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Many countries around the world are making a strong effort to promote sustainable tourism.
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In today’s modern society, people increasingly rely on technology to simplify their lives. From smartphones to smart homes, technology has permeated every aspect of our lives. In the realm of travel, smart solutions are also becoming a trend, offering travelers a more convenient and comfort...
China has reduced energy usage and pollution by introducing the world's first high-speed carbon fiber train. This invention demonstrates China's expertise in environmentally friendly rail technology as well as the effectiveness of its vast high-speed rail system.
Carbon fibre is cheaper and less energy-intensive than steel (in addition to being recyclable), making it an excellent sustainable alternative for use in trains.
Roboat II is a self-driving, passenger-carrying boat in development for use in the canals of Amsterdam. Work on these autonomous vehicles is led by Daniela Rus of MIT CSAIL and Carlo Ratti of the MIT Senseable City Lab.
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Several organizations, especially private companies, have been working on supersonic travel projects. Therefore, we might see another commercial supersonic jet in the skies in the next few years.
NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft Friday. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to
A request by Australian authorities for Google to remove photographs of the top of a sacred indigenous site has sparked a debate on how to better protect such places and whether mapping tools are increasing privacy and conservation risks
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A global passport and a single-world government might be the only solution to end nationalistic and isolationist strategies like Brexit and America First.
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It was a promise since we decided to launch URGE bike products brand with South Shore Bicycles and it has been one of the sensations during Eurobike show.
A commute to work by ebike that involves hopping on and off trains or buses during the journey can be a whole lot easier if you can fold your ride. Madrid-based mobility company Ossby has introduced what’s sure to be an attention-grabbing pedal-assist ride that does so in a second.
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Avalanche safety brand Safeback has partnered with two other brands to put an innovative avalanche airflow system into backcountry backpacks and vests.
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MIT engineers have flown the first silent, fuel-free “ion plane.” The light aircraft is the first plane to fly with no propellers, turbine blades, or other moving parts.
Everyone is used to perceiving ion engines as science fiction items. But they have been successfully operating in space for 50 years. So why haven’t they replaced chemical ones yet?
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Chiba, Japan, has the most extensive suspended monorail system in the world. It “flies” over the city streets like something out of a sci-fi movie. Here’s how it looks, inside and out.
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eVTOL manufacturer Wisk Aero said it was the first to complete public eVTOL flight demonstrations in Los Angeles County. It also met with local officials to discuss the future of advanced air mobility services in the area.
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The initiative was made possible by teaming up with Myoka Spas, well known in the spa and beauty industry in Malta. It will be available on selected flights.
A survey has revealed that air passengers have a long list of desired features when it comes to the perfect aircraft, including anti-kick seats and panoramic views of their surroundings.
A California company is selling a sign for the back of your car that says two things – THANK YOU (in flashing green LED lights) and SORRY (in red, of course).
Honda, a Japanese company founded in 1948, does not need many introductions. As soon as you become a little interested in the motor world, you will already
Port Macquarie local Steve Lyons has been campaigning to legalise the use of electric skateboards as mobility aids for people living with disability, and the NSW government has responded.
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Carrying up to 96 small USPS packages in its internal cargo bay, the new Cento needs nothing more than two parking spaces for takeoff, landing and automatic unloading. Bay Area company MightyFly is working with the FAA to expand its long-range flight authorization.
The growing presence of these rental companies in cities has inspired a booming business for companies selling personal e-scooters and increased pressure on city regulators to adapt their infrastructure policies for micro-mobility vehicles, or those that weigh under 500 kilograms.
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Space tourism companies such as Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic and SpaceX rely on rockets. Others plan to use balloons to take travelers into the stratosphere.
Florida company Space Perspective plans to fly passengers to the edge of space in a pressurized capsule suspended from a balloon, and tickets can now be reserved for $125,000 a pop. But is it all hot air?
I’m thrilled to announce that Virgin has created another world-first with the introduction of the technology required to produce the worlds first glass-bottomed plane. This technological innovation coincides with the start of Virgin Atlantic Airways first ever domestic service to Scotland.
Space Adventures have been in the game a long time now, but how many paying customers have they sent to space? Plus, the idea is about an agency not a broker or provider. Ie, somewhere you can see flights offered by multiple vendors.
No flight list on Virgin Galactic or SpaceX or Blue Origin. In most cases, you would likely just be faced with a form where you give them money and they send you marketing materials about how good it would be – hit “FLY WITH US” an you won’t see any departures list or reviews from happy customers. Slowly slowly catch a monkey.
This is worse when you think what it was like for all those kids who went to the cape to watch their fave teacher vaporized “for all mankind”. Yes, they should all keep in touch. Good idea.
If you belive the USSR hasn’t hidden any of their secret tragedies the “A total of 18 people have lost their lives either while in space or in preparation for a space mission, in four separate incidents. Given the risks involved in space flight, this number is surprisingly low. The two worst disasters both involved NASA’s space shuttle.”
A total of 18 people have lost their lives either while in space or in preparation for a space mission, in four separate incidents. Given the risks involved in space flight, this number is surprisingly low.
Thanks ESA. Search their site and they have a page about space travel agencies, and yep – it’s a kids school project about how it would/could be – which indicates they are not quite there yet. lol.
Rocket Breaks claim to be a space travel agency – but nope, just a page full of marketing hype and no list of departures here. When will this finally happen for real?
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Someone could make this into a business. They wouldn’t have to be self driving but you would need a way to distribute them to major parts of the city, I guess councils would need to do the infrastructure unless firms delivered them to your home in major cities. For now you can rent them, but not cheap or locally. Here’s a link to a service that does it already.
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It works a bit like one of those ski lifts that pushes you up the slope while you’re standing. Norway has one. San Francisco and Pittsburgh are looking into it.
WOW. I want to go back to Rome and Egypt now, to see all the things I missed. This would be so much better than guided tours. Gonna be big. Yes, someone should start the company that rents them out and adds information to 3d maps of popular tourist spot – or better – important historical locations.
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Avis and the rest (in link) could set up a system that doesn’t need staff. Just like you get those bicycle stands with bikes that take payment from your card. Instal those machines on the car and just use your card, then take it away. You could even pay more to drop it off wherever you want. Sort of like a taxi and car in one. Surpirsed the big chains don’t do this. No staff. Lots of customers. But yeah there is lots of competition. Just have a few cars at each airport under a branded sign. Might work.
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Wow, according to this, 11 teenagers die every day due to texting and driving. it’s definitely worth adding the signs and text stops in hot spot areas.
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You’re probably familiar with highway rest stops, but drivers might soon be seeing something a little less ordinary along the road: text stops. New York plans to establish 91 “Texting Zones” along...
If you drive without care and attention because you're distracted by a pet in the car, you could be fined, get points on your licence and void your car insurance.
Stupid people with normal dogs kill innocent people because dogs get excited in cars. And you could be fined so these are a good idea, should be manditory.
