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Lilium, which was developing a flying taxi capable of vertical takeoff and landing, has ceased operations. As TechCrunch notes, German media Gründerszene first reported that the company had laid off 1,000 employees a few days ago after failing to secure further funding to continue developing its technology. Patrick Nathen, the company’s co-founder, announced that the company has ceased all operations at LinkedIn. He said he could no longer continue to work with his co-founders on their “shared belief in greener aviation,” at least under Lilium.The German company has been testing VTOL electric air taxis for some time. The company’s vehicle…
Artist Evan Cagle brings to life a rich tapestry of design and storytelling in the world of Dawn Runner, where mechanical titans meet lush landscapes and lines of identity blur. Kaguru (along with screenwriter Ram V) delivered something truly special with this series, which amazed us with its artistry and creativity.With the hardcover hitting bookstores and comic shops today (December 24th), I had a chance to unpack the visuals during a recent conversation with Cagle. Among other insights, Cagle shared the conceptual, artistic, and thematic threads woven into this groundbreaking series.Be sure to check out Dawnrunner #1, available for free…
No match this year captured the imagination of Engadget staff more than Baratolo. When it came time for staff members to pitch their favorite games of 2024, everyone, and I mean everyone, wanted to write about Balatolo. In the end, rather than have everyone fight for the chance to write about their love for the game, we decided to have the team write their personal thoughts on Baratolo.My steam deck is a Baratro machine and I love itMy Steam deck at the moment is a Baratro machine, and I’m not complaining about it. I broke my Steam deck for a…
This year may not have been as jam packed as 2023 was for gaming, but there were still plenty of amazing new releases. Whether you love a good indie or a big-budget production, this year had you covered. All you needed to do was look a bit deeper than you might have in 2023.Animal WellThe core of Animal Well isn’t that structurally complicated: It’s a lock-and-key Metroidvania. You go to places to unlock other places and abilities. There are puzzle bits. Platforming bits. Bosses. A sense of progression. Beating the core “story” opens up a couple layers of admirably elaborate…
If you’re going on vacation today, I hope you don’t get on an American Airlines flight because it could still be a rough day. Early this morning, the airline announced on X that all flights are currently grounded, but the Federal Aviation Administration has since lifted the grounding, which was originally issued at the airline’s request. Despite the fact that things are returning to normal, there’s a good chance these disruptions will have a ripple effect and make busy travel days even more difficult.As The Verge noted, a notice posted by the Federal Aviation Administration confirms that all AA flights…
Hyundai is offering some EV buyers a free CCS to NACS (North American Charging Standard) adapter to charge current models at Tesla Supercharger stations. This will allow owners to charge their CCS-ported Hyundai models on Tesla’s 20,000-strong Supercharger network once deliveries begin in the first quarter of 2025.Hyundai will provide this adapter free of charge to owners of 2024 and earlier Kona Electric, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and Ioniq hatchback models, and 2025 model year Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5N, and Kona Electric Genesis EVs. You can get a free adapter from the MyHyundai owners site. The adapter will be available…
Mecha anime and monster movies are some of the most popular media originating from Japan. These two films are especially true in the past decade, which also saw the arrival of Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim and Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla. Monsters and mechs have also appeared in comics, with Godzilla appearing in recent titles from both DC and Marvel. There are also original titles that put their own spin on these genres, such as Dark Horse’s Dawnrunner. Written by Ram V and illustrated by Evan Cagle – both of whom would later go on to helm DC’s current series New…
In Dust to Dust #1, a serial killer roams a small town in Depression-era Oklahoma. This is the first issue of an interesting new miniseries from authors JG Jones and Phil Blum. Jones also does illustrations. Although much of the book is colorless, it is rendered in striking duotones. Occasionally, flashes appear, usually red or brown, to mimic dry terrain. The landscape, the buildings, and even the people seem to be forever covered in a layer of dust from the winds and sandstorms that constantly blow through the valley. There, water is as precious a commodity as gold.Reading this book…
Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed rumors that they are proceeding with a merger. Both companies will continue to operate under their own brands, but a new joint holding company will be established as the parent company. If Nissan’s Mitsubishi Motors joins, the combined group will become the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, with net assets of up to $50 billion.Nissan and Honda previously announced plans to collaborate on EV development, but the joint venture will be more integrated. This may include standardizing vehicle platforms, consolidating research and development teams, and optimizing manufacturing systems and equipment, according to a press…
Harvey Kurtzman’s Marley’s Ghost, a gorgeously illustrated retelling of A Christmas Carol by The New Yorker’s Gideon Kendall, is in print for the first time.It will be released in comic shops on Wednesday, December 11th, and will be in bookstores on Christmas Eve, December 24th. It was first released digitally by Comixology Originals and won the Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic in 2018.Eisner Award Winner – Best Digital Comic of 2018!”(‘Marley’s Ghost’) is holiday magic…Christmas comes early for fans of great comics.” – New York Magazine/VultureEnjoy Harvey Kurtzman’s Marley’s Ghost, a new graphic novel version of Dickens’ A Christmas…