DogPhone Will — You Guessed It — Let Dogs Use The Phone

Plus, Rolls-Royce's all-electric airplane smashes record with 387.4 mph top speed.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /musk ELON MUSK THREATENS BANK WITH "ONE STAR REVIEW ON YELP" UNLESS THEY DROP LAWSUIT Last week JPMorgan sued Tesla, arguing the company owed it $162 million. "We have provided Tesla multiple opportunities to fulfill its contractual obligations, so it is unfortunate that they have forced this issue into litigation," read a statement issued by the bank. And now, Musk is beefing with the bank — in the most Musk way imaginable. "If JPM doesn't withdraw their lawsuit, I will give them a one star review on Yelp," Musk told The Wall Street Journal. "This is my final warning!" Futurism /vibes THIS LED FLOOR LAMP CAN BATHE YOUR ROOM IN 16 MILLION COLORS — AND YOU'LL BARELY KNOW IT'S THERE For their hundreds of different possible styles and configurations, lamps don't always get loads of attention as central room decor. But it's tough not to earn some attention when you're not even sure that a lamp IS a lamp. That's part of what makes this one such a cool addition to virtually any room. The Next Web /explore NASA PLANS TO PUT A NUCLEAR REACTOR ON THE MOON WITHIN A DECADE If you've been sitting on a creative idea for how to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon, NASA and the Department of Energy want you. The agencies put out a joint request for proposals (RFP) on Friday for design concepts for a flight-qualified nuclear fission system to power exploration of the Moon's surface under the Artemis Plan — a lunar exploration program that will send humans back to the Moon, including the first woman and the first person of color, by 2024. Vice /wild LESS VET EXPENSES, MORE BELLY RUBS If you've been avoiding pet insurance because it's too complex and bureaucratic, you haven't been introduced to Lemonade. To start, you can sign up in seconds and get paid out for claims in minutes — all conveniently in the Lemonade app without picking up the phone. Plans start as low as $10/month for dogs and cats (and you can craft your coverage yourself), so don't wait for your pet to rack up a serious bill to make the move. [Partner] /interior @theplaceiwastellingyouabout /wild DOGPHONE WILL — YOU GUESSED IT — LET DOGS USE THE PHONE So far, 2021 has been a banner year for nonsense words. The metaverse — more of a concept than an actual entity at this point — was embraced as the central initiative of Facebook Meta; NFTs, which are quite literally intangible assets, have taken on a life of their own, and now, DogPhone is here to be exactly what it sounds like: a phone for dogs. Gizmodo /gear TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR THAT THIRD HAND CAN STOP LOOKING Even if you still haven't gotten back into the swing of air travel yet, you can no doubt remember what it was like trying to navigate airports while juggling luggage, ID, your phone, that outer layer you took off because you were sweating, etc. Well, the juggle struggle is no more. This handy-dandy strap hooks up to your carry-on so you can use your body to tote it around, freeing up a hand for more important things like your third coffee of the day. Obviously useful beyond the terminal, just sling the strap around your shoulder and go. Your bag will follow you around without wobbling and stay by your side so you can't possibly forget it when you stop for $7 potato chips. It also reduces theft along with strain when pulling heavy bags. For under $30, this travel accessory makes a great gift for yourself (and other people, too), plus you'll get $3 off with code 3HANDS-STACK. RetraStrap /machine ROLLS-ROYCE'S ALL-ELECTRIC AIRPLANE SMASHES RECORD WITH 387.4 MPH TOP SPEED Just two months after its maiden flight, Rolls-Royce's "Spirit of Innovation" has hit a top speed of 387.4 MPH, tentatively smashing the speed record for electric airplanes. It also claimed the top speed of 345.4 MPH over a 3 kilometer (1.86 mile) course and lowest time to a 3,000 meter (9,843 feet) altitude (202 seconds). The records have yet to be certified, but if the 345.5 MPH speed stands, it would beat the current record of 213 MPH — held by a Siemens-powered Extra 330LE — by an impressive 132 MPH. Engadget /posted @vincelimphoto /bites Feeling the chill? You're not the only one. Hook up your pup with a heated dog bed that converts to cooling for year-round comfort Get better, more affordable car insurance in minutes with Clearcover Complete this puzzle, (maybe) win a million dollars THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser