Yet again, scratching an itch we didn’t know we had, Japan offers a bolder alternative to Segway. Well technically it’s just a smaller, slower and much fruitier alternative. Apparently the Honda U3-X was built on the “huge success” of the robotic technology used in the ASIMO (the robot famous for…
Russian Billionaire (I hate him already) Roman Abramovich recently took delivery of his $2 Billion yacht (the worlds biggest and most expensive yacht) which is a gadget nerds paradise. Some of the details… two helipads, two swimming pools, dance floor, 6 foot wide home theater screens in all 24 guest…
Need to transport all your friends to the game, but also need to bring along your tailgating arsenal? Look into the Freedom Grill FG-900 ($9,900). Built to attach to the back of any vehicle with a standard 1 7/8″ ball, this D.O.T.-approved trailer features a high-grade commercial-grade gas barbecue with…
We have brought you electric motorcycles in the past (even the Mission One) but it looks like the electric motorcycles are finally ready for prime time. Typically electric motorcycles had limited range and limited speed… the Mission One has a top speed of 161mph and a range of 150 miles…
Take the, already badass, Audi R8 and chop the top… the Audi R8 Spyder. The new convertible Audi R8 has yet to be priced and were not exactly sure when we will see it at the dealerships… but we want one. The car should have the 5.2 V10 engine (525hp),…
Remember the beautiful old Mercedes Benz 300SL’s with the sexy gullwing doors? If not, take a look at the beauty below. Well in 2010 Mercedes Benz is releasing a SLS AMG ($TBA) with a mid engine 6.3-liter AMG V8 (563 horsepower) that will take you from 0-60 in about 3.7…
Starting at $125,000, on ebay, you could be the proud owner of a Canair Hovercraft. The Hovercraft is powered by twin Honda engines and features a fly-by-wire drive control system. More pictures after the break.
As many of you know, I like picking on the Segway as the epitome of technological “mas puto” and the sign of the impending Apocalypse. Well, this morning a question was answered that plagued me for years (not really but please go with it). What would happen if an old…
Tao Xiangli, a Chinese inventor, has made his very own submarine for only 30,000 yuan ($4,385). The project took about two years and uses electric motors/propellers, has a periscope, and a depth control tank. Another picture of him in action after the break.
The BioLogic FreeCharge will charge your iPod or iPhone from your bike pedaling. The unit will actually charge anything that charges off of USB. The device costs about $100 and is actually a dyno powered battery pack with USB port. Or you could just get a solar panel. [Via]