This 18-rotor passenger drone could fly at the Paris Olympics
Volocopter recently tested its extraordinary 18-rotor passenger drone and says its wants to offer flight services at the Paris Olympics in 2024......»»
Guerlain’s ‘warehouse of wonders’ preserves cosmetics history
The nearly 200-year old company’s Paris archive features the first modern lipstick, perfume, and pivoting toothbrush. PARIS (AP) — The world’s first lipstick. The first modern perfume. A pivoting toothbrush. The original Nivea c.....»»
Apple & MLS close deal to bring Lionel Messi to Inter Miami
Famed Argentine player Lionel Messi chooses Inter Miami, still closing deal with MLS and Apple TV+ with rumored revenue share and other perks.Messi joins MLSRumors have been flying over where Lionel Messi would go after his contract ended at Paris Sa.....»»
Just keep swimming: SoCal study shows sharks, humans can share ocean peacefully
You're gonna need a bigger ... drone......»»
UN aims to deliver draft plastics treaty by year"s end
The world should see the first draft of a highly anticipated and much needed international treaty to combat plastic pollution by the end of November, 175 nations gathered in Paris decided Monday after five days of grueling talks......»»
Air Force denies running simulation where AI drone “killed” its operator
"We've never run that experiment," says original source, who "misspoke." Enlarge / An armed unmanned aerial vehicle on runway, but orange. (credit: Getty Images) Over the past 24 hours, several news outlets reported a no.....»»
US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test
A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he "mis-spoke"......»»
Dealmaster: Discounts on games, toys, laptops, and more
Savings on laptops, games, and toys to keep you entertained this summer. With school out and longer days ahead, summer is the perfect season to relax, recharge, and refresh. We've got discounts on DJI's Mini 3 drone, some video games.....»»
NHTSA proposes "safety milestone" rule requiring automatic emergency braking for new vehicles
If the proposal is adopted, nearly all U.S. passenger cars and light trucks — those with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 10,000 pounds — would be required to have the crash-avoidance technology......»»
Toyota recalls 96,000 Corolla Cross crossovers for airbags that might not deploy
The automaker recommends no one sit in the front passenger seat until the vehicle is inspected and a repair is completed......»»
Deriving a general expression for the bispectrum in cosmologies rules out most bouncing models
A team of cosmologists from the University of Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, Jagiellonian University and the University of Geneva derived a general expression for the bispectrum in bouncing cosmologies and then compared the results with Planck data, findi.....»»
Plastic pollution: Treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty
Countries grappling with the "immense" task of ending plastic pollution began a new round of talks in Paris on Monday, amid protests and warnings of the urgency to act......»»
Plastic pollution: treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that global plastics pollution was a "time bomb", as diplomats began five days of talks in Paris to make progress on a treaty to end plastic waste......»»
The curious case of the brie made from nuts that caused a multi-state outbreak
Health officials cracked the case starting with just two cases. Enlarge / Some real brie cheese in Paris. (credit: Getty | FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP) Niche plant-based foods are often touted for their health benefits—but o.....»»
And now the weather: Cloudy with scattered showers of plastic
Diplomats from 175 countries gathering in Paris for plastics treaty talks on Monday may want to pack an umbrella, but not just because there's a chance of rain......»»
The first DJI Air 3 leaks show it could be the new drone sweet spot
A wave of leaked specs, photos and videos of the DJI Air 3 have revealed what we can expect from DJI's next mid-range drone......»»
The DJI Air 2S drone just got an unprecedented price cut
The DJI Air 2S, a drone with a 20-megapixel, 1-inch sensor that can record 5.4K videos at up to 30 frames per second, is now on sale from Amazon at $150 off......»»
Tron Future Tech to test LEO satellite communication under Foxconn-initiated EV project
Tron Future Tech, a Taiwan-based startup specialized in active electronically scanned array (AESA) for drone and space applications, recently announced success in delivering the prototype of T.SpaceRouter, its automotive user terminal for low-earth o.....»»
Mercedes-Benz plans electric passenger van, factory-upfitted RVs
Mercedes will build future vans on its new VAN.EA electric platform starting in 2026......»»
U.S. vehicles get older and bigger as economic environment, consumer preferences change
Consumers' choices to keep their current vehicles longer and purchase used instead of new are pushing the average age of U.S. vehicles up — a boon for the service industry. Passenger cars are the oldest on average; electric vehicles are the younges.....»»
Rear-seat passenger protections lacking in small cars, crash test shows
Small cars did not perform well in a crash test focused on rear-seat passenger safety. The IIHS recommends automakers add restraint technologies standard for front-seat safety to rear seats as well......»»