Urban-X, the urban-tech startup accelerator backed by BMW MINI and early-stage urban-tech fund Urban.Us, hosted a demo day today for its fourth cohort of companies at its Brooklyn HQ. The seven presenting companies offered solutions to issues plaguing modern cities, including toll-road pricing, energy and construction management, and even the inefficiencies of modern cycling helmets. In […]
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Lunewave is pitching a new sensor offering better vision for autonomous vehicles
The investment arms of BMW and the Chinese search technology giant, Baidu, along with a large original equipment manufacturer for the auto industry and a slew of technology investors have all come together to back Lunewave, a startup developing new sensor technologies for autonomous vehicles. The $5 million seed round which the company just closed […]
View More Lunewave is pitching a new sensor offering better vision for autonomous vehiclesBMW debuted an electric version of the classic Mini right before the New York Auto Show
The future and the past are converging at the 2018 New York Auto Show.
BMW has unveiled its third concept electric Mini vehicle, this one dubbed “the classic Mini Electric.” The car is exactly what it sounds like: The company took an old version of the Mini and outfitted it with an all-electric drivetrain.
The announcement is a natural extension of BMW’s ongoing efforts to electrify many of its new concept and production cars. BMW’s earlier electric vehicles — such as the Mini E — have been based heavily on the Mini’s tiny size and excellent performance.
BMW appears to have removed the Mini badge you know and love from the hood of the car, and replaced it with the same Mini Electric logo that adorns the company’s EV Concept Car. The vehicle itself looks like a cross between an electric plug and an eagle’s head. There’s also an interesting charging port included on the passenger’s side. Read more…
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View More BMW debuted an electric version of the classic Mini right before the New York Auto ShowThis electric 1959 Mini Cooper is everything that’s right in the world
Take a break from the dumpster fire that is 2018. This electric Mini will make you smile. Built as a show piece, the car features an electric powertrain in a restored 1959 Mini Cooper. Of course it’s red with a white stripe, and, of course, there are rally lights across the grill. This is how […]
View More This electric 1959 Mini Cooper is everything that’s right in the worldThis Segway robot is like a real life R2-D2
Segway Robotics introduced a mini personal transporter called Loomo. It’s pretty much like a real-life droid.
You can ride it like a Segway, as well as use voice commands to let it capture video and photos as it follows you around. This Segway-…
See the world in one day at this museum of miniatures
Gulliver’s Gate in New York City is the largest interactive museum of miniatures in the world. It’s made up of hyper-realistic models of various cities, designed and arranged together by artists from each country. Read more…More about Mashable…
View More See the world in one day at this museum of miniaturesA mini handbag light can keep you from digging around in the dark for your keys
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It’s dark, you’re in the parking lot, and can’t see the contents of your bag to save your life. You pull out an expired chapstick, an ancient Starbucks receipt, and every other random object except the thing you actually need — car keys. You have accepted the fact that your fate has been sealed as a real-life victim of Slender Man, because at this rate, he’ll find you faster than you’ll find your keys.
When getting out your phone flashlight requires an extra hand that you just don’t have, this motion sensing mini handbag light will keep you from frantically digging in the dark. Read more…
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View More A mini handbag light can keep you from digging around in the dark for your keysMini drives through crashing waves from Storm Eleanor and do not try this at home
The phrase “don’t try this at home” has never been more relevant than when applied to the video below.
On Tuesday, Ireland was hit by Storm Eleanor. The BBC reported widespread flooding, winds of up to 100mph, and — unsurprisingly — all sorts of travel disruption.
Some road-users were undeterred, though.
That video was shot in Galway, Ireland, on Tuesday evening, and has since been shared thousands of times on Twitter. It’s worth reinforcing again that this is horrifically unsafe and should not be attempted.
People didn’t quite know what to make of it. Read more…
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View More Mini drives through crashing waves from Storm Eleanor and do not try this at homeThis mini elliptical is a spin class under your desk
Cubii is a mini elliptical that can fit under your desk. It’s perfect for those who sit in an office all day or any couch potatoes out there. The ergonomic design offers low range of motion that can give you some physical activity while sitting down w…
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