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0-60 Magazine D. Y. I. R-CADE for ultimate Need For Speed: Shift experience

2009-09-22T04:22:00.000-07:00

The idea of personal space for working named cabinet is sure helpful if you boss wants you to be productive. But what if you want your leisure to be productive? And, oh yeah, coincidently, you happen to be a computer racing simulator fan. Then you almost certainly you have caught yourself thinking that you must have a gaming simulator at some point. To be honest, this really is ridiculous, well at least a bit: it costs whooping aging saloon money, you can’t actually use it for anything other than playing racing games and you shouldn’t reveal it to your sweetheart before you marry her as much as you shouldn’t do it afterwards. A dead-end? – No. Guys from 0-60 Magazine have recently worked their way to an affordable computerized cabinet so that you won’t need to look back bringing your dream to life.

0-60 Magazine have managed to squeeze their "D. Y. I. R-CADE" driving console into just half a thousand dollars in which you just pop in your existing gaming rig and set off burning rubber. The proposed set-up includes a PlayStation 3, Samsung LN40b550 40 inch LED monitor, Logitech G27 steering wheel, Logitech G51 5.1 surround sound system and a Sparco Chrono Road seat and lot of MDF sheets, plywood sheets, bolts, nails, nuts… But don’t wary though because 0-60 have got everything figured out in their downloadable PDF guide to your very personal D. Y. I. R-CADE pictured above. As you noticed, they have dedicated their guide and its end-result to the recently released Need For Speed: Shift.

They also have a sweepstake going on for US residents. Prizes are pretty much exactly what you need for your racing cabinet.

NovoThink Solar Surge charger for iPhones and iPods

2009-09-20T03:14:00.001-07:00

We got used to see solar chargers appearing all around especially before summer. We’ve seen and reviewed a good slag of them. Mostly, solar chargers require a bit of compromise in day-to-day usage – freedom they offer can be bogged down by taking care of them like leaving the thing in the sun and carrying extra weight. Anyway, here is a one more solar power gadget, the one for iPhone and iPod this time.

NovoThink, the company which designed and is selling Solar Surge solar charger for iPhone/iPod has done an amazing thing. First, NovoThink has approved their solar cell case at Apple, which means it will actually work. Second, it’s specs are really impressive. Solar panel distributes 5.5V at 100 mAh if there is no clouds whatsoever, then, after two hours you will have 30 minutes talk time on 3G and double that on 2G. Solar Surge inbuilt battery is 20% bigger than the iPhone’s and can be charged via USB 2.0 while synchronizing data. Approximate dimensions are: 4.9" x 2.7" x 0.9", weight is 7 oz. In addition you can choose from a vast variety of colors. The only problem about the Surge I can imagine is that high temperatures may cause problems for lithium ion batteries which is kind of worrying if it’s meant to stay in the sun.

Crysis on iPhone thanks to OTOY and AMD next-gen GPU

2009-09-20T03:13:00.001-07:00

This isn't a prank really. Crysis on iPhone does mean exactly the same game by which performance gamers have been measuring desktop abilities for the last couple of years now and a standard Apple smartphone. We don't even say you'll need a latest iPhone 3GS or even 3.0 firmware to pull that out. All you need is an OTOY 780KB app and that's it. But there sure is a lot behind the scenes in which we are also interested, so let's have a look at how on Earth it is possible.

Hardcore desktop 3D gaming on a smartphone has a lot to do with AMD's recently unveiled next-gen GPUs. Features like DirectX 11 support and 2.5 teraFLOPS floating point made OTOY think of using these enormous powers for "remote" gaming. Yep, no foolies, you haven't seriously suggested that someone shoved an AMD GPU into a poor iPhone, right? Game rendering is done on OTOY servers and then pushed to the phone. The above named name app copes only with I/O. And it's not just Crysis I should say. Demos of GTA 4, WOW and Bioshock have already been qualified as gameable.

Basically, the idea is great, especially for MMO games. The trouble is though, how are they going to license remote gaming? Because the end result is almost as a good as a purchased version of the game delivers.

Apple tablet rumored for Februry 2010, do you like MacBook Touch name?

