SpaceX Releases Video Of Emergency Escape Test
In an effort to get rated for human space flights, SpaceX is developing their Crew Dragon Launch Abort System (LAS). The video, after the break, shows real time footage of this life saving backup plan. The LAS is designed to trigger should there be any critical rocket issues. In the event of a problem, the […]
A Wind Turbine With No Blades
Typically wind turbines are like giant fans that spin in the wind to create electrical energy. This new style of wind turbine, the Vortex Bladeless, is just a vertical pole that captures energy from what is known as vorticity. Huh? Apparently that is the aerodynamic effect that causes spinning vortices or whirlpools of wind. This […]
Apple Launches Cheaper 27-Inch iMac’s With 5K Resolution
Sure, we are barely getting used to 4K resolution and there isn’t even a ton of 4K content just yet. But it is coming. In fact, there are plenty of super high resolution videos on YouTube now. Apple, never content to rest, has just released their 27-inch Retina 5K iMac models (prices start at $1,999). […]
The Aero-X Hoverbike Is Real
The Aero-X Hoverbike is going to be available for purchase next year. Honestly. According to the makers, Aerofex, this Star Wars looking hoverbike will be hitting stores next year for $85,000. Totally worth it. The Aero-X Hoverbike has carbon fiber rotors, has a top speed of 45mph, and can carry two people up to 10-feet […]
HydraDock Adds 11-Ports To The Apple MacBook
The new MacBook is a leap forward but has some folks concerned about the lack of ports. In fact, there is just one port on the MacBook in the form of , USB-C. As expected docks are popping up left and right to fill this void. The HydraDock (currently on KickStarter) is adding 11-ports to the […]
GoPro HeroCast Transmitter For Live Wireless HD Broadcasting
Broadcasters who use GoPro Hero cameras for unique immersive shots should be pretty excited about the GoPro HeroCast Transmitter. There are two versions the HeroCast and the HeroCast BacPac. The HeroCast transmitter makes it so that broadcasters can access and use the great video live via a wireless feed. In other words they don’t have […]
MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR
I have always been a fan of the crazy MV Agusta styling. Heck if it wasn’t for the fact that you have to be a tiny person to fit on their bikes I would already own at least one. I am 6’3″ and my legs end up above the gas tank. Not cool. The latest […]
3D Robotics Solo Quadcopter
The market for out-of-the-box fully capable quadcopter just got pretty crowded. This is great news for the consumers of these gadgets as the pricing is starting to get more reasonable. Or at least the feature sets are matching the prices. The latest announcement in the video camera quadcopter arena comes from 3D Robotics (3DR) with […]
Ultima Evolution Crushes Your Silly Ferrari
The power to weight equation is the not-so-secret sauce behind some of the quickest supercars on the road. Lots of power and very little weight often means you are hitting some pretty good 0-60mph and quarter mile times. The British have just smacked down ALL, of the pretentious supercars running around Hollywood with the Ultima Evolution. […]
“The Interview” Movie Being Sent To North Korea Via Floating Balloons
Trying to disseminate information (USB sticks, TV shows, money, and anti-government documents) to North Koreans via balloons is not a new trick. In fact South Koreans have been trying to help out their Northern neighbors for years. The latest balloon attempt has been started by a North Korean defector, Lee Min-bok, who wants to send […]