Why driving with your dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine
“mirrors” or “digital displays” as many are now calling them. The days of shiny silver on glass are coming to an end. AU will be able to add so much more information we miss using oldy worldy mirrors. Check out what AUDI have been doing here https://www.flexenable.com/blog/digital-side-view-mirrors-come-to-life/
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The augmentation of automotive mirror systems with camera-based technology is increasingly commonplace. For example, Tier 1 supplier Magna is set to introduce its Clearview system to market in 2022, which harnesses a combination of camera and mirror technology to provide drivers with an enhanced fie... Read more
Yet according to this calculation its 18 feet (6 metres) so according to statistical significance, rounding and a standard error bar of say 5% – the jury is still out, heh. Still uses feet to measure distance travelled by feet. Good point, catch up America, look outside of your bubble now and again.
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According to this calculation (probably by a caveman American, as it is in feed (?)) Your head does about an extra 10 meters per year than your feet per year. Multiply this by say 70 years and you have saved about micron of sole. Handy!
Supplier Bosch has shown off a pedal it believes can encourage eco-friendly driving, as well as deliver safety warnings more effectively. Read more at Car and Driver.
The driver’s foot is responsible for one-quarter of fuel consumption. Up to now, the only thing that could be done about this rule of thumb was to drive gently and take eco-driving courses. Now, however, Bosch has developed a technical aid in the shape of the active gas pedal: its gentle vibra... Read more
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You can sign a petition to force people to take it every 10 years, but that’s the full test. They would get more votes if it was just the theory test for sure.
Archived Petition: Driving - Impose a compulsory ability re-test every 10 years for all UK drivers.
I propose that all drivers should be given an ability re-test every 10 years from the date of driving test pass. This is not a full test the same as the first driving test but an ability test to ensure all drivers are safe, aware, knowledgeable enough to handle the UK's roads safely.
Here you can take official practice theory tests from DVSA, free of charge. For learner car drivers, motorcyclists, lorry drivers, and bus and coach drivers.
The internet is horrible at getting us outdoors, but it's great at connecting likeminded collaborators all over the world. Here are 7 apps to do just that!
The smartphone orchestra seem to be having fun with this, but I don’t think there is an app that lets you join in with others on the tube who also have the app. Someone make it and add the link, I want it.
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Would be good if they played a sound while you crossed too!
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Aug 7, 2012 - This may not be very exciting to most, but as a piano player I find it extremely cool. Newly painted zebra crossings in Warsaw have been given a new shape. I absolutely love it!!!
Think its just a concept/idea rather than a thing. Though not sure. It says in the Wired article that it could project silhouettes of the pedestrians behind it, so the motorists are aware that there are lives behind the barrier, that don’t want to be extinguished. Would this type of thing help though? Motorists that ignore lights are just as likely to ignore laser lights too right?
Laser experts, we need to know something: Would this work? The Virtual Wall is designed as a replacement for traffic lights and if made would use “plasma laser beams” to project silhouettes of moving people into the path of oncoming traffic. Supposedly this would calm traffic and make drivers mo... Read more
Wow, I found this from a Google reverse image search. It’s a “virtual wall” and looks like they made it over a decade ago, why aren’t they all over the place already?
The Virtual Wall provides a barrier made up of plasma laser beams depicting pedestrians doing what they do best and any car that crosses that barrier suffers the consequences. Okay so maybe those lasers aren’t powerful enough to do any harm but the effect is enough to make drivers and pedestrians ... Read more
Flying economy is difficult enough for the average passenger. Plus-sized passengers have it even worse. A few weeks ago I wrote about airlines with the least amount of leg room and it really opened my eyes to this fact. Luckily, not all airlines offer a terrible flying experience. Some of them offer... Read more
A London based design firm designed seats that could be adjusted to fit oversized passengers, but this just means making everyone pay for the gap in between. This doesn’t seem to solve the problem because now thin people will pay the price and overweight people will still splill into their allotted space, so agreed, someone needs to solve this problem still.
Transforming Airline Seats Adjust Width for Each Passenger
A London design firm has come up with the Transformer of airline seats that would allow an airline to adjust the width of the individual chairs between flights based on passenger needs.
This exists, and this looks like a good one – though its only for the official museum owners to use, that’s silly, why can’t anyone make their own tour of places they visit?
Great idea, Brighton Pavillion has an audio tour, they should put it online and in apps, so people can listen without visiting, it would serve as a great ad and encourage people to visit the only Palace no longer owned by the crown.
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Could hydrogen-powered zero-carbon commuter flights be just around the corner? TIM ROBINSON speaks to stealth start-up ZeroAvia – which this year will test a six-seat Piper single-engined piston aircraft converted to use a hydrogen powertrain in the skies of the UK.
Would it be possible (though not practical) to create a jet that runs on liquid nitrogen that is heated, creating the expansion effect? I believe nitrogen takes up 674 (about) times as much space in
We've trawled Europe, picking the brains of anyone and everyone to uncover those sacred holiday hotspots that only the locals seem to know about. And now we're going to be in trouble.
Someone clever should do a mashup between this site https://musicmap.global/country/GB or last.fm and GPS so the app just played music from bands you like, as you drive past their town. Ace for those who travel lots or drive for a living.
Close your eyes and think about a taxi. Chances are, it’s nothing more notable than a typical family sedan, often painted in bright yellow, and adorned with
I’m a fan of spotting different and interesting cabs when travelling, so this idea reminded me of this article. Some good ones here, but not as cool as the supercar idea. I want a monstertruck cab ride!
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I know someone who travels and provides hairdressing services, its got her around the world many times and she doesn’t intend to stop. I asked her about it and she said just be savvy and read up on restrictions and risks. So here is a useful link to an article I came across a while back.
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Reclaim the land – “Last week I discovered illegal quarrying in part of the River Honddu in Wales. Had I not been trespassing, I would not have seen it and had it stopped. Criminalising trespass would put free-range people outside the law, and landowners above the law.”
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From Heathrow to Fiumicino Airport in Rome – a little over 30 days – rather than 3 hours – people have it good nowadays, partly due to the hard work these facists gits put in.
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Nowadays I found this, if the trip is nowadays: 25 h (2.383,3 km) Am not at all an expert, but for me? Considering everything they needed to bring back, maybe women and children too, some slaves, some food, clothes, weapons (some not on their bodies), and maybe some wounded, some on foot, weeeeeelll... Read more
“Jules’ Undersea Lodge is the only underwater hotel in the United States. … Since you have to scuba dive to reach the hotel, you must be SCUBA certified.”
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Digital nomad was the job I created for myself, it allowed me to travel with just a laptop, before I settled down to have a family. Highly recommended.
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…”Short honk plus medium honk: Your maneuver was unwise, and I am carrying a grudge. Two short honks and a long blast: Your maneuver was unwise, and all that keeps me from exacting revenge is the prison sentence of 25 years to life. Three long blasts: The prison sentence will be worth it. -*- At a traffic light” but the link is broken for me, wish I knew what it said tbh as honking is an interesting way we use to communicate, like whistling.
