Genie 4: DeepMind’s World Model Now Simulates Sound and Speech

Posted on October 31, 2026October 31, 2026 by IE Contributor

The London building at 6 Pancras Square that houses Google DeepMind. Photo: Gciriani, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Imagine typing "a crowded rural train station in 1980s Japan" and then walking around inside it, hearing the platform noise, changing the weather with a sentence, and watching passengers react. That is the promise of Genie 4, the new world model Google DeepMind announced on October 27, 2026. It is still a research preview, but it shows how quickly AI is moving from gener...

‘CANOO’ – Pickup Trucks

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by 41629066

Canoo is an American automotive startup based in Torrance, California that develops and manufactures electric vehicles, and plans to sell a lifestyle vehicle in the year 2022. The company also plans to produce commercial electric vehicles such as vans for vehicle rental and ride sharing services.. The company has engineering services located in Torrance, California, near Los Angeles, California. The company has developed breakthrough Multi-Purpose Platforms and digital ecosystems that are re...

Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and urban air mobility

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by 41629066

An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is a variety of VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft that uses electric power to hover, take off, and land vertically. This technology came about thanks to major advances in electric propulsion (motors, batteries, fuel cells, electronic controllers) and the growing need for new vehicles for urban air mobility (air taxi). Examples are being developed by aircraft companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai a...

A.L.I. Technologies Japan’s ‘Hoverbike’ that can fly 3 meters high at 30 km/hour

Posted on September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 by 41629066

XTURISMO Limited Edition, a hoverbike developed by A.L.I., is an air mobility product that offers an unparalleled new experience of moving through the air. This hoverbike is being released as a limited design model, the first step of a line of products that will become a new icon of air mobility, which is expected to be used in a range of fields such as transportation in areas with inadequate infrastructure. A Japan-based drone startup backed by popular soccer player Keisuke Honda, manufactu...

‘Rubbee’ – Portable e-Bike conversion kit

Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by 41629066

Rubbee can transform any bike into an electric bike in less than a second. Adaptable to the majority of classic bikes, its exclusive friction system will allow you to reach a speed of 32 km/h without the slightest effort. With a price between 699 CHF and 897 CHF, Rubbee is unbeatable. It looks like a car vacuum cleaner, an iron, or some other household gadget. However, once installed, it becomes pretty clear exactly what it is. It’s kind of like a treadmill for your bike’s rear wheel. Ho...

Skarper has developed e-bike conversion kit to transform a regular bike into an high-performance e-bike.

Posted on June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 by 41629066

Skarper, a United Kingdom-based startup, announced the inaugural Skarper system, an electric bike conversion kit. This kit transforms any disc brake bike into a pedal-assisted EV after a quick and easy installation. The system works by connecting to proprietary tabs that fasten it onto the chainstay of the bike, allowing it to increase the speed. An ultralight, clip-on drive system technology, DiskDrive™ avoids the many limitations of existing eBike drive systems. https://youtu.be/gij4KM...

‘Betriton’ – Amphibious electric camper-trike for two that allows you to travel over both land and water

Posted on May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 by 41629066

BeTRITON is an Amphibious 100 per cent electric camper-trike for two that allows you to travel over both land and water whilst providing a place to rest your head. It’s a three-wheel electric moped (L2e in EU) and a small boat. BeTriton is an all-in-one electric camper, tricycle, and boat that can tackle land and water. BeTRITON (formerly known as Z-Triton) is good for either long-distance adventures or recreation - a weekend getaway deep in nature. https://youtu.be/bHpCEUSWt7Q ...

‘CarGenerator’ – Your vehicle can be a backup power solution

Posted on April 3, 2022April 3, 2022 by 41629066

CarGeneratorTM is a cool new product the size of a backpack which transforms your gas or diesel car or truck into a backup electric generator. You can power your home furnace in winter, your fridges in summer, plus computers, internet routers, a few lights, and more for 2-3 days or more. Portable, lightweight just 16 pounds, rain/snow weatherproof, take it camping or RV’ing to watch TV, recharge your RV batteries at full speed like plugging into grid power, and lots more. You get...

