What would Jesus drive? The Terra Wind amphibious RV

Most of us are familiar with various goofy little amphibious vehicles that are good for a lark. But this one is guaranteed to induce shore-side heart attacks the first time you drive it head-first into the lake at the campground. Built by a company that’s actually called Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International, I still wonder at Read more about What would Jesus drive? The Terra Wind amphibious RV[…]

$100k speakers used NASA software in conception

These here are some fancy, expensive speakers. The Pantheon Loudspeakers from Siltech stand an imposing 63-inches tall and weigh a hefty 310 pounds, but it’s more than their size that makes them stand out. No, what makes them unique is the fact that they used “NASA-used software called multi physic Cosmol that helped them simulate Read more about $100k speakers used NASA software in conception[…]

Star Trek Enterprise putter boldly goes where no golf club has gone before

Your golfing buddies are either going to think you have the coolest putter ever made or that you’re a complete dweeb, but few will be neutral about this limited-edition Golfsmith Enterprise NCC-1701 putter. We thought we’d seen in the most futuristic golf club yet until we saw this one, vaguely resembling the Starship Enterprise from Read more about Star Trek Enterprise putter boldly goes where no golf club has gone before[…]

$3.4 million home theater setup is probably nicer than yours

You might think that your home theater setup is impressive, what with all the time, effort, and money you put in to getting it perfect. The big-screen HDTV, the surround sound, and the layout were all chosen so meticulously. Well, chances are, your setup really sucks compared to the winner of Home Entertainment’s “Installation of Read more about $3.4 million home theater setup is probably nicer than yours[…]

Limousine-style Prius is hand made, still gets 50 mpg

If the above photo of a “stretch Prius” looks Photoshopped to you, you’re not alone. The image elicited hundreds of deriding comments on the PriusChat message board before the car’s creator came forth and described how he “pimped” his Toyota Prius so that it would hold his family of six comfortably. Even in its modified Read more about Limousine-style Prius is hand made, still gets 50 mpg[…]

The no!no! shaver burns away your downstairs hairs

If you love danger, you might do extreme sports. If you love danger and also keeping your private areas neat and trimmed, you might like the very aptly named no!no! Shaver. It burns away your short ‘n curlys using thermodynamic wire. The “thermal heat signal destroys the hair, which is characterized by odor.” Sweet mother Read more about The no!no! shaver burns away your downstairs hairs[…]

Takara Tomy i-SOBOT named smallest humanoid robot in production

The i-SOBOT robot from toymaker Takara Tomy managed to score an honor upon its release — i-SOBOT is the 2008 Guinness Book of World Record’s smallest humanoid robot in production, standing at just six and a half inches tall. Just because it’s small doesn’t mean the i-SOBOT skimps on being a fun toy, however. It Read more about Takara Tomy i-SOBOT named smallest humanoid robot in production[…]

Bobby

Inspector Gadget fans can now look forward to imitating their hero with the debut of Yamaha’s BOBBY mini-scooter at the Tokyo Motor Show. On the outside, the BOBBY looks like a suitcase with wheels and even collapses into a smaller square form perfect for big city commuters. But in addition to the small form factor Read more about Bobby[…]