Best to do this virally rather than try to get anyone to change the laws. Anyways, Indians and the like wouldn’t adhere to it, they honk just to announce they are on the road and can’t get it together to agree on which side of the road to drive on. Like the idea though.
If you honk your car when you're stuck in traffic you get a £1,000 FINE
In a previous blog “Milking A Tree For Water” I wrote about the phenomena of transpiration and how to collect water by covering the end of a leafy branch with a plastic bag. This article explains a different approach using the same principal but by covering grass with a sheet of plastic.
Looked them up and they are a thing already, great idea. Not sure how they feel to ride but likely similar to those with 2 wheels at the front or back.
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Couldn’t wait, I don’t go anywhere without this, works in the car too – for when the hubby is driving a long distance.
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Airbus claim they are going to make this, one day.
How will they keep the bugs off the windscreen? Airbus unveil the transparent plane we'll be flying around in come 2050 (but maybe not those with a fear of flying)
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A gravity train is a theoretical means of transportation for purposes of commuting between two points on the surface of a sphere, by following a straight tunnel connecting the two points through the interior of the sphere.
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The British are ambulatory anarchists. We are oblivious to the Rules for pedestrians helpfully published by Her Majesty’s Government.
“Rule Number One tells us we must “avoid being next to the kerb with your back to the traffic” which implies we ought to walk on the left of the pavement. Such advice is blithely ignored, as any stroll down a busy high street will confirm.”
WIth National Clean Air Day taking place today (21 June) we take a look at the dangers of engine idling and how you can help clean your local area’s air
Sounds picky but these guys DOUBLE the amount of pollution compared to outside the taxi rank – with a single choice.
From the linked article ” The initial results showed pollution inside a ranking taxi is twice as high as compared to outside the taxi. Also, taxis ranked behind an electric taxi, or a taxi with its’ engine off, had lower pollution levels inside the taxi, in comparison to a driver parked behind a taxi whose diesel engine was on.”
Tests show health impact of engine idling and electric cabs on London’
The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) joined forces with Camden Council to monitor taxi drivers’ exposure to air pollution whilst working, and to warn
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They have had a nice free ride for a decade now, not free-trade though, the big Lemon is cleaner, cheaper, friendlier and just need chance to take their fair share of the market.
Hmmm, so this week I discovered a new word – Coddiwomple! It apparently means to travel in a purposeful manner towards a destination that is vague! Sometimes I think walking is like that, tra…
Maybe they don’t purposefully put others out of business and that’s just the result of their strategy to cause chaos to local communities. Heck breaking laws in order to win isn’t new, as long as you can pay he fine. A fine example of a real chaos merchant.
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Coffee in the morning is something that many of us rely on to get our day off to a good start. It’s easy when you’re in a rush, maybe a little flustered and running late for work to just swing by your local coffee chain and pick up your usual. But we at the Brighton […]
Yep, they lie and cheat in order to kill local businesses and then colonise town by town. this time they did it by pretending not to be a Coffee shop at all – by the time they got taken to court they had killed honest local businesses, shame on anyone who gives them money or works for them.
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How many bombs have gone off in busses? And how many times do we have to think about the prospect whilst using public transport? Disproportional to say the least. Blair was Thatcher’s fault.
Hello talk are missing a trick here – it only connects you to native speakers, but what if you are in Mongolia and want to talk to someone who speaks English? Silly its not available on some of these language apps.
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If you're looking for something fun to do with kids of all ages, or you're planning a romantic date or perhaps looking for something a bit different to do with mates, the only answer at this time of year is ice skating.
Tax havens are a bad thing for everyone other than the money maker. But yeah, who has power to close them down. Maybe Trump if he gets jealous of others who are making more than he is.
Nicholas Shaxson explains why the many billions attracted by tax havens do harm to sending and receiving nations alike, and how best to tackle this global economic challenge.
So Dubai islands are still empty – why not just make a single office block that people use as a postal address for their tax avoidance needs. Rather than hotels that are sinking.
Love this idea, there is plenty of room in the sea and plenty of countries that would love to attract billionaires – and now the tech is available to just make new artificial islands. You saw it here first I guess. Who will make the first one?
Great idea. would be good if you just put your language in the app and it just tells you the location of others that are nearby that use that language. Like a tinder that bleeps when you are close by to someone that speaks the same language. Can’t believe biligua doesn’t do this. Anyone know of other language apps that work with GPS?
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There’s also this from eBay!
Wow! This is so easy to assemble!
Take a look at this one that’s on Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anymaka/anymaka-the-portable-hammock-stand-that-sets-up-in-3-seconds
I found this!
This is amazing!
You can find more options here!
https://www.thespruce.com/best-portable-washing-machines-4584645
This foldable washing machine is on Amazon!
Take a look at this!
Take a look at this vibrating neck travel pillow.
Check this out!
I found this smart, posture-sensing pillow on Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2069323805/the-1st-smart-posture-sensing-inflation-travel-neck-pillow/community?r
Bicycle sidecars are popular with pet owners!
Here’s another concept: a windowless plane lined with digital screens that project live streams of the outside.
Take a look at this conceptual design of an airship featuring glass-bottom floors.
Virgin Atlantic once teased about this for April Fool’s Day.
Airplanes with glass-bottom floors
(3 upvotes)on-board video steaming of the land beneath the airplane
(5 upvotes)There’s also this!
https://scandinaviansidebike.dk/dogs-corner/
I found this sidecar for e-bikes.
Take a look at this pedal bike on Amazon!
Here’s a video of hand soap tablets in action.
This company makes hair and body wash tablets that are ideal for travel.
Check out these refill packs for hand soap tablets.
You can get them on Amazon!
Wow! Check out this video of the inflatable seatbelt in action.
Some older Ford car models come with inflatable seatbelts.
You can get a padded seatbelt cover.
I came across another company that offers horizontal elevators.
https://www.hidoks.com.tr/en/uygulamalar/13/yatay-asansorler/
Here’s a YouTube video of how the horizontal elevator works.
There’s a German company that developed a ropeless horizontal and vertical elevator.
Take a look at this motorized cargo trailer that can turn your ordinary bicycle into an e-bike.
https://road.cc/content/tech-news/cycle-trailer-turns-any-bike-electric-cargo-bike-313373
Several e-bikes now come with a built-in cargo compartment.
Try this!
https://www.ajfm.org/product-p-379859.html
They are on Amazon!
I found a company that is selling an inflatable, solar-powered boat.
Check out this video of a solar-powered yacht.
A South Korean startup has developed a solar-powered, self-driven boat designed for cleaning lakes.
Communities in the Amazon are using solar-powered canoes for transportation.
Solar power is a clean energy source, plus it offers an unlimited range. This is the future of green travel on water!
They exist and are becoming increasingly common.
Some hiking shoes also come with shock absorption for added comfort.
Take a look at this!
https://zcoil.com/collections/mens-sneakers/products/freedom-classic-black
Most running shoes now have a shock-absorbing feature.