2009-09-20T03:11:00.000-07:00

Half a year back, and this is a nice thing to bring up for me, we were thinking and talking about how is Apple going to update its gadgets, with what features and what functionality. Because most of it was imaginary, very exiting therefore, or maybe because Apply has though it is really very good idea to launch an internet tablet, we are now going to do the same thing as before.

Yes, a tablet. A touchscreen internet gadget with fast bandwidth speeds and a big battery for endless fun. Unlike CrunchPad and if we are informed well, Apply is not going to limit the upcoming tablet with just internet functionality. What we know about it at the moment is that it is going o have a P. A. Semi processor, a DynaPack battery that will let do your internet research and then get carried away playing games or social networking more likely. 9.6 inch display is not confirmed to be not OLED so we keep our fingers crossed for that. HSDPA, of course, Wi-Fi also probably. Prices vary from 799 to 999 USD which overall makes it land somewhere between a proper smartphone and a good laptop. I just wonder, how much functionality of both Apple tablet will be able to take when it comes out next February?

Oh yeah, how would you like to call it a MacBook Touch?

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics to appear on the high tech horizon

2009-09-06T03:17:00.000-07:00

Today is a lucky day for all BMW admirers as you can look at a brand-new model of BMW. Called BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics, this transparent replica appears to be a turbo diesel / plug-in hybrid. Scheduled to be showcased at the Frankfurt show in a few weeks to come, this splendiferous car is able to catapult from 0 to 62 miles per hour in staggering 4, 8 seconds so be ready for stylish high speed driving.

This mind boggling concept car runs on 1, 5 liter turbo diesel engine while producing as much as 163 horse power. Its marvelous hybrid drive system allows simple plugging into a conventional European 220 V power point with a battery making your driving possible for 2, 5 hours while the total drive system’s output equals to 356 horse power with a torque of 590 lb-ft.

The BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car is touted to be able to drive around 31 miles when driven in all-electric mode while its 6, 6 gallon fuel tank boasts a range of 400 miles. The electrical power consumption is 26, 16 kWh per 100 miles. This groundbreaking super car features all-aluminum chassis as well as suspension. LED lighting allows additional power consumption.

The power train of the concept car offers a top speed of up to 155 miles per hour however the super car is able to exceed this speed limit. When the battery is recharged, the electric mode will produce the CO2 level of up to 50 grams per kilometer. The BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car seems to be light weight to show high level aerodynamic performance.

The driver of this innovative marvel will be welcomed by changing gears with no power interruption at all. Another noticeable feature includes its lambo doors while its electric engine may operate as a generator and power the battery like when the driver applies the brakes. In order to charge this aggressive monster it will take a period of 2 and half an hour at maximum while most productive 380 Volts and 32 Amps power point reduces the charge time to be as least as 44 minutes.

The high tech tires of the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics measure 195 / 55 with nice looking 21 inches wheels offering a perfect road grip while the roof with external doors’ skin are constructed from polycarbonate. This miraculous concept car measures 181, 1 inches in length, 74, 8 inches in width and 48, 8 in height and is comfortably suitable for 4 persons while the luggage capacity of 5, 3 cu feet.

The curb weight of this daredevil replica is 3 076 lb while keeping the gravity center low. Speaking about the power to weight ratio, the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car boasts a high performance being at the same level as regular combustion engine sport cars feature.

Make your tech world complete with the WiFi Detection Cap

2009-09-02T08:22:00.001-07:00

Do you want to find out whether or not there is a Wifi signal in your whereabouts? You would possibly be amazed if you knew that this is possible thanks to a regular looking baseball cap. Called the WiFi Detection cap, this high tech gadget operates to detect the Wifi signal that might be a really convenient feature when outdoors.

The WiFi Detection cap has a Wi-Fi signal symbol just in front of the baseball cap and comes equipped with batteries so be ready to check the strength of such a signal. This nice looking baseball cap comes in black color and is able to detect the WiFi strength of up to 802, 11 b/g. This masterfully made cap is quite affordable with a sticker price tag of only 15 USD.

This hybrid cap also features a glowing screen that displays the strength of WiFi signal in a chosen area. Additionally, this outstanding cap is suitable for all head sizes so be sure to stay almost connected with the world thanks to this ground breaking super cap.

