By piola666 / Getty Images Many large cities are increasingly conscious of climate-related issues and are encouraging the use of bicycles rather than cars. However, pedestrians are also a major component in making soft mobility successful in a city. Sa…
Ford unveils newest Mustang, extending gasoline-powered life
By Geoff Robins / AFP Ford unveiled Wednesday its seventh-generation Mustang in a brash and boisterous launch event in downtown Detroit that pointed to the staying power of gasoline-powered vehicles. Ford unveiled Wednesday its seventh-generation Musta…
How to successfully update your iPhone
By Courtesy of Apple With each new version of iOS comes the need to update your iPhone, for security reasons, first of all, but also to benefit from the latest new features of Apple’s mobile operating system. Here’s what you need to know before you get…
More robotaxis are coming to streets of US cities
By Courtesy of Cruise The American company Cruise, which belongs to automaker General Motors, has announced plans to launch several robotaxis in Phoenix and Austin by the end of the year. Until now, this type of service was only available in San Franci…
Thai court orders rehab work on ‘The Beach’ 22 years after filming
By Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP More than two decades after Hollywood film “The Beach” was shot at Thailand’s glittering Maya Bay, the kingdom’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered officials to press ahead with environmental rehabilitation work. More than tw…
Sotheby’s sale hopes to revive interest in NFTs
By Courtesy of Sotheby’s Use only for Sotheby’s Times are tough for NFT owners, between falling cryptocurrency prices and declining sales volumes on platforms like OpenSea. Sotheby’s, however, is hoping to revive this market by auctioning non-fungible …
Surge in hotel, transport demand before queen’s funeral
By Gareth Fuller / POOL / AFP London expects vast crowds for the lying in state and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, resulting in few available hotel rooms, while transport bosses warn of strong demand. London expects vast crowds for the lying in state a…
Thai pop-up wins fans with crunchless cricket burgers
By MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP There’s no crunch or crackle, but crickets are on the menu at one Bangkok pop-up serving fusion bug burgers, demonstrating the latest way to incorporate the protein-rich meat into food — direct from Thailand’s farms. There’s …
Seeking sustainability: Boosting the performance and lifespan of smartphone batteries
By VladTeodor / Getty Images Under pressure from consumers, but also from legislators, smartphone manufacturers are now being forced to find ways to improve the lifespan of their devices. And this starts with their batteries, which often lose their eff…
The US is looking to dynamic glass to lower energy costs
By SageGlass / Instagram Dynamic glass is a technology similar to tinted glass. Depending on the intensity of the light, the tint increases or decreases to filter out light or heat or let it through. The Biden administration recently introduced a 30% t…