SpaceX, the privately owned company that was the first to be granted a license by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for re-entering a spacecraft from orbit, have just successfully tested their Dragon capsule with NASA's help. … [Read more...] about SpaceX Makes Giant Leap With Dragon Capsule Test
Successful Test Of AEROPAK Fuel Cell Makes It Ideal For Battle Drones
What's so special about AEROPAK, you ask? The Israelis think it's the best sort of battery for nimble UAVs in rugged conditions. To prove this, Horizon Energy Systems used the battery on one of their drones (pictured below) and gave it a challenging test flight. The results weren't spectacular … [Read more...] about Successful Test Of AEROPAK Fuel Cell Makes It Ideal For Battle Drones
Professor Claims Dr. Who Sonic Screwdrivers Are Doable
Doable as in engineers at Bristol University can build one with the exact same capabilities as the iconic Dr. Who gadget. Itself previously featured here at G-G a number of times. But that was merch, this is real. Though we doubt it can be used to fight Daleks, cos Daleks aren't seen in our planet … [Read more...] about Professor Claims Dr. Who Sonic Screwdrivers Are Doable
Meizu Teases New Android Smartphones
Never mind that their ambitious iPhone challenger the M8 got scuttled two months ago. Meizu have a new contender ready for the holidays called the M9 and it has just been leaked on their website courtesy of CEO J. Wong. Below is the photographic evidence. … [Read more...] about Meizu Teases New Android Smartphones
Hornblower Hybrid Ferry To Make New York City Debut In 2011
A Hornblower Hybrid has literally been making waves in the waters off San Francisco for some time now. Running on a mix of solar, diesel, and wind power, the Hornblower Hybrid has set a new standard for sustainable seaborne transport. … [Read more...] about Hornblower Hybrid Ferry To Make New York City Debut In 2011
Thanko Anychair Lets You Doze Off At Work
Sleepy at the cubicle farm? With the Thanko Anychair, you can recline this baby in under 30 seconds and be off to never never land in no time—until your boss catches you napping, of course. … [Read more...] about Thanko Anychair Lets You Doze Off At Work
South Korea Have Serious High Tech Firepower
Say hello to the Super aEgis 2, a fully automated modular weapon system/sentry gun that was recently showcased in South Korea's Robot World Expo 2010. On the pic below you see it packing a .50 calibre machinegun, but this weapon right out of Skynet's arsenal can be armed with missiles and grenade … [Read more...] about South Korea Have Serious High Tech Firepower
Israeli Made Robot Suit To Go On Sale Next Year
All it took was a tragic car accident to change Amit Goffer's life. But rather than do a Christopher Reeves, the paralyzed Israeli went down the Tony Stark route and launched a med-tech company that builds special suits for paraplegics. Officially dubbed the ReWalk, the half-suit (if you can call … [Read more...] about Israeli Made Robot Suit To Go On Sale Next Year
Russian Rocket Fails, Three Satellites Lost
The good news is no one was hurt. The bad news is Russia's ambitious Glonass GPS-like program has suffered a major setback. … [Read more...] about Russian Rocket Fails, Three Satellites Lost
GoSmart Clip Secures Your iPhone To Your Steering Wheel
Though using your PDA or iPhone on the road is a no-no, GoSmart has gone the distance with their new clip to make vehicular iPhone use convenient and safe and practical. As indicated in the 2-D diagram above, the no-nonsense GoSmart clip clenches your iPhone without intruding on the touch screen. … [Read more...] about GoSmart Clip Secures Your iPhone To Your Steering Wheel
Pope Benedict Wants A Solar-Powered Upgrade For His Ride
Like all significant trends, going green just won't die. Yesterday we featured a wind-powered iPhone charger called the iFan. Today we bring news of the Pope's holiest desire for a car upgrade, specifically the armored Benz known as the Popemobile. The Popemobile has kept many a Vicar of Christ … [Read more...] about Pope Benedict Wants A Solar-Powered Upgrade For His Ride
Exercise Chair Keeps You From Getting Fat At Work
You like to snack while typing away at the cubicle farm that pays you a salary? Are those resulting extra pounds a painful blow to your otherwise positive self-image? Fret no more, here comes the GymGym chair. … [Read more...] about Exercise Chair Keeps You From Getting Fat At Work