USB Rechargeable IRC Helicopter for stable flights even at night

2009-09-02T08:20:00.000-07:00

You are going to be head over heels in love with this spectacular gadget. Called the IRC Helicopter, this is a high tech gizmo having some advantageous features like LED flashing colors and high maneuverability. No problems with charging the chopper as you can use the USB port to simply charge it every time the battery is gone flat.

This fascinating gunship appears to be a small IRC replica that measures 183 mm in length, 95 mm in height and 45 mm in width. The body frame of this miraculous helicopter is made of high quality metal alloy that seems to be a perfect solution to guarantee an impressive flying performance. Another marvelous feature is precision speed control.

Additionally, the USB rechargeable IRC helicopter is light weight while is suitable for both indoor and outdoor areas. Running on your laptop, the helicopter features the Gyroscopes System that ensures the full control and maneuverability of the gadget. If you are fond of flying at night, you may easily use the chopper, as there are 4 flashing LED lights in both sides including 2 LED lights up front.

This wireless marvel includes a 3 channel IR remote controller that allows an easy operation irregardless of the flying speed. In addition to that, the IRC Helicopter comes equipped with twin propellers and duel engine system designed for stable landing and takeoff. There are 2 ways to charge this flying monster including USB cable and IR remote control that has 6 AA batteries.

Ferrari 458 Italia to be beyond your imagination

2009-08-29T01:34:00.001-07:00

Ferrari has unveiled its latest replica, the Ferrari 458 Italia to be showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show to come. This all-new driving marvel is said to feature a new interior layout with main controls positioned on the steering wheel of the car. The Ferrari 458 Italia seems to be a mid-engined model that appears to have replaced the 430.

The chassis of the car is made of aluminum while its innovative 4, 5 liter, direct injected 4499 cc V8 engine produces staggering 570 horsepower at 9 000 revolutions per minute. This high performance super car boasts a 127 horsepower per liter while the down force is reported to be enhanced up to 140 kg at 200 kilometers per hour.

Additionally, the Ferrari 458 Italia comes equipped with suspension coming with a dual wishbone at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear thanks to which a high level of holding the road and high handling performance is guaranteed while E-Diff operates with a more modern traction control system.

The Ferrari 458 Italia boasts 140 kg of down force when driven at 200 kilometers per hour and the 7 speed dual clutch gearbox. Another advantageous point is low carbon emissions while maintaining an excellent performance. That said, the model is capable of catapulting from 0 to 100 kilometers in less than 3, 4 seconds.

The improved brakes in tandem with the ABS have shortened the braking distance to a modest 32, 5 meters. Thus, the replica generates only 320 grams of CO2 per kilometers while fuel consumption would be 13, 7 liters per kilometer. The maximum speed of the car is stunning 325 kilometers per hour with ensured driving comfort.

The Ferrari 458 Italia measures 76, 3 inches in width, 178, 2 inches in length and 47, 8 inches in height also offering a wheelbase of 104, 3 inches. The curb weight of the car amounts to 1380 kg while weight distribution is smart enough to be 58 per cent over its rear axle. Other features include sport like interior, perfectly looking forged wheels and seats generally used in racing.

Razer announces MMO gaming orientated Naga mouse

2009-08-29T01:32:00.000-07:00

News from Gamescom 2009 and indeed good news because we forever had been thinking of how many buttons can there be on a mouse? Razer is right there with a new gaming Naga mouse. Do want to have a guess how many buttons they have stuffed on it? Wrong – its 17. The thing is Naga is not covered randomly with them, on left side it has a full 12 piece numeric keyboard which is there to help with gaming so you don’t have to roam all around the actual keyboard and keep the left hand exclusively on movement controls.

Behind the new design we find a familiar 5600dpi engine with 1ms response time. Enough for MMO games really, but in addition to Naga, Razer offers Add On software which allows Naga users to create unlimited number of profiles all with unique commands and key presets. And, finally, to sum up gaming enthusiasm, Razer also offers a Megasoma gaming mouse mat. This will suit optical and laser units for 49.99 USD. Razer Naga for size runs up to 79.99 USD. Well, who said MMO gaming is cheap?