Eco-friendly tourism is certainly achievable. Check out these beautiful villages in India with zero-waste policies.
Other destinations are taking a different approach, rewarding tourists instead of fining them for good behaviour.
Some countries have introduced tourist taxes to encourage sustainable tourism.
Many countries around the world are making a strong effort to promote sustainable tourism.
Overtourism and the resulting environmental damage is turning into public outrage in several tourist hotspots.
Tourism is a ticking time bomb; it can turn any beautiful place in the world into a disaster.
I 100% support this. Many people don’t realize that daylight savings time interferes with circadian and sleep rhythms, often with disastrous outcomes.
Years ago, there was a proposal to turn part of the River Thames into a swimming route for London commuters, but the idea was never realised.
Some people in Germany also swim to work.
This is a great way to start the day!
Swimming is a popular way of commuting to work during the summer in Switzerland.
Heated benches could also provide shelter for homeless people.
This is slightly different, but I came across these solar-powered cooling benches for hot summer days.
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/solar-powered-bus-stop-urban-space-heat-map/
They are a common sight in Seoul, South Korea.
Check out this guide on how to store luggage at airports the next time you travel.
https://stasher.com/blog/store-luggage-at-airports/
Some airports have since switched to smart lockers, which are safer and more secure.
These would be perfect for storing your items if your bag is overweight.
They used to be popular back in the day, but many were phased out due to security concerns.
China has done this with a passenger train, which promises to be more energy-efficient than traditional trains.
What an excellent idea! Carbon fibre is already used in automotive and aerospace industries, so why not in trains?
Besides being more sustainable, the lighter frame would allow for increased speeds, thus making carbon fiber perfect for high-speed trains.
Carbon fibre is cheaper and less energy-intensive than steel (in addition to being recyclable), making it an excellent sustainable alternative for use in trains.
Autonomous navigation, especially powered by AI and machine learning, can help avoid maritime disasters like the sinking Titanic.
Wow! This startup has designed autonomous navigating and docking technology for boats and ships.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/billspringer/2022/11/14/autonomous-boat-navigation-and-docking-system-unveiled-in-ft-lauderdale/
Check out this YouTube video explaining how autonomous navigation works in ships.
Autonomous boats are a thing! They are the future of the maritime industry.
Inflatable boats are super portable and easily foldable.
Check out this boat that can be folded flat when not in use!
This foldable boat can be dismantled for storage and quickly assembled when needed.
Unfortunately, travelling while working can have some drawbacks, so this lifestyle might not be for everyone.
The digital nomad lifestyle is excellent if you want to travel while still working.
Digital nomadism is on the rise, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is gradually redefining workplace culture.
This self-driving luggage is on another level. It can follow you around!
You could also purchase smart accessories for your ordinary luggage, like this Bluetooth GPS tracker.
Check out this travel luggage that comes with some cool, smart features.
https://www.hotelcollection.com/products/carry-on-luggage
Smart suitcases, especially those with anti-theft security measures, are common and popular with travellers.
Besides private investigators, AI can be another useful tool for planning custom trips.
Check out this company that offers PI-curated honeymoon or vaccination experiences. However, their services don’t come cheap!
https://matadornetwork.com/read/pi-planned-safari-honeymoon/
This is an amazing idea that can help you avoid some common travel nightmares.
Several organizations, especially private companies, have been working on supersonic travel projects. Therefore, we might see another commercial supersonic jet in the skies in the next few years.
Check out this aerospace startup that is looking to resurrect supersonic travel
NASA has been working on a supersonic aircraft project with a quiet sonic boom to overcome the FAA ban.
Unfortunately, #supersonicflights over land are banned in the USA because the sonic boom is (apparently) too loud.
There used to be one – the Concorde – but the project was discontinued in 2003.
Live-view maps can lead to a major invasion of privacy!
Many satellite services offer real-time maps of the Earth.
Google has a live-view feature for its maps. I don’t know how accurate it is, though.
Check this out: Delta Airlines and Porsche have partnered to offer travellers sports car transfers to the airport.
https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/delta-lax-porsche-911-connection
It’s quite easy to rent a luxury sports car to chauffeur you around.
This is perfect for camping!
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tried-hammock-bug-net-amazon-000000307.html
The bug net on this hammock is a very handy feature.
Try this one from Amazon.
There’s a world passport you can buy, but it won’t be recognized by any country.
https://worldservice.org/docpapp.html
A global passport can offer several benefits, like easier travel and improved trade.
A global passport and a single-world government might be the only solution to end nationalistic and isolationist strategies like Brexit and America First.
We could also use plant fibers to make e-bike accessories like helmets.
This electric bike is so sturdy that it is almost impossible to believe it is made from plant fibers.
Here’s another e-bike made from plant resins and recycled fibers.
https://newatlas.com/bicycles/ossby-geo-folding-ebike-lightweight/
Check out this foldable electric bike with a frame made from plant fibers.
https://www.inverse.com/input/tech/hummingbird-flax-folding-e-bike-plant-fiber-design-carbon-fiber-strength
This scooter can travel at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour, which is perfect for long-distance commutes.
You can get one here!
A good scooter can easily cover over 60 miles on a single charge.
You could also try an avalanche airbag to keep you from being buried.
How about this survival helmet with a mask and air supply that can be activated if caught in an avalanche?
https://whitelines.com/snowboard-gear/news-previews/a-helmet-designed-for-avalanche-survival-the-aeros-backcountry-helmet.html
The Avalung breathing system is available on Amazon!
Avalung is one of the most popular avalanche breathing systems for snow adventures.
Check out this avalanche breathing system that can offer up to 90 minutes of oxygen supply!
https://gearjunkie.com/winter/safeback-sbx-avalanche-safety-device
Ion propulsion can also be a revolutionary technology for powering cargo drones.
Ion propulsion technology, if ever realized, could end the reliance on fossil fuels and transform the travel industry.
Check this out: MIT engineers have already designed and tested an ion propulsion engine on an aircraft!
https://news.mit.edu/2018/first-ionic-wind-plane-no-moving-parts-1121
A wind-powered aircraft
(5 upvotes)Start using ion engines in cars, trains, and airplanes
(6 upvotes)Ion engines are currently used only in space and would be very impractical in earth’s atmosphere.
Some hotels even allow guests to shop for interior objects like bedsheets, mattresses, bath robes, art, etc.
Check out this hotel in New York that offers you a personal shopping service from inside your suite!
https://www.retaildive.com/ex/mobilecommercedaily/net-a-porter-links-with-boutique-hotel-for-personal-shopping-service-luxury-daily
Several high-end hotels offer luxury shopping services to their guests.
Check out this funding campaign for a smart, connected carry-on bag.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bluesmart-world-s-first-smart-connected-carry-on#/
You can also buy smart luggage accessories for your regular travel bag.
Check out this: a futuristic travel suitcase with a GPS, biometric lock, and power backup.
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/this-space-age-suitcase-boasts-gps-biometric-locks-and-a-built-in-power-bank
Here’s a smart travel backpack that you can buy!
https://www.theswisst.com/products/smart-backpack
Smart travel bags can offer several benefits, from better security for your belongings to power backup and protecting your personal information.
