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Consumer pushback gets Logitech's "forever mouse" concept halted (Image source: Logitech)

Logitech abandons plans for the subscription-based 'forever mouse'

Logitech has seemingly killed its 'forever mouse' project which had sparked widespread controversy by suggesting users pay a regular fee to get some kind of updates for their mice, required for said mice to remain usable. The Swis...

Andrew Sozinov, 07 Aug 2024 09:47

The Forever Mouse is part of Logitech's sustainability strategy, which aims to reduce the company's carbon footprint by 50 percent by the end of the decade. (Image source: Matthias Haltenhof/Pexels)

Logitech tests particularly durable "Forever Mouse" and considers financing via subscription model

As Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber announced in an interview, the company is currently testing a particularly durable mouse that will receive permanent updates and could be financed via a subscription model.

Marius Müller, 31 Jul 2024 15:53

Tesla claims the Roadster 2 will be in production in 2025. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Roadster 2 production update tips imminent launch

Tesla claims it has almost completed the development process of the next-gen Roadster EV, despite nearly seven years having passed since the electric sports car was announced. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, says the company is still workin...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Jul 2024 23:55

The Beetle's lighter body and smaller footprint seem to lend it a hand, as it beat the Tesla Model S P100D with the exact same motors down the drag strip. (Image source: Electric Classic Cars on YouTube)

Tesla-powered VW Beetle EV puts down 738 hp to beat Model S down the drag strip

The most recent test of a Tesla-powered VW Bug built to tackle Pikes Peak sees the lightweight custom EV attack a drag strip with all 738 HP from its dual Tesla Model S P100D motors. After all is said and done, the electric Beetle...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jul 2024 02:45

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV beats Bugatti Chiron and McLaren Speedtail in 0-to-60 acceleration and has more horsepower according to Xiaomi

Yesterday, in the Lei Jun Annual Speech 2024, Lei Jun (the Xiaomi CEO) announced the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype as a light-weight high-performance vehicle which is scheduled to enter production in 2025. He also said Xiaomi is aimi...

Chibuike Okpara, 20 Jul 2024 02:36

A new set of leaks tips a potential electric Ford Super Duty pickup truck with hub motors may be incoming. (Image source: Ford / Autoblog - edited)

Beefy F-150 Lightning with hub motors tips potential Super Duty EV as Ford test mule goes against Cybertruck

Ford appears to be developing a hub-motor driven F-150 Lightning to challenge the Cybertruck's recent rise to popularity. Spy photos of a heavily camouflaged F-150 Lightning reveal what appears to be a set of hub motors and a heav...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jul 2024 20:09

Illumination has come a long way since the days gas lighting was the order of the day. (Image source: Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash)

A history of technology for the uninitiated

CheckMag Imagine yourself transported back to the 1800s, a time when gas lamps were the primary source of illumination in cities and horse-drawn carriages were at the pinnacle of transportation. Now imagine yourself in the shoes of someone...

Jonathan Bester, 15 Jul 2024 09:40

The Taza Aya non-thermal plasma mask (Image source: Taza Aya)

Researchers develop an invisible mask that zaps 99% of airborne pathogens

Taza Aya, a University of Michigan startup says it has developed an 'invisible mask' technology which kills 99% of pathogens in the air while also keeping out 99.8% of aerosols. The University of Michigan says its effectiveness ha...

Chibuike Okpara, 13 Jul 2024 10:44

The Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh hass finally appeared, signalling progress towards an early 2025 launch. (Image source: u/JacklJackon Reddit)

First Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh sighting reveals visual updates and hints at imminent release

The upcoming Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has finally made an appearance. The new electric crossover sports similar visual upgrades to the Model 3 Highlands refresh under its bumper camo. It looks like Tesla is finally testing th...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jul 2024 22:15

This particular Tesla Model Y has a roof-mounted LiDAR unit, suggesting it is being used to test Tesla's upcoming robotaxi. (Image source: Steve Krawczyk/The Verge)

Tesla Model Y gets LiDAR sensor in test sighting suggesting robotaxi development

A Tesla Model Y has been spotted on California's highway 101 with a large LiDAR sensor array mounted to its roof. The bulky hardware suggests that Tesla is conducting testing, either to validate its camera-based self-driving or as...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jun 2024 01:37

Many aesthetic aspects of the upcoming Inster EV look like they were pulled straight from the Ioniq 5. (image source: Hyundai)

Hyundai teases cheap EV with retro Ioniq 5 styling alongside $21,500 rumored price tag for June reveal

Hyundai has officially teased its next EV, the Inster. Although it didn't give away too many details, what is obvious is that the Inster will be built around the boxy, Korea-exclusive Casper and feature the same retro-inspired pix...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jun 2024 01:34

This purple goop contains dissolved gold destined to cover a Tesla Cybertruck. (Image source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

Gold plated Cybertruck becomes latest $60,000 exercise in excess for Tesla's electric pickup truck

YouTube's resident mobile device destruction expert has plated a Tesla Cybertruck in $60,000 worth of 24 karate gold in his latest video on Tesla's controversial electric pickup truck. The gold electroplating process required mode...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Jun 2024 02:43

Stanford Engineers develop lightweight, holographic AR glasses powered by AI. (Source: Stanford)

Stanford Computational Imaging Lab engineers develop lightweight, AI-powered, holographic AR glasses prototype

Stanford Computational Imaging Lab engineers have developed a lightweight, AR glasses prototype. Key to this innovation is an AI-powered display that projects a 3D image through a thin, optical waveguide without using bulky lenses...

