Tag: Star Trek

The Future We Promised Ourselves – And Why We’re Not at Warp Yet

Shahzad Sheikh staring at the Starship Enterprise from a shuttlecraft window
I’ve always loved Star Trek for its vision of a hopeful, united, intelligent humanity. But as the USS Enterprise prepares to warp into the future, I can’t help but wonder – have we stranded ourselves in the past?

Stardate: Right-Here-Right-Now

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved Star Trek. Not because of the phasers, photon torpedoes, or the occasional red-shirt casualty (though let’s be honest, those were fun too). No – it was the future it promised. A future built on intellect, compassion, curiosity, and progress. A future where humanity finally grew up, stopped arguing about nonsense, cured disease, ended hunger, explored the stars – and had the decency to put cup holders on shuttlecraft.

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Who are the Ultimate Celeb Road Trip Companions

Which celebrities would you want to take with you on a road trip?

When it comes to road trips, the destination might be important, the right car is crucial, but the company is what really makes the journey memorable. Whether it’s sharing stories, cranking up the tunes, or just having a laugh, the right people can turn any road trip into an epic adventure. But if you had to pick, who would be your dream celebrity road trip companions? Who would you trust to take the wheel, and who would you want to have in the passenger seat for a cross-country escapade?

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Tesla VS BMW: Robot Wars!

Automakers Shift Gears to AI Androids – The Robots Coming!

In this video, we’re taking a trip into the near-future with “Tesla vs. BMW: Robot Wars Ignite! Automakers Shift Gears to AI Androids – They’re Coming!” This isn’t just a tech update; it’s a full-throttle exploration of a world where automotive excellence meets cutting-edge robotics. From the nostalgic steps of Honda’s Asimo to the sophisticated dance moves of Tesla’s Optimus, we’re tracking the evolution of humanoid robots that are about to transform our daily lives in ways we’ve only dreamed of.

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Talking Aliens and UFOs!

You know I talk about cars and motoring, but in this podcast I get to talk about UFOs and Aliens! 👽🛸🖖🏽😂

The latest podcast from Two Old Farts Making noises – in this episode, we explore the intriguing history of air conditioning in cars, from the time when it was considered an extra feature in vehicles like the AMC Gremlin and Pace to its prevalence in the iconic Chevy Caprice. But that’s not all! We also dive into the captivating world of UFOs and UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). Prepare to be amazed as we discuss groundbreaking revelations such as Bob Lazar’s discoveries regarding element 115, Germany’s experimental involvement with otherworldly crafts during the 1940s, the mysterious flying disc sighting over Alaska in the 1950s, and an array of UFO reports from around the globe.

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What cars would Star Trek characters drive?

2021 Star Trek Day – 8 September

Happy Star Trek Day! To celebrate I’m looking at what cars would Star Trek’s most famous characters drive? If they drove, because they don’t need to, because of course they have transporters! What would Kirk, Picard and even Q or the Gorn Captain drive? Who’d have a Raptor, M2 Competition or Nissan GTR? Find out in this video, to mark the day that Star Trek the Original Series was first broadcast – 8th September 1966. And let me know what you think these or other characters from across the Star Trek universe would drive in the comments below!

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Post Opulence Rolls-Royce & Post-Pandemic VW + how Mr Fusion & Atomic batteries could save the world!

28072020 #BCGBulletin – an open letter from the Boss of Rolls-Royce, what Volkswagen thinks the future of transport will look like, plus Star Trek, Back to the Future and Batman!

  • All-new Rolls-Royce Ghost is on the way – and the CEO has written an open letter but ‘post-opulence’.
  • Volkswagen gives its insights into what a post-COVID-19 world of transport might look like.
  • A new Institute in the UK will dream up new innovations in motoring and engineering.
  • Lorries that think they’re trams – is that a good idea?
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Seven Least Likely Automotive Predictions for 2020

Here’s what definitely, positively, certainly will not happen next year. Probably.

I dropped my crystal ball, it shattered internally and now it’s more crystallised than crystal clear. It doesn’t matter; the world is topsy-turvy and there is a massive disturbance in the Force. Well, at least a major upset, worthy of at least a couple of swigs of Pepto-Bismol I’d wager, especially if you’re reading this after Christmas dinner, enthroned upon the old Armitage Shanks!

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