors

Given how long some 3D-printing jobs can take, most people don't sit around and watch the entire process. This means they may miss printing errors, which waste a lot of filament. AIMS, however, reportedly uses AI to spot errors and stop the printer.

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Implant coating combines meds and silver to prevent infections

When a patient receives a titanium artificial hip, there's always the risk of an infection developing at the interface between the metal and the bone. A new implant-coating process, however, is intended to greatly reduce that risk.

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