These are so common now; you can find many travel bags on the market with smart features.
This #solarpowered wireless charging station for bikes and scooters takes sustainability to another level.
https://phys.org/news/2016-10-solar-powered-wireless-station-electric-bikes.html
This is great; you don’t have to carry extra batteries when out and about.
Many cities around the world have been installing public wireless charging stations.
Wireless charging stations can encourage people to ditch cars for the more sustainable e-bikes and electric scooters.
Check out how seamlessly this auto-shifting e-bike handles rough terrain.
Electric bike technology keeps on getting better and better!
This is amazing! You can simply sit on your bike, enjoy the ride, and not worry about shifting.
It’s already been done! Several manufacturers are now producing auto-shifting #ebikes.
You could always go for an Airbnb if it’s comfort you want.
Some anti-luxury hotels are so exclusive that they are only accessible to a few wealthy individuals.
Anti-luxury is a popular trend that appeals to many people.
Autonomous shuttles would be perfect for moving people around in airports!
They are also starting to appear in the U.K. and other European cities.
San Fransisco city is already using driverless buses!
This Chinese train does not just float upside down; it also has transparent cabins with clear glass bottoms.
Here is another floating train system in Japan.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffreymorrison/2016/07/30/the-hanging-monorail-of-chiba-japan/?sh=9af5c0652ad5
These floating “upside down” trains have been around for a while. The oldest one is in Germany and still operational.
Check this out: China has a suspended railway system whose trains float upside down!
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/china-rolls-out-its-first-sky-train-1457277
Vancouver has a pretty popular sky train service.
A water filter bottle can also help you reduce your consumption of plastic bottled water.
Check out this water bottle that purifies water instantly using nanotech!
https://www.fastcompany.com/3043640/this-nanotech-bottle-instantly-purifies-dirty-water
This is perfect for camping or traveling, especially in remote areas.
A water filtering straw
(5 upvotes)A purifying water bottle
(6 upvotes)You never have to worry about staying hydrated with one of these bottles. Simply scoop up dirty water and turn it into clean, drinking water in a few minutes.
They are on Amazon!
Check out this single-seater car that you can park inside your home!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelkanellos/2012/10/03/review-toyotas-single-seater-car
One-seater vehicles are already hitting the streets of various U.S. cities!
Tiny vehicles can also run on solar power.
You can power these tiny vehicles with an electric motor, making them even cheaper and more sustainable.
https://electrek.co/2023/01/23/low-cost-tiny-electric-cars-lsv-nev/
They would have been perfect for social distancing during Covid lockdowns.
One-seater cars will be the next big thing in urban transportation.
Unfortunately, air taxis will mean busier and more noisier skies, especially when you also consider the increasing popularity of delivery drones.
Air taxis can revolutionize urban transportation, bringing an end to traffic congestion.
Check this out! Boeing is already doing tests for public air taxis in Los Angeles.
https://www.flyingmag.com/boeings-wisk-aero-steps-up-la-presence-with-public-air-taxi-demos/
Air taxis have been a distant dream for many years, but they are on their way to becoming a reality.
Just how safe is this scooter? What if the inflatable material gets punctured?
Here’s a concept for a custom inflatable electric scooter
Check out this scooter that can fit your backpack when deflated.
Wow! This off-road scooter is so cool!
All-terrain electric scooters can make for a fun experience when exploring off-road spots.
https://www.pocket-lint.com/ausom-leopard-off-road-electric-scooter/
Like this?
This is a cool concept that should be implemented worldwide.
They are pretty common in Europe!
https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/12/06/valencia-uses-lampposts-to-charge-electric-vehicles-in-sustainable-project
A simple yet very futuristic idea!
Maybe too late to be useful. Hydrogen is cheaper than sunlight electricity.
Rolls Royse are already on it.
I often thought about when they would become a thing. now they are more than just an idea.
… which look stupid, are impractical and dangerous.
Beautiful but not sure why they are called solar – I guess it means you charge it up on solar electricity.
Gonna be a while before they get those panels small enough to use on a normal bike but I like this experiment.
You could also DIY a portable kitchen.
Here’s a #portable briefcase kitchen with a fridge and cooktop
https://fpm.it/dettaglio-prodotto/cookstation/46/
Here’s another one – Air Malta – that offers inflight massages even for economy passengers.
https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/lifestyle/travel/55229/air_malta_launches_first_ever_onboard_spa_experience
Check out this airline that offers massaging chairs and a Michelin-star menu!
https://metro.co.uk/2014/09/23/theres-a-transatlantic-airline-with-massaging-chairs-a-michelin-star-menu-and-tablets-for-all-passengers-4878100/
In-flight massage chairs can turn an otherwise tiring flight into a dream travel experience.
Here’s another one from Amazon with a custom LED message feature.
Check out this LED thumb sign from Amazon!
An excellent idea to promote politeness on the road – but only if you install a polite message.
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/sdut-sorry-thankful-you-can-say-it-sign-your-cars-rear–2011feb21-story.html
Check out this site where you can fight last minute deals on unsold flight tickets, hotels, and rental cars.
https://lastminutehoteloffers.com/
There’s an app where you can bid for empty flight seats at the last minute.
Empty airline seats are bad for the environment, not to mention a massive loss to airlines.
You can buy one of these on Amazon!
Impressive technology that visually impaired individuals can use.
Besides navigation, these smart shoes can offer more accurate fitness tracking.
https://www.engadget.com/2014-07-24-vibrating-shoe-navigation.html
Wow! This DIY flying inflatable boat is so cool!
This boat might not take to the skies, but it flies, or rather glides, over the water.
Check out this flying boat from 1945 that is still in operation!
https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/worlds-largest-flying-boat-1234671300/
Flying boats were popular in the early 1900s before modern aircraft came into the scene.
You can also use an electric skateboard as a mobility aid!
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-22/nsw-law-change-electric-skateboard-disability-mobility-aid/102004664
Electric skates are very common. Here’s one from Amazon.
This is insanely cool but also extremely dangerous when riding on the road!
Here’s a concept for an app that can be used for indoor navigation in airports, malls, and other large buildings.
Seem’s like someone already had the same idea
https://www.business2community.com/social-buzz/shark-tank-update-trippie-01969442
An airport navigation app with maps can be helpful for travellers; after all, getting lost in an airport is very easy!
It seems like not everyone is a fan of drone deliveries!
Soon, your FedEx packages might arrive in a drone. Other companies like UPS and Amazon are also looking to deploy the technology.
Several companies are already offering cargo transportation services via drones.
Drones are the future of the shipping industry. They can make shipping and delivery faster and cheaper!
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/26/cargo-drones-could-shape-the-future-of-the-shipping-industry.html
There are few trains like this in operation around the world, like China’s maglev train that can reach speeds of 600 kph
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/china-fastest-maglev-train-intl-hnk/index.html
It sounds like the hyperloop concept, which would be revolutionary if it succeeds.
