Motorcycles have changed more in the last fifteen years than in the previous forty. Electronics that were once reserved for superbikes now appear on mid-range models, and new technologies are aimed at the two big challenges for riders: safety and emissions. Electric motorcycles Electric bikes from makers such as Zero, LiveWire and Energica, and electric … Read more
A luxury car buys more than leather. The best ones offer a level of quietness, ride quality and craftsmanship that changes how a journey feels. They also come with costs that are easy to underestimate. What sets luxury cars apart Quietness, ride comfort, interior materials and attention to detail are the core. Many also offer … Read more
Car safety used to be about surviving a crash: seat belts, airbags, crumple zones. Most recent progress is about avoiding the crash in the first place. Here is what the main systems do and what we know about how well they work. Automatic emergency braking Automatic emergency braking (AEB) uses cameras and radar to detect … Read more
New cars change faster than ever, mostly through software. Some of the new features genuinely make driving easier; others are expensive options you will rarely use. Knowing which is which helps you choose the right car and trim. Phone integration Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now available on almost every new car, and wireless … Read more
Electric cars are no longer a niche. Global sales have grown fast over the past decade, and in several countries a large share of new cars sold is now electric; in Norway, nearly all of them are. At the same time, growth has been uneven, and many drivers still have good reasons to wait. The … Read more
For most of its history, soccer changed slowly. In the last 15 years, technology has transformed officiating, training and analysis, from the professional game down to amateur clubs with tracking apps. Officiating Connected balls Match balls with internal sensors, first used at a men’s World Cup in 2022, record the exact moment the ball is … Read more
The video assistant referee (VAR) became part of the Laws of the Game in 2018 and was used at that year’s men’s World Cup in Russia. It now operates in most top leagues. VAR has corrected many clear mistakes, but it remains one of the most debated topics in the sport. What VAR can review … Read more
Before replay, a missed call stayed missed. Today, cameras from many angles let officials check scoring plays, turnovers and key decisions. Replay has made officiating more accurate, but it has also changed the rhythm of the game and sparked new debates. A short history The NFL first used instant replay in 1986, dropped it after … Read more
Every few years, a film is praised for using “real” effects and another is criticized for “too much CGI”. In reality, most modern films combine practical and digital techniques, and the question is less which is better than how well they are used. Practical effects Practical effects are created physically on set: models and miniatures, … Read more
A computer science degree is one of the most versatile technical degrees. It opens doors to software development, data, security and infrastructure, as well as roles outside pure tech. The entry-level market has become more competitive in recent years, so practical experience matters more than ever. Main career paths Software development. Building web, mobile, desktop … Read more
