Cirrus ‘The-Jet’ mockup tours the world, teasing rich flyers with personal jet model

Got an extra million dollars hanging around? Put down a $100K deposit on the upcoming Cirrus “The-Jet,” a tiny single-engine aircraft that doesn’t exist yet. Full-sized models are now touring the world, and when it does fly, the personal jet will go 345 mph, up to 25,000 feet, and have a range of 1000 miles. Read more about Cirrus ‘The-Jet’ mockup tours the world, teasing rich flyers with personal jet model[…]

Strap-on rocket-powered helicopter lets you demonstrate your bravery

There are some devices where the expression “you go first” always pops into my head, and this is certainly one of them. We’ve seen some other wacky designs from Tecnologia Aeroespacial Mexicana that have actually made it into production, so there’s a chance that their Libelula Rocket Helicopter concept could turn into a real product. Read more about Strap-on rocket-powered helicopter lets you demonstrate your bravery[…]

Table Football XXL, the largest Foosball table in the world

Attention Foosball players: Here’s the largest table football game in the world. In fact, Table Football XXL is so huge, two entire soccer teams — 22 players — could face off with it, settling their challenges without ever setting foos on a real field. This monster was built by Amsterdam brewer Amstel, a stunt that Read more about Table Football XXL, the largest Foosball table in the world[…]

Eeeeew! Study shows some computer keyboards are far dirtier than a toilet seat.

In a study just published by Britain’s Which? Computing magazine, alarming levels of dangerous bacteria and other gross-out biological matter was found on many computer keyboards. A microbiologist examined and measured bacteria levels on 33 keyboards in an office, and one was found to be five times dirtier than the office toilet seat, carrying 150 Read more about Eeeeew! Study shows some computer keyboards are far dirtier than a toilet seat.[…]

The one-horsepower vehicle with an actual horse inside

This is a one horsepower vehicle. Literally. Get it?! It has a horse inside powering it, meaning it is literally powered by one horse! One horsepower! Do you get it? Hold on, let me explain more clearly for you. It’s called the Naturmobil, and it was built by Abdolhadi Mirhejazi of Dubai. Yes, it has Read more about The one-horsepower vehicle with an actual horse inside[…]

Navy launches U.S.S. Independence, first of new class of weapons-bristling speedster trimarans

We’ve been hearing rumblings about the U.S. Navy’s triple-hulled ships, but here’s one that was launched last month, the U.S.S Independence. Built by General Dynamics, it’s called a “littoral combat ship” (LCS), and the trimaran can move huge weapons around faster than any ship in the Navy. Ironic that with all that high tech built Read more about Navy launches U.S.S. Independence, first of new class of weapons-bristling speedster trimarans[…]

Future Skylines: plans for amazing green skyscrapers in Singapore

The Brits are once more taking Singapore by storm, but this time with their snazzy, sustainable architecture. Firm Foster + Partners has plans for an over-1,600,000-square-foot (filling an entire city block), mixed-use structure that’s completely decked out with green-friendly tech. The design of the structure maximizes the amount of natural light that filters throughout the Read more about Future Skylines: plans for amazing green skyscrapers in Singapore[…]

Screw perfume, buy her a Chanel rocket launcher

We already showed you how to stay fashionable in urban combat situations. Along the same lines, Peter Gronquist has jazzed up retired rifles, chainsaws, machine guns and artillery shells and slapped big names on them: Louis Vuitton, Coach, Gucci — probably not the brands you think of when you imagine a rocket launcher or an Read more about Screw perfume, buy her a Chanel rocket launcher[…]

Some Classified DoD Documents are Too Secret to Protect

The Department of Defense (DOD) relies on a global network of critical physical and cyber infrastructure to project, support, and sustain its forces and operations worldwide. The incapacitation, exploitation, or destruction of one or more of its assets would seriously damage DOD’s ability to carry out its core missions. To identify and help assure the Read more about Some Classified DoD Documents are Too Secret to Protect[…]

Delta to install revolutionary Cozy Suite seats in economy class, tourists rejoice

Wedging yourself into an economy-class airplane seat is one of the atrocities of our age, but there’s help on the way. The Cozy Suite is a revolution in airline seating, giving you more room to yourself while giving the airlines the opportunity to pack even more sardines into their pressurized tin cans. Sure, it’s not Read more about Delta to install revolutionary Cozy Suite seats in economy class, tourists rejoice[…]

Judge issues arrest warrant for Darth Vader

A judge has demanded a Darth Vader impersonator be dragged before him after he succumbed to the Dark Side, attacked two Jedi with a metal crutch, and failed to show up for the resulting court appearance on an assault rap. According to the Telegraph, Arwel Wynne Jones interrupted an outdoors TV interview* with brothers Barney Read more about Judge issues arrest warrant for Darth Vader[…]

GUI Command Codes to improve WoW graphics

This is copy/paist of: http://www.worldofraids.com/ just thougt some ppl might wana try this. Gfx enhancement macro: WoW will look better Some players found a way to improve WoW graphics by manipulating several console commands. The following macro will do the job: /console farclip 777 /console horizonfarclip 6226 /console groundeffectdensity 256 /console groundeffectdist 140 /console smallcull Read more about GUI Command Codes to improve WoW graphics[…]

Lockheed Martin Tests New Spacecraft Prototype

This day’s launch is a test to check out design and handling inside the atmosphere as the craft maneuvered through a pre-planned course in the sky. Although the flight didn’t go into space, the builders of the vehicle hoped to learn a lot about how the on-board computers, software and avionics, work together. Official URL Read more about Lockheed Martin Tests New Spacecraft Prototype[…]

The Hive lets you point your speakers wherever you want

This unique sound bar is called The Hive, shaped as it is like a honeycomb cluster. Each segment of the speaker that you see is an individual unit that can be tilted and positioned independently, allowing you to set it up for your specific room’s shape and design. It’s a neat idea, and it’s really Read more about The Hive lets you point your speakers wherever you want[…]

Concept building has farms on top and sculptures below

When asked to design a building for a vacant lot in downtown Manhattan, the designers at Work AC went hog wild. They’re local foodies, you see, which means that they try to avoid buying produce that’s traveled from far-flung places like New Zealand. What better way to eat local than to bring the farm to Read more about Concept building has farms on top and sculptures below[…]

Self-stirring tea glass helps automate personal tea ceremonies

We the Brits were crazy about tea, but some French aficionados are giving them a run for their money. Two young French designers have created a self-stirring teacup. It’s a glass, actually, and it has a ceramic ball at the bottom that mixes around and mixes the tea as you lift the cup or swirl Read more about Self-stirring tea glass helps automate personal tea ceremonies[…]

Buddhist phone is much prettier than your phone

This shiny, pretty phone is a heavily-modified Nokia N95 that’s been decked out head-to-toe with Buddhist iconography and characters. It’s got gold everywhere, a Buddha on the back, and fancy imagery all over. It even has custom wallpapers and ringtones onboard to complete the theme. It’s slick, to say the least, especially if you’re Buddhist, Read more about Buddhist phone is much prettier than your phone[…]

Driver wanted for jet car: must be young, fearless, good looking

Suddenly your $40-$50 bill to fill up gas every other week isn’t so bad: the North American Eagle jet car costs $18,000 every single run. That’s because it uses a 42,500 horsepower engine from airplane manufacturer Lockheed’s retired 1957 F-104 Starfighter, which uses up 160 gallons of fuel each minute. The car needs that kind Read more about Driver wanted for jet car: must be young, fearless, good looking[…]