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According to Wikipedia, the first instance of the phrase post-truth was written by Steve Teisch in 1992 when referencing political scandals post-Watergate. Clearly, ol Stevie never visited CES, where the standards for saying things that are provably true are slightly laxer than in the rest of civil discourse. Apropos of nothing, a company called Rictor, which makes and sells one e-bike, the Rictor K1, is advertising the Skyrider X1. A moped-cum-quadcopter that you can use to zoom through the streets one second, and through the skies another. Which, as you all know, is a totally achievable thing for any consumer electronics company to be able to achieve by its promised launch date of 2026. The Skyrider X1, its theoretical makers claim, is an electric moped with an enclosed cabin that, when things get too congested, will transform into a quadcopter. All youll need to do is pop out the four arms, each with two fanblades, and youll be able to ascend up to a maximum of 200 meters above the ground. Rictor says safety is its top priority, including plenty of redundant systems and, should all else fail, a built-in parachute. Plus, the Skyrider X1 is capable of automatically taking off and landing, and can plan its optimal route when its up in the air. And on the companys website, it says the X1 SL, with a 10.5kWh battery will have a flight time of 25 minutes, while the X1 SX, with its 21kWh battery, will stay in the air for 40 minutes. Thats pretty exciting, not to mention the company says that its aiming to sell the Skyrider X1 for $60,000, far below what you might expect to pay for a mop-copter in this class. You could buy one and use it to speed up your DoorDash deliveries and earn some sweet money in tips. Perhaps, when the pre-order page opens, you can lay down that cash before heading over to my new venture, where Ill sell you a bridge. Seriously, one of Londons many bridges, that youll own, all to yourself, but you will need to arrange delivery and pay for shipping with a third party I havent yet invented.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/rictors-skyrider-x1-is-equal-parts-moped-quadcopter-and-fantasy-220802108.html?src=rss
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Afeela is coming back for a curtain call. After dominating the Sony press conference on the opening night of CES 2025, the debut EV from Sony Honda Mobility (a joint venture between the two Japanese concerns) is getting its own breakout event today. What to expect at Afeela's CES 2025 press conference We know a lot more about the Afeela 1 than we did 24 hours ago, thanks to Sony's earlier presser. The Afeela 1 Origin and Afeela 1 Signature are priced at $89,900 and $109,900, respectively. Customers in California are now able to reserve a Signature trim for a refundable fee of $200 and the first deliveries are planned for mid-2026. The Origin variant is set to arrive the following year. Both variants factor in three years of access to services including Level 2+ driver assistance, the Afeela Personal Agent and a range of entertainment options. At the Afeela keynote, we should learn much more about the Afeela 1. Expect a closer look at a near-final version of the EV, which is packed with tech. Watch the Afeela CES 2025 livestream You can watch the Afeela CES 2025 press conference live right here. The keynote starts Tuesday, January 7 at 7:30PM ET. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/sony-honda-mobility-ces-2025-keynote-learn-more-about-the-afeela-1-ev-live-here-212536780.html?src=rss
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Another CES, another opportunity for the technology industry to lob a trebuchets worth of molten lead at the last vestiges of my dignity. This year, its EcoFlow that is showing off this delightful solar hat that does more for then planet, and your phone, than it does your personal brand. Admittedly, if youre wearing a suitably outdoorsy fit, its probably not going to look too out of place, but its aesthetics are second to its function. As the name implies, the EcoFlow Power Hat has small solar panels embedded in the brim that, when youre out and about, will help charge your portable devices. The brim is segmented, and each section has a little set of Monocrystalline Silicon cells with a rated efficiency of 24 percent. Photo by Daniel Cooper On the underside of the brim, theres a little plastic box with an LED light showing you the hat is generating a charge. Pull back the attached rubber tabs and youll find a USB-A and USB-C port, letting you charge one or two devices at a time. EcoFlow says itll output a maximum of 5V / 2.4A, so you can expect it to keep your phone or tablet topped up rather than producing anything too life-saving. Theres no battery on board, naturally, so youll need to keep a long wire handy to run from your cap down to whichever pocket you keep your devices near. Photo by Daniel Cooper The company says its sturdy enough, with each panel on a discrete segment you can fold down to near pocket size. Its IP65-rated for water and dust ingress, but steer clear of immersing it in water or putting it in a washing machine. The EcoFlow Power Hat is presently on sale for $129, plus or minus the cost of your dignity. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/ecoflows-solar-hat-is-better-for-the-planet-than-your-style-203358237.html?src=rss
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