It’s an excellent idea, but maybe make the scooters solar-powered, so they are completely sustainable.
Rental scooters are a great idea, but there needs to be more regulation to guarantee the safety of the rides and other individuals.
We should not stop at rental scooters! More people should jump on the bandwagon by purchasing personal scooters.
https://morningconsult.com/2019/11/13/shared-scooter-rentals-cities-fueling-market-personal-e-scooters/
#rentalscooters can help ease congestion and create a more environmental-friendy means of mobility in cities and urban areas.
This is perfect when you are traveling – you can easily communicate with other people even if you don’t speak their language.
It has already been done! Here’s one you can find on Amazon.
Here’s one from Amazon!
This is a cool feature when travelling with a kid(s) or if you are disabled.
Already been done! Check out this luxurious floating motor coach; the ultimate off-road RV.
Is it an RV or a boat? No! It is a floating RV.
Here’s one – a camper boat. It has to be attached to a vehicle, though, for overland movement.
Even pilots and air crew members want to fall in love in the air.
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/delta-airlines-jp-thorn-grindr-pilot-saint-paul-chicago-a8657446.html
Air port dating apps are on the rise with many passengers looking to hook up as they travel
There is a “Tinder for air travel” that you can use to hook up in-flight or at the airports – at your own risk of course!
Forget Tinder! Dating and finding love in the air is the next big thing
Here’s a must have backpack when you are hiking in remote areas
These solar backpacks are lighting up homes in rural areas with no electricity, allowing students to study comfortably https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uSkhZtc_Y0
A cool and excellent solution for charging your devices when travelling.
Check out this company researching flights into space using ballons https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/13/space-tourism-firms-plan-to-use-balloons-to-go-to-space-in-2024.html
You can get a ride to the edge of space in a hot air balloon. However, it comes at one hefty price tag
Virgin Galactic is one of the several companies currently researching commercial space flights. Seems like they are getting closer every year!
Currently, you have to shop around to see what is on offer, this article provides a few tips on where to start looking though,
I couldn’t watch it, not after seeing this clip.
I could watch this all day, better through a screen than an awkward window.
Only for those without glass-bottomed planes (which should be an idea on ideamill somewhere).
Airplanes with glass-bottom floors
(3 upvotes)on-board video steaming of the land beneath the airplane
(5 upvotes)Space Adventures have been in the game a long time now, but how many paying customers have they sent to space? Plus, the idea is about an agency not a broker or provider. Ie, somewhere you can see flights offered by multiple vendors.
No flight list on Virgin Galactic or SpaceX or Blue Origin. In most cases, you would likely just be faced with a form where you give them money and they send you marketing materials about how good it would be – hit “FLY WITH US” an you won’t see any departures list or reviews from happy customers. Slowly slowly catch a monkey.
so sad.
This is worse when you think what it was like for all those kids who went to the cape to watch their fave teacher vaporized “for all mankind”. Yes, they should all keep in touch. Good idea.
If you belive the USSR hasn’t hidden any of their secret tragedies the “A total of 18 people have lost their lives either while in space or in preparation for a space mission, in four separate incidents. Given the risks involved in space flight, this number is surprisingly low. The two worst disasters both involved NASA’s space shuttle.”
Thanks ESA. Search their site and they have a page about space travel agencies, and yep – it’s a kids school project about how it would/could be – which indicates they are not quite there yet. lol.
Rocket Breaks claim to be a space travel agency – but nope, just a page full of marketing hype and no list of departures here. When will this finally happen for real?
And hire ARCTIC BLASTERS out to the guests.
Winter wonderland snowball fights exist, but yeah, better by a pool in the med. I can’t believe they don’t do this already. Snow is already cold!
buy them like ice in supermarkets, or here.
Someone could make this into a business. They wouldn’t have to be self driving but you would need a way to distribute them to major parts of the city, I guess councils would need to do the infrastructure unless firms delivered them to your home in major cities. For now you can rent them, but not cheap or locally. Here’s a link to a service that does it already.
These would avoid pavement crashes for sure.
Yeah, nice idea. Like you rent bikes in certain cities. One of these would do it for those that need mobility for shopping one day per week.
Been wanting these in LA for nearly a decade now. Not going to happen. Cyclists don’t pay road tax. so don’t hold your breath.
Hello America?
And out on the street – San Fransico needs these!
WOW. I want to go back to Rome and Egypt now, to see all the things I missed. This would be so much better than guided tours. Gonna be big. Yes, someone should start the company that rents them out and adds information to 3d maps of popular tourist spot – or better – important historical locations.
Japan will do it first. Page 24 of this pdf gives some ideas on how AR can improve the travel sector.
After covid, I wonder how many families just immerse themselves in VR or AR rather than get out into the open and see new REAL things?
With a credit card you could “hire” any car. Heh
Avis and the rest (in link) could set up a system that doesn’t need staff. Just like you get those bicycle stands with bikes that take payment from your card. Instal those machines on the car and just use your card, then take it away. You could even pay more to drop it off wherever you want. Sort of like a taxi and car in one. Surpirsed the big chains don’t do this. No staff. Lots of customers. But yeah there is lots of competition. Just have a few cars at each airport under a branded sign. Might work.
Ride like a real celeb! heh
these modern ones look cool
hmm, little regulation means you are liable to be ripped off by these guys.
Leaked Memo” sounds about right if they use this briefcase.
“Leaked Memo” sounds about right if they use this briefcase.
The one in the picture is for toffs, the rest of us have to use a boginabag.
This is a good idea and is already a thing in the rural north of England
Didn’t realise they were having to hang bikes on the bus in NY,
Wow, according to this, 11 teenagers die every day due to texting and driving. it’s definitely worth adding the signs and text stops in hot spot areas.
Old idea, not sure why it didn’t catch on.
I often see dogs heads sticking out of the back windows or cars, didn’t realise it was illegal.
Yeah seat belts are a good idea, harnesses are better. You can get ones that the dog always wears and you just clip it into your auto.
Stupid people with normal dogs kill innocent people because dogs get excited in cars. And you could be fined so these are a good idea, should be manditory.
“Smart” mirrors from Amazon reviewed on YouTube.
Huge number of applications for AU. Some useful some flippant. You, the consumer decide which is which.
“mirrors” or “digital displays” as many are now calling them. The days of shiny silver on glass are coming to an end. AU will be able to add so much more information we miss using oldy worldy mirrors. Check out what AUDI have been doing here https://www.flexenable.com/blog/digital-side-view-mirrors-come-to-life/
More than just an idea, coming to a car near you soon!
Yet according to this calculation its 18 feet (6 metres) so according to statistical significance, rounding and a standard error bar of say 5% – the jury is still out, heh. Still uses feet to measure distance travelled by feet. Good point, catch up America, look outside of your bubble now and again.
According to this calculation (probably by a caveman American, as it is in feed (?)) Your head does about an extra 10 meters per year than your feet per year. Multiply this by say 70 years and you have saved about micron of sole. Handy!
