Matrox Extio F1240 remote graphics unit

The Matrox Extio™ F1240 multi-display Remote Graphics Unit enables the extension of two dual-link video displays, audio and six USB devices, such as keyboard and mouse, by up to 820 feet (250 meters) via a single fiber-optic cable. Designed with passive (fanless) cooling, the Extio 1240 provides a quiet, secure and high reliability environment that Read more about Matrox Extio F1240 remote graphics unit[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

A fighter jet and a motorcycle made sweet love, birthed $82,350 MonoTracer

Just to dash that first thought of yours: Nope, not a concept. This is real, my friend. The MonoTracer is an enclosed motorcycle or “cabin cycle,” a style of vehicle which experiences a lot less drag than your average motorbike and keeps you from having to pick the bugs from between your teeth later. Its Read more about A fighter jet and a motorcycle made sweet love, birthed $82,350 MonoTracer[…]

World’s first 46-inch stereoscopic 3D TV from Hyundai on sale in Japan

Filed under: Displays 3D baby, that’s what we want. Now it’s yours… if you live in Japan anyway. Introducing the world’s first 46-inch 3D stereoscopic television. Built by Hyundai, the 1,920 x 1,080 set is capable of grabbing BS11 3D broadcasts pumped by Nippon BS in Japan. The ¥498,000 (about $4,857) LCD brings 2x HDMI Read more about World’s first 46-inch stereoscopic 3D TV from Hyundai on sale in Japan[…]

TX-SA606X: The New Onkyo AV Amplifier with VIERA Link, AQUOS, and REGZA

Many of you have heard of the Viera Link, AQUOS (Sharp), and REGZA (Toshiba) system that allows you to control any of these devices with one remote… Things are a little different today as these manufacturers understand the importance of being open. Behold the very first fully compatible Viera Link (or AQUOS/REGZA equivalent) Onkyo AV Read more about TX-SA606X: The New Onkyo AV Amplifier with VIERA Link, AQUOS, and REGZA[…]