These super lightweight Birkenstocks only cost $40 — but they’re just as comfortable as the leather kind

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Nordstrom Birkenstock’s EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) line is an affordable, waterproof alternative to its leather sandals. They’re made in three classic styles; the women’s and men’s Arizona two-strap slide ($ 39.95), […]

Lightweight Limbo: Lotus Applies Familiar Formula to Final 3-Eleven 430

– For Lotus, it has always been about weight and the minimization thereof. Most cars that the small-scale British manufacturer releases are studies in putting power to the ground in the most tactical way possible, shedding pounds and finding creative ways to cheat the wind. The newly announced Lotus 3-Eleven 430, an updated version of the 3-Eleven, is no different. – […]

UFC is planning to strip Conor McGregor of his lightweight world championship title — here’s why

Getty Images Conor McGregor does not intend to return to UFC until September. UFC president Dana White says if that is correct then he will strip McGregor of the Irishman’s lightweight world championship belt. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson will fight for the title in McGregor’s absence — but McGregor would get “first crack” at […]

Dealmaster: Get a lightweight Dell business laptop for $600

Greetings, Arsians! Courtesy of our friends at TechBargains, we have another round of deals to share. Today’s list is highlighted by discounts on a number of Dell laptops, desktops, and monitors. We’ve also got savings on Amazon’s latest Echo and Fire TV devices, Luma’s mesh Wi-Fi system, TVs, and more. You can find the rest of the […]

Twitter tests lightweight mobile app for countries with slow data

It’s not just Facebook and Google who are slimming down their mobile apps for the sake of regions where data is slow or spotty. Twitter has confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s testing a native Android equivalent to its Lite website in the Philippines, where slower phone networks and limited phone storage make the standard app […]

Singer and Williams collaborate on lightweight Porsche 911 engine

Singer Vehicle Design continues its quest to restore and modify vintage Porsche 911 models, now working in cooperation with Williams Advance Engineering, a division of the well-known Formula 1 racing outfit. Hans Mezger, an expert engine designer and engineer, is consulted on this latest project. Drawing on the skills and knowhow of Williams, Singer has […]

Aston Martin Valkyrie goes to extreme lengths for lightweight and aerodynamics

Aston Martin has been teasing the Valkyrie hypercar off and on the last couple of years, first as the RB-001, and now with its official name, and it has just released images and information of the most production-ready variant yet. The exterior has been updated with actual headlights and tailights, along with some aerodynamic tweaks. […]