Cri-Cri - Tiny Twin Engine Airplane

The Cri-Cri is the worlds smallest twin engine airplane. It weighs just 170 kilos and can fly at a hefty 150mph which isn’t bad at all. The thrust is generated from 2 AMT Olympus Turbines. If one of the turbines is used it can still get up to 100mph. I cant say it looks like the safest plane on the planet, but that doesn’t matter to the French pilot Nicolas Charmont pictured.

The video below is of the regular prop version.

Via: AircraftResourceCenter

The Lego Flusher

Lego has been around for donkeys years. Each month I come across something different built out of Lego. This month we have already had the Lego iPhone (completely bricked) and now we have the Lego Mindstorms NXT automatic toilet flusher. It is named RoboFlush and has one purpose. That purpose is to automatically flush so that you do not forget. It works by using an ultrasonic sensor that sits on the top of the toilet and when it detects movement away from it, it will then flush.

Via: TechChee

Choosing the right LED Belt Buckle

According to belt-buckles.net, the LED belt buckle is the hottest thing in that industry right now. To be honest, I never realised that LED belt buckles were all the rage. Ive never seen one in real life. Anyway, choosing one needs a lot of care and attention so that you get exactly what you need. Belt-buckles came up with a list of things to look out for.

* The ability to store multiple messages
* The length of the message in characters (good ones allow up to 256 characters or more)
* The number of speed levels (speed your message displays)
* The number of brightness levels
* An accessible ON/OFF button
* Is is easily programmable and can you switch between messages easily
* There should be an instruction manual
* Batteries should be included

New Google 411 Service is Free

With Google aiming for world domination they have now released a free 411 service. Dial 1-800-GOOG-411 from your cell phone, tell them where you are and what you are looking for and you will be connected free of charge. Not a bad deal at all if you ask me. For those who use regular paying services often you will be glad to know those charges will go away should you decide to use Googles service.

Via: GOOG411

TransPortmers

TransPortmers are different from the regular transformers you know and love. Characters such as Optibus Prime, Megatren and Sembreaker can be found. Although they are just artists drawings/concept if you will, they are still interesting to take a look at as they are transformers made out of regular Filipino vehicles. Check the wall papers out over at DevientArt.

Via: Codamon

Self Regenerating Tires

Michelin have created some self regenerating tires which can go even longer then your long life ones. These new tires named the XDA5 feature 2 layers of traction. When the first layer wares out it reveals the second layer of tire. By doing this the tire can travel 30% further then before. Not only has the extra rubber been added, but also a new pattern which allows for better wear and tear by minimising wear patterns. A mixture of all this adds to a safer, longer and more stable tire. These tires are not available for your car though as they are for Class 8 rigs only. It would be cool to see this kind of idea make it to regular cars and no doubt in the future we will see tires increase in performance.

Via: Inventorspot

PSP Hackers releasing 3.71

A reverse engineered version of the 3.71 Sony firmware has been released by team M33. Rather then me try to summarise the changes made it would be worth you checking out Krizka who has a rundown of all the features and what it all does. Krizka also mentions that Dark_Alex is behind all this who some of you might be aware of him supposedly leaving the scene earlier this year. Homebrew just couldnt keep him away

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