Rally-inspired Porsche 911 Dakar is pitched at SUV set
The rally-inspired 911 arrives in U.S. stores in Spring 2023......»»
Tesla-inspired ATV for kids recalled over safety violations
The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids, made by Radio Flyer, failed to comply with federal mandatory safety standards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, says......»»
Valence Security raises $25 million to help organizations prioritize and respond to SaaS mesh risks
Valence Security is announcing its $25 million Series A round led by Microsoft’s M12 venture fund with participation from seed investor YL Ventures and additional investors including Porsche Ventures, Akamai Technologies, Alumni Ventures and Michae.....»»
Inventions inspired by trauma and tragedy
Necessity, so the saying goes, is the mother of all invention. But as history often shows adversity is often the catalyst for creativity, inspiring inventors to life-saving feats of ingenuity......»»
The outrageous electric Audi S1 Hoonitron stars in new Ken Block video
The Group B-inspired EV uses Formula E motors to turn its tires into smoke. Enlarge / The Audi S1 Hoonitron is inspired by the company's 1987 rally car. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) The last time I wrote about one of rally driver.....»»
Why Porsche Discontinued The Legendary Carrera GT
The Porsche Carrera GT, also called the Type 980, is a beast of a sports car, with some even referring to it as a hypercar instead of a supercar. The Porsche Carrera.....»»
Why Porsche Loves The Flat-Six Engine (And Why You Should Too)
Porsche decided almost 60 years ago that it was going in its own direction, opting for the boxer engines that improve many aspects of its vehicles. Porsche decided a.....»»
Here"s What Happened To The Porsche 928 From "Risky Business"
The Porsche 928 from "Risky Business" is the car in which Tom Cruise first learned to drive a stick shift. The Porsche 928 from "Risky Business" is the car in which.....»»
Remote digital platform working may be exacerbating the global urban-rural divide
Rather than heralding a new era of prosperity for rural and remote regions, remote working, inspired by the pandemic, is exacerbating the global urban-rural divide in the digital platform labor market, according to new analysis from the Oxford Intern.....»»
Cherry’s new mechanical switch is based off an 11-year-old forum post
Cherry's MX Ergo Clear switches are like tactile Browns, but lighter. Enlarge / Cherry announced its community-inspired MX Ergo Clear mechanical switches this week. (credit: Cherry) For the happily obsessed mechanical keyboa.....»»
To address iron deficiency in Africa, researcher develops fortified version of popular hibiscus drink
Folake Oyewole's doctoral thesis project was inspired, in part, by the potential health benefits of a refreshing drink: Zobo, a hibiscus-based beverage that is popular in Oyewole's home country of Nigeria......»»
Porsche is still looking to enter F1
Porsche is still in discussions about a partnership in Formula 1 racing after discussions with championship leaders Red Bull broke down......»»
How The Rebelle Rally Became Automakers" Favorite Proving Grounds
No ordinary off-road adventure, the Rebelle Rally has become a playground for automakers like Rivian, Kia, Honda, and more to experiment with new truck tech. No ordi.....»»
iPhone SE 4 rumors still insist the cheaper model will be a modern iPhone XR
The iPhone SE 4 is expected sometime in 2023 and rumors suggest it will feature an all-new design inspired by the iPhone XR. This has once again been reported by Jon Prosser, who says the iPhone SE 4 will feature that iPhone XR design in midnight, s.....»»
Porsche 911 gets a touring variant
Porsche is adding a touring variant to the 911 lineup. The 2023 911 Carrera T, where the T stands for "touring," will slot between the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S. It adopts the twin-turbo six-cylinder engine from the 911 Carrera that generates 37.....»»
Researchers develop novel robust superhydrophobic coating
Lotus-inspired superhydrophobicity attracts the interest of researchers due to its interfacial non-wetting and unique multi-phase contact properties. However, fragile hierarchical structures, fluorine-containing chemicals usage, and strict requiremen.....»»
2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante First Drive: Dirt Drifting In The Gnarlier Super SUV
Fiercer, stiffer, and even more expensive, the Urus Performante might not be your first pick for a rally course, but this super SUV loves going sideways. Fiercer, st.....»»
Removing notes from Mendelssohn overture shows plight of humpback whales
Hebrides Redacted is meant to show "how human activities have silenced nature.” Hebrides Overture’s disappearing notes highlight the plight of humpback whales. Felix Mendelssohn's The Hebrides was inspired by the composer's 1829 trip.....»»
"Smart plastic" material is step forward toward soft, flexible robotics and electronics
Inspired by living things from trees to shellfish, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin set out to create a plastic much like many life forms that are hard and rigid in some places and soft and stretchy in others. Their success—a first,.....»»
These wallpapers bring a touch of the Apple Watch braided bands to your iPhone
A new set of wallpapers from our friend Basic Apple Guy brings a touch of the Apple Watch to your iPhone. These wallpapers are inspired by the popular Braided Solo Loop for the Apple Watch, with matching colors and even the popular woven pattern fin.....»»
Working like bees, 3D-printing drones could change the future of construction
A team of researchers at Imperial College London and Empa have been developing collaborative aerial drones. Inspired by the work of bees, the scientists are training the robots to construct 3D printed buildings from a single blueprint. To ensure maxi.....»»