Man Plans to launch himself in a steam-powered rocket

A 61-year-old man called “Mad” Mike Hughes has spent about $20,000 on the construction of a rocket that is powered by steam. The man plans to fly the rocket over a ghost town in California called Amboy. If you are worried for Hughes, you aren’t alone. The man if confident in his rocket, but says “If you’re not scared to … Continue reading

OnePlus 5T teardown is a mixed bag of surprises

The OnePlus phones, from the very first One to the newest 5T, have always been tempting options. They always offer some of the best combination of hardware while keeping prices down to almost half of the competition. It is, of course, far from perfect and one of its still present flaws is the lack of waterproofing. The OnePlus 5T, sadly, … Continue reading

Microsoft sued over HoloLens patent infringements

Microsoft’s HoloLens has hit a legal speed bump. The mixed-reality device, which is gaining traction with businesses, is at the center of a patent infringement lawsuit filed by HoloTouch. The Connecticut-based company alleges that HoloLens infringes…

NHS trials smart plaster that can detect blood poisoning

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is backing a slew of apps and wireless sensors that could help save lives and diagnose patients remotely. RespiraSense, for instance, is a small device that sticks to the side of the user’s rib cage. A plaster-s…

Grindr adds more transgender-inclusive features

Grindr is rolling out new features to be more inclusive of transgender members. User profiles now include a new “identity” feature that includes options for listing gender and preferred pronouns. Members can pick from a list of common gender identiti…

BMW kills the ‘hybrid tax’ with the 530e

The rule is that if you want the hybrid version of a car, you have to shell out more cash. Maybe tax credits would cover the difference, but usually not. Then, you have to figure out if the money you save on gas — after a few years of diligent drivi…

This Man Uses ‘Visually Provocative’ Activism To Fight Racial Injustice

Glenn Cantave explains how his group Movers and Shakers is using cutting-edge technology to revolutionize activism.

Trump Doesn’t Seem Fazed By The Horrific Allegations Against Roy Moore

President Donald Trump broke his silence on the Roy Moore allegations.

Transcript, Emails Show How Tabloid Reporters Helped Weinstein Get Dirt On Women

A closer look at how a journalist coaxed a producer to provide negative information on a potential Weinstein accuser.

2018 Aston Martin Vantage GTE: from road car to race car

It isn’t uncommon for a road car to influence the design of a race car and vice versa. What is uncommon, however, is for both types to be developed nearly in parallel, much less be announced almost together. But that is exactly what Aston Martin did. In the morning, it revealed the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage road car and later … Continue reading