Drones continue to make headlines as they are being used for fishing, videography, racing, human flight, and more. So, no surprise that they are soon going to be used for cloud seeding to help make it rain. Well that is the plan anyways. A group of researchers in Nevada completed…
Check this out. A Chinese carmaker, Qoros, has joined Koenigsegg in showing a camless engine. Instead of the traditional camshaft controlling the engine’s valves, the QamFree motor uses electro-hydraulic-pneumatic actuators. This supposedly adds power while improving fuel economy by 12 to 17 percent. In most engines the camshaft’s rotating lobes…
Consumer drones (quadcopters) continue to improve across the board. Cheaper prices, more features, better safety, and more are the order of the day. Another contender, Zero Zero Robotics from Beijing, has a pretty cool quadcopter named the Hover Camera. The Hover Camera is packed full of some innovative features. My…
If you prefer to cruise across the water in the stand-up position but don’t have a strong back or good core strength check this Hobie board out. The Hobie Mirage Eclipse Stand Up Pedal Board has a bicycle style handlebar system with rudder based steering. It also has pedal power.…
Wearing a light helps keep runners safe by making them easier to see. Less chance of getting hit by a car. In theory. The Million Mile Light ($23) takes the worry of dead batteries out of the equation. Running is already hard enough. The Million Mile Light is powered by motion…
Drinking beer is serious business and is not to be take lightly. Sure you can show up to your next summer bbq with a cooler. It would be cooler though, to show up with a Beer Briefcase ($41). Each bottle is safely nestled in its own foam slot and there is…
Let me start off with the unfortunate spoiler. This product is currently just a concept. A beautiful concept but a concept nonetheless. Video of the amazing transforming this egg does to become a quadcopter after the break.
Ever wanted to brew your own beer without having to buy a bunch of gear or having to get your chemistry degree? Well the crew at MiniBrew plans to use some fancy technology and a bunch of sensors to make brewing beer super easy. The MiniBrew automates the entire brewing…
Remember the Tokyo Drone Hunting Squad? Dumbest idea ever. Well, the Dutch are going to give Japan a run for their money. A new trial is underway using an amazing bird of pray, the eagle, to intercept drones that might be in the way during an emergency. Is this really…
As we, sadly, move towards a cashless society it has to be a bit tougher on the homeless people who often rely on cash from sympathetic folks. Heck, I have often said “sorry, I only have credit cards” to fend off the homeless folks in San Francisco. Well, “Honest Abe”,…