Technology

This is the latest experimental self-driving car made in China. The test flight is being conducted by AeroHT, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng. The Voyager X2, a two-seater smart electric vehicle, performed a vertical takeoff and landing in Langfang City in Hebei Province in the presence of numerous spectators. The test flight lasted just over two minutes. There were no passengers...

Starliner's two-person crew received a warm welcome to the International Space Station. The ship docked successfully on the second attempt. This was his first manned flight. According to NASA, as well as developer Boeing, the rendezvous was carried out despite the loss of several guidance control jet engines. This was due in part to a helium leak. However, this reportedly will not affect the...

A new Japanese invention will help reduce salt consumption. This smart spoon was developed by beverage giant Kirin Holdings. It emits a weak electric field, concentrating sodium ion molecules on the tongue. This enhances the perception of saltiness in food. The spoon weighs 60 grams and is powered by batteries. Excess salt consumption has been proven to increase the risk of strokes and other...

This will be an incredible experience for those who crave adventure. At the end of 2025, six people will go into space for a spectacular dinner. The dishes will be served by Danish Michelin-starred chef Rasmus Munch. Munch himself will also fly with the guests and serve food in a small kitchen. He says his menu is inspired by space innovation. The group of travelers will travel aboard the Neptune...

Apple has introduced the first new iPads since 2022. Engineers have equipped the iPad Pro with an OLED display for the first time. They say it will be brighter and richer than previous models. The iPad Pro used the new Apple M4 chip. This is an upgrade from the M2 chip found in the previous model and the M3 chip found in Apple's most advanced laptops. Finally, the company also announced an update...

A new robot for detecting lung cancer is being tested in California. Burlingame Medical Center has developed a device for ion bronchoscopy. The robot allows doctors to navigate the lungs using a virtual map created from CT scans. It also provides real-time viewing of the lungs using a catheter that looks somewhat like an earthworm. Surgeon Alexander Seider tested the new device on three...

The Dandora landfill receives most of the waste from the Kenyan capital Nairobi. But what is garbage for one is a godsend for the other. Recyclables collectors work here every day. Many people collect plastic, and Steve Okot collects discarded electronic devices and their parts. The work is not without risk – the landfill is toxic. It is especially difficult if something is on fire. Steve rents...

Figure, which develops humanoid robots that can perform common work tasks, raised $675 million in Series B funding last Thursday. It is now valued at $2.6 billion. Among its investors, the company names Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia and Jeff Bezos personally. The company, which is just 21 months old, aims to develop humanoid robots that “can free people from having to work in unsafe or harsh...

An autonomous robot courier has taken to the streets of Tokyo. He delivers the first order from the restaurant. The service is launched by the online platform Uber Eats. It already provides such a service in several cities in North America. Now I chose Japan. The robot can reach speeds of up to 5.4 kilometers per hour. He makes his own route. It also stops itself to avoid collisions with people or other...

You no longer need touchpads or mice to control the computer cursor. The Finnish company brought its development called WowMouse to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It lies in the fact that to control the cursor you only need hand gestures, a smart watch and an application. The application itself tracks the user's finger movements. It is available on Google Pixel Watch 2. Another new...