Blaze Laserlight – keeping cyclists safe

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by 41629066

Blaze Laserlight's goal is to keep cyclists safe with a new take on the bicycle light by using a Batman-like signal. It features a powerful LED light, combined with a green laser that illuminates a bike symbol onto the street in front of the cyclist. This makes the cyclist a lot more visibly to cars, especially if the cyclist is in back of the car. It projects a warning signal 16 to 20 feet ahead of a cyclist, to stop pedestrians and drivers from stepping/driving out in front of them....

‘Cruise’ robotaxi service- autonomous driving by General Motors

Posted on February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 by 41629066

Cruise Origin - It has no steering wheel. No mirrors. No pedals. It’s an entirely new transportation experience designed purely around the rider. When you remove a steering wheel, pedals, a rearview mirror, and more, you get something new — an experience purely designed around the rider. That means a spacious cabin and an on-demand, consistent experience where you can relax, work, or connect. 40+ sensors give vehicle view to see far and wide, and can map the location of surroundin...

Zoox – autonomous vehicles that provide Mobility-as-a-Service.

Posted on February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 by 41629066

Zoox is a subsidiary of Amazon developing autonomous vehicles that provide Mobility-as-a-Service. Zoox is creating an entirely new autonomous vehicle targeted at the robo-taxi market. The company's approach is centered around the fact that a retrofitted vehicle is not optimized for autonomy. Zoox has applied the latest techniques in automotive, robotics and renewable energy to build a symmetrical, bi-directional battery-electric vehicle that solves for the unique challenges of autonomous mo...

Tesla BOT & Tesla AI

Posted on January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 by 41629066

Tesla Bot, also known as Optimus, is a conceptual general purpose robotic humanoid planned by Tesla. The Tesla Bot, first revealed in August during Tesla AI Day, is a 5-foot-8-inch, 125-pound robot that can deadlift 150 pounds and carry 45 pounds, according to a presentation. https://youtu.be/j0z4FweCy4M Tesla Bot is the next generation of automation, including a general purpose, bi-pedal, humanoid robot capable of performing tasks that are unsafe, repetitive or boring. We’re see...

e-ink that can automatically change the paint color on a car

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by 41629066

BMW E Ink allows vehicle owners to change the color of a vehicle. · E Ink is not paint; it's a wrap composed of numerous ePaper panels. https://youtu.be/KeUxzzZn9Hw Users may now be able to customize vehicle exteriors with minimal hassle at the touch of a button, when prompted by aesthetic preferences, environmental conditions, or a host of other functional purposes. https://youtu.be/tcLX9wcPQT4 By making use of electrophoretic coloring (developed by E Ink for use in e-reader di...

‘FOBO’ – SMART tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Posted on December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 by 41629066

FOBO Ultra is an advanced Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for vehicles using the latest Bluetooth 4.1 that works directly with your Android and iOS smartphones. FOBO Bike 2 tire Pressure Monitoring System (Black) – External Monitor, Bike tire, Temperature Sensor, Wireless, for Smart Bike, Motorcycle, ebike & Bicycle. It screws onto the open end of the valve stem and will work on any bike. The main function of FOBO Bike 2 is to monitor tire pressure in real time ...

‘ClearMotion’ – predictive suspension system that helps you to have smooth ride.

Posted on December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 by 41629066

ClearMotion utilizes a predictive suspension system that offers a smooth riding experience as it cancels out ride bumpiness by countering road roughness. This gives the passengers unparalleled levels of comfort while improving the car’s handling and stability. ClearMotion, a startup that makes road-sensing technology, aims to bring Bose's secretive electromagnetic active car suspension system to a new generation of vehicles. ClearMotion replaces a car's shock absorbers with powerful,...

