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O Showmetech TRIO is a compilation of the most interesting news of the week. Today we are going to talk about a LEGO bike, made with 950 original brand parts, including chains and brakes; We also brought information about the first test of the new propellant super heavy, SpaceX. The process aims to avoid the unforeseen event that occurred in one of the last takeoff attempts; And we'll talk about Meta's new virtual reality game, super rumble, which has stood out among one of the best games in its category today. This is Showmetech TRIO, your weekly news trio. 106255
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through the program LEGO IDEAS, the company receives suggestions from the public for constructions made from the famous colored blocks. And through this program, the SleepyCow already has more than 10.000 ers in his idea called “Working LEGO Bicycle”, or something like “Functional LEGO Bike”, in free translation.
In this project, 950 original LEGO bricks are used to build a fully functional bike – but of course, all in toy size. The bike has everything a real bike can have: brakes, handlebar, sturdy frame, pedals and even the chains that move the vehicle.
The model has been carefully created to achieve an ideal harmony between technical and LEGO system elements, capturing the mechanical characteristics of a real bicycle, while maintaining that aesthetic design known for the brand. A most challenging part, according to the creator, was to bring a robust frame, which was able to the entire structure of the bike.
And of course the project was also quite well regarded from the point of view ecological, since the vehicle does not emit pollutants. One of the ideas behind it was to try to raise people's awareness to always seek a more ecological alternative in their routines, such as adopting bicycles — whether for leisure or work.
Check out some more details about the bike made of LEGO below:
- Authentic Accessories: Enhance your ride with authentic details like a bell, rear spoiler, GPS, light, spoked wheels, bottle holder, bike rack, rear rack, U-lock;
- Seat Comfort: Enjoy imaginative rides with an ergonomically designed saddle for all-ride comfort;
- Sturdy Construction: Create a solid, durable bike frame designed to withstand all types of adventures;
- Current Details: Every component has been meticulously crafted to capture the genuine essence of a bike, from the chain guard half to the pedals and crank arms;
- Precise Brakes: Engage the front and rear pneumatic disc brakes for truly realistic braking capability;
- Customizable handlebars: Adjust the handlebars according to your preferred riding style, making each ride a unique experience;
- freewheel in motion: Feel the authenticity of a freewheel in full operation, providing a smooth and realistic ride, even including the signature sound;
- Convenient : Keep your LEGO bike upright with the built-in spring mount;
- realistic transmission: Experience the exhilaration of a perfectly functioning drivetrain, faithfully replicating the mechanics of a traditional bicycle — with the chains working normally.
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A SpaceX recently performed a thruster test super heavy, which is in its first stage, along with the implementation of a new flame deflector system. This system was designed to protect the launch pad from damage during the orbital test flight of the Starship which, in May 2023, suffered an accident that compromised the mission.
Elon Musk shared his expectations with the news on his social network, X — formerly known as Twitter. The CEO states that “there is about a 50% chance of reaching orbital speed, but even reaching the element separation stage would already be considered a success. "
As per the initial plan, Starship was scheduled to reach orbital speed after about three minutes of rocket separation. Later, the spacecraft would make its descent and land in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.
However, on his first try, things didn't go exactly as planned. The spacecraft entered a spiraling and spinning motion, as seen by cameras on the ground, and ended up undergoing a high-speed "unscheduled disassembly" before reaching the planned point for Starship's separation from the first stage. Will Elon Musk now make it?
Super Rumble, the new Meta game 2b6x2f
A Meta, Mark Zuckerberg's company responsible for managing Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, also has the Horizon worlds, a platform for interaction in virtual reality. To the company's disappointment, Horizon Worlds doesn't do quite as well as expected, however, with the inclusion of super rumble on the platform, things can get a little more inviting.
We're talking about a new game that will possibly make the metaverse (or at least the one offered by Meta) that promise of the next step for the future in online interaction and games. It is an extremely simple game, which makes it accessible to everyone.
In it, you enter an arena with seven different weapons used in the quest to eliminate the other players present. The dynamics are fast: in each round, lasting a few minutes, you are reborn mere seconds after being defeated, and chaos ensues until the signal sounds that marks the end of the game. As you progress through the game, your level increases, unlocking new skills and equipment, further expanding the experience.
One weakest points of the metaverse as a whole, is that there you are just another avatar looking at scenarios or videos, participating in lectures or other similar things. But with the coming of the Super Rumble, which is a slight but real lift in the experience, it's possible that the Meta - or even other metaverses like the Decentraland – rethink about the many possibilities that can be offered in these virtual spaces.
We've really pushed the bar on what can be built in Horizon in of visual complexity, interactivity and fun gameplay.
Leader of Metaverse in Meta, Vishal Shah
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Check out our latest edition of Showmetech TRIO! As usual we talk about various subjects related to games, technology and pop culture. Just take a look at what we brought:
- Taylor Swift fans cause Seattle earthquake;
- Global warming can bring extinct organisms back;
- AI wiping out jobs?
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reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 7 / 8 / 23.
