So basically, the intrepid rider slips their feet inside each wheel and zooms away. The top speed is a capable 20mph. That's not exactly fast and furious, but it's enough for essential errands like buying Cheetos. Another interesting aspect of this Wheelrider, which is powered by a two-horsepower … [Read more...] about Ride Into The Sunset With A Motorized Wheelrider
Keep It Deadly Cool With A Shiny Gentleman’s Hidden Knife
Knives are fast becoming an anachronism these days, which is too bad. Thanks to soda cans, bottle caps, and junk food, few situations in everyday life call for knives. Unless, of course, you're slicing salami or gutting fish. Oh well, kids these days would much rather OD on Modern Warfare than learn … [Read more...] about Keep It Deadly Cool With A Shiny Gentleman’s Hidden Knife
Ultra Lightweight Metal Could Usher Engineering Renaissance
In what amounts to a huge scientific achievement the world will forget about in a couple of days, esteemed nerd journal Science has published the exciting research conducted by California-based HRL Laboratories. The scientists involved have developed an ultra-lightweight metallic structure that can … [Read more...] about Ultra Lightweight Metal Could Usher Engineering Renaissance
iCow – Kenya’s Mobile Phone App for Cattle Farmers
In a country where almost everyone makes a living off the land, a useful mobile phone app would be one that helps farmers increase their productivity. This is how Su Kahumbu, an organic farmer from Kenya, explains how she started developing her program. The iCow allows cattle farmers to register … [Read more...] about iCow – Kenya’s Mobile Phone App for Cattle Farmers
Robots Help Clean Offices in Japan
Practical and functional cleaning robots are now a commercially available product in Japan. The latest model is one designed and developed by major companies Fuji Heavy Industries and Sumitomo. Ten years ago, the two industrial giants had come up with a similar machine. This current model is said to … [Read more...] about Robots Help Clean Offices in Japan
Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Not Just For Easier Parking
For the parking-impaired, Chinavision’s Complete Car Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Kit would be the perfect automobile add-on. It provides a wireless rearview camera that practically removes all blind spots. While this new gadget makes backing up easier, it also offers so many more features that you … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Not Just For Easier Parking
Design of Future Flying Robots Possibly Based on Dragonflies
Scientists sometimes look to nature for inspiration, and for flying robots, the likely model seems to be the lowly dragonfly. The research is being conducted by a team from Duke University in cooperation with another group from Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The aim is to better understand the … [Read more...] about Design of Future Flying Robots Possibly Based on Dragonflies
Enhance Your Home Security Via Webcam and Mobile Apps
Something fairly complicated and costly comes to mind when the talk is about home security with video surveillance capabilities. It is entirely possible however to set up a system that can provide adequate security on your own and without resorting to specialized service. All it takes is your home … [Read more...] about Enhance Your Home Security Via Webcam and Mobile Apps
Totally Unnecessary: Street Legal Garia LSV Golf Cart
The above is right on the greenbacks, by the way. Because unless golf courses will start sprouting up in public spaces like parks, only then can a street legal cart be of some value. Then again, when the gas runs out maybe it is a good idea to start moving around in golf carts. Besides, who rides … [Read more...] about Totally Unnecessary: Street Legal Garia LSV Golf Cart
Bluetooth Handset TK2 Lets You Control Other Smartphones
It's quite obvious not a lot of imagination went into the title above. Give it a break and just let this post run its usual course. Besides, this pocket gadget might be of interest among Bluetooth diehards, i.e. anyone with a smartphone. Found in the depths of online electronics hive Brando, the TK2 … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Handset TK2 Lets You Control Other Smartphones
Intelligent Radiator Booster MK3 Radiates Like Never Before
Okay, so the title above suggests some sort of extreme exceptionalism. Truth be told, the Radiator Booster is quite exceptional and marks a giant leap for all radiator kind. So what does it do? In plain English (as if this weren't already written in plain English): It's a smart contraption that fans … [Read more...] about Intelligent Radiator Booster MK3 Radiates Like Never Before
Crimson Laser Ball is A DIY Extravaganza (Video)
For reasons definitely related to gaming, this visually absorbing tennis ball is reminiscent of those combat drones from Mass Effect 2. Remember the engineer class? They launch drones in lieu of biotic powers, right? Yeah, so appearance-wise this sort of brings to mind those drones, except it … [Read more...] about Crimson Laser Ball is A DIY Extravaganza (Video)
