We first featured the Urbee 3D printed car back in 2010, the device is now heading on a road trip across the US, and according to the creators of Urbee they plan to get 290 MPG out of the Urbee 2. The trip will be from San Francisco to New York, a total of 2,905 miles, and they are planning to … [Read more...] about Urbee 2 3D Printed Car To Cross The US And Get 290 MPG (Video)
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Kinect 2.0 Like $500 MIT 3D Nano-Camera Operates At The Speed Of Light
Students at MIT have this week unveiled a Kinect 2.0 like device they have created "nano-camera" that can capture translucent objects, such as a glass vase, in 3D and operates at the speed of light. The new inexpensive ‘nano-camera’ has been designed to be used in medical imaging, … [Read more...] about Kinect 2.0 Like $500 MIT 3D Nano-Camera Operates At The Speed Of Light
Sandwichbike Shipping Worldwide For $1,000 Jan 2014 (video)
Some of our readers might remember the very unique and innovative Sandwichbike which has been created as a build it yourself bike, offering cyclists with a unique way to customise their ride. The Sandwichbike has been inspired by the concept of flat packing and home assembly, think Ikea and comes … [Read more...] about Sandwichbike Shipping Worldwide For $1,000 Jan 2014 (video)
Revo Launches SuperSignal DAB Radio With Bluetooth
Revo has announced their latest DAB radio, the Revo SuperSignal which is designed to be used as a DAB radio and also a Bluetooth speaker, so you can stream your favourite music to the device from your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth device. The Revo SuperSignal comes with DAB, DAB+ and an FM … [Read more...] about Revo Launches SuperSignal DAB Radio With Bluetooth
E-Volo Volocopter 18 Rotor Electric Helicopter In Action (Video)
The e-volo Volocopter is an 18 rotor electric helicopter, and one of the first electric helicopters to make a successful flight, so far it has reached heights of 18 meters high in test flights. The Volocopter is designed to hold two people, and will be capable of traveling distances of up to … [Read more...] about E-Volo Volocopter 18 Rotor Electric Helicopter In Action (Video)
PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane (video)
If you are looking for a unique gift, you might be interested in this awesome and innovative smartphone-controlled paper airplane called the PowerUp 3.0. This ingenious device has been designed to allow you to transform your self-made paper airplanes into smartphone-controlled flying machines. The … [Read more...] about PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane (video)
Palette Freeform Interface Offers Custom Physical Shortcuts For Any Software (video)
If you use a number of software shortcuts or commands regularly you might be interested in a new free-form interface device which has been created called Palette, that allows you to build your own custom physical shortcuts and interface system. The Palette interface system comprises of sliders, … [Read more...] about Palette Freeform Interface Offers Custom Physical Shortcuts For Any Software (video)
ROCKI Adapter Adds WiFi Support To Older Music Systems (video)
If you are looking for a little more quality from your WiFi system and have an older non wireless music system which is gathering dust or just a little less used than it used to be. You might be interested in a new device called ROCKI which has been designed to add wireless support to older music … [Read more...] about ROCKI Adapter Adds WiFi Support To Older Music Systems (video)
New Porsche Pens Nib Retracts With A Simply Shake (video)
Porsche more well known for its cars than its pens has this week unveiled a new range of Porsche pens in the form of the Porsche Shake Pen Twist. The design of the Porsche pens allows the nib to be retracted with a simple shake and have been created using PVD-coated brass and anodised aluminium. … [Read more...] about New Porsche Pens Nib Retracts With A Simply Shake (video)
Slate, The Mobile Desk For Your Macbook Or Notebook
I tend to work better when I have my laptop on a desk rather than on my lap, and now one company has come up with the Slate, which is basically a mobile desk for your MacBook or laptop. The Slate features a space for your laptop, a built in mouse pad, and a place for you to store your smartphone … [Read more...] about Slate, The Mobile Desk For Your Macbook Or Notebook
Death Star Wall Tiles (video)
Star Wars fans that are looking for something a little bit more original and innovative to cover their walls with rather than using paint, wallpaper or plaster board. Might be interested in these awesome Death Star wall tiles which are being created and transform any service into a Death … [Read more...] about Death Star Wall Tiles (video)
Diplopia Oculus Rift Game Created To Treat Strabismus And Amblyopia (video)
A new Oculus Rift supporting 3D gesture control with the Leap Motion technology has been created called Diplopia to provide an immersive virtual reality experience, which its hoped will be able to help treat Strabismus and Amblyopia. The new Diplopia game has been launched on the Indiegogo … [Read more...] about Diplopia Oculus Rift Game Created To Treat Strabismus And Amblyopia (video)
