A man took a retrofitted electric 1964 Volkswagen Bus on a 6,000 mile road trip from San Francisco to New York and back. See inside his cross-country adventure.

The retrofitted electric 1964 Volkswagen Bus Courtesy of Jack Smith Jack Smith took a 1964 Volkswagen Bus that was converted into an electric car on a 42-day road trip. The 65-year-old traveled from San Francisco to New York City and back with the electric car. Range anxiety is a top concern for EV owners, but…

A new Missouri law makes it a felony for the homeless to sleep on state-owned land including under bridges and overpasses

Mathew and his girlfriend Vicki, who are both homeless, panhandle on a street on August 05, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri. Spencer Platt/Getty Images A new Missouri law makes it a felony for the homeless to sleep on state-owned lands, like under bridges and overpasses. Gov. Mike Parson signed the bill into law over objections from…

PlayStation 3: chasing the 1080p dream, part two – revisiting WipEout HD, Pixel Junk and many more

Welcome to the second instalment of PlayStation 3: chasing the 1080p dream. This is DF Retro’s most expansive project yet, spanning an entire console generation, with John Linneman looking to track full HD support for Sony’s eighth generation machine including some of the best – and the worst – titles for the system. In the…

Ressence Type 8 hyper-modern watch is crafted from grade 5 titanium and weighs 42 grams

Upgrade your wristwatch to the stunning Ressence Type 8 hyper-modern watch. Crafted entirely from grade 5 titanium, it’s extremely lightweight for maximum comfort. The durable, leather strap perfectly complements this material. All the while, the lean, minimalist silhouette makes it perfect for everyday wear. Furthermore, this hyper-modern watch offers an ambidextrous design combined with a…

A dying star’s last hurrah

Enlarge / The Butterfly Nebula, located just under 4,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Scorpius, is a striking example of a planetary nebula, the end stage in the evolution of a small- to medium-sized star. The butterfly’s diaphanous “wings” consist of gas and dust that have been expelled from the dying star and illuminated…

Russian gas holds the keys to the euro as the energy crisis weighs on Europe’s economy and currency

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Alexei Nikolsky/Reuters The euro’s slide below parity with the US dollar is tied to the uneasiness in energy, experts say.  “The recent deterioration in gas supply to Europe has played a significant role in driving a weaker euro.” The euro could pull back further to fall between $0.95 to $0.97 against…