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Ethanol powered concept sportscar - the Furai
'It is a powerful machine, capable of achieving 60mph in about 3.2 seconds, and its maximum speed is 172mph. Instead of working from a regular chassis, the manufacturer decided to begin with a fully ...
Ergonomic school chair and desk
'The seat flexes to encourage leg movement The frames of the chairs are not only light and simple to operate but also stackable The desk is the centerpiece of a clip on shelf system that could accomp...
Industrial robot arm used as amusement ride
'Tired of the same old amusement park rides? Then check out this robotic arm by Kuka. According to the manufacturer, the "practically unrestricted freedom of motion and excellent dynamic performance ...
Direct light powered plastic motor
'A research team led by professor Tomiki Ikeda at the Tokyo Institute of Technology has developed what is being called the world’s first plastic motor powered solely and directly by light... this fi...
500Gb BluRay compatible optical disk
'Pioneer engineers seem to love breaking barriers as they unveil a 500GB optical disc, throwing in an additional 100GB compared to the earlier 16-layer optical disc. This time round, you will get 25 l...
Highlights from the 2008 Geneva Motor Show (video)
5 seater fully electric car to go on sale in US in 2009
'TH!NK, a Norwegian company, has developed a platform concept vehicle named ‘The Ox’. TH!NK Ox is a five-seater, fully electric car, which is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100km/hr in less th...
Concept reusable shipping container
'Treepac is a reusable shipping container intended to replace cardboard boxes. The structure is made entirely of sustainable wood-based polymer cellulose acetate, Treepac is used like cardboard packa...
The dangers of Sat Nav
'About 300,000 motorists have crashed because of a satnav, the Mirror has found. Around 1.5 million drivers have suddenly veered dangerously or illegally in busy traffic while following its directions...
New open-top Bugatti Veyron
'While an open-top Veyron will instantly appeal to some, the thought of removing a chunk of aerodynamically essential material from the roofline will have many others questioning their sanity. Have n...
All-in-one rear view mirror & GPS navigation
'The SmartMirror lets you replace your old rearview mirror instead of finding a new spot for a separate GPS unit, which means it will be easier to watch your route and the cars behind you at the same...
25 travel gadgets recommended by Time Magazine
'Headed for a getaway? Traveling for business, pleasure or both? Whether you're making your way by plane, train, automobile, or even your own two feet, no trip is complete these days without digital a...
Bullet proof bra will help protect female cops
'It is being dubbed the new "bullet-proof bra", a new kind of Wonderbra which could help protect thousands of women police officers here in Germany. It may sound like a joke, but this is a serious mat...
Weird things you can put in the compost bin
'Composting isn't just for food, silly! You'll be surprised at all the strange, random junk you can toss in the compost bucket. Don't draw the line at peach pits and coffee grounds - start chucking th...
'Solar powered purse' that charges gadgets
'now women can charge their electronic gadgets on the move - using only their handbag. Nicknamed the Power Purse, the bag uses solar panels to absorb the sun's rays and turn them directly into elec...
Air-powered car to go on sale this year
'BBC News is reporting that a French company has developed a pollution-free car which runs on compressed air. India's Tata Motors has the car under production and it may be on sale in Europe and India...
Implants that detect & block epileptic seizures
'NeuroPace's RNS System is touted not only to detect an oncoming seizure, but is also designed to send an electric signal in attempt to disrupt the gathering electrical storm inside the brain' ...
Odd monuments and street art
Odd monuments and street art ...
Key ring gun used in UK killing
'At just four inches long, it fits easily in the hand and could be a key fob of the type used to open car doors by remote control. But this tiny device is in fact a lethal weapon - a gun capable of f...
Giant 4-in-1 remote control
'The 4-in-1 remote control is designed for your TV, VCR, DVD and Satellite units so there will be no messing around with multiple remotes. It also has an easy to use button layout for intuitive use, ...
Fisker Karma hybrid sports car
'This environmentally friendly car is powered by Q-Drive, a system developed by Quantum Technologies that combines a four-cylinder engine sending power to a generator to propel the four-door sedan. F...
Koenigsegg CCXR Edition pics
World's first robot bartender (video)
'The world’s first robotic bartender made his shiny debut appearance at London’s Selfridges department store July 2nd, serving up shots of ice-cold Asahi beer to a captivated audience of thirsty ...
Cavity fighting Lollipops
Cavity fighting Lollipops ...
Award winning 'Living Lounge Chair'
'The concept was created by JGreen Design and won the 2008 Niche Awards, even though the price is more than most of us would pay: $7,500' ...
Short video demo of electronic paper
Beijing's new public exercise equipment
'A reasonably new feature of many of these public spaces is public exercise equipment. As well used as the benches and ping-pong tables, brightly coloured manual machines huddle on the edges of many p...
Science as art
Rent movies on flash cards through kiosks
'PortoMedia is setting up kiosks that will let consumers download movies to a flash memory key or portable hard drive. The kiosks will be packed with hard drives that can hold 350 to 5,000 titles. Use...
Minimalist house pics