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Instant, real-time video AI is now upon us, for better and worse
by Loz Blain
A new real-time video AI model was demonstrated yesterday, capable of generating its first frame in less than a tenth of a second. If you feel like the world's out of control right now and full of AI bullshit, just wait for what's coming.
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RVs and MotorhomesAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Ingeniously prepped pop-up 4x4 camper wagon knows no bounds
by C.C. Weiss
Storyteller takes a break from adventure vans and huge RV trucks to launch an incredibly capable 4x4 micro-RV. Based on the Ineos Grenadier, the Grand Bohemian go-anywhere micro-camper is ready to explore the globe's hardest-to-reach expanses.
MilitaryEngineeringTechnology
Low-cost hypersonic rocket engine takes flight for US Air Force
by David Szondy
The US Air Force is stomping on the accelerator to field advanced hypersonic missiles as the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Ursa Major announce the successful completion of a flight test of the mass-producible Draper liquid rocket engine.
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AutomotiveTransport
BMW's sporty 3 series gets the electric Neue Klasse treatment
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
BMW is following through with its plan to apply the Neue Klasse design language to its entire all-electric lineup. You can now see it in the beloved 3 series, starting with the i3 50 xDrive electric sedan.
Mobile TechnologyConsumer TechTechnology
Mini rugged phone aims to be your essential adventure buddy
by Paul Ridden
Big screen, big battery and useful tools for outdoor enthusiasts – that's what we expect from rugged phones. But hefting one around can be like putting a brick in your pocket. Fossibot's latest effort shrinks the formula down a bit.
BicyclesTransport
Smaller smart sensor gets the inside scoop on bike tire pressure
by Ben Coxworth
Checking the pressure of bike tires can be a hassle, particularly if you've got high-pressure tires that let out a gush of air every time you check. The Outrider TL Mini is here to help, as it sends wireless pressure readings from inside the tire.
AI and HumanoidsTechnology
Watch: Humanoid robot gets surprisingly good at tennis
by Loz Blain
This ain't teleoperation. Chinese researchers have tested a new, much quicker and easier method of teaching robots to play tennis, and the results look like a breakthrough in machine learning and real-world AI.
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
24-ft-long tiny house expands living space with rooftop terrace
by Adam Williams
One of the obvious challenges with tiny houses is that living space is always so limited. The Erica addresses this with a rooftop terrace and an open interior layout. The home also has multiple options available, including adding in solar power.
BicyclesTransport
$23K razor-framed bicycle wears surprise badging all over
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Snapping up the most basic supercar Bugatti makes will set you back by about two and a half million dollars. An easier five-figure entry into the legendary Italian marque's client list is the new aero bicycle it's collaborated on with Factor Bikes.
BicyclesTransport
Smart hub is made to keep bike and moto bars sleek and simple
by Ben Coxworth
Although bar-mounted smartphones are a common sight, we're seeing an increasing number of compact simplified devices designed specifically for two-wheelers. The turn-by-turn navigating RC10 is the latest, and it even sports a headlight.
PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology
Retro reusable digicam draws on the spirit of the disposable film camera
by Shirl Leigh
The Rewindpix, a non-disposable digital camera currently on Kickstarter, is a throwback to the single-use film cameras for people who missed the 90s the first time around, now that the era is vibing all over again.
GearOutdoors
Legendary RV brand reinvents everyday carry essential
by Simon Heptinstall
Dometic’s modular Drinkware system combines a range of bottles, lids and accessories into 408 configurations for any liquid carrying use you can think of, from everyday hydration to serious outdoor adventures.
Elsewhere
This floor stomp uses a unique rotary switch interface to dial in a multitude of monstrous tones for guitar, bass and synth.
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