When Cars Fly

Since Henry Ford built the Model T Ford, people have been dreaming of a vehicle that could drive AND fly. It took almost 90 years before this dream could be realized. Now it will: PAL-V Europe BV is building everybody’s dream in mobility: a full-fledged flying and full-fledged driving vehicle. Your first questions will probably be: How does it work and why is this suddenly possible now?

PAL-V Europe BV started in 1999 to study many technologies and evaluated various concepts. It made numerous designs and patented all its findings, leading to the PAL-V ONE. The first Personal Air and Land Vehicle (PAL-V) available for anybody.

PAL-V Europe BV combines the recent “tilting car” technology of the Carver with the safest and easiest principle of flying, the gyrocopter. It has the exclusive rights to all the basic patents covering this magnificent concept. In addition, PAL-V Europe BV has patents pending for amongst others a foldable rotor.

After 6 years of concept work, PAL-V Europe BV has now entered the next phase. It is starting to build the first commercial prototype to prove all technologies, to finetune the design, to start-up production and carry out the market launch of the PAL-V ONE.

Since 2004/2005 new European and American regulations allow people to fly the PAL-V with a simple sports aviation license. It takes between 15-25 hours getting a license for flying while driving can be done with a regular car driving license.

PAL-V Europe BV is currently raising the capital necessary for the realization phase.

PAL-V Europe BV is also looