The space that was pretty much dominated by DJI is starting to get crowded. More FPV (first person view) multi-rotor helicopters are hitting the market. I think this is a good thing, at least for consumers. Maybe now we will start to see prices getting more affordable later this year.…
Apparently Razor was inundated with requests for a grown-up sized version of their Crazy Cart and they actually made it. The Crazy Cart XL might look like a toy but it drives and handles like a beast. The guy in this video is on par with Ken Block. This video…
Local Motors help designers and builders bring hardware innovations to real life. Some of their products include an adult sized drift trike (Verrado), a Rally Fighter off-road vehicle, a Cruiser electric or gas powered bike, and the Racer which we will drool over today. The Racer starts off life as…
There are plenty of quadcopters on the market, most of which are cheap toys. DJI doesn’t make anything that is cheap and currently they are the Apple of the Quadcopter video segment. DJI has just stepped up their game with the DJI Inspire 1 which includes some new impressive technology…
Another day… another fitness band. This time Microsoft is joining the fray with their fitness tracker called the Microsoft Band. This cleverly named fitness band has some cool sensors that most other fitness wearables don’t. For example the Microsoft Band includes an optical heart rate sensor, a built-in GPS, a…
The fitness monitors from Fitbit continue to evolve. The three latest models are the Charge, Charge HR, and the Surge. The Fitbit Charge ($130) is the closest thing to a replacement of the Fitbit Force. Expect the same functionality there with the addition of automatic sleep tracking. This is a…
Seek Thermal ($200) is a new thermal camera system for your smartphone (Apple or Android) that lets you see the unseen, in both complete darkness and broad daylight. The Seek Thermal Camera connects to the bottom of your smartphone and is much cheaper than the FLIR One version ($350). Video of…
Why did I just spend almost $7,000 on a glorified scooter? Because it is dead sexy! The Bandit9 Bishop Motorcycle (ahem… scooter) starts off life as a Honda SuperSport but takes a major turn. The guys at Bandit9, in Beijing China or Vietnam (??), let you choose between a 90cc…
Sure, at first glance, the DJI S900 looks a lot like the S800. But there are some nice improvements with this hexacopter. Some of the major improvements include retractable landing gear, carbon fiber arms (more strength and less weight), a removable upper center board, spark-proof electrical connectors (about time), folding…
When it comes to advanced ABS braking systems for motorcycles, BMW is the clear leader. The BMW motorcycle ABS made it so riders could use their brakes, rather aggressively, in wet or bumpy surfaces. This tech is pretty cool and no doubt saves lives along the way… but it still…