Secluded island oasis looks like the rugged surface of Mars — and it’s become a top celeb getaway

Secluded island oasis looks like the rugged surface of Mars — and it’s become a top celeb getaway

Privacy is the ultimate luxury. The rich and famous have traded the crowded beaches of Malibu and the high-profile parties of the Hamptons for something far more remote. Lanai, a tiny Hawaiian island that feels more like a distant planet than part of the United States, has become a favorite vacation spot for the elite. … Read more

Rugged new robot delivery vehicle promises ‘ultra-fast’ service — and can survive potholes

Rugged new robot delivery vehicle promises ‘ultra-fast’ service — and can survive potholes

But will it ask for a tip? An artificially intelligent, self-driving delivery vehicle is the latest in robotic technology soon coming to streets near you — even as other autonomous automakers face probes over dangers with their vehicles. Tech company Vayu Robotics’ entry in the running is a sky-blue colored, mini Volkswagen van-looking machine — … Read more

Rugged adventure meets 5-star style on this island at the end of the Earth

Rugged adventure meets 5-star style on this island at the end of the Earth

For diehard hikers there is nowhere quite like Tasmania. Split between east and west by an anomaly called Tyler’s Corridor, the Aussie island is famed for the distinctive climates, geology and vegetation found on either side. To the west, the rainforests and mountain ranges can receive up to 141 inches of rainfall per year (New York … Read more