This week at the Paris Motor Show, BMW has unveiled its new integrated iPad docking stations for the rear passengers of the new 2011 BMW X3. BMW is the first car company to provide support for Apple’s iPad and the first to introduce an iPad car mount as a new car option. The iPad car mount … [Read more...] about BMW Integrated iPad Docks
Fan Created Half-Life Movie Trailer
A fan of Half-Life and Previs Supervisor at Weta Digital, (Peter Jackson’s VFX facility in New Zealand), Marco Spitoni has created his own Half-Life Movie Trailer. Check out his creation after the jump. Marco explains why he embarked on the trailer creation: I’ve always been in love with the PC … [Read more...] about Fan Created Half-Life Movie Trailer
Google Adds Extra Gmail Security
Google has just added an extra line of defense for Gmail users to help companies that are migrating their email over to Gmail feel more secure with the use of a PIN. Google has been aware of the weak security on Gmail that relies on only the strength of a user's password, in a one line of defense … [Read more...] about Google Adds Extra Gmail Security
HP Unveils 1080p Camcorder Aimed At Flip
Today, HP has unveiled a competitor to the much-admired Flip. The new HP V5020u offers full 1080p HD recording up to 1920x1080 resolution with electronic image stabilization via a built-in gyroscopic sensor that prevents image blur caused by camcorder movements. This new addition to HP's lineup is … [Read more...] about HP Unveils 1080p Camcorder Aimed At Flip
Tablet Created From Hacked $170 Insignia Infocast Viewer
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to create your very own tablet, then this hack using a $170 Infocast Viewer might be of interest to you. The Insignia Infocast is available to purchase for $170 and is equipped with an 800-MHz processor, 2 GB memory, an 8-inch LCD touchscreen, Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about Tablet Created From Hacked $170 Insignia Infocast Viewer
HRP-4 Makes Core Look A Little Rusty (video)
The HRP-4 robot unveiled by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in its new humanoid creation makes the previous Core Bipedal Robot I just wrote about already look a little rusty. Check out the video to see this fantastic robot in action. Created in … [Read more...] about HRP-4 Makes Core Look A Little Rusty (video)
Core Bipedal Robot (video)
The Chiba Institute of Technology (CIT) has been busy creating a bipedal robot named Core. The robotic creation stands on two legs and measures 1,915mm tall and weighs 230kg. Check out the video after the break to see it in action. The team at Chiba Institute of Technology are working to create a … [Read more...] about Core Bipedal Robot (video)
DTV Shredder Segway Tank In Action (video)
Just last week we wrote about the new DTV Shredder, a Segway Alternative for the military with all the fun and no boringness. Well, check out the video after the jump to see it in action. Now this is one Segway alternative I would be delighted to take for a test drive. The Shredder is capable of … [Read more...] about DTV Shredder Segway Tank In Action (video)
PhotoFast’s PowerDrive-LSI PCIe SSD
Today, Photofast have unveiled their latest creation, the PowerDrive-LSI PCIe SSD line of drives. The new solid state drive equipped with a PCI-Express x8 interface promises to deliver read and write speeds of up to 1400 MB/s and 1500 MB/s, respectively. Advanced Features and … [Read more...] about PhotoFast’s PowerDrive-LSI PCIe SSD
Wii Table Tennis Paddle Controller Hits The Spot
Unlike most of the Wii controller accessories that enclose your Wii controller in some sort of bat-looking housing, the Wii Bat created by an unknown company from China actually includes the Motion Plus electronics and is worth a serious look as a controller. Paul Govan, a self-professed Wii … [Read more...] about Wii Table Tennis Paddle Controller Hits The Spot
Full Circle Folding Bike
Full Circle has been designed by Sanghyun Jeong and Jun-Tae Park from Korea and has been shortlisted from more than 3,000 entries into the recent Design Boom Competition. Designers thoughts and explanation: Full Circle' is a compact-sized city bike that has a large wheel size (508mm, 20'') like a … [Read more...] about Full Circle Folding Bike
BoilBuoy Unveiled On Quirky
IBoilbuoy is a unique way to allow you to know when your pan of water has boiled and is ready for cooking. If you are like me and probably walk away from the cooker and do something a little more interesting while the water is boiling for your rice or other food, BoilBuoy could assist you. Rather … [Read more...] about BoilBuoy Unveiled On Quirky












