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Red Bull strangled a motorbike and a bicycle on the world’s toughest downhill course

by Frank Bennett

Red Bull, a brand that supports extreme sports, has called on some of the best bikers and cyclists in North Wales to show off their skills at the Hardline race in North Wales. The course, which is made up of 28-metre chasms, steep ledges, water-filled ditches, rocks and roots, is one of the toughest not only in Britain but also in the world.

The race has a chance to be the leader for both fans of motorised bikes and those who prefer classic bikes. In 2022, Jackson Goldstone set a downhill record of 2:20.5 on a Santa Cruz V10.8 downhill bike. One of his rivals on this course was the experienced rider Johnny Walker, riding a Beta RR 300 dirtbike. It has a power output of 39bhp.

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The electric Lotus Evija X went through the Nürburgring’s Green Inferno a full 10 seconds faster than the previous record holder

by Frank Bennett

The Lotus Evija X electric car has become the record holder for the most challenging Nurburgring Nordschleife racetrack with a lap time of 6:24.047. This result is 10 seconds less than the previous champion Mercedes AMG-One. In the driver’s seat was Dirk Müller, who tried to “squeeze” everything out of this car.

The Evija X, a limited edition of 130 units priced at $2,300,000, took to the track with the production chassis configuration, but its suspension and aerodynamic system received significant changes compared to the base version. The hypercar is better pressed to the ground, reaching speeds of up to 345 kilometres per hour. The standard electric motors are powered by a 70 kW⋅h battery.

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Japanese hypercar Owl SP600 breaks the world speed record

by Frank Bennett

It is reported that the serial Owl is equipped with four electric motors with a capacity of 1456 kilowatts. Thanks to them, the car accelerates “to a hundred” in 1.78 seconds. Peak speed is 413 kilometres per hour. Autonomy thanks to a capacitive battery of 69 kW⋅h was a solid 400 kilometres of mileage. The car is equipped with special tyres from Michelin. Support for 200 kilowatts of fast charging, efficient disc brakes and innovative suspension design are announced.

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A Vietnamese craftsman has assembled an amazing wooden car based on an AI design

by Frank Bennett

Vietnamese resident Trang Van Dao, host of a popular YouTube channel, has created an amazing vehicle with his own hands. It is unlike anything else capable of travelling on wheels. The intricate design of the unusual wooden car was developed with the help of generative AI, and the inventor used simple steering, suspension and a frame made of a thick metal profile as a reliable and solid base.

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Enthusiasts have resurrected the legendary Winamp by turning it into a physical player

by Frank Bennett

Hobbyist Rodmg has introduced a reincarnation of the iconic Winamp player in the form of a full-fledged physical device. The novelty offers playback of music tracks from an external SD-card or a connected CD-player. The developers claim support for MP3, MP4 and FLAC formats. More advanced features such as Spotify streaming support and Bluetooth accessory connectivity are planned to be introduced in the future.

The gadget is powered by a Raspberry Pi microcomputer with a 32GB SD card and is called Linamp. It has a horizontally orientated 7.9-inch touchscreen display, USB, Ethernet and headphone mini-jack ports. Particular attention has been paid to the housing made of millimetre-thick aluminium sheet, subjected to 3D surface printing. The device is designed primarily for those who used the original Winamp in the late 90s and are now nostalgic for those times.

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The Qudi Mask 2 digital mask will allow the wearer to express themselves in very unexpected ways

by Frank Bennett

The new version is many times better than the previous one – it is more comfortable, it has increased the level of protection and battery life, and the design has been improved. But the essence remains the same – it is a shield, which completely covers the user’s face, but has an external screen for demonstration of graphic images. So far, everything is reduced to the demonstration of emoticons, which can display a person’s emotions.

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Lovork camping lantern: eight useful tools at once

by Frank Bennett

The Lovork modular lantern offers travellers 8 sought-after functions at once. Its body is made of durable ABS plastic and covered with a rubber protective layer. Inside the lantern there is a 5000 mA⋅h lithium-ion battery. On one side there is a strong magnet, and on the other side there is an array of adjustable RGB LEDs, covered with translucent glass. The manufacturer claims to be able to operate for eight hours.

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The unusual Truest North Compass will point not north, but to the location of your choice

by Frank Bennett

Startup Truest North Compass offers an alternative way of navigation for real romantics. Carl Smith, a former software developer for Amazon and Google, and now a writer, has created an unusual version of a compass. The main arrow in it points not to the north, but to the point, which the owner of the device will designate. For example, a home or a memorable place.
When you buy it, you need to set the starting point, but the compass can be reconfigured at any time. To do this, you will need to set a new value on the manufacturer’s website through a smartphone, and then bring the gadget to the screen. The one will start flashing in binary code and the compass light sensor will accept the command. It’s hard to say how convenient this method of orientation on the terrain is, but Truest North Compass is not a full-fledged replacement for traditional compasses – it’s a souvenir.

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