[ad_1] Unveiled at BMW’s NextGen event in Munich, Germany the Vision DC Roadster concept takes the iconic design of the company’s two-cylinder boxer engine and puts a battery inside. The result is a naked bike that while very much a concept design, still looks the part of a BMW bike. BMW has taken the protruding […]
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Bacteria from your gut may be the key to running farther
[ad_1] The researchers found the bacteria after examining the poop of 10 Boston Marathon runners. To generate energy for itself, Veillonella breaks down lactic acid, which is produced at a higher level when athletes perform particularly strenuous activities. To determine if the bacteria was making a difference, the researchers isolated a strain of it and […]
Google Drive tests a full offline storage mode in Chrome
[ad_1] Google is currently accepting applications for a new beta that will allow testers to mark the non-Google files they want for offline access. Unfortunately, only G Suite organizations can apply to be part of the testing period, and those who do get the chance to use it early can only take advantage of the […]
Apple’s Seattle workforce will quintuple by 2024
[ad_1] In order to accommodate the new workforce, Apple is leasing two 12-story buildings in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. The building’s location will be at 333 Dexter, only one block west of Amazon’s main campus. Apple and Amazon will be far from the only tech players in the neighborhood; both Google and Facebook have […]
Watch SpaceX attempt a ‘most challenging’ Falcon Heavy launch at 2:30 AM ET
[ad_1] The launch window was scheduled to open at 11:30 PM ET, but NASA and SpaceX are now targeting takeoff for 2:30 AM ET. The launch window extends until 3:30 AM, and a backup window will open tomorrow night between 11:30 PM ET and 2:30 AM ET. This flight is also important because of its […]
New York City is the first new 'Hitman 2' location
[ad_1] Hitman 2 has had the same locations since launch — you could take on new targets, of course, but the missions always had to take place in the same environments. You'll have some variety very shortly, though. IO is giving Expansion Pass holders "Th… [ad_2] Source link
Leica’s new ‘entry’ M rangefinder camera costs $3,995
[ad_1] While the Typ 240 now has a healthy 2GB buffer that allows shooting three frames per second, the sensor only shoots at a max ISO of 6,400. It won’t be a low-light champ, even if the full-frame sensor helps overall performance. You’ll also have to settle for 1080p video recording, which may feel out […]
KitchenAid’s $3,199 SmartOven+ connects to Google Home and Alexa
[ad_1] As we learned this winter, the SmartOven+ has a 4.5-inch LCD display and an app that lets you control the oven and its attachments. You’ll be able to adjust the steamer via the oven’s display, and you can enable alerts to let you know when your baked goods are perfectly crisped. In the US, […]
Outage in Netherlands knocks out emergency services for hours
[ad_1] The Dutch were given a frightening lesson about society’s reliance on technology. A major telecommunications outage knocked Netherland’s version of 911 offline for a few hours on Monday, reported Reuters. The outage originated on Royal KPN’s network and impacted both landlines and mobile phones. It’s unclear what caused the event, though KPN has ruled […]
Tesla granted tariff exemption on Japanese aluminum for battery cells
[ad_1] Tesla said in its request the battery cells are used to power the Model 3 as well as in its energy storage systems, such as the Powerwall and Powerpack. “Tesla is the only US manufacturer of these battery types and planned production of these batteries will increase exponentially over the next few years,” it […]