This
Bosch tried this in 2016. Never used one so dunno if it is any good.
Aha, they are called active gas pedals. As long as they allow you to accelerate out of trouble then why not?
Looks like there is a patent for this, probably doesn’t need AI though.
There is this hotel that hangs over a cliff. This sort of thing would be amazing in a busy city.
Nice idea, or even pools that overhang the street, would be amazing on Broadway or in Vagas somewhere.
In wales the vast majority believe in mandatory tests every 10 years, though they see fewer accidents from oldies than most places.
You can sign a petition to force people to take it every 10 years, but that’s the full test. They would get more votes if it was just the theory test for sure.
It wouldn’t be difficult to implement as you can already do the test online anyways. Here’s a link to it https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/take-official-free-practice-driving-theory-test/car-practice-theory-tests/car-practice-test-one?policies-synced=synced
Already exists, don’t have one though.
nice idea, it exists, not sure if doctors would say it was wise for guys who want kids one day though(?)
One of the more popular existing music collab apps should add a live feature that connects to GPS for sure.
You can’t project lasers onto nothing, but you can use clouds or mist like this idea https://ideamill.info/waterfall-road-signs/
reminds me of this flashmob from ages ago. No app needed, just a sense of fun.
The smartphone orchestra seem to be having fun with this, but I don’t think there is an app that lets you join in with others on the tube who also have the app. Someone make it and add the link, I want it.
Can’t wait to see one of the hydrofoil ones, people wouldn’t see the support and think it was Jesus v2.
We should have these crossing laser walls on the end of groins and piers in Brighton, and the gay lights they have in Madrid.
The UK has a cheaper solution, ain’t seen one of these but there was one in London.
Would be good if they played a sound while you crossed too!
Think its just a concept/idea rather than a thing. Though not sure. It says in the Wired article that it could project silhouettes of the pedestrians behind it, so the motorists are aware that there are lives behind the barrier, that don’t want to be extinguished. Would this type of thing help though? Motorists that ignore lights are just as likely to ignore laser lights too right?
Wow, I found this from a Google reverse image search. It’s a “virtual wall” and looks like they made it over a decade ago, why aren’t they all over the place already?
Southwest Airlines let you choose your seat size before flying, which is probably what other US airlines should do.
A London based design firm designed seats that could be adjusted to fit oversized passengers, but this just means making everyone pay for the gap in between. This doesn’t seem to solve the problem because now thin people will pay the price and overweight people will still splill into their allotted space, so agreed, someone needs to solve this problem still.
This exists, and this looks like a good one – though its only for the official museum owners to use, that’s silly, why can’t anyone make their own tour of places they visit?
Just looked and I think this exists, I bet loads of people would create their own audio tours about their local attractions if they knew about it.
Great idea, Brighton Pavillion has an audio tour, they should put it online and in apps, so people can listen without visiting, it would serve as a great ad and encourage people to visit the only Palace no longer owned by the crown.
Says here they are in use already – “The famous ‘Van Gogh Village’ uses Tvilight CitySense”
Old idea, but yeah, LED lights would work well for this.
Not sure if this is still the case but it took 20 minutes to get street lamps to light up efficiently, maybe that has changed with LEDs?
Nitrogen no, but the age of Hydrogen-powered flight and spaceflight is dawning.
this nitrogen idea keeps coming round, I don’t like it. here’s why:
just wow!
trip advisor does this already https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g504148-d285167-r535575566-Alton_Towers_Theme_Park-Alton_Staffordshire_England.html
enter… virtual queues for theme parks
There’s a site for it but they don’t list them on the front page
Good idea, but hush
It improves the quality of life for millions of people, keep it.
Too much information – the internet has a lot to answer for tbh.
Someone clever should do a mashup between this site https://musicmap.global/country/GB or last.fm and GPS so the app just played music from bands you like, as you drive past their town. Ace for those who travel lots or drive for a living.
bit of an old idea – haven’t seen many of them about so I guess they didn’t take off.
Here they are – not sure how comfey you would be after a long ride though.
Looking at one on Amazon – but why don’t they use the entire back wheel as a battery – such a wasted opportunity to give them longer lasting power.
Powered ebike wheels are what you need. Not sure why they are “e” bikes, surprised some doofus didn’t name them “smart” bikes.
They are the main part of a conversion kit – so already done. Nice idea though.
THIS…
Seen in Taiwan years ago – not sure if they got to the US though.
I’m a fan of spotting different and interesting cabs when travelling, so this idea reminded me of this article. Some good ones here, but not as cool as the supercar idea. I want a monstertruck cab ride!
The Nissan Land Glider does that and boasts zero emissions.
The anti-roll bar on most cars does this already- its just so good you don’t notice it.
lol, sort of a “car” does this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4bj1eUOXgk
Instructables shows you how to cut your normal board to bits for free.
v old idea already, but unsure what you can get nowadays.
You can buy boardup on amazon already
Boardup looks the best already https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZEJwmL4kfE
AT Arena is a bit of a joke and scammy – as far as I know, there isn’t an app that does this properly.
air ticket arena does this i think
Bidroom should do this, no reason why the airlines won’t give them the discount tickets to auction off.
I know someone who travels and provides hairdressing services, its got her around the world many times and she doesn’t intend to stop. I asked her about it and she said just be savvy and read up on restrictions and risks. So here is a useful link to an article I came across a while back.
Reclaim the land – “Last week I discovered illegal quarrying in part of the River Honddu in Wales. Had I not been trespassing, I would not have seen it and had it stopped. Criminalising trespass would put free-range people outside the law, and landowners above the law.”
Isn’t a great idea sometimes… https://ramblersyorkshire.org/true-right-roam-may-not-good-idea/
Not transparent, but fishermen already use these – want one!
this almost exists already.
It came from a simple idea – In the year 2000, following a long-running campaign led by the Ramblers, walkers won a ‘right to roam’ over wild, open countryside in England and Wales. … Winning this right remains one of the most significant milestones in Ramblers’ history.
just park app?
would look better like this.
Lots of businesses have saved a huge spend on offices and facilities and yet, its the workers who pay the bill.
Interesting idea, kind of makes sense
From Heathrow to Fiumicino Airport in Rome – a little over 30 days – rather than 3 hours – people have it good nowadays, partly due to the hard work these facists gits put in.
5000 pounds per night. So its early days for these things – can’t wait till they take off and bring the prices down.
just WOW. Great idea, we need one in the UK, though not sure what sealife we would see on our coasts.
“Jules’ Undersea Lodge is the only underwater hotel in the United States. … Since you have to scuba dive to reach the hotel, you must be SCUBA certified.”
off-topic but we’re still finding lost Roman roads just now
Digital nomad was the job I created for myself, it allowed me to travel with just a laptop, before I settled down to have a family. Highly recommended.
I guess the train drivers can see them so that’s ok then.
