Fire engine with a MiG engine not the most practical thing in the world

huh… yeh? t’s very important for fire engines to get to their destinations as fast as possible, but it’s equally, if not more, important for them to be able to, you know, put out the fire using water. That’s where this MiG-engine-equipped fire engine goes wrong. Sure, slapping a jet engine on a fire truck Read more about Fire engine with a MiG engine not the most practical thing in the world[…]

Oakley still testing MP3 sunglasses market with Split Thump revision

Oakley is still at it. Despite only having one customer for their Thump line of MP3 sunglasses — the not-so-favorable Dog the Bounty Hunter — the latest in the line of Thump MP3 sunglasses, the Split Thump is now available. Design-wise, these sunglasses have definite stepped it up a notch from its predecessors by being Read more about Oakley still testing MP3 sunglasses market with Split Thump revision[…]

Whirlpool Glass bathtub makes getting clean showtime

This, my friends, is one sexy bathtub. Appropriately named the Whirlpool Glass bathtub, it sports clear sides that’d give anybody a nice clear shot of your naked self soaking in tepid filthwater. Sexy! But honestly, it is really nice looking. Plus, it has sixteen jets all along the bottom and back that’ll give you a Read more about Whirlpool Glass bathtub makes getting clean showtime[…]

Green Week: Corn starch is the new plastic

Benjamin, I want to say one word to you, just one word. Are you listening? Starch. Hawthorne, CA, based Cereplast is changing the world of plastics, creating a more eco-friendly version made from the starches in corn, tapioca, wheat and potatoes. The “natural” plastic is perfect for the food-service industry, as California now requires all Read more about Green Week: Corn starch is the new plastic[…]

World’s smallest spy cam now available for classy uses

Nothing says “I’m a classy guy with nothing to hide” like being really into spy cameras and equipment. But hey, I’m not here to judge, I’m here to inform. So, creeps of the world, let me introduce you to the world’s smallest lil’ camcorder. Fitting easily into a stick of gum or a pack of Read more about World’s smallest spy cam now available for classy uses[…]

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[…]

Canon Snap concept design offers peek into the digital camera future

Although Canon still rules the day when it comes to digital cameras the company shouldn’t rest on its laurels. New from the concept lab of independent designer David Munscher comes the Canon Snap camera. Able to fit snugly on your finger the idea is to merge the high-powered functionality of Canon’s larger product line with Read more about Canon Snap concept design offers peek into the digital camera future[…]

iShoes motorized skates: cruise at 15 mph without moving your legs

While iShoes certainly will push you along at a leisurely 15 miles per hour, you might look a little silly wearing them. iShoes are an invention designed by brothers Ilya and Boris Kaganovich from Minnesota, and work a lot like roller skates, except they are motorized and controlled with a hand unit. Weighing eight pounds Read more about iShoes motorized skates: cruise at 15 mph without moving your legs[…]

NEC SX-9 supercomputer is world’s fastest at 839 TFLOPS

NEC has a new supercomputer it’s touting as the world’s fastest. The SX-9 is capable of processing a peak 839 teraFLOPS, and a peak vector performance of 102.4 gigaFLOPS per individual core. Well hey, that’s a lot of FLOPS. The picture above might be a little misleading, but each SX-9 is actually a little taller Read more about NEC SX-9 supercomputer is world’s fastest at 839 TFLOPS[…]

Senjo No Kizuna: a glorious panoramic Gundam simulator

Giant robot lovers, rejoice! And then buy plane tickets to Japan. Japanese game purveyors Banpresto and Bandai joined forces to release Senjo No Kizuna, which features mechs from the ultra-popular Gundam universe blowing each other up. Sitting inside a simulator, the player controls her mech with both dual joysticks and foot pedals. Each pod is Read more about Senjo No Kizuna: a glorious panoramic Gundam simulator[…]

D-Box GP-200 chair adds motion to your games

Hey racing buffs, do you find it’s just not as satisfying to pull off hair-raising turns with your average controller? If you’re looking for the off-screen action to match your gameplay, the D-Box GP-200 gaming chair might do nicely. Picture a padded bucket seat propped up on three hydraulic legs and fitted with five speakers. Read more about D-Box GP-200 chair adds motion to your games[…]

Aviation enthusiast replaces his bedroom with $30,000 simulator

Love planes? So do we, but it’s probably a safe bet that John Davis loves them more. Rather than go for a bedroom built into a plane, he turned his own into a fully functional, professional-grade simulator. Now 47 years old, it took Davis eight years and over $30,000 to complete his working replica of Read more about Aviation enthusiast replaces his bedroom with $30,000 simulator[…]