In this clip an inline skater decides he wants to race an Aston Martin. However, this inline skater isn’t just using his own power to race the Aston, he straps a jet pack to his back. Who wins? Find out after the jump.
Aston Martin vs Inline Skater
November 26, 2007 by Leave a Comment
European Stealth Fighter
November 25, 2007 by Leave a Comment
The Lampyrudae or Firefly was Germany’s attempt at a stealthy fighter plane. It was developed by Messerschmitt-B¶lkow-Blohm (or MBB). The shape was designed so that it would minimise radar reflection. In 1987 the project was cancelled. A number of tests were performed on smaller models in wind tunnels as well as low speed models were created. A 3/4 scale version was flown 15 times in 87 in the wind tunnel.
For full details on the design as well as more pictures check out f-104 and NitroCandy.
Could a Kinetic Cell Phone Battery arrive soon?
November 24, 2007 by 1 Comment
A company named M2E power specialises in kinetic energy for army type products. By using movement, a battery can be charged and provide longer amounts of power. For day to day users this would mean your cell phone battery could last 5 – 7 times longer on a single charge. Where there is movement there is a slight increase in charge. Repeat this movement over and over and your battery can power your device for longer. For the army, this converts in to carrying less equipment around as they often carry many batteries around to keep communications equipment active.
The material that is needed to create the batteries is nothing new and unique. It is readily available and costs a little more then a regular battery. However, the battery is also lighter then the average battery.
If these types of batteries hit main stream then I believe they will do well. The power sucking 3G phones with all video and always on 3G connections would be a perfect fit for kinetic energy to get them charged up to a decent level. In the future we could be charging our phones weekly rather then daily.
Product Page Via: TechLivez
Worlds Thinnest Pedometer
November 24, 2007 by Leave a Comment
A pedometer is a device which tracks how many steps you take while walking or running around. Most of them attach to your belt or stay in your pocket and they tend to be a little fat. This uber thin version is just 3mm thick and can either slide in your pocket or wallet. It also has a laser-tuned sports timer inside.
Available at TaylorGifts costing just $29.98.
Worlds First MP3 Player
November 24, 2007 by Leave a Comment
MPMan was the worlds first MP3 player which launched in the spring of 1998. Many believe it was the Diamond Multimedia Rio PMP300. The MPMan was made by Saehan and showed up a couple of months before the Diamond. When first launched the MPMan had 32 Meg of memory built in. If you sent it back to the manufacturer along with a cheque for $76.95 they would upgrade that to a 64 Meg player. That doesn’t seem like a lot of memory these days, but at the time it was good to store a couple of albums on. The MPMan measured 91mm x 70mm x 16.5mm which isn’t too bad of a size for the time. It weighed just over 2Oz.
Via: CNET
Life Clock has LCD People
November 24, 2007 by Leave a Comment
The Life Clock is a unique idea which has little LCD people living inside it. It works as an alarm clock and from what the translation says, the people living inside turn out how you are. If you are sloppy and get up late then they will turn that way. If you get right out of bed then they will become more affluent. It costs just $31 from Amazon in Japan.
Via: Newlaunches
Monster Cycle stands 15 Feet Tall
November 23, 2007 by 1 Comment
This huge monster cycle stands at 15 feet tall (maybe 2 and a bit times the height of the average person). What makes it cooler is that it’s fully ride-able (drivable?) as the rider sits in a cage behind the handlebars. It weighs 6500 pounds and took 3 years to make with a price tag of about $300k in spare parts. To see it in motion check out the video below. It’s now time for drivers to fear the riders.
Via: TechEBlog
Magnetix I-Coaster
November 23, 2007 by Leave a Comment
The I-Coaster is a cool toy which allows you to build up the iCoaster and watch the magnetic power throw the ball around loops, corkscrews and levitations. Sound effects can be used also which make it play noises when passing certain points.
In the box you get…
17 Magnetix iCoaster tracks, 2 light-up sensors, 6 stunt pieces, 10 adjustable towers, 10 15-millimeter magnetic metallic rider balls, magnetic elevator, and Sound FX Music Studio.
Not bad at all for a bit of fun although it does cost $154 currently at Amazon.
Via: UberReview
RC K9 from Dr Who
November 23, 2007 by Leave a Comment
For those who love Dr. Who and cannot get enough then you may want to buy one of these RC K9’s. K9 is a robot dog which debut was in 1977. It looks old and retro but saves the Dr a number of times.
The RC version has 5 buttons in the controller which allow him to speak 7 different phrases as well as extending his nose blaster. The other controls allow K9 to move back, forwards, left and right.
K9 is powered by 4 AA batteries in the unit and a 9V batter in the controller. It costs $59.99 and is available from ThinkGeek.
Via: Coolest-Gadgets and SlipperyBrick
Bluetooth Sports Helmet
November 23, 2007 by Leave a Comment
A helmet may not be everyone’s favourite thing to wear when doing sports, but they can save your life. This new helmet has Bluetooth built in which allows you to connect your iPod up to it to listen to music wirelessly. It has 2 built-in speakers which fit over your ears. On the iPod (or other music source) side you attach a Bluetooth transmitter to the headphone socket and hit play. Once all connected up you are good to go.
The helmet costs $300 and is available from Hammacher.
Via: OhGizmo
iPod Touch Armband
November 23, 2007 by Leave a Comment
This sport armband has a space so you can squeeze in your iPod touch while you are out for a run. The protective case keeps it firmly in place to prevent it falling. The F8Z223-MBL armband is made by Belkin and weighs just .2 lbs and costs $19.99.
Via: 7Gadgets
Underwater Lap and Calorie Counter
November 23, 2007 by Leave a Comment
This underwater clock is perfect for the avid swimmer who wants to keep track of their swimming activities. The device sticks to the wall of the pool under the water and displays how many laps you swim and how long it took along with the total swimming time and a calorie counter added for fun. When you swim the length of the pool and back you hit the timer and the time is displayed for 5 seconds allowing you to capture how good you are.
The Finis Lap Track costs £39 from here
Via: GeekAlerts