‘Oceas’ Incredibly Compact Outdoor Mylar Emergency Blankets

Posted on December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 by 41629066

Oceas Mylar Emergency Blanket that is a portable Pocket Blanket which provides a dry, clean space anywhere outdoors. Emergency Blankets are designed to keep you warm in almost any situation - camping, hiking, backpacking, trail running, and marathons. https://youtu.be/NX0rrQa_m_4 Completely waterproof, practically puncture-proof & conveniently pocket-sized, the pocket blanket is built to take on the elements. Built to keep your body warm in extreme climates, mylar was designed...

New Trend – Increased Compute and storage capability at the edge

Posted on November 21, 2021November 21, 2021 by 41629066

More and More newer edge devices have increased compute and storage capability at the edge. At the Telsa's AI Day event - it had reveled D1’s 354 chip nodes reportedly that have one teraflops (1,024 gflops). The entire chip was capable of up to 363 teraflops of compute as well as 10tbps of on-chip bandwidth/4tbps of off-chip bandwidth. The D1 chip & training tile The aforementioned precursor cluster relied predominantly on Nvidia’s A100 GPUs for acceleration. Not so for Dojo, whic...

‘Walkcar’ – 4 Wheels Portable Somatosensory Electric Kick Scooter that you can carry like a laptop

Posted on July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 by 41629066

This car, which you can carry around like a laptop https://youtu.be/Og8VBTYz0nY the four-wheeled WalkCar is powered by a lithium battery and can reach speeds up to 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) per hour. The device works similarly to the bulkier two-wheeled Segway device, with the user shifting their weight to change direction. 4 Wheels Electric Kick Scooter with APP (ICARBOT) Technical Specifications:1. Distance can drive: 15KM2. Highest Speed: 12KM/H3. Speed Limitation Alert: Ri...

Tesla Owner Builds Retractable Automatic Charger

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 by 41629066

Tesla owner in Romania has built a homemade Powerwall. Tesla owner has officially built an automatically deploying and retracting vehicle charger in the garage, according to a new YouTube video from Pat Larson (via Reddit). Using a raspberry pi to run the automated software, the owner built a fully extending charger arm, which effectively plugs into the car automatically before beginning to charge. The Raspberry Pi is equipped with a machine learning framework called TensorFlow, wh...

Ember – Smart Mug with temperature Control

Posted on June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 by 41629066

Ember’s patented technology allows you to set the precise temperature of your hot beverage, so you can enjoy your drink from the first sip to the last drop. Ember is a connected device. Use the Ember app to set your temperature, customize presets for your favorite drinks, receive notifications when your desired temperature is reached, personalize your mug and more. Keep your drink perfectly hot Set your desired drinking temperature. Start with 135°F (57°C) and adjust from...

‘Aptera Motors’ – solar vehicle that requires no charging for daily use.

Posted on June 26, 2021June 26, 2021 by 41629066

The Aptera has been redesigned to be a pure battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) using under 100Wh per mile on the EPA test cycle, with an estimated EPA test-cycle range of 1,000 miles (1,600 km), with solar panels that could add up to 40 miles of range per day. This makes the Aptera the most efficient and longest-range vehicle ever designed for mass production. Inspired by fighter jets and race cars, our resin-infused sandwich-core construction produces lightweight composite structure...

‘Car subscription service’ -flexible alternative to owning or leasing a car. ‘Driving On-Demand’

Posted on May 30, 2021May 30, 2021 by 41629066

A car subscription service is a flexible alternative to owning or leasing a car. For a monthly or per-mile fee, you have access to wheels, with insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance included. You just have to put gas in the vehicle and drive. Following auto makers already offer the Car subscriptionservice. Audi.Lexus.Porsche.Volvo. A car subscription is a monthly plan that grants you access to a range of vehicles for a flat fee. Compared to a traditional lease, most car s...

