Brabus Unveils Its First Motorhome

The famous atelier Brabus has unveiled its first motorhome - the huge Big Boy based on the diesel Mercedes-Benz Actros. Noteworthy: 12 meters in length and over 30 m² of living space, expandable walls, three sleeping places, a kitchen with appliances, including a wine cabinet, as well as satellite internet and a bathroom with a toilet and shower. The price starts at €1.26 million.

Fake Boulder Discovered on Mount Wutong

A giant boulder that tourists photographed with on the summit of Mount Wutong in Shenzhen was revealed to be fake. For many years, the boulder attracted crowds of visitors, but now it has been discovered to be artificial - one of the walls collapsed and the area has been closed for repairs. By the way, this is not the first 'revelation' of attractions in China this year: in June, it became known that the country's highest waterfall is supported by a stream from a pipe.

Major German Car Brands Report Profit Declines

Major German car brands reported nearly record-breaking profit declines: In the third quarter, Audi's results fell by 91%, BMW by 85.5%, and Mercedes and Volkswagen by 63-65%. All cite similar reasons: a challenging macroeconomic situation, decreased demand for their cars in China, and costly business restructuring processes in Europe. BMW also particularly suffered due to a recall campaign for 1.5 million cars.

Smart Bird Feeder to Deter Squirrels Developed in the USA

A smart bird feeder has been invented in the USA that deters squirrels. Sheggell recognizes rodents and plays predator sounds to scare them away. The gadget can also recognize up to 12,000 bird species.

Guyana Distributes Oil Wealth to Citizens

The authorities of Guyana will give each citizen £370 because the country has unexpectedly become very wealthy from oil. Initially, they wanted to distribute twice as much per household, but then changed the scheme to avoid disadvantaging those without a household, such as students. The economy is growing so much from oil that they even want to make the payments regular.

A Cinema in Chengdu Serves Food During Screenings

In the Chinese city of Chengdu, there is a cinema where food is served during screenings. The creators of the idea thought that people would not want to settle for just popcorn when watching a movie on the big screen, and decided to add a full menu.

RedBull Engineers Create Most Efficient Wingsuit

RedBull engineers have created the most efficient wingsuit. Extreme sportsman Peter Salzmann managed to fly 12.5 km in it, setting a new world record. Compared to a regular wingsuit, this one turns a person into a 'fighter jet'.

Hong Kong Startup Lava Releases Stringless Digital Guitar

The Hong Kong startup Lava has released a stringless digital guitar - it is played using swipes, taps, and knocks. Touching different zones of the gadget triggers the playback of pre-selected beats and samples - for this, it includes two speakers and a subwoofer. There is also what could be described as a karaoke mode and the ability to connect external speakers. The price is $350.

Emperor Penguin's Incredible Journey

An Emperor Penguin from Antarctica swam about 3500 km and ended up on a beach in Australia. The bird was spotted by local surfers, who then handed it over to specialized services. It is currently undergoing rehabilitation under the supervision of specialists as it was severely exhausted. According to scientists, no Emperor Penguin has ever swum so far. It is assumed that it reached Australia by following a current shifted northward in search of food.

Sleep after the alarm makes you happier

Scientists have found that sleeping for a few more minutes after the alarm rings is indeed a good idea. The perfect effect is achieved after 46 'bonus' minutes of sleep - they greatly improve well-being and reduce stress. However, there is a downside: if you wake up half an hour before the alarm, you will feel a sharp deterioration in mood and a sense of dissatisfaction.

Robot Joins Malmö Symphony Orchestra

In Sweden, the Malmö Symphony Orchestra has taken on a robot that plays the cello. The machine consists of two industrial robot arms that hold the instrument like a human.

Osmo digitizes scents for teleportation

Osmo has digitized scents so they can be teleported. The team has created a machine that captures smells and interprets them into molecules using AI. This combination can be sent to the other side of the world, where a similar machine will recreate the formula and reproduce the scent. In the future, you'll be able to send captivating scents to loved ones just like we send each other photos and videos.

Chinese Build a Death Star

The Chinese have built a weapon from 'Star Wars'. The weapon focuses electromagnetic waves at a single point and creates a powerful beam that strikes its target with great force. Previously, scientists believed it was simply impossible.

Samsung to Develop Mixed Reality Headset

Samsung is preparing its own mixed reality headset to compete with Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3. It is reported that Samsung is collaborating with Qualcomm to develop a chip and with Google to create a platform for its own XR headset. The launch is planned for 2025. The device is expected to cost between $1000 and $1500.

Japanese Man Celebrates Sixth Wedding Anniversary with Virtual Pop Star Hatsune Miku

A Japanese man who married the virtual pop star Hatsune Miku celebrated the sixth wedding anniversary with his beloved. Akihiko Kondo tied the knot with the virtual girl in 2018 and spent $15,000 on the ceremony. To have the bride say 'I do', a holographic AI copy was created. The man's love for the artificially created 'woman' does not fade over time despite ridicule. His 'wife' is praised for her loyalty.

Drones are now paving roads in China

Drones in China are now also laying asphalt. As part of a trial, a 'swarm' of 10 vehicles prepared a 158-kilometer section of the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao expressway. This is reportedly the first such project in the world. It involved one paver, six 13-ton rollers, and three 30-ton rollers working synchronously in a 1+3+3+3 scheme, completing the task several times faster than usual. While it is not yet possible to do without humans at the current stage, the process is expected to be fully automated in the near future.

New Yorkers Urged to Conserve Water

Residents of New York have been urged to conserve water due to the drought, according to the city administration. The reason is the second longest dry period in the history of the city's observations. Authorities have asked citizens to monitor their water usage more closely, fix any issues that could lead to water loss, and report them to specialists. Competent authorities have also been instructed to develop a plan for saving water resources.

Aptera Motors successfully tests solar-powered electric car

The American startup Aptera Motors has successfully tested the first production solar-powered electric vehicle. The futuristic PI2 resembles a starship or amphibious plane and travels 640 km on a single charge and 64 km per day from the sun. Market deliveries will start in 2025, and the company has already received 50,000 pre-orders.

World's Largest Captive Crocodile Dies in Australia

The world's largest captive crocodile has died in Australia. Cassius arrived at the Marineland Melanesia sanctuary in the 1980s and since then grew to 5.48 meters. The staff estimated that he was over 110 years old.

Canadian Builds Working LEGO Film Camera

A Canadian has built a working film camera out of LEGO that can actually take pictures. It consists of 595 parts in total, and nearly all of them are from stock sets. The exceptions are the custom lenses. By the way, this camera might appear on the market in the future. The project gathered over 10,000 votes on LEGO Ideas, and now the company must consider launching production.