When you’re trapped in traffic behind an impassable garbage truck, or stuck in a horde of taxis swerving in and out of lanes, it’s easy to daydream up a world where you can hop in a hovercraft and avoid the problem altogether. We don’t have that (yet), but would you consider autonomous driverless boats as an alternative? Fleets of self-driving […]

This is the winged vehicle that propels a swimmer on the surface and underwater up to 5 1/2 mph. With a sleek, hydrodynamic 3 1/2-foot wingspan, its waterproof polymer shell houses a powerful electric motor that drives a shrouded propeller. Nylon loops on the top of each wing accept each forearm and a throttle built into the leading edge of […]

Fancy the idea of boarding a passenger plane without any windows? How about if they had digital displays relaying the view from outside instead? Emirates president Tim Clark has been talking about virtual windows in an interview with the BBC. And no, this isn’t just some wacky concept outlined in a recently granted patent. The first virtual windows are already […]

We’ve seen hammocks on truck hitches, hammocks on car roofs, and even hammocks inside of pickup beds. But what if it’s pouring rain and you still want to hammock? Well, you can either get soaked outside or string your hammock up inside your car with the Car Hammock. Forget the mosquito net and tarp and protect yourself in a climate […]

We initially covered Snøhetta’s ambitious design for Europe’s first underwater restaurant back in late 2017. The high-profile firm has now revealed that the appropriately-named Under is, well, under construction in Norway’s southernmost tip. Under is being built atop a barge, just a short distance from where the building will ultimately come to rest on the sea bed, 5 m (16 […]

Airbnb looks to be heading down the social route, introducing a new feature that lets travelers share their stories. If you’re already thinking, “Hang on … stories … like Snapchat Stories, which Instagram, Facebook, and others have already nabbed for their own services?” then you’d be absolutely on the money. The accommodation service is quietly testing the feature, which, similar […]

Automotive factories can be big spaces requiring workers to cover serious miles as they go about their business. In the case of BMW, some employees can walk up to 12 km (7.5 mi) a day, often carting around parts with them. The company is exploring a new approach to workplace mobility, developing a Segway-like personal vehicle that lets employees glide […]

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Pacsafe, a company that is best known for making items that help keep travelers — and their valuables — safe and secure while on the road. To celebrate, the gear manufacturer is releasing two limited-edition products that not only uphold its reputation for enhanced travel security but also have a lasting impact on […]

Emissions from personal cars contribute an enormous amount of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, accounting for about one-fifth of all U.S. emissions, according to the Union of Concerned Citizens. These emissions are a major part of global warming, and some scientists think the only way to make a dent in the rising temperatures on our planet is to eliminate or […]