Dutch Startup Unveils 'Smart' Apartment Garden

A Dutch startup has unveiled a 'smart' garden for apartments that takes over 99% of plant care tasks. According to the developers, the owner only needs to change the water and fertilizers once a month, and the device does everything else: it turns on the lights when needed, adjusts the water and nutrient levels, manages the climate, etc. You can grow onions, lettuce, dill, parsley, and other greens, as well as flowers. The price is €1799.

New Toyota Prius drives 1700 km on a single tank

The new Toyota Prius traveled 1700 km on a single tank - the car is already being called an 'engineering marvel' and has been included in the Guinness Book of Records for the lowest fuel consumption. The Prius LE sped across the USA: from Los Angeles City Hall on the west coast to New York City Hall on the east coast - 5168.7 kilometers. During the journey, the car showed a record-low fuel consumption of 2.5 l/100 km.

Apple will block iPhones if stolen parts are installed

With the release of iOS 18, it has become even more dangerous to send your smartphone for repair - if the 'donor' parts are found to be stolen, the smartphone will require the password of the Apple ID from which the parts were taken. iOS 18 will be released on September 16, and experts advise people with repaired iPhones not to rush to install the new OS.

'Constantine 2' Script is Ready

The producer admitted it scares him to read it. The creators are trying to get the most out of the film's adult rating - we're looking forward to an epic horror-action movie starring Keanu Reeves in the lead role.

Polish Cyclist David Godziek Sets Unusual Record

Polish cyclist David Godziek set an unusual record by becoming the first person to ride a freestyle course on a moving train. The rider, literally soaring above the train, performed eight jumps at a speed of 23 km/h, executing a double tailwhip, frontflip, and other risky elements. Godziek also holds more classic records: for example, in 2018 he became the first in the world to successfully complete a quadruple tailwhip.

Car with Person Inside Dropped from Giant Bungee

Nissan performed an unusual trick in Puteaux, France, which immediately made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. A stuntman was placed behind the wheel, and the car was lifted by a construction crane, then dropped from a height of 65 meters. This is now the world's 'highest car bungee jumping.'

Space Tourists Step Outside into Open Space for the First Time in History

Space tourists have ventured into open space for the first time in history. Billionaire Jared Isaacman was the first to leave the ship, and later SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis will join him. At an altitude of over 700 km from Earth (almost twice as high as the ISS orbit), they will test new spacesuits with projection displays. They will spend a few more days in orbit, conducting various experiments, including studying the effects of space radiation on the human body, before splashdown off the coast of Florida on September 15.

Autonomous Shuttles in Guangzhou

A few years ago, autonomous shuttles seemed like science fiction, but today they are cruising around Guangzhou and preparing for launch in other Chinese cities. The fleet already includes over 50 WeRide shuttles, operating on 10 routes with intervals of 15-30 minutes. Some of them don't even have a safety driver, but there is an emergency stop button. The ride costs only ¥2.

Timekettle Unveils W4 PRO AI Translator Earbuds at IFA 2024

At IFA 2024, Timekettle introduced the W4 PRO AI translator earbuds for $450. There is a 'one-on-one' mode where participants take one earbud each and hear real-time translation of each other's speech. The earbuds can also record and provide a written summary of any meeting or gathering, regardless of the language spoken.

Canadian Travels the World in a 'Lacy' Volkswagen Beetle

A Canadian is traveling the world in a 'lacy' Volkswagen Beetle, whose body is entirely welded from metal rods. The coils are whimsically twisted, making them look like lace. In this intricate and unusual car, the Canadian is traveling with his daughter. They traveled through the USA from Chicago to California and also visited Germany, Poland, Prague, and the Netherlands. They say it's great to drive in good weather, but it's better to wait somewhere during the rain – when it catches them on the road, it's not very pleasant.

24/7 Mini-Gyms in Containers Popping Up in London

24/7 mini-gyms in containers have appeared in London. You can find and book an available room through an app. They have dumbbells and exercise machines, as well as a TV with a virtual trainer. One hour of solo training costs £16.

Sony unveils PlayStation 5 Pro

It is almost twice as powerful as the regular one. The console features an overclocked processor, enhanced graphics with improved ray tracing, and faster memory, resulting in a 45% power increase. The price is $700. Sales start on November 7.

Chinese Cars Can Now Jump Too

Chinese cars have also learned to jump. And they don't just sway like Mercedes, they literally jump. The Yangwang U9 supercar has some kind of crazy suspension.

Apple shared user data and actively cooperated with authorities

Apple shared user data and actively cooperated with authorities of various countries, according to a report by Surfshark. Over a decade, the company approved 82% of requests for information disclosure. For comparison, Google and Meta agreed to 73% of such requests, while Microsoft agreed to 67%. The majority of requests come from US and EU authorities, accounting for 58% of the total from 2013 to 2022. Most of the requests are related to criminal investigations.

Elon Musk could become the first trillionaire by 2027

Elon Musk could become the first trillionaire by 2027. This conclusion was reached by the research group Informa Connect Academy, which tracks the largest fortunes. The conclusion is based on Musk's fortune growing at an average rate of 110% per year. Currently, it amounts to $251 billion.

SpaceX Launches First-Ever Space Tourist Crew for Spacewalk

SpaceX has launched a spacecraft with the first-ever space tourists to conduct a spacewalk. Onboard are billionaire Jared Isaacman, his colleague Scott Poteet, and two SpaceX employees. The mission will last five days, with the spacewalk scheduled for the third day. The team also plans to pass through the Van Allen radiation belts and reach a distance of 1400 km from Earth, which is three times higher than the ISS orbit and farther than anyone has flown since Apollo 17 in 1972.

Bloomberg Reveals Why Apple Moved iPhone Event Date

Bloomberg has revealed the reason why Apple moved the presentation of the new iPhone from September 10 to September 9. Tomorrow, the European Union is expected to fine Apple $100 billion for tax evasion between 2004 and 2014. Additionally, tomorrow in the United States will be the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and Apple did not want the iPhone 16 announcement to get lost in the political context. The clever Tim Cook decided to make all announcements before the emergence of negative news and memes featuring Trump.

Elon Musk promises Mars mission in two years

Elon Musk has promised to send a Starship rocket to Mars in two years and build a city there in 20 years. The first flights will be unmanned, and if they are successful, the next step will be sending people. Musk believes that crews will start flying to the Red Planet in four years. The billionaire also noted that for the plan to succeed, the cost of delivering each ton of cargo to Mars needs to be reduced from $1 billion to $100,000: this is a 'challenging but not impossible' task.

GTA VI Delayed to 2026

A journalist from GTABasecom reported that the dream game could not be released by fall 2025. The information was allegedly confirmed by employees from two Rockstar studios. The PC port will have to wait until the end of 2027. Rumor has it that a second trailer, confirming the delay, will be released soon.

Linkin Park is back

Linkin Park is back. After a 7-year hiatus, the band has officially announced their return. The lineup remains the same, with Emily Armstrong from Dead Sarah replacing Chester. The new album «From Zero» will be released on November 15, 2024.