Double-decker driverless Island tram unveiled for streets of Hong Kong

9th July 2020

With interiors designed for social distancing, Andrea Ponti's driverless Island tram is a vision for the future of public transport

Tech

Gaming tourism: the secret world of virtual street photography

2nd July 2020

A niche sub-set of less than blood-thirsty virtual explorers are taking gaming tourism to the next level with real-time, in-person, street photography tours. To...

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Driverless Quarter Car envisions the next generation of ride sharing

24th June 2020

The Quarter Car is a fully autonomous vehicle that features seats in individual compartments, like business class suites on a plane

Tech

Vollebak designs Full Metal Jacket that shields against coronavirus

18th June 2020

Made with 11km of copper thread, Vollebak’s Full Metal Jacket has natural anti-microbial properties that protect wearers from disease

TechWellness

Doha airport deploys Smart Screening Helmets and anti-viral robots

11th June 2020

With robots roaming the terminal and staff kitted out in Smart Screening Helmets, is Doha's Hamad International airport a taste of the future

AviationTech

Why live-stream virtual travel experiences will be more than a fad

7th June 2020

From weekend surf camps to live-stream tours of Chernobyl, a host of new virtual travel experiences that could be around for the long-haul

InnovatorsTech

Faroe Islands welcomes thousands of virtual tourists via live video stream

7th June 2020

In just six weeks, the Faroe Islands has welcomed more than 700,000 virtual tourists through its Remote Tourism live video stream platform

InnovatorsTech

Robotic chefs are set to transform restaurant kitchens around the world

28th May 2020

Preparing everything from fresh sourdough pizza to gourmet burgers, robotic chefs could be the hot new recruit in restaurant kitchens of the future

Food & DrinkTech

Robots patrol Singapore parks and streets to enforce social distancing

27th May 2020

Authorities in Singapore have deployed a fleet of robots to monitor public spaces, reminding residents to keep their distance from one another

Tech

Six platforms for turning digital travel photos into printed books

14th May 2020

Lockdown living offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on past adventures. Here are six platforms for turning digital travel photos into beautiful books

Tech

Oculus Quest’s Supernatural lets you workout in stunning VR locations

14th May 2020

Supernatural is a subscription-based game of choreographed, high-intensity workouts in incredible worlds – both alien and Earthly

Tech

Hyperloop could slash journeys between European capitals to 90 minutes

9th May 2020

Visionary Hyperloop 'hovertrains' could zoom through tubes at speeds so fast that passengers could travel between Amsterdam and Paris in just 90 minutes

Tech

G95 Biohoodie has built-in mask to protect against pollution and viruses

9th May 2020

Anti-viral fashion is the new big thing. The latest player is G95, which has designed a Biohoodie that has an integrated mask to filter out bacteria

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Virtual travel backgrounds for Zoom video-calls are booming

6th May 2020

Zoom video-conferencing has rocketed since lockdown was imposed but can you guess which travel destinations are the most popular virtual backgrounds?

IntelligenceTech

Production Club unveils Micrashell hazmat suit for clubbing (and travel?)

5th May 2020

An LA-based company has designed a hazmat suit called Micrashell that caters to the decadent needs of party-goers in the age of coronavirus

InnovatorsTech

Soft robotics: Mojo Lens contacts have augmented reality displays

30th April 2020

The Mojo Lens features a built-in display for the eyeball that brings up information to the wearer, without them looking at a hand-held or desktop screen

Tech

Lightyear One is a long-range solar car for guilt-free road trips

30th April 2020

Lightyear One is a long-range, self-charging, solar powered car that will finally make driving 100 per cent sustainable and kind to the planet

Tech

Germ-killing robots to make hotel stays safer for guests

26th April 2020

The fear of catching coronavirus will turn travellers into germaphobes but the good news is that there are anti-viral robots out there ready to save the day

HotelsTech

Ekoru search engine donates profits to environmental causes

17th April 2020

Socially responsible search engine, Ekoru, uses profits from online searches to fund ocean clean-ups, animal protection and climate change projects

InnovatorsTech

Doconomy is the world’s first credit card with a CO2 cap on spending

7th April 2020

Doconomy's Do Black credit card monitors purchases by their carbon emissions – and puts a cap on spending based on a user’s impact on the climate

Tech

Mercedes-Benz reveals futuristic ‘bionic’ Vision AVTR concept car

3rd April 2020

Mercedes-Benz has revealed Vision AVTR, a bionic, self-driving, electric concept car that is an 'extension of your own body'

Tech

Deep Sleep Cocoon is a jacket designed for ‘human hibernation’

3rd April 2020

It might look like a fashion-forward, anti-coronavirus outfit but the Deep Sleep Cocoon has actually been designed for sleeping in space

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D-Fly is launching its electric Dragonfly Hyperscooter this year

10th March 2020

London's D-Fly is set to unveil the world’s first electric Dragonfly Hyperscooter, which will whizz commuters around cities in supreme style

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Breakup Tours app inspires heartbroken singletons to travel

5th February 2020

Breakup Tours is an app designed to help singletons get over their exes by inspiring them to travel and try new things. Finding romance is secondary. Emily East...

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