David Chien, 26 May 2024 07:50

Rivian was kind enough to include photos of its 2025 R1S test mules that it has updated with smaller LFP batteries. (Image source: EPA via Rivian Forums)

Leak spoils 2025 Rivian R1T, R1S changes: smaller, cheaper LFP battery meets heat pump for cold-weather performance bump

A Rivian R1T was recently seen hiding under some camo undergoing cold-weather testing, the purpose of which was unclear at the time. Now, a new report seems to indicate that the electric pickup truck will get a 2025 refresh, with ...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 May 2024 09:50

Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted testing on US highways ahead of the official launch. (Image source: KindelAuto on YouTube)

Kia electric pickup truck spy shots tip stylish EV9 looks in California road test sighting

Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted in the US, giving us a glimpse at what to expect from the Korean carmaker's foray into Ford's home ground. The new Kia EV looks like it has more than a dash of the EV9's stylin...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2024 01:39

The ID.UX line will come with a new look. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID. CODE previewed as L4 self-driving car at Chinese auto show

Volkswagen has showcased its latest developments in automotive design at the 2024 Auto China event. The next-gen features are projected to come combined with Level 4 autonomous driving in the upcoming ID. CODE e-SUV. The new range...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2024 19:08

The new Range Rover Electric undergoing winter testing at -4°C in Sweden. (Image source: Land Rover)

Range Rover EV: new electric 4x4 SUV struts its stuff in frosty testing teaser

The new Range Rover EV has gone for a spin on the icy lakes of Sweden. Land Rover has also teased some details of its impressive-sounding in-house motor design and revealed a very familiar design for the upcoming luxury electric S...

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Apr 2024 20:19

The ABB Dynafin with its separately controlled blades. (Image: ABB)

ABB Dynafin: New potentially efficient propulsion concept now ready for operation

A ship powered by ABB's Dynafins is expected to be feasible by 2026. A study conducted by ABB together with Ritz Carlton revealed that the propulsion system, which is modeled on the animal kingdom, requires up to 20% less energy a...

Andreas Sebayang, 23 Apr 2024 02:42

System76's Cosmic Desktop is currently in pre-alpha, but it is available for testing. (Image source: System76)

System76 Cosmic DE gets Nvidia improvements, myriad new features in latest pre-alpha update

System76's COSMIC desktop, designed to run on the Pop!_OS Linux distribution now plays better with Nvidia GPUs, has fully fledged theming capabilities, and as well as a number of exciting third party contributions.

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Apr 2024 19:55

Polestar 8 concept render (Source: Salvatore Ville)

Polestar 8 concept casts a glance into the future

Volvo subsidiary Polestar might have only a fraction of Tesla's market share, but they don't lag behind in terms of design. While not a concept coming directly from the tech company, the Polestar 8 imagined by Turin-based designer...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Apr 2024 19:03

Nothing's Community Edition Project aims to leverage the creativity of its fanbase to design a better Phone (2a). (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (2a) special edition incoming as Community Edition design contest invites fans to submit concepts

Nothing wants the community to collaborate on a custom Community Edition of the Nothing Phone (2a), with four design stages over the span of six months. The tech startup imposes no limitations on submissions, and the community wil...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Mar 2024 20:52

MIT Self Assembly Lab has prototyped a 4D Knit Dress production method that ensures perfect fit using heat. (Source: MIT Self Assembly Lab)

MIT Self Assembly Lab prototypes 4D Knit Dress with personalized fit thanks to robotic heat shrinking of specialty cloth fibers

MIT Self Assembly Lab has prototyped the 4D Knit Dress that achieves perfect fit through heat treatment. Heat shrink fibers are computer woven into a dress, then selectively shrunk and shaped by a robotic arm-mounted heat gun to a...

David Chien, 09 Mar 2024 07:04

Concept / Prototype

Logitech abandons plans for the subscription-based 'forever mouse'

Logitech tests particularly durable "Forever Mouse" and considers financing via subscription model

Tesla Roadster 2 production update tips imminent launch

Tesla-powered VW Beetle EV puts down 738 hp to beat Model S down the drag strip

New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV beats Bugatti Chiron and McLaren Speedtail in 0-to-60 acceleration and has more horsepower according to Xiaomi

Beefy F-150 Lightning with hub motors tips potential Super Duty EV as Ford test mule goes against Cybertruck

A history of technology for the uninitiated

Researchers develop an invisible mask that zaps 99% of airborne pathogens

First Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh sighting reveals visual updates and hints at imminent release

Tesla Model Y gets LiDAR sensor in test sighting suggesting robotaxi development

Hyundai teases cheap EV with retro Ioniq 5 styling alongside $21,500 rumored price tag for June reveal

Gold plated Cybertruck becomes latest $60,000 exercise in excess for Tesla's electric pickup truck

Stanford Computational Imaging Lab engineers develop lightweight, AI-powered, holographic AR glasses prototype

Leak spoils 2025 Rivian R1T, R1S changes: smaller, cheaper LFP battery meets heat pump for cold-weather performance bump

Kia electric pickup truck spy shots tip stylish EV9 looks in California road test sighting

Volkswagen ID. CODE previewed as L4 self-driving car at Chinese auto show

Range Rover EV: new electric 4x4 SUV struts its stuff in frosty testing teaser

ABB Dynafin: New potentially efficient propulsion concept now ready for operation

System76 Cosmic DE gets Nvidia improvements, myriad new features in latest pre-alpha update

Polestar 8 concept casts a glance into the future

Nothing Phone (2a) special edition incoming as Community Edition design contest invites fans to submit concepts

MIT Self Assembly Lab prototypes 4D Knit Dress with personalized fit thanks to robotic heat shrinking of specialty cloth fibers

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