Subwing Is Like Flying But Underwater
The Subwing ($249) is an actual product you can buy today. It is made to be towed behind a watercraft at a slow speed of about 3-knots. The idea is to recreate the feeling of flying while underwater. More pictures and video after the break.
100-Percent Solar Powered Train
This is the world’s first entirely solar train and it is up and running in Byron Bay, Australia. The Byron Bay Railroad Company started off with a heritage train and added 6.5 kilowatts of solar panels. This solar train can carry 100 seated passengers, a few standing passengers, luggage, bikes, and more. More details, pictures, […]
Samson Switchblade Flying Car
The Samson Switchblade Flying Car is almost ready to hit the market. Prices start at $85k and go to $140k depending on what bits you opt for. The Switchblade has side-by-side seating for two and room for 50-lbs of luggage. Flight speed is 200 mph at up to 13,000 feet. Get out of traffic and […]
Self Driving Aircraft Wheel
For the most part air travel is still pretty awesome (minus interactions with the braintrust crews of the TSA). You hop on a plane in California and in just 5-hours you are sitting on the beach in Hawaii. Amazing stuff. A few things that make the flight time take longer than it should are crappy […]
Subaru’s Largest Vehicle Yet, The 2019 Ascent SUV
Subaru has, for the most part, ignored the SUV market, until now. Subaru’s latest vehicle is a new SUV with a new engine. Of course it will be all-wheel drive. The Subaru Ascent comes with a new 2.4-liter engine in the usual boxer configuration. This engine has 10.6:1 compression (higher than normal for Subaru) and […]
Tesla Gen2 Roadster
If the latest Tesla Gen2 Roadster makes it to market (slated for 2020) it will be the fastest production car to date, with a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 seconds. That is insanely fast but will cost you around $200,000. 0-100 mph is expected to be just 4.2 seconds and the quarter mile would be […]
BMW Mid-Sized Scooter – C400X
If the Honda Grom is too lowbrow or isn’t fast enough for you, check out BMW’s latest Scooter. The BMW C400X is the little brother to the C650 GT and C650 Sport scooters. The C400X has plenty of power for city and highway use and has some cool electronic bits and storage. The BMW C400X […]
Emirates Airlines Boeing 777 First Class Suites
Having recently spent too much time traveling internationally I can attest to the fact that there are many levels of quality when it comes to airline seats. Everything from age, to seat comfort, to legroom, shoulder room, and more. Some airlines haven’t a clue about ergonomics or comfort while others seem to have it figured […]
Boston Dynamics SpotMini Robot
The ever creepy Boston Dynamics robots continue to evolve. Their latest 24-second video shows off the SpotMini Robot. Video of this robotic nightmare after the break.
Cycliq Fly12 HD Bike Camera And Light
Why not get your bikes LED head light to do some double duty as an HD camera. That is the idea behind the Cycliq Fly12 (and the Fly6 rear bike camera). The Cycliq Fly12 ($299) sports a 1080P camera with a 10-hour battery life, a built-in bike alarm, Strava integration, an LED 400 lumen light, […]