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GM Defense revealed their Next Gen tactical vehicle prototype at the Association of the U.S. Army 2024 conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. It's based on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2 truck, and combines GM’s 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine with a 12-module battery pack. The Next Gen tactical vehicle prototype may not look stealthy, but it has electric drive motors for the front and rear axles that enable Silent Drive as well as Silent Watch, making it much harder to detect in the battlefield. Other features include onboard power to support high-energy-demand sensors, roll-over protection, anti-lock braking, electronic

Eastbourne actor Sonny Monaghan answered a TikTok shout out audition for the hit Musical Dear Evan Hansen and out of thousands of applicants was cast, not only to be in the ensemble cast but to cover the lead role of Evan Hansen and play the role at all the matinees. Latest’s AK talks to him just before he goes on stage…

At $249.99 USD, the Analogue 3D, first teased a year ago, is basically a modern N64 console that lets you play all of its games in 4K. Pre-orders are set to open on October 21, with the first shipments planned for early 2025. You'll be able to use all official N64 cartridges on the Analogue 3D, which can be connected to any compatible display over HDMI. Aside from 4K upscaling from the native 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 resolutions, the console can also mimic the warmth, depth, and texture of CRT TVs, complete with scanlines as well as

Living Vehicle's CyberTrailer essentially turns your Tesla Cybertruck into a solar-powered home on wheels. More specifically, a cozy living space without the need for external utility connections or charging stations for weeks or even months at a time. Unlike other campers or RVs, the interior of the CyberTrailer can be configured into six distinct room designs that adapt to your needs, maximizing space. Amenities include a full kitchen, marble counters, and a six-in-one living room area that can be used as the sleeping quarters. This dual-axle, 27-foot-long trailer comes equipped with an onboard Level 2 EV charger, Starlink internet, an

The 38' ASUS ROG Swift 4K 144Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (PG38UQ) is designed for those who want a silky smooth experience when playing their favorite titles, and you can get one for $599.99 shipped today, originally $849.99. What really sets this display from those other 4K monitors you see is its HDMI 2.1 compatibility, which supports native 4K 120 Hz gaming without chroma subsampling (4:4:4) on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Product page. High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with DisplayHDR 600 certification and 98% DCI-P3 professional color gamut ensures exceptional contrast and color performance for gaming as well as

Cool Paint technology is good for warm summer days, but the world's only Nissan Project Trailgater truck was designed for sporting events and / or the great outdoors. Featuring two 43-inch TVs, a powerful soundbar mounted to a NISMO Off Road overlanding rack in the bed, a folding solar panel, custom lithium battery pack and a high-speed Starlink internet connection. This means the setup is designed to stream games almost anywhere a satellite or mobile hotspot signal is available, even in a remote desert. There's also an integrated Dometic cooler / refrigerator, a fold-out kitchen station with a sink, as

YWCA Evanston North Shore officials say they've been cleared by the state health department to reopen on Thursday — after a week-long closure because of a Legionella outbreak.

Unveiled at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, the Alpine Alpenglow Hy6 supercar boasts the company's first 6-cylinder hydrogen engine. To be more specific, a twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine producing 730 hp and 568 lb-ft of torque, mated to a six-speed sequential Xtrac transmission. Aesthetically, it features an all-carbon Specular Blue LMP3 chassis with an A110-inspired rear window that incorporates two transparent NACA air intakes that feed two ducts leading to the gearbox oil cooler. Once you step inside the elytra-shaped door openings, you'll find perfectly adjusted bucket seats, upholstered in a new fabric that reacts to light in metallic and

Another week, another handheld game console, but this time, it's the AYN Odin2 Portal, touted as the ultimate 7' OLED gaming device. Aside from the vibrant 120Hz screen, it's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, making it a viable Nintendo Switch 2 competitor when the device is released. Other features include up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of internal storage, a 6,600 mAh battery with 27W fast charging. The device itself measures 257 x 98.6 x 16mm and weighs in at 415 grams, making the AYN Odin2 Portal slightly lighter than the 420 gram Nintendo Switch

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