MSI X-Slim X600 hits Amazon with 799.99 USD on the tag

2009-08-29T01:25:00.000-07:00

It is about now for MSI X-Slim X600 to go for sale, which it does today. At this point there are probably not many people left who are overly exited by this news because most of specs and photos have been here and there for quite a time now. In this case, the only readers to whom we should address here are those who actually already decided to get an X-Slim X600. One thing I like about MSI notebooks was that they tend to not overprice what they are selling. X600 costs 799.99 USD at Amazon, enough to step back and think over purchase ones again.

While you are thinking how many gallons of petrol an Asus Eee 1008HA Seashell will save you, I will remind what you are paying for. X-Slim X600 sports a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Solo on a GS45+ICH9M-SFF chipset. Two units of 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM memory, 2GB each. I especially like its video card – its ATI Radeon HD 4330, 512MB – not a thriller, of course, but I was expecting less at first and good job they didn’t mess with Intel inbuilt graphics. MSI X600 is perfectly capable of running your all-time favorite 3D game, do you see what I mean? Back to specs, for 799.99 USD you also get a 6 cell battery, 320GB SATA HDD and a 15.6 inch WXGA LCD with 1366 x 768 res and 16 : 9 aspect ratio. Still kinda pricy? – that what I think, but then it will last till you decide to get another laptop, and then it will last a couple more years, hopefully.

12 Words You Can Never Say in the Office

2009-08-26T23:37:00.000-07:00

If you're old enough to understand the reference in this headline -- George Carlin, anyone? -- then you're old enough to need a refresher course when it comes to talking about technology.

This list is useful for 20-somethings, too. Now when the senior person in the office uses one of these terms, you'll know what he's talking about.

1. Intranet

Popular in the mid-90s, the term "intranet" referred to a private network running the Internet Protocol and other Internet standards such as the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). It was also used to describe an internal Web site that was hosted behind a firewall and was accessible only to employees. Today, every private network runs IP. So you can just use the term virtual private network or VPN to describe a private IP-based network.

2. Extranet

An "extranet" referred to private network connections based on Internet standards such as IP and HTTP that extended outside an organization, such as between business partners. Extranets often replaced point-to-point electronic data interchange (EDI) connections that used standards such as X12. Today, companies provide suppliers, resellers and other members of their supply chain with access to their VPNs.

3. Web Surfing

When is the last time you heard someone talk about surfing the Web? You know the term is out of date when your kids don't know what it means. To teens and tweens, the Internet and the World Wide Web are one and the same thing. So it's better to use the term "browsing" the Web if you want to be understood.

4. Push Technology

The debate over the merits of "push" versus "pull" technology came to a head in 1996 with the release of the PointCast Network, a Web service that sent a steady stream of news to subscribers. However, PointCast and other push technology services required too much network bandwidth. Eventually, push technology evolved into RSS feeds, which remain the preferred method for publishing information to subscribers of the Internet. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication.

5. Application Service Provider (ASP)

During this decade, the term "Application Service Provider" evolved into "Software-as-a-Service." Both terms refer to a vendor hosting a software application and providing access to it over the Web. Customers buy the software on a subscription basis, rather than having to own and operate it themselves. ASP was a hot term prior to the dot-com bust. Then it was replaced by "SaaS." Now it's cool to talk about "cloud computing."

6. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

Coined by former Apple CEO John Sculley back in 1992 when he unveiled the Apple Newton, the term "personal digital assistant" referred to a handheld computer. PDA was still in use in 1996, when the Palm Pilot was the hottest handheld in corporate America. Today, the preferred generic term for a handheld like a Blackberry or an iPhone is a "smartphone".

7. Internet Telephony

You need to purge the term "Internet telephony" from your vocabulary and switch to VoIP, for Voice over IP. Even the term VoIP is getting old-fashioned because pretty soon all telephone calls will be routed over the Internet rather than the Public Switched Telephone Network. It's probably time to stop referring to the PSTN, too, because it is headed for the history books as all voice, data and video traffic is carried on the Internet.

8. Weblog

A blog is a shortened version of "Weblog," a term that emerged in the late 1990s to describe commentary that an individual publishes online. It spawned many words still in use such as "blogger" and "blogosphere." Nowadays, few people have time to blog so they are "microblogging," which is another word that's heading out the door as people turn Twitter into a generic term for blasting out 140-character observations or opinions.

