ERO Demolition Robot Recycles Materials As it Works
When it it is time to demolish an old building, contractors have quite a few techniques they can use. Some of the options for demolition include explosives, cranes with wrecking balls, bulldozers, etc… While they get the job done and scrape the building from the location… they don’t make recycling of the old materials very […]
WakaWaka Power Solar Charger
Weird name, great product. The WakaWaka Power is a durable, lightweight (7-ounces), and waterproof solar charger. It will charge fully in about 8-10 hours of bright light and will charge your phone in about 1-2 hours. It also has a built-in LED flashlight that has 5 different modes, including SOS alerts. Combining patented chip technology, […]
Mario Kart 7 MicroDrive Radio Control Car
The picture on your screen, above, is most likely bigger than the actual Mario Kart 7 MicroDrive RC Car. There are no spinning red tortoise shells circling the car… but it can do a wheelie and 360 degree spins. Don’t just buy one. It is much more fun to race and crash with a buddy. […]
Sikorsky Prize Claimed With Human Powered Helicopter
If you aren’t familiar with the Sikorsky Prize, it was a challenge for human powered flight set 33 years ago. When the prize was originally announced it was just $10,000 and was raised to $250,000 in 2009. To win the prize, a human-powered helicopter has to fly for over 60 seconds at an altitude of […]
Volkswagen XL1 Gets 262 MPG!
The Volkswagen XL1 is what happens when you take a hybrid car and strip everything that isn’t essential. The VW XL1 weighs just 1,753 lbs. VW’s engineers weren’t focused on performance or handling with the XL1. In fact, they weren’t focused on much but getting the best MPG they could. In fact some odd items […]
AViiQ Premium Portable Laptop Stand Review
So you spent a few thousand dollars on your new MacBook Pro and want a great stand to improve wrist comfort and screen visibility. Now isn’t the time to skimp on a bulky piece of plastic that isn’t travel friendly. Step up to the AViiQ Premium Portable Laptop Stand which weighs just 156 grams and […]
World’s Fastest Go-Kart?
This little beast of a go-kart looks to be powered by a motorcycle engine (don’t quote me on that) and can go up to 170-mph. Watch video of the world’s fastest go-kart after the break. And they say money can’t buy happiness. I bet you anything this guy is smiling ear-to-ear.
Rust-Oleum NeverWet Liquid Repellant
Remember the UltraTech Ultra-Ever Dry from last February? This is more of the same thing with a few tweaks. First of all the folks at NeverWet have partnered with Rust-Oleum and now have access to a larger distribution network. The part that I like the best is that the NeverWet comes in spray cans so […]
Tesla Model S Battery Swap In 90 Seconds
Elon Musk and Tesla are at it again. The latest bit of innovation is around a swappable battery system that can swap the battery in about 90-seconds. One of the main mental sticking points with regards to consumers switching to an electric vehicle is range and recharge time. The Tesla does a great job at […]
SwitchEasy Tones iPhone 5 Case Review
We are often reviewing iPhone cases (iPhone 5) and have gotten quite picky about what makes a “good case”. The SwitchEasy Tones ($20) for iPhone 5 do a good job protecting the iPhone 5 while keeping the two-tone texture/color scheme of the phone intact. The SwitchEasy Tones come in a bunch of cool colors including […]