Ironically, this is the only station sign you could actually read when going past
THIS. MULTIPLE HONKS
…”Short honk plus medium honk: Your maneuver was unwise, and I am carrying a grudge. Two short honks and a long blast: Your maneuver was unwise, and all that keeps me from exacting revenge is the prison sentence of 25 years to life. Three long blasts: The prison sentence will be worth it. -*- At a traffic light” but the link is broken for me, wish I knew what it said tbh as honking is an interesting way we use to communicate, like whistling.
Couldn’t find anything about what 1 2 and 3 honks mean, but chuffed I found this https://youtu.be/ZIaz96pUUf0
Best to do this virally rather than try to get anyone to change the laws. Anyways, Indians and the like wouldn’t adhere to it, they honk just to announce they are on the road and can’t get it together to agree on which side of the road to drive on. Like the idea though.
Hennessy Hammock looks good and wouldn’t need much extra stuff to carry around
You likely already have the equipment as part of your #camping kit. Check this article https://survivaltek.com/?p=2752
you need a major drone for this but doable I guess.
Quadro4 anybody?
Looked them up and they are a thing already, great idea. Not sure how they feel to ride but likely similar to those with 2 wheels at the front or back.
Not sure if this is “greenwash” but it is being looked into in the UK.
Been proven to work already – we need them in the UK as we rely on diesel too much
Perfect for small helipads!!!
They sort of got it here, but build one inside a normal boat innit.
So glad someone mentioned these, you can get them and use them on the plane but check out some of these weird ones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuZpuSk_pGA
Couldn’t wait, I don’t go anywhere without this, works in the car too – for when the hubby is driving a long distance.
They exist and they are a bit pricey – to say the least! https://rvshare.com/blog/8-awesome-car-carrying-motorhomes-must-see/
There is a travel suitcase that transforms into a chair.
These already exist but there’s a better looking one on Kickstarter at the moment
Someone has already developed an app for that!
Each hotel could just set up a facebook group and invite each guest when they arrive.
This is genius!
These exist and they look comfortable
Just a fold out version of this thing would do the trick no?
http://www.watercone.com/product.html
Great idea, currently I think they are only using microlites rather than drones – but yeah, James Bond would be first to use one.
God, these are a thing – when 1 motor just isn’t enough!
Found the video, I would book a flight on this for sure.
Airbus claim they are going to make this, one day.
I guess you haven’t read the Tik Tok of Oz, which features such a train ride.
nice idea, its a gravity train. not sure it will be built quite yet though.
Thought about this since I was a kid.
This, but it is limited to the fact that most car parks don’t digitally monitor if it has spare places, or where they are.
This would be ace, especially if it had a map that looked like this and animated as you travelled from town to town.
This is also cool!
These would be great, someone should sell them.
I think that all water containers and pipes should be covered in liquid glide so you don’t waste a drop.
Glass windows that clean themselves
(5 upvotes)Spacecraft and aircraft coatings that prevent ice build-up
(1 upvotes)Phone cases that float
(3 upvotes)Waterfall road signs
(6 upvotes)Liquid medicine containers that leave no residual medicine
(4 upvotes)Non-stick ketchup bottles
(4 upvotes)Toy balls that bounce on water
(1 upvotes)Wish I knew about this before I moved – It could take data from places like this.
Waze app can do this, worth checking out.
Like the farthing idea, these current 1 wheelers seem to over complicated things. Stick the motor in the big wheel and no faff.
or something like this but without the handlebar. just a back wheel to stablise.
Like this, but bigger with a seat
The British are ambulatory anarchists. We are oblivious to the Rules for pedestrians helpfully published by Her Majesty’s Government.
“Rule Number One tells us we must “avoid being next to the kerb with your back to the traffic” which implies we ought to walk on the left of the pavement. Such advice is blithely ignored, as any stroll down a busy high street will confirm.”
Yeah, they “Face” prosecution for idling, but how many actually get nicked and forced to pay something back for the deaths? not sure.
40,000 deaths a year in the UK are linked to air pollution
Yep, that’s your kids and mine.
Sounds picky but these guys DOUBLE the amount of pollution compared to outside the taxi rank – with a single choice.
From the linked article ” The initial results showed pollution inside a ranking taxi is twice as high as compared to outside the taxi. Also, taxis ranked behind an electric taxi, or a taxi with its’ engine off, had lower pollution levels inside the taxi, in comparison to a driver parked behind a taxi whose diesel engine was on.”
man from quora says yes!
Even the lords agree this is totally unfair – most of which are well educated pensioners.
Not sure why pensioners get freebies and the rest of us don’t – we all deserve this, so does the environment.
Loving the Rocket for getting home pissed.
or just go rocket!!!!
Or just go full Herbie!
Cool
Good idea – long overdue, “seeking to reduce barriers to entry” not likely to happen due to the backhanders.
They have had a nice free ride for a decade now, not free-trade though, the big Lemon is cleaner, cheaper, friendlier and just need chance to take their fair share of the market.
Got a garden?
Didn’t realise thats what I have been doing for a few decades now. Makes it seem more like a plan. thanks. great idea.
Some exist already, would love a spitfire with a modern “heart”.
Let’s face it, this is the best way to travel and experience life.
Maybe they don’t purposefully put others out of business and that’s just the result of their strategy to cause chaos to local communities. Heck breaking laws in order to win isn’t new, as long as you can pay he fine. A fine example of a real chaos merchant.
First two in this list was good enough for me. Seeya – wouldn’t wanna be ya.
Yep, they lie and cheat in order to kill local businesses and then colonise town by town. this time they did it by pretending not to be a Coffee shop at all – by the time they got taken to court they had killed honest local businesses, shame on anyone who gives them money or works for them.
OminiBuzz does the trick…
Google can do it for you on your phone now.
Travel, reading and drugs, my favorite forms of escapism. Love this idea and has saved me from returning to being a depressed teenager time and again.
HMMMM ?
How many bombs have gone off in busses? And how many times do we have to think about the prospect whilst using public transport? Disproportional to say the least. Blair was Thatcher’s fault.
you cna get them already, expensive though
Hello talk are missing a trick here – it only connects you to native speakers, but what if you are in Mongolia and want to talk to someone who speaks English? Silly its not available on some of these language apps.
Agreed, I can’t wait till winter just to have a skate. Silly they closed the old one when people would have gone there if they had kept it safe.
Tax havens are a bad thing for everyone other than the money maker. But yeah, who has power to close them down. Maybe Trump if he gets jealous of others who are making more than he is.
So Dubai islands are still empty – why not just make a single office block that people use as a postal address for their tax avoidance needs. Rather than hotels that are sinking.
Love this idea, there is plenty of room in the sea and plenty of countries that would love to attract billionaires – and now the tech is available to just make new artificial islands. You saw it here first I guess. Who will make the first one?
Can’t agree more – after all that’s how the USA came into being.
Great idea. would be good if you just put your language in the app and it just tells you the location of others that are nearby that use that language. Like a tinder that bleeps when you are close by to someone that speaks the same language. Can’t believe biligua doesn’t do this. Anyone know of other language apps that work with GPS?
You can buy this already…