TECH NEWS

The largest all-electric plane ever flew for 27 minutes, on $5 of electricity

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust.

Looking ahead: A battery-powered aircraft the size of a regional airliner has completed its first flight, a milestone for Heart Aerospace as it develops technology for a future hybrid-electric passenger plane. The test showcased both the real progress in battery-electric propulsion and the range limits that will keep Heart's first commercial aircraft dependent on a hybrid system.

Heart's X1 demonstrator flew for 27 minutes from a regional airport in upstate New York, running on battery power the entire time. The aircraft reached 1,100 feet with one pilot aboard and no passengers. The flight marked the first time the company had put the X1 in the air.

The 30-seat plane is 76 feet long and has a 106-foot wingspan. It weighs more than 25,000 pounds. Heart says it is the largest fully battery-powered aircraft...

Copyright of this story solely belongs to techspot.com. To see the full text click HERE

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eEUj8DchXxPfCPHv2p566N-1184-80.jpg

Apple TV 4K fans are begging for these 3 upgrades from the leaked Siri Remote — but one is already possible today

* New version of Siri Remote appears in latest Apple code * There are no details of how it might differ from the current one * One popular wish, customizable buttons, is already possible Apple's latest product leaks include good news for Apple TV owners like me: a new Siri remote

https://www.cnet.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/Red-light-mask-v1.jpg

6 LED Mask Mistakes Doctors Want You to Stop Making

Red light, also known as LED face masks, have become popular skincare devices for people looking to reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation or clear acne. But as with any health or wellness tech, it’s important that you understand what to look for in an LED mask and

https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GettyImages-527013168.jpg?resize=1200,801

Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’

Stripe confirmed on Wednesday that it was buying OpenRouter. While the company didn’t disclose the deal price, sources told the New York Times that it paid $7.5 billion. That’s a huge step up from OpenRouter’s $1.3 billion valuation in May. To put that price in

https://www.cnet.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2c162d31-3421-479d-910d-65ed53b23856.jpg

I Tested the Pixel Watch 4: Design and Function, Working in Harmony

Vanessa Hand Orellana/CNET 9.0 Pros & Cons * Emergency satellite connectivity * $350 (starting) price * Dual-band GPS * Hands-free Gemini voice assistant * Battery lasts just over 24 hours (41mm) * Screen is prone to scratches Editors’ note: The Pixel Watch 5 is now available starting at $400, $50 more than the Pixel

Read more

Apple TV 4K fans are begging for these 3 upgrades from the leaked Siri Remote &mdash; but one is already possible today

6 LED Mask Mistakes Doctors Want You to Stop Making

Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’

I Tested the Pixel Watch 4: Design and Function, Working in Harmony

Apple TV 4K fans are begging for these 3 upgrades from the leaked Siri Remote — but one is already possible today