9. Thin Client

You have to give Larry Ellison credit for seeing many of the flaws in the client/server computing architecture and for popularizing the term "thin client" to refer to Oracle's alternative terminal-like approach. In 1993, Ellison was touting thin clients as a way for large organizations to improve network security and manageability. Although thin clients never replaced PCs, the concept is similar to "virtual desktops" that are gaining popularity today as a way of supporting mobile workers.

10. Rboc

In 1984, the U.S. government forced AT&T to split up into seven Regional Bell Operating Companies [RBOCs] also known as Baby Bells. Customers bought local service from RBOCs and long-distance service from carriers such as AT&T. Telecom industry mergers over the last 15 years have formed integrated local- and long-distance carriers such as AT&T, Verizon and Qwest. This makes not only the term RBOC obsolete, but also the terms ILEC for Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier [i.e., GTE] and CLEC for Competitive Local Exchange Carrier [i.e., MFS].

11. Long-Distance Call

Thanks to flat-rate calling plans available from carriers for at least five years, nobody needs to distinguish between local and long-distance calls anymore. Similarly, you don't need to distinguish between terrestrial and wireless calls because so many people use only wireless services. Like pay phones, long-distance calls -- and their premium prices -- are relics of a past without national and unlimited calling plans.

12. World Wide Web

Nobody talks about the "World Wide Web" anymore, or the "Information Superhighway," for that matter. It's just the Internet. It's a distinction that Steve Czaban, the popular Fox Sports Radio talk show host, likes to mock when he refers to the "Worldwide Interweb." Nothing dates you more than pulling out one of those old-fashioned ways of referring to the Internet such as "infobahn" or "electronic highway."

Verizon Wireless unveils globe-trotting ZTE AD3700 USB modem

2009-08-16T07:25:00.000-07:00

Verizon Wireless and ZTE USA have announced the AD3700, a high-speed USB broadband modem with 3G connectivity and support for not only Verizon's high-speed EV-DO Rev. A 3G network, but also EDGE and HSPA data networks for a worldwide roaming ability.

Users can utilize Verizon's high-speed network or use the device in more than 175 destinations that support the other data connections available on the device. The AD3700 includes Verizon's VZAccess Manager to easily setup network connections.

The ZTE AD3700 will be available in stores on August 14 for $79.99 with a two-year customer agreement.

No more eye strain with the Wink glasses

2009-08-09T02:41:00.000-07:00

For all those gamers who sit in front of their monitors for extended period of time it would be wise to know that shortage in winking might be a cause of tunnel vision. Here is an ingenious device called the Wink glasses that save the situation. Developed by Japanese Masunaga Optical Manufacturing Company, this helpful device will make all the gamers’ brain reel at how easy and important wearing of this clip-on device might be.

If you have noticed how often you were experiencing eye strain after long hours in front of your PC, you would feel the difference but regretfully this is going to be available in Japan. If you happen to be in Japan and have this wonderful gizmo you may easily attach it to the spectacles you are wearing, if any. Once attached, the Wink glasses will keep check on how often you blink to correct you when necessary.

The secret of the Wink glasses lies behind its embedded sensors that are capable of detecting the number of times you were blinking, so if the amount of blinking is not enough your eye sight will be blocked that will make you blinking for a while. Such a technique proves to be a useful way to reduce eye strain. So eye sight preservation is in your hands. The Wink Glasses are expected to be available for 150 USD by August 10.

Additionally, these miraculous glasses are able to last up to 8 hours, so your gaming appetite must be satisfied and if not, there is a USB port to offer you some extra power source. Well, if you are willing to eliminate your eye strain while preserving your eye sight, here is a right gadget to start wearing.

Delta touch faucet to save water and power by a single touch

2009-08-09T02:38:00.001-07:00

If you want to take your faucet to the next level, the Delta touch faucet seems to be a nice idea. This touch controlled faucet is designed to make your kitchen or bathroom life easier. Thanks to Touch2O technology, the user will be able to begin and stop water flow by a single touch. This clever faucet seems to operate more efficiently than regular faucets and is very intuitive.