‘Sion electric car’ – that charges itself through the power of the sun.

Posted on May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 by 41629066

Sion electric car has a range of up to 255 kilometers that charges itself through the power of the sun. It has 248 solar cells seamlessly integrated into the body of solar car. The Sion can add 112 km on average (up to 245 km) of driving range per week through solar energy to the car’s battery. Full self-sufficiency on short distances. https://youtu.be/nBtClb8v_bQ Sion has developed a unique process that allows it to integrate the solar cells into the injection mold, thus integrating...

Innoviz – solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software making autonomous driving more safe and reality.

Posted on April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 by 41629066

Innoviz’s advanced perception software, a tool for extracting additional data from the point cloud, is designed to be the perfect complement to the company’s hardware offerings and provides vehicles with a deep understanding of any 3D driving scene. Innoviz was one of the first LiDAR companies to develop perception software to accompany its LiDAR products. https://youtu.be/32qj-EbrMTE The perception software leverages the rich data derived from Innoviz’s LiDAR sensors, coupled with prop...

‘StoreDot’ – 5-Minute Charge’ Li-ion Battery

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 by 41629066

StoreDot is a pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) batteries that overcome the critical barrier to mainstream EV adoption – range and charging anxiety. The company has revolutionized the conventional Li-ion battery by designing and synthesizing proprietary organic and inorganic compounds, making it possible to fully charge an EV in just five minutes – the same time it takes to refuel a conventional combustion engine vehicle. StoreDot’s battery technology is optimized for best driver exper...

BMW Vision iNEXT concept Car.

Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 by 41629066

BMW Vision iNext concept is an electric car capable of autonomous driving. It will be a level 5 self driving car capable of driving itself—without a steering wheel. Drivers will have much more control over how they use their time on the road. https://youtu.be/aJNTRAbESMo The BMW Vision iNEXT is fully electric, fully connected and offers highly autonomous driving. The series-production model, set to become the company’s new technology flagship, will be built at BMW Group Plant Dingol...

Waymo is opening its fully driverless service to the general public in Phoenix

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 by 41629066

Beginning October 8, Waymo has started fully driverless offering to Waymo One riders. Members of the public service can now take friends and family along on their rides and share their experience with the world. In the near term, 100% of rides will be fully driverless. Waymo has been hard at work to bring the Waymo Driver to more and more people. In 2017, it began early rider program in the Metro Phoenix area with the next generation of our technology, using the full-size hybri...

SkyDrive

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 by 41629066

Together with Japanese government and private enterprizes created the roadmap for flying car realization. With this time schedule, public and private are developing businesses and technologies. SkyDrive Conducts First Public Manned Flight in Japan – SD-03 manned model makes its world debut- SkyDrive Inc., a world-leading developer of urban air mobility solutions, is proud to announce that it conducted a public demonstration flight of its new SD-03 flying car model on August 25, 2020. ...

Tesla battery researcher unveils new chemistry to increase lifecycle at high voltage

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

Historical data from Tesla’s current battery packs show about 5% capacity degradation after 50,000 miles (80,000 km) and the capacity levels off for about 150,000 more miles before hitting 90% capacity. Those are already pretty good results, but Tesla aims to do better with Jeff Dahn, a renowned battery researcher and the leader of Tesla’s research partnership through his battery-research group at Dalhousie University. The scientist and his team recently unveiled their latest research on a...

Chinese Automaker BYD Delivers First Electric Truck to US Freight

Posted on July 19, 2017 by

BYD Motors Inc. is supplying 11 zero-emission battery electric trucks to SF Goodwill for use in the San Francisco region collecting and transporting donations. The 10 delivery trucks and one refuse truck will be assembled at BYD Motors’ facility in Lancaster. SF Goodwill, which serves San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties, will use the delivery trucks for collections and to transport donations among its stores and drop off locations and the refuse truck as a debris hauler for transpo...