The bespoke Valkyrie became one of the most talked about cars in the world when it was announced in Melbourne last year, and the hype hasn't faded. Now, we've been given a detailed look at the car, complete with unbelievably intricate underbody aerodynamics and a stunning, pared-back interior. Read more
Puerto Rican-based Liftfoils is set to launch a 25 mph electric hydrofoil surfboard in September. The US$12,000 eFoil can be recharged from a household power outlet in 2.5 hours, or the $3,000 Lithium Ion battery can be swapped for continuous usage. Read more
The all-new, fourth-generation Audi A8 has officially arrived. The high-tech sedan becomes the first production car to include Level 3 autonomous capabilities, and it also has an intelligent active suspension, heavily digitized cockpit with new MMI infotainment engine, and all-wheel steering. Read more
Easter Island is known for two things: giant stone heads and the cautionary tale of an isolated civilization that destroyed itself through reckless misuse of resources. But new analysis of archaeological remains might rewrite the narrative, painting the Rapa Nui people in a more positive light. Read more
Juno chalked another one up for the history books as it completed the first close flyby of Jupiter's Great Red Spot. NASA today confirmed that the unmanned probe passed within 5,600 mi (9,000 km) of the giant storm at 7:06 pm PDT on June 10 during its sixth science orbit of the planet. Read more
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Australia will be saying farewell to Holden this year, spelling the death of locally developed rear-drive performance cars Down Under – and in the UK. The Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R will be the last Aussie muscle car sold in the UK, but its 600 hp engine means it won't be going quietly into the night. Read more
No longer a fringe sci-fi concept, we’re seeing big money being committed to the development of brain-computer interfaces. DARPA has now announced an investment of up to US$65 million across six projects as part of its new Neural Engineering System Design (NESD) program. Read more
The London black taxi is getting a 21st century makeover. The London EV Company has unveiled the hybrid TX for eco-minded cabbies. It might look similar to the black cabs you're used to, but the TX should be kinder to drivers' wallets and the environment. Read more
For self-driving cars to become commonplace, they will need to be equipped to handle every possible traffic scenario that could come their way. That is why Google spin-off Waymo has begun training its Chrysler minivans to detect emergency vehicles and the sound of wailing sirens. Read more
Scientists have updated one of the most comprehensive databases of the planet’s temperature changes over time, taking into account records from a variety of sources and stretching back to the year 1 CE – and it's very damning evidence of human-induced climate change. Read more
With thousands of features and menu commands to get lost in, learning to seamlessly navigate Microsoft Excel 2016 is essential to succeeding in today’s workforce. Gain a solid foundation in this spreadsheet software with this introductory course, and use your newfound knowledge to leverage your salary or take on a new career. You'll learn everything from spreadsheet terminology to how to insert graphics and charts, becoming comfortable with the newest edition of Excel. Read more
ReBlink is the kind of art/technology mash-up that will be decried as awful & blasphemous by some or exciting & innovative by others. Digital artist Alex’s Mayhew’s modern reinterpretations of classic paintings allows viewers to witness a work of art come to life through their phone or tablet. Read more
It's already possible to create a digital copy of someone's voice, enabling users to create an audio file of them saying things that they never actually said. Now, researchers have now created a system that converts audio clips into lip-synced videos of the speaker. Read more
Astronauts "rescu e" moonwalker on the sea floor
As a test of a new system to transport incapacitated astronauts on the lunar surface, astronauts have conducted a simulated rescue of an "injured" moonwalker on the seafloor. Part of the NEEMO-22 mission, the exercise used the underwater environment to simulate lunar gravity and conditions. Read more
The idea of useful and fashionable smartwatches has drawn all manner of aspiring wearable-makers, including of course luxury design houses. Joining them today is Louis Vuitton, which has announced its very first smartwatch called the Tambour Horizon. Read more
Although there are already systems that allow us to control devices via hand gestures, they rely on sensors such as cameras, accelerometers and gyroscopes. A new technology goes about gesture control in a different way – it's integrated into a watch strap, and it's been used to control a drone. Read more
BMW has announced plans for its i Division to join the burgeoning Formula E series. It won't be the first German manufacturer to enter a factory-backed car in the pure-electric category, but the move signals a strong focus on electro-mobility from the suits in Munich. Read more
Mobile music lovers are already pretty spoiled for choice when it comes to Bluetooth speakers, but Indiana's Flato believes its Mini-O brings something new to the party. The squashed donut is claimed to match the output of speakers three times its size, thanks to flat magnetic speaker technology. Read more
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