Whenever you hands are dirty, you will not get into those unpleasant situations when you have to soil your faucet while Touch2O technology makes it possible to save both water and power. All you need is just a simple touch of the handle or the spout to make water running as well as stop water flow. The Delta touch faucet is available for 434 USD.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPUs liquid cooled by BFG

2009-08-07T05:44:00.000-07:00

Submerging a motherboard with all of the adapters and fans inside the case into vegetable oil is indeed not new and not very popular. This has fewer upsides than problems it may cause while assembling and using the PC. Makes it of course more exiting, but prime advantage of all this – liquid cooling – has found interest between overclockers and gamers. So, a liquid cooling kit for a processor alone is an average thing these days. And now we got an announcement from BFG which sais they will do VGA cards with liquid cooling.

BFG's plans on this embrace only NVIDIA's GPUs. Two models of the top GeForce range are going to be fitted with BFG ThermoIntelligence Advanced Cooling Solutions on purpose, which surely is better performance. This works out well for BFG GeForce GTX 295 H2OC and BFG GeForce GTX 295 H2OC – both get 100 – 200 MHz faster clock speeds at core, shaders and memory.

Another important thing is that BFG ThermoIntelligence Advanced Cooling Solutions require no service during maintenance whatsoever: no assemblage, no coolant change – nothing. It even provides variable and adjustable performance. Three settings: quiet, auto and maximum are aimed to balance between cooling power and noise. I just hope noise in maximum position is tolerable because generally the idea is good and hopefully be applied to more graphic cards.

Mouse Computer NextGear L720EV4-WS64 - another gaming PC from the East

2009-08-07T05:41:00.000-07:00

Mouse Computer is rolling out another hi-end personal computer. This is the second one in this month and a second gaming PC this summer. The first one is of course the MASTERPIECE V1200. The latest one - NextGear L720EV4-WS64 – is quite a lot less stuffed, but is also a lot cheaper. One thing about it warns me though – considering its gaming intensions, NextGear L720EV4-WS64 may not be future proof, as a momentary choice it's quite alright. Specs follow.

In the case, which is very much like MDV Extreme ST 5930's, we find an Intel Core i7-920. It must have x64 architecture because it also sports 6GB of PC3-10600 DDR3 RAM. Graphic processing rests on a 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTS250 (the main reason why I call L720EV4-WS64 not future proof). Rest is pretty standard: 1TB SATA II HDD, DVD Super Multi optical drive and MS Vista Home Premium. All 918 in Euro terms (126,000 JPY).

Brontes three-wheeled vehicle for green cruising

2009-08-07T05:39:00.000-07:00

If you want to drive a car that will turn many heads, this concept car called Brontes fits the bill. Designed by Spanish car designer Marco Aurelio Galan Henriquez, this beautiful concept car runs on electric engine giving you a sustainable city driving. This environmentally friendly car seats two passengers and features amazing exterior looks.

The Brontes car is powered by a lithium-ion battery that powers its electric engines. However, do not expect high speed or long-distance driving range as the car uses just 3 wheels. According to its designer, the car measures 2, 7 meters in length, 1, 8 meters in width and 1, 34 meters in height. Thanks to its electric engine, the Brontes car features a silent cruising.

Metrokane V-Gauge Wine Preserver to keep your wine fresh

2009-07-28T04:24:00.001-07:00

Quite often when you have those wine parties you just do not drink to the dregs instead you leave the wine bottle unfinished for the next time. The question is that when you corked it, there is the air still left in the bottle and this is bad for wine quality as it gets sour in no time. In order to preserve your wine you will need a vacuum pump so that the air could be removed from the bottle. Called Metrokane V-Gauge Wine Preserver, this clever gadget is designed to preserve your wine.

The Metrokane V-Gauge wine preserver sports a special dial that let you know if the proper vacuum seal is achieved. This wine preserver is easy to use and all you need is just put your vacuum pump so that the air could be eliminated. Made of stainless steel, the vacuum pump makes it possible you to chooser the necessary vacuum for ideal wine preservation.

While pumping, the gauge should reach the red zone and once it is achieved you may be sure that your wine bottle is completely sealed. Wherever the needle drops, you are able to pump until the red zone is reached. The Metrokane V-Gauge wine preserver seems to be dishwasher safe and is covered by 10 year limited warranty.

Solar-powered blimp for transatlantic adventure

2009-07-27T00:11:00.000-07:00

Have you dreamt of flying on board of jumbo blimp? Spanish company seems to have a key to making your dream realized. Developed by Spanish company, this blimp is powered by solar power and is designed for transatlantic cruising. This green means of transportation flies silently and seems to be flight worthy. Turtle Airships offers sustainable flights while this high tech blimp harnessing the solar energy.

The prototype is expected to be a remotely controllable replica with plans to create the manned version of the blimp. The company’s expectations are to fly the first ever manned blimp while doing it in ecologically friendly way. This monstrous flying blimp is supposed to operate thanks to 2 state of the art propulsion technologies.

Producing around 45KW thanks to CIG PV cells, this airship reaches the maximum speed of 40 miles per hour on average weather conditions. In addition to CIG PV cells, the solar powered blimp is equipped with diesel drive trains for those non sunny situations. Its unparalleled design makes it possible for a blimp to fly in any weather condition while keeping your comfort and safety at high level.

This innovative way to fly allows extensive reduction of carbon emissions while diesel drive trains operate in cloudy weather or at night. The company is expected to offer free aerial rides for a few thousand people so we are looking forward to becoming one of those happy cruisers.

TASER X3 multiple shot stun-gun to immobilize bad boys

2009-07-24T07:10:00.000-07:00

Well known electroshock weapon producer Taser unveils its high tech three-shot Taser stun gun. This shooting bad boy is designed to fire 3 shots and it is expected to be officially announced on 27 July. Once it is recharged, there are another 3 shots available so that you could easily immobilize a potential attacker with no serious injury caused.

The Taser X3 stun gun comes equipped with laser sights while its updated monitoring and information recording makes this electric shock state of the art. This stun gun is extremely rugged making it possible to use it in those unfavorable conditions like water, dust, salt fog and freezing temperatures.

American electric shock seems to be a powerful target shooter as there are some extra shots readily available had the officer miss the attacker. The Taser X3 features improved safety interlocking design and despite of being loaded, the stun gun shows both warning arcs and gain compliance. In order to avoid static discharge, this smart stun gun has fire control circuitry.

This self-defense weapon stands out in a crowd with all its modernized features including its ability to record charge and voltage for any potential neuromuscular incapacitation. Its lasers are designed to display where the bottom and top probes are going to reach while is able to regulate laser trajectory to find out where the rest of the shots are fired.

Fly a spy kite and take digital pictures of aerial panorama

2009-07-24T07:08:00.000-07:00

What would you do if there was a windy day? I am sure one thing will cross your mind is to fly a kite. What could be more sensational than watching your kite flying away? The idea to attach a camera to a kite is not innovative but this time there is a solution found which makes your kite flying securely while taking digital pictures on the go.

This spy kite is capable of taking digital images while opening up a miraculous aerial panorama. The kite comes equipped with a mounted digital camera which is connected to your remote control through the kite line. So most likely this is going to be your first aerial pictures experience on the move with you standing on the ground.

Another important thing to mention is that there is not any display on the remote control so it is up to you to find out what the kite can really see to take a picture. The best idea is possibly to take photos by intuition so that some memorable shots could be taken.

The remote control line of the kite is 25 meters in length so the height of your kite is limited. The camera weighs just 50 grams so it seems to be flight worthy. The spy kite is constructed from high durability nylon along with solid fiber glass supports. It is powered by AAA batteries which are not included.

This high performance kite measures 4 cm in height, 120 cm in width and 60 cm in diameter while storage capacity of the camera comes to 25 pictures taken at 640 x 480 resolution or about 305 pictures if shots are taken at 320 x 200 resolution.

Its mounted memory capacity is 4 MB so once you have taken enough pictures you may easily upload them to your personal computer using USB port. This flying gadget seems to be suitable for 3 years old children and allows taking shots at different intervals including 15, 30, 60 or 90 second intervals. The kite with a camera is available for 48, 20 USD.

River Gym to be powered on the move

2009-07-21T07:49:00.001-07:00

Architect Mitchell Joachim in tandem with a personal trainer Douglas Joachim rewrote the rules of how futuristic gym should look like. There is a lot of energy wasted when working out in a gym. But this concept gym has the idea of what to do with this energy. Called the River Gym, this intelligent sailing gym is capable of transforming the energy to electric power to be stored in on board batteries.

This environmentally friendly gym will feature on board purification devices designed for reducing water pollution. Additionally, these smart vessels could be used as additional transportation while ever changing panoramic views can be much more interesting rather than watching this dusty TV set. The idea to use the energy wasted in the gym while purifying water is very interesting.

This high tech gym is going to be available in different sizes depending on the amount of those who is ready to maintain their physical fitness on the waves. The River Gym is expected to be equipped with traditional gym amenities including a reception desk, lockers and so on and on. Even if you are a landlubber, you may have a lot of fun working out on the waves.

Fire Trick Bob Rocket Bike to be a new page of crazy bikes

2009-07-21T07:48:00.001-07:00

If you are an ardent fan of crazy bicycles, here is a model that stands out in a crowd and is ready to boggle your mind. Designed by Andrew Liszewski, this skillfully made bike appears to be a real rocket-powered bicycle. Called the Fire Trick Bob Rocket Bike, this two-wheeled bad boy might be risky to ride, but for those who like an unprecedented driving, there seems to be no limits.

The Fire Trick Bob Rocket Bike is powered by turbine engine which rotates at a rate of stunning 120 000 revolutions per minute. That said, this aggressively looking bike generates the equivalent of 4, 4 horsepower. Its 1 liter fuel tank is sufficient for approximately 7 minutes of constant thrust.

So if you are prepared to get this crazy riding experience you have the idea of what to ride. This marvelous bike is not expected to come cheap as its sticker price tag comes to 10 000 USD.

+ECO Clima Control solar powered weather station

2009-07-15T03:15:00.001-07:00

Could you ever imagine that one day you will be using your own weather station? Created by Oregon Scientific, this +ECO Clima Control weather station makes it possible for its users to monitor both the temperature and humidity in 4 main locations including indoors, outdoors as well as weather forecast so that you could know when it is the ideal time for getting a sun tan.

The +ECO Clima Control weather station comes with removable solar panel and is able to operate for 3 months after an 8 hour charge. This smart device is powered by 600mAH rechargeable battery while its 2 wireless sensors are designed for monitoring temperature and humidity. According to Oregon Scientific, the +ECO Clima Control weather station is capable to predict the weather for the next 12 - 24 hours.

The +ECO Clima Control weather station forecasts within a 30 - 50 km radius while offering 75 per cent accuracy. You will be able to see the weather forecast to be displayed on high readability icons positioned on its LED backlit LCD screen. If you need to know the time, there is no problem as the +ECO Clima Control weather station displays the accurate Atomic time while automatically synchronizing with a clock signal.

In order to be able to use this feature, you should be within a 1 500 km radius of Frankfurt or Anthorn or within a 3 200 km radius of Fort Collins. Otherwise, you will have to set your clock manually. The +ECO Clima Control weather station appears to be a novel producer of energy consuming devices. The +ECO Clima Control weather station can be had for 119 99 USD. Being powered by the sun, the solar panels are able to use green energy with reduced energy consumption and a long standing battery.

Calvin Klein USB Sunglasses to store your data

2009-07-15T03:12:00.001-07:00

Calvin Klein has unveiled its new vision of futuristic sunglasses called USB sunglasses. Not only are these smart sunglasses protect your eyes from the hazardous UV rays but also are they able to store the data. These fashionable sunglasses feature a USB flash drive positioned in the arm of the sunglasses and include 4 GB storage capacity.

The Calvin Klein USB sunglasses appears to be a clever way of storing your data thanks to its removable right arm which can be easily transformed into a flash drive. So you can easily and safely go for a walk in sunny days with these pretty sunglasses to get back home using your flash drive ready to operate.

The Calvin Klein USB sunglasses are expected to hit the market in October with a price tag of 199 USD. This pretty nice summer sunglasses can be readily used wherever you are without need to search for your flash drive.

The advantage of the USB sunglasses is that you wear stylish sunglasses while being protected from the hot sun. These marvelous USB sunglasses could come in handy while getting a sun tan on the beach with an easily accessible flash drive.