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400-hp supercharged drift bike might be the craziest moto ever built

25 March 2025 @ 2:41 pm

Supercharged Speed Triple RR sports a Rotrex C30 supercharger that is responsible for 400 horsepowerThe Triumph Speed Triple RR is perhaps one of the fastest cafe racers on the market. Be it a straight line or in the twisties, its 1,160-cc inline triple and roughly 180 horsepower will keep you thrilled like very few bikes can.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Triumph, Superc

13 audio drivers crammed into titanium-wrapped ear candy

25 March 2025 @ 12:23 pm

Audio brand Fiio has announced its flagship in-ear monitors. Three different types of driver are squeezed into the high-end titanium housing of the FX17, making a total of 13 in each earpiece for the promise of "a bigger soundstage and more natural sound."Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Audiophile, Earphones,

Smarter drug delivery system stores doses under your skin as crystals

25 March 2025 @ 10:09 am

Whether you have a deep-seated fear of needles (Trypanophobia) or simply aren't a fan of jabs, this drug delivery approach is good newsFor many people, injection needles can be scary – and the larger ones for specialized longer-term medications are far more intimidating.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: MIT,

Rivian-branded camping tent folds into an aerodynamic bed-mounted case

25 March 2025 @ 6:56 am

If you absolutely must have a Rivian logo on your tent, this pricey option from iKamper is your best betCamping hardware maker iKamper teamed up with Rivian to develop a special edition Skycamp Mini tent for your R1T or R1S. Unlike a lot of similar tents that only go on the roof, this one installs on the bed rack and folds away into an aerodynamical hardshell case, so it shouldn't reduce your truck's range.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, Lifes

Zero-emissions jet promises 5X the range of battery-electric

25 March 2025 @ 6:00 am

The BYA1: if Airbus isn't going to spearhead France's clean aviation transition, this startup plans toFrench company Beyond Aero has released an updated design for the zero-emissions jet it's aiming to put into service by 2030, claiming it'll be considerably cheaper to run than conventional jets, while cutting cabin noise by half.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Hydrogen Aviation, Fuel Cell,

Next-gen weight-loss drugs will be here within 12 months

25 March 2025 @ 4:42 am

The race is on: Three new weight-loss and diabetes drugs are on the wayIt was only a matter of time until the GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were superseded, and now it looks like we'll have the next generation of these breakthrough weight loss and diabetes medicines on shelves by early next year.Continue ReadingCategory: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Obesity,

RV capsule splices VW camper van & caravan into new breed of 'van life

25 March 2025 @ 3:59 am

The Bivoak Bivan's defining feature is its classic VW camper van-inspired split-opening doorsMany an RV buyer has had to navigate the decision between camper van and small travel trailer. French startup Bivoak hopes to eliminate that process of pro/con compromise by bringing together the advantages of both into a single vessel fittingly called the Bivan. The garageable four-sleeper trailer isn't tied to the lifespan of a single vehicle but offers a layout and feature set derived directly from classic Volkswagen pop-up camper vans. It's a new style of 'van life for a new breed of roadway voyager.Continue Reading

Initial drugs don't work for 48% of depressed people

25 March 2025 @ 3:09 am

Nearly half of people with depression have tried at least two antidepressants without effectA new study has found that antidepressant resistance is more common than was thought: 48% of people with depression have tried at least two medications without effect, while 37% have tried four or more. It suggests the need for an urgent rethink of the current approach to treating depression.Continue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body & MindTags:

ABB developing highly maneuverable, highly efficient marine propeller

25 March 2025 @ 12:03 am

Switzerland's ABB Marine has been inspired by "the dynamic motions of a whale's tail" for its multi-blade Dynafin propulsion concept, which is designed to "maximize propulsion efficiency and responsiveness" for small-to-medium vessels.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Shipping, Boating, Motor,

Tiny titanium multitool lets you scribble, screw-drive, and more

24 March 2025 @ 10:20 pm

The Wolf Fang 2.0 is presently on KickstarterWhile it's great to have a multitool with a ton of features, those features aren't going to do you much good if the tool is too big to carry with you. The Wolf Fang 2.0 packs in a simple five functions, but it's nice and tiny.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Multitools, Titanium, Kickstarter