Back in 2011, we heard about a rather quirky but apparently effective bike lock known as the TiGr. Now, its makers are back with a new version that’s more compact and harder to cut through. Designed by cyclists (and brothers) John and Jim Loughlin, the original TiGr (pictured below) is essentially a long, narrow titanium “bow” that can be mounted […]
Secure Your Bike With This
Autodrive Transmission
Whether driving aficionados like it or not, automatic transmissions are fast becoming the standard (no pun intended). Polaris is getting on the bandwagon, as the 2020 version of its Slingshot three-wheeler will be offered with what’s being called AutoDrive. Requiring no clutch pedal or stick shift, AutoDrive is described as “a hydraulically-actuated automated manual five-speed synchromesh transmission.” While this makes […]
This Robot Can Morph Into Car
Originally a bunch of children’s toys, then comic books, cartoons and movies, robot action figures than morph into vehicles and back again have proved immensely popular over the years. After a successful Kickstarter last year, Robosen Robotics has launched the T9, a robot that transforms into a vehicle through voice commands or via an app. There are many Transformer-like robot […]
Natural Acoustic To Plugged In Performances
There can be a huge difference in the tone of an acoustic guitar when played through an amp via a pickup. LR Baggs is looking to narrow the gap with the help of a floor stomp and a smartphone app. LR Baggs has launched the Soundscape technology at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California, and is calling it “the next […]
Underwater Robot Gathers Seabed Samples
While underwater remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) certainly are useful, manually controlling the things via a joystick-equipped console can be quite a painstaking task. That’s why researchers have now enabled one to autonomously gather samples from the ocean floor. Led by associate scientist Rich Camilli, a team at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently developed artificial intelligence-based automated planning software that’s designed […]
Carbon Nanotube Film
Ordinarily, when composite items are being manufactured, huge ovens and autoclaves have to be utilized. The production process could soon be much simpler, cheaper and more energy-efficient, however, thanks to the use of carbon nanotube films. Composites consist of stacked layers of structural material, which are bonded together via a resin or other matrix in order to form a solid. […]
Loosen Your Muscles With This
Professional athletes can maintain Olympic-level activity levels for weeks on end because they receive top-of-the-line muscle therapy that helps their bodies heal faster than normal. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune to recover like an athlete. The Evertone Prosage Thermo is all you need, and it’s on sale for $149.99. The Evertone Prosage Thermo is a […]
Lightweight Gold Made Of Plastic
When it comes to gold, beauty and weight are two sides of the same coin. As nice as it looks in a watch or ring, pure gold would get too heavy for everyday wear, so it’s often lightened up with alloys. Now, by mixing it with plastic instead of other metals, researchers at ETH Zurich have created a new form […]
“Molecular Scissors”
Finding new uses for discarded tires is challenging, in part because of the sheer number the world churns through every day but also because of the inherent difficulties in recycling them. Scientists have now come up with a new way to break apart key components from the tire material for re-use, which could provide the basis for new and improved […]
Seven Facts About PEO Services
If you’ve ever heard of a PEO service, you’ve likely wondered what it is and what kinds of benefits it can offer to your business. Luckily, there are hundreds of PEO services available all over the country, and the information regarding their practices and benefits is abundant. Here, we’ve compiled a short list of seven facts about PEO services, so […]