PROS: Exceptional performance-per-dollar: delivers ~Type R pace for ~$11k less. Front-end grip and composure: e‑LSD reins in torque and keeps line mid-corner. Large performance breaks: strong bite, progressive feel, no fade in spirited use. 8‑speed wet DCT: rapid shifts, smart logic, smooth...
pininfarina works with startup vittori for newly debuted turbio hypercar
a new hypercar unveiled This past weekend in Miami, Vittori has entered the hypercar landscape as the startup unveiled its first concept model, the Turbio. It’s a limited-edition hybrid hypercar developed in collaboration with legendary Italian design house Pininfarina and powered by Italtecnica’s newly built...
Storage-savvy Auriga Explorer transforms the Ford Ranger into a wild off-grid adventurer
In general, truck campers are built to be stout. It’s the same with the Auriga Explorer as well. What sets this German camper apart from the others, however, is its finesse, materials, and the ample storage onboard. The Auriga Explorer combines the “freedom of a compact four-wheel drive pickup truck” with the...
How the Kirigami Parachute Concept Could Change Drone Deliveries
Drone delivery technology is advancing quickly, and one of the most intriguing new concepts comes from the Mechanical Engineering department at Polytechnique Montreal. Their design, known as the kirigami parachute, offers a fresh take on how packages might be safely delivered from the sky in the future. Inspired by the...
SUSA is a visionary AI-powered companion device concept for ASUS
SUSA is a bold new concept in AI-powered companion devices, designed by Future Facility as a visionary project for ASUS. In a world where artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of our daily routines, SUSA emerges as a thoughtful reimagining of what it means to live with technology that truly understands...
christ & gantenbein adapts former telephone exchange into paris internationale venue
Christ & Gantenbein shapes Paris Internationale 2023-2024 venue Christ & Gantenbein realizes the exhibition design for Paris Internationale 2023-2024 at Poste Bergère-Trudaine, following their work on the 2022 edition of the independent art fair known for its nomadic character and commitment to spatial reuse....
String Ring: A Creative Way to Manually Create Physical Images with String
As our lives become increasingly digital, more and more people are seeking to create tangible things with their hands. It's no wonder that LEGO, gardening and tool purchases are all on the rise. We'll probably start to see more objects like this String Ring, a creative way to turn digital images into handcrafted art. ...
IKEA ÖDLEBLAD Lamp Puts a Twist on Flatpack Lighting and the Allen Key
The IKEA Allen key has become an unlikely icon of modern DIY culture, synonymous with flatpack furniture assembly and the satisfying challenge of building your own furniture. For decades, this humble hexagonal tool has been the bridge between a box of parts and a finished piece of furniture. Yet despite its essential...
NODE ATOM loudspeakers blend art and audio for the modern home
NODE Audio, based in Cambridge, UK, has introduced a striking new range that challenges the conventional idea of what a loudspeaker can be. The NODE ATOM series is not just about delivering exceptional sound; it’s about bringing sculptural beauty into the heart of the living space. Designed in collaboration with...
Clothing With Extreme Pockets Trend Continues
"On average, we touch around 600 objects a day," Karim Rashid told us ID students, decades ago, at Pratt. (He still cites the stat in interviews.) What's strange is that today, we seem to be carrying many of those objects around with us. Last year we looked at Storm Labs' Storm Jacket, which had an absurd 18 pockets: ...