It’s official, you can now use the Sony Honda AFEELA EV prototype in the new Gran Turismo 7 1.46 update that was released today. Most are familiar with its hatchback-inspired sedan shape, while several sensing devices can be found on the exterior, including the LiDAR unit at the front of the roof as well as ..read more

Adobe’s VideoGigaGAN is a new AI tools that can upscale blurry videos into HD or better resolution. It’s basically a generative video super-resolution (VSR) model that builds upon GigaGAN, a large-scale image upsampler, capable of producing videos with high-frequency details and temporal consistency. Ensuring temporal consistency required the researchers to first inflate the image upsampler ..read more

The autonomous DARPA RACER robotic tank has officially entered the second phase of testing. RACER Heavy Platform (RHP) consists of 12-ton, 20-foot-long, skid-steer tracked vehicles designed to operate in complex, mission-relevant off-road environments that are significantly more unpredictable than on-road conditions. DARPA’s RHP tanks are based on the Textron M5, which have been developed and ..read more

Forget superyachts, the Triton 669/9 AVA submarine can safely transport 9 passengers and can double as an undersea casino or cocktail bar. What sets it apart from other personal submersibles is its free-form acrylic pressure hull, which enables AVA to dive to a maximum depth of 660-feet. Despite being able to transport 9 passengers, AVA’s ..read more

Unveiled ahead of the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, the 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE is now the world’s first plug-in hybrid super SUV. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine, combined with an electric powertrain, that generate a combined 789 hp and 701 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to hit 62 mph in just 3.4 ..read more

Inventor James Bruton is no stranger to bizarre vehicles, and this functional screw bike is no exception. This omnidirectional bike makes use of Mecanum wheels that have diagonally-mounted rollers. Most of the chassis is 3D-printed, while the Mecanum rollers are laid on 14.2-inch wheels, driven by an electric motor. These sideways wheels are mounted in ..read more

LG announced today that it’s set to mass produce the first-ever 31.5″ OLED gaming monitor with a switchable refresh rate and resolution. This panel enables users to quickly select between a high refresh rate (1080p FHD @ 480Hz) and a high-resolution mode (4K UHD @ 240Hz) depending on the content. If the high refresh rate ..read more

Engineers at UCLA’s Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) have developed a tape measure robot that uses an innovative design to quickly scale obstacles. Called EEWOC (Extended-reach Enhanced Wheeled Orb for Climbing), it comes equipped with a EEMMMa (Elastic Extending Mechanism for Mobility and Manipulation) limb attached to a motorized spool. For vertical climbing, it can ..read more

Grand Hyatt Tokyo debuts a new Pokemon Sleep suite that will be available to book starting in July 2024. Not only does it come with a giant Snorlax plushie, but also a special dinner and breakfast featuring original Pokémon Sleep creations. As you can see, the food includes a Snorlax Burger and even Snorlax ..read more

The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) streaming stick is perfect for those who want to add smart functionality to their television without the hassle, and you can get one for $19.99, originally $29.99. Product page. It’s compatible with nearly any TV that has an HDMI port. Getting started is as easy as plugging the device ..read more