Rechargeable Electric Wheels

Futuristic scooters, two-wheelers and even a foldable bike for an upgraded commute

Glide through traffic without spewing any fumes, thanks to the plethora of e-wheels that are becoming available—though laws around the world are huffing and puffing to keep up. Below are new iterations of two-wheeled personal vehicles that are changing stereotypes. Novelty toys no more, these electric machines hint at the future of mobility and urban commuting, which looks to be efficient and intelligent—without losing any …

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Debuts from Mild High Club and Erica Eso, the "revolutionary" musical taking Broadway by storm and more in this week's look at standout music

Painted Zeros: Call Back As the summer heat gives way to cool breezes and accompanying change, it’s well-matched by Brooklyn-based Painted Zeros’ new track “Call Back.” Ethereal vocals—from lead singer and principal member Katie Lau—drift atop delicate melodies that give way to guitar riffs with a substantial pulse underlying it all. Altogether, it’s a beautiful track from the band’s forthcoming album Floriography. Hamilton the Musical …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

From a hybrid yacht/island to how selfies are killing us, this week's look at the web

1. Your “Personal Bubble” is Actually a Cloud of Bacteria A new study published in the journal Peer J has revealed that a “personal bubble” isn’t just a reference to a preferred spacial barrier—but a living, breathing organism that’s unique to each human. “If I scratch my head, thousands of skin cells, cell fragments, bacteria, and fungi get airborne,” explains former University of Oregon researcher …