Taking an airplane is generally the most convenient and fastest way of getting from point A to point B – but our major airlines have made the experience unpleasant and often inefficient. Then there’s private air travel which is unaffordable to the masses. Surf Air is democratizing the experience with its all-you-can-fly model that allows […]
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Flying Cars on the Horizon, Really?
The flying car has long been a feature of science fiction. But now, a small group of entrepreneurs want to turn fiction into a reality.
China’s ‘Air Bus’ Rides Above the Traffic
A model of a “Transit Elevated Bus” that will travel above China’s road traffic had its debut at the Beijing International High-Tech Expo.
Hyperloop Technology Tested Successfully in Nevada
Hyperloop One on Wednesday demonstrated the first full-scale propulsion test of a hyperloop system. An approximately 10-foot sled on tracks zipped forward at 116 miles an hour, and crashed into a pile of sand.
Can You Buy a Car With Just an App?
With no sales force or showrooms, autos startup Beepi is aiming to change the way people sell used cars, by connecting buyers with an app and an algorithm. Beepi Head of Content and former Indy car race driver Alex Lloyd joins Shelby Holliday to discuss…
World’s Largest Aircraft Ready for Takeoff
Just north of London, one of the world’s most unusual aircraft is taking shape. Hybrid Air Vehicles is trying to bring gas-filled blimps back into style with the launch of its Airlander 10. When will we see blimps flying commercially? As early as the e…
This is What Ford CEO Has to Say About Ridesharing
Ford CEO Mark Fields talks about how his company is planning to profit from ridesharing as cities become more congested and carsharing increases in popularity.
Can Technology Make Customs Entry Easier?
Long lines at U.S. entry points represent potential lost revenue for U.S. businesses. One group is taking to the web to spread their message that U.S. Customs and Border Protection needs an overhaul.
A 5 Step Guide to Set Up in the US as a Foreign Entrepreneur
If you’re a foreign entrepreneur looking to relocate your startup to Silicon Valley or simply create a U.S. presence, this step-by-step guide will help decode the process…
Check Facebook On Your Next Flight?
Scott Austin highlights the top three tech stories of the week, including Facebook beefing up its video presence and Motorola’s play for Nokia.
Google Self-Driving Cars: Making Them More Human
As Google moves closer to commercializing its self-driving cars, the company is fine-tuning its vehicles to make them navigate roads and curbs more smoothly, as if a human were behind the wheel.