Traveling through a pneumatic maze at speeds approaching Mach I while encased in a metal capsule. Sounds like something ripped from the pages of a science fiction novel or a futuristic utopian/dystopian narrative, right? While still an engineering and logistical challenge, it could be a game changer for business travel and commutes, and its time may be closer than you think. If Uber venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar and Yammer founder David Sacks succeed, travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas will take 20 minutes, New York to Philly a mere 10. And that’s only the beginning. Read more.
