Mattel has been making the Barbie doll for decades now and the doll has more stuff than you can shake a stick at. Girls and boys have played with the dolls for generations and Mattel has a new version of the Barbie that is packed with high tech gear made by a company called ToyTalk. The toy is … [Read more...] about Hello Barbie Doll Talks Back to Your kid Over WiFi
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Nissan Coats Cars in Glow-in-the-Dark Paint
Nissan has been putting in some interesting work with vehicle paint. Not too long ago the automaker was working on paint that cleaned itself to make cars that didn’t need to be washed as often. Nissan is now working on paint for some of its cars that glows at night. The first car to get the glowing … [Read more...] about Nissan Coats Cars in Glow-in-the-Dark Paint
Lightors Batteries Recharge via USB up to 500 Times
There are plenty of rechargeable batteries on the market today including some from the largest battery firms out there. The thing that most of those batteries have in common is that they need a big charger that plugs into the wall and that charger is hard to take with you when travelling. We have … [Read more...] about Lightors Batteries Recharge via USB up to 500 Times
Hyundai Unveils Refreshed 2016 Elantra GT in Chicago
Hyundai has rolled out a refreshed version of its Elantra GT for the 2016 model year at the Chicago Auto Show. The updated car has a revised look on the outside and can be optioned with new tech on the inside. The 2016 Elantra GT starts at $18,800 not counting an $825 freight charge and it will roll … [Read more...] about Hyundai Unveils Refreshed 2016 Elantra GT in Chicago
2016 BMW B6 Alpina xDrive Gran Coupe gets 600hp Twin Turbo V8
BMW has announced the enhanced 2016 Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe. That is a very long name for a very high-performance car. The 2016 Alpina B6 gets more power and torque thanks to a revised fuel system and air intake. The car now makes an impressive 600hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. That is 60hp more … [Read more...] about 2016 BMW B6 Alpina xDrive Gran Coupe gets 600hp Twin Turbo V8
Chevy unveils 2015 Silverado Custom Truck
Chevrolet knows that trucks have gotten to be so expensive that a lot of people that want to buy them are priced out of the market. To help get some of those buyers looking for an affordable truck back into the market, Chevy has announced the 2015 Silverado Custom. Chevy says that this is a back to … [Read more...] about Chevy unveils 2015 Silverado Custom Truck
Dropbox for Gmail Beta now Available for Chrome
A new Chrome extension has landed in beta for users of Gmail who are also heavy users of Dropbox. The Chrome extension is called Dropbox for Gmail Beta and it brings an improved ability for users to use Dropbox within Gmail so they don’t have to go to different windows for linking and sharing … [Read more...] about Dropbox for Gmail Beta now Available for Chrome
RoboChop Web-Controlled Robotic Cutting Arm Coming to CeBit 2015
An interesting installation is coming to CeBit 2015 when it kicks off in Germany this March. The installation is called RoboChop and it is sponsored by the GFT Group as part of the Code_n competition at the show. RoboChop is an industrial robotic arm with a hot wire cutter that is controlled by … [Read more...] about RoboChop Web-Controlled Robotic Cutting Arm Coming to CeBit 2015
Mitsubishi Adds Larger 2.4L Engine to new 2.4 GT and 2.4 ES Outlander for 2015
Mitsubishi has been selling the Outlander Sport SUV for a number of years now, and the SUV has always used a 2.0L 148hp engine under the hood. For 2015, Mitsubishi has added a pair of new Outlander Sport models that get a new larger 2.4L engine that produces an extra 20hp compared to the base 2.0L. … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Adds Larger 2.4L Engine to new 2.4 GT and 2.4 ES Outlander for 2015
Infiniti Teases QX30 Crossover SUV Concept Ahead of Official Geneva Unveil
Infiniti is teasing a new SUV concept car that it will be unveiling for the first time in Geneva at the Geneva International Motor Show called the QX30. The Geneva show kicks off in early March. Infiniti has announced that it will be unveiling the concept car for the first time at a press event at … [Read more...] about Infiniti Teases QX30 Crossover SUV Concept Ahead of Official Geneva Unveil
Neoh 3D Sound Headphones Hit Kickstarter
If you watch movies on your laptop or smartphone when on the go, you know that the sound system leaves a lot to be desired on many devices. A new set of headphones have turned up on Kickstarter called Neoh and they claim to be the first smart 3D audio headphones around. Neoh headphones promise to … [Read more...] about Neoh 3D Sound Headphones Hit Kickstarter
Mazda Releases Official Power Numbers for 2016 MX-5 Roadster
The Mazda MX-5 is designed from the ground up to be a lightweight, nimble sports car that focuses more on handling than raw power. This design philosophy has made the MX-5 a favorite among driving enthusiasts and has cemented its reputation as a car that delivers pure driving pleasure. That doesn't … [Read more...] about Mazda Releases Official Power Numbers for 2016 MX-5 Roadster
