When it comes to lights, cyclists typically have one of two options: Either a battery-powered light which needs replacing every so often or a dynamo-powered light which uses the spinning of your bike’s wheels to generate power, but which cause friction that can slow you down. A new Kickstarter campaign seems to offer a perfect third solution, however: Smart brake lights that work […]
Bike Lights Powered By Physics
Supersonic Travel
At the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the recently renamed Virgin Hyperloop One unveiled two products that show just how far the concept has come since its inception. The most notable reveal was a detailed look at the first generation design of the pod that will be used to ferry people and cargo. Officially called the Virgin Hyperloop One XP-1 pod, it reached […]
Life Saver In The Wild
Due to the hyper-connected world we live in, there are very few times that we’re not contactable. One of the occasions we may not be, though, is when we potentially need it the most: If we’re ever in a life-threatening scenario, such as being lost in the wilderness where there is no cellular coverage. That’s where researchers from Spain’s Universidad […]
Future Air Taxi
The massive migration of people to cities over the past half a century has made issues like worsening traffic and pollution ones that we can’t really afford to ignore. How people move around urban centers in the future will have a huge part to play in that, and long-promised flying taxis are shaping as an increasingly feasible solution. Bell Helicopter says a […]
Customizable Autonomous Transportation
The auto industry continues to change, especially in urban environments that are seeking new, more efficient ways to keep people moving. Toyota’s e-Palette concept is essentially an autonomous, electric bus that can be customized for different needs besides just moving passengers from one destination to the next. By teaming up with Amazon, DiDi, Mazda, Pizza Hut and Uber, Toyota is looking […]
Making Water Potable Again
The ability to transform contaminated water into safe drinking water has advantages all around the world: for backpacking trips, in impoverished countries, and in the wake of natural disasters. LifeStraw‘s mission has always been to provide clean drinking water in the most portable form. The only disadvantage was having to purchase and use its proprietary water bottles — but the recent […]
Innovative Tetra Shed Hotel
Years ago, the modular Tetra Shed took the design world by storm with its beautiful angular design. Today, the award-winning concept has been reborn as a full-scale hotel. Using David Ajasa-Adekunle’s original shed concept as a guide, Studio X designed the futuristic Tetra Hotel as a series of autonomous diamond-shaped timber pods set in a stunning landscape. The hotel design builds on the award-winning Tetra Shed concept, which was unveiled in 2011. At the time, the shed was created to provide […]
The Future Of Transport Costs
PAYING FOR TRANSPORTATION Whether you drive, take public transportation, or a combination of both, you’re likely familiar with paying for tolls, parking, tickets, and many of the other aspects integral to modern transportation. This could change with advancing technologies and the continued growth of Passport, a company that manages the technical side of these transportation transactions, which just raised $43 million. […]
Fancy Staying In a Sugar Mills?
An abandoned sugar mill in China has transformed into a new resort hotel. Vector Architects was able to use much of the refinery’s old structure and repurposed them into the new Alila Yangshuo hotel. The end result is a structure that features natural light and ventilation with beautiful mountain scenery. Old buildings were able to be repurposed into a massive luxury […]
Bus Beds For Night Time Commuters
Commuters could soon be taken home in the early hours of the morning on an ultra-luxurious night bus – fitted with BEDS. High-tech sleep brand Simba is creating a home away from home for commuters who travel late at night with a revolutionary double decker bus service featuring innovative sleeping pods. Nothing beats the comfort of your own bed when it comes to getting a […]