GM prismatic battery cells boost energy density for long-range pickups

General Motors and LG Energy Solution have announced plans to put lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells into production. The cells will be used in future full-sized trucks and SUVs as part of GM's Ultium platform.

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Lit Motors’ self-balancing e-moto may enter production in four years

San Francisco mobility company Lit Motors has announced a new production plan for its self-balancing, fully-enclosed C-1 electric motorcycle. We got to see a functioning prototype for ourselves, back in 2021.

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Triumph Trident 660 special edition gets more than just a paint refresh

Those passionate about Triumph Motorcycles and the Isle of Man TT might just find the perfect bike in this Triple Tribute Edition Trident 660. The drool-worthy Sapphire Black frame with glossy black finish is a sure highlight, but there's more to it!

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Cavorite X7 makes history with first fan-in-wing transition flight

Horizon’s Cavorite X7 just made aviation history by pulling off the world's first stable fan-in-wing transition flight. The hybrid eVTOL can take off like a helicopter, cruise like a plane, and recharge its batteries mid-flight for quick turnarounds.

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5-oz camping bivy keeps bugs off your face, weight off your back

The new Hyperlite Bug Bivy is about as light as a full-body outdoor shelter gets, packing down to water bottle size on long journeys. At camp, it provides full protection from the biting bugs that would otherwise make the entire trip miserable.

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Compact single-level tiny house encourages indoor/outdoor living

The Bellbird is a compact, single-level tiny house suitable for up to two people. It encourages indoor/outdoor living via its porch and offers lots of optional upgrades, including off-the-grid functionality.

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Sound-tracking headphones let you eavesdrop in multiple languages

Unlike current translation devices that focus on one speaker, researchers have just developed a pair of headphones that can determine how many people are speaking, follow them through space, and translate each person's words as a separate stream.

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