Whisper Aero emerges from stealth to quiet drones and air taxis
The skies are on the cusp of getting busier — and louder — as drone delivery and electric vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft startups move from moonshot to commercialization. One former NASA engineer and ex-director of Uber’s.....»»
High-power fiber lasers emerge as a pioneering technology
Optical scientists have found a new way to significantly increase the power of fiber lasers while maintaining their beam quality, making them a future key defense technology against low-cost drones and for use in other applications such as remote sen.....»»
3D generative AI platform Atlas emerges from stealth with $6M to accelerate virtual worldbuilding
3D generative AI platform Atlas emerges from stealth with $6M to accelerate virtual worldbuilding.....»»
Humane launches "Ai Pin," a screenless wearable powered by OpenAI
Humane has launched its AI Pin, an AI-powered wearable, designed to replace your smartphone. After months of anticipation, stealth startup Humane has finally launched the Ai Pin. The device is a screenless AI wearable that functions without the.....»»
Polestar will begin testing StoreDot’s 5-minute charge battery
A Polestar 5 prototype with StoreDot cells will begin testing next year. Enlarge (credit: StoreDot) There's a lot to like about electric vehicles. They're quiet, reliable, and about twice as efficient as the most frugal.....»»
Hyundai’s Supernal to build plant in the U.S. to make first flying electric taxis
Hyundai plans to build a facility in the U.S. where its air mobility division Supernal will make flying electric taxis intended to be used by commuters. A prototype will be shown at CES in Las Vegas in January......»»
Establishing the science of stone walls
New England's landscape is known for many things, such as the brilliant diversity of colorful foliage on display each autumn. It is at this time of the year when another iconic landscape feature re-emerges as the leaves fall—thousands of miles of s.....»»
Mac mainstay Audio Hijack adds automation transcription
The go-to app for recording absolutely anything on a Mac, Audio Hijack, has been updated to add Whisper-based AI transcription for any recordings.Audio Hijack from Rogue Amoeba is a Mac favoriteIt's the pro audio app used by any Mac user who needs to.....»»
Daily Telescope: Lucy finds not one but two diamonds in the sky
"The fact that it is two makes it even more exciting." Enlarge / This image shows the “moonrise” of the satellite as it emerges from behind asteroid Dinkinesh as seen by the Lucy Long-Range Reconnaissance Imager. (credit: NA.....»»
A 50 percent more efficient big rig? Meet Super Truck II
It was achieved through a combo of aero, tire, and powertrain improvements. Enlarge / This is the Freightliner Super Truck II, the result of Daimler Trucks North America's work partly funded by the Department of Energy. (credit:.....»»
Researchers create app to help drones improve farm efficiency
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a web application to help farmers and industry workers use drones and other uncrewed aerial vehicles, or UAVs, to generate the best possible data. By helping farmers use resources mor.....»»
The Physics of Faraday Cages
You can't block electromagnetic waves, but there's still a way to keep electronic devices like cell phones in stealth mode......»»
Old-school problems, old-school solutions: We help aero-test a Mustang
OVC builds recreations of 1960s Mustangs—we help test a Peter Brock-designed hood. Enlarge / OVC's Shelby Mustang recreations are accurate enough to be granted official papers to compete in historic racing. (credit: Michael Teo.....»»
Lexus LF-ZC and LF-ZL concepts show extreme aero can look extremely good
Welcome to 2026 and the future of Lexus as an all-electric brand. Enlarge / The Lexus LF-ZC on display at the Tokyo Auto Show. (credit: Tim Stevens) Toyota provided flights from Newark, New Jersey, to Tokyo, Japan, and f.....»»
Scientists suggest eight practical measures to help managers prevent quiet quitting occurrence in their companies
Researchers provide eight practical suggestions to managers to prevent the occurrence of quiet quitting in the first place, as well as effectively handling it once it occurs......»»
AMD finally announced the GPU I’ve waited months for
After several quiet months, AMD is stepping up to the plate with a new laptop graphics card that squarely targets the RTX 4080......»»
Apple may launch new iPads soon, and you should be excited
It might seem like a quiet launch, but new iPads could soon be announced, including the iPad mini 7 and two other models. Here's why you should pay attention......»»
Study combines drones with GPS tracking to survey feral pig abundance and density
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study has identified early evening, or a wet season morning, as the prime time for surveying feral pigs from sky-high drones, which could help land rangers to improve management of the stealthy and invasive animals......»»
Apple may launch new iPads today, and you should be excited
It might seem like a quiet launch, but new iPads could soon be announced, including the iPad mini 7 and two other models. Here's why you should pay attention......»»
Apple may launch new iPads tomorrow, and you should be excited
It might seem like a quiet launch, but new iPads could soon be announced, including the iPad mini 7 and two other models. Here's why you should pay attention......»»
This gaming chair has a unique way to keep you cool while gaming
The Cougar NxSys Aero gaming chair comes with a built-in cooling fan that is placed in the back to provide the best cooling experience......»»