[ad_1] Much like Mercedes’ newer cars, the ID.3 will apparently have natural-language voice commands to handle common tasks. You can say “hello ID,” mention that you’re feeling cold and expect your car to turn up the heat. There isn’t an extensive demo of the functionality, but it’s promising if you hate reaching over to tweak […]
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NASA backs demo that will 3D-print spacecraft parts in orbit
[ad_1] Made In Space has already 3D-printed beams in 2017, when it used a NASA location that simulated some of the conditions of space. This, of course, is another challenge entirely — it’s introducing microgravity along with a lack of human support if things go wrong. This is the start of a second phase of […]
Watch India launch a historic Moon mission starting at 5PM ET
[ad_1] The mission is getting started with India’s most powerful launch rocket to date, the GSLV Mk III-M1. It’s going to be a long while before you can see the landing itself. Vikram won’t be ready to touch down until September 6th. If successful, though, it will represent a major milestone for India’s spacefaring ambitions. […]
Blizzard will shut down ‘Overwatch’ matches when it spots cheating
[ad_1] Kaplan noted that the feature is active on PTR (Public Test Realm) servers, although he didn’t say just when you could expect it to reach the general release. Whether or not this approach deters cheaters will depend on its effectiveness. It might not help much if it only flags some sketchy players, or if […]
TurboGrafx-16 mini arrives next March with nearly 50 games
[ad_1] The US lineup includes already-teased games like R-Type and Ys Book I & II, not to mention other top titles like Bonk’s Revenge and Space Harrier. On the PC Engine side, you’ll have big titles like Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (Akumajo Dracula X Chi No Rondo), Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (Daimakaimura) and Ninja Gaiden (Ninja […]
Virgin Orbit’s first rocket drop test was a success
[ad_1] Company chief Dan Hart told CNBC in an interview that he hoped the first full-fledged launch would take place “before the end of the summer.” A first commercial launch, meanwhile, could come roughly eight to 10 weeks after that. Virgin already has six rockets in progress in its factory, and thinks it can produce […]
Zero’s SR/F electric motorcycle makes a great commuter bike
[ad_1] But instead of blending into the sea of motorcycles, the SR/F sticks out in a way other Zero models never did. A lot of it has to do with the design; the company decided to highlight its electric powertrain. The updated Z-Force motor is smack dab in the center of the bike while the […]
1989 promo shows the ‘Terminator’ NES game that never was
[ad_1] The game hadn’t been in development for long before the CES promo tape was ready, and Sunsoft couldn’t show much more than the splash screen and cutscenes. That didn’t stop the studio from dishing out the hyperbole, though. It claimed this was the first game to include “movie footage and interactive graphics technology,” and […]
‘Pokémon Sword’ and ‘Shield’ will have version-exclusive gyms
[ad_1] Whichever version you buy, you’ll have to deal with yet another new mechanic: Gigantamaxing. Unlike Dynamaxing, which ‘just’ makes Pokémon bigger and boosts their stats, certain creatures (such as Corviknight and Drednaw) will change appearance as they grow and gain access to a special G-Max Move. You won’t just want to stick to your […]
Aircraft lands itself truly autonomously for the first time
[ad_1] The technology uses GPS to navigate, but allies that with both visible light and infrared cameras to spot the runway and obtain an accurate sense of its position even when fog or rain hurts visibility. From there, the aircraft can calculate a glide path and otherwise touch down all on its own. The project […]