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Startup harnesses the power of AI in the ongoing hunt for minerals
by Etiido Uko
It is said that during the gold rush, people were so focused on gold that they forgot the shovel “goldmine”. In the AI and clean energy boom, where infrastructure is the focus, one company is betting on the most fundamental of shovels: raw materials.
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AutomotiveTransport
Audi's latest V16 supercar is a 1935 record-breaker
by Simon Heptinstall
Audi’s new multi-million-dollar 200-mph mid-engined supercar has a V16… and sports a 90-year old design. The one-off Auto Union Lucca makes its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.
BicyclesTransport
Semi-solid-state battery tech rolls into ebike territory
by Omar Kardoudi
California's Ride1Up has packed semi-solid-state battery tech into a moped-style ebike called the Revv1 evo – promising double the cycle life of standard lithium-ion, better cold-weather range, and a price tag that doesn't require selling a kidney.
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MotorcyclesTransport
One-off Ferrari 3.5-liter V8-powered superbike sold for more than $500,000
by Utkarsh Sood
A motorcycle commanding a price tag of over half a million dollars must surely be insanely rare. But then again, there aren’t many motorcycles that come fitted with a 3.5-liter V8 engine from a Ferrari F355 sports car.
PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology
Review: Akaso 360, the budget alternative for the action cam beginner
by David Szondy
Looking for an action cam that can take fish-eye 360° shots but don't have a lot of cash to splash? One option is the Akaso 360 Action Camera aimed at the budget-conscious beginner. We took an in-depth look at it to see how it stacks up.
BicyclesTransport
Cyberpunk ebike-moto 'hybrid' breaks US$2 million on KickStarter
by Bronwyn Thompson
Aotos' Flux X26 cyberpunk-tinged "hybrid" ebike has built on the buzz it generated at CES, raising over US$2.8 million in crowdfunding in a month. The company will begin shipping the specially priced standard and Pro models across the globe in May.
Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors
Sleek multitool morphs into a knife that's slimmer than a pack of gum
by C.C. Weiss
The James Brand has completely reimagined its Ellis multitool into the ultra-slim Ellis knife. Thinner than a pack of gum and shorter than an Apple TV remote, the new Ellis is designed to disappear away ... right up until it's needed.
WearablesConsumer TechTechnology
Google enters the screenless health tracker race with new Fitbit Air
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Google's just launched the Fitbit Air, a screenless wearable that tracks your fitness activities, sleep, and other health stats. It's like the Whoop Band, but it comes in at a compelling price point, and covers the basics without a subscription.
BicyclesTransport
Smart cycling inner tube sends real-time pressure readings to your phone
by Maryna Holovnova
When it comes to cycling innovations, the inner tube has seen relatively little change. Tubolito is set to change that by introducing a smart inner tube designed for cyclists who are very particular about their riding efficiency and tire pressure.
Holiday DestinationsOutdoors
24-hour beer station lets you play 'stock market' for cheapest price
by Bronwyn Thompson
In a vibrant entertainment spot in southern China, the main attraction may be a landlocked cruise ship full of bars and restaurants. But in its shadow, is even more novelty: A 24-hour self-service beer station where prices are guided by demand.
MusicConsumer TechTechnology
Mini amp disguised as a Bluetooth speaker packs infinite tones
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Blackstar has not only crammed a guitar amp into a box the size of a portable Bluetooth speaker, but also packed it with high-tech features to get a vast array of tones out of it for any style of playing, anywhere they'll tolerate you.
Elsewhere
US couple orders 'house in a box' from China, unfolds it into 770-sq-ft tiny home in just one day.
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