Feature: Jet, Tank-Powered Cars You Can Actually Drive

7 09 2008

Whether your passion be jets or tanks, these two cars combine the speed of both into custom vehicles. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.


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Chatpad

7 09 2008
Chatpad

Finally, modders “have finally managed to get the PSP and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Chatpad typing.” No word yet on if Sony will be releasing an official PSP keypad. Video after the break.

There are still a few kinks to smooth out, but the hard part seems over, with l0rdnic0 managing a tiny bit of soldiering using a PSP remote cable and some software from the Open Keyboard Project.

[via Engadget]


Fifth Gear: Porsche 911 GT2

7 09 2008

In this new Fifth Gear segment, “Jason Plato takes control of Porsche’s brand new 911 GT2 and finds out if it still deserves the fierce reputation of previous models.” Video after the break.


eBay Watch: Tiny 7.9-Pound SEGA Grand Piano, World’s Smallest

7 09 2008

That’s right, a seller if offering this tiny 7.9-pound SEGA grand piano on eBay, which is touted as the world’s smallest. Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

It delivers natural sound through the speaker when you press on the miniature key. 100 built-in songs.

[via eBay]


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Lotus Europa

7 09 2008
Lotus Europa

The 2010 Lotus Europa i6 is essentially “a mid engined, rear wheel drive car, powered by a supercharged 2.0L inline 6.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

Inspired by classic Lotus cars, Europa and Elite. Also taking some current Lotus trends into consideration. It’s called the 2010 Europa i6.

[via Seriouswheels]


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Air Hog

7 09 2008
Air Hog

The Air Hog zero gravity R/C car “contains a special system that works like a mini vacuum cleaner — a powerful fan creates suction to hold the car to the wall.” Video after the break. Click here for one more picture.

They run on rechargeable batteries and should run for about 10 minutes on a single charge. Keep in mind that the remote control is infrared, so it will only work when you have line-of-sight access to the car.

[via Technabob - Firebox]


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Skate It

7 09 2008
Skate It

The Wii version of Skate It offers “a deep and unique career mode that allows the player to earn sponsors, unlock gear, and travel the world, a first for the series.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The Wii version will feature a modified version of the original’s game engine, and will support 480p and widescreen display options.

[via Wiki]


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Personal Airplane

7 09 2008
Personal Airplane

At $135-million, the Eclipse 400 is a personal airplane with a “maximum cruising speed of 580km/h, consuming less than 1 pound of fuel for every 1.7 km flown.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

A very expensive one: The 330-knots single-engine jet won’t come cheap at $1.35 million, so it’s not the skycar we were all hoping for.

[via Gizmodo]


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Face Breaker

7 09 2008
Face Breaker

In this latest GT featurette, they compare the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Face Breaker to see which one comes out on top graphically. Video after the break.


Green iPod Nano

7 09 2008
Green iPod Nano

Yes, another 4G picture has surfaced, and this time it’s of a lime green iPod Nano with the packaging. Still no word yet on specifications.

There you have it, more supposed iPod nano 4G love, unboxed and wearing a distinctive iPod nano 2G lime-colored coat.

[via Engadget]


Feature: Wearable Dino Suits That Look and Move Realistically

1 09 2008

From afar, you may think these dinosaurs are just animatronic robots, but they’re actually wearable suits. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.


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Gorenje

1 09 2008
Gorenje

Unlike other refrigerators, users of this Gorenje model “control the fridge using an iPod touch or iPhone with an application called iGorenj, which in fact can control all kinds of Gorenje appliances.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

This allows not only to use the iPod touch, but also any other web device in your home Wi-Fi network. The program allows you to program the devices using a very easy to use graphical user interface.

[via Gizmodo]


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5320

1 09 2008
5320

At a slim 108 x 46 x 15 mm, the Nokia 5320 XpressMusic features a 2.0-inch screen, 2.0-megapixel camera, 140MB of built-in memory, microSD card slot, Bluetooth 2.0 w/A2DP, HSDPA, and video playback capabilities. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

You also get the bonuses that come with the OS; Web browser, and the available option to install various applications (including the future N-Gage support) and personalization.

[via PhoneArena - GSMarena]


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Samsung MP3

1 09 2008
Samsung MP3

Available in 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB models, the YP-Q1 is the latest Samsung MP3 player. Featuring a “2.4-inch QVGA screen, support for MP3, WMA, WAV, Ogg, FLAC, MPEG4 and WMV, and an FM RDS radio.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The screen is nothing special, and the interface seems a step back from Samsung’s other full-featured DAPs. If we were to say anything positive, the Q1 does feel nice and solid in the hand, but it’s nowhere near as thin as it could / should be.

[via Engadget - TVB]


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3D Game

1 09 2008
3D Game

The BiiBall 3D game for Apple’s iPhone/iPod Touch “takes advantage of their 3D engine and appears to combine the gameplay of Cube Runner and a rolling ball.” Video after the break.

The ball appears to move forward at a set pace while the player travels through the path while collecting objects while avoiding contact with the walls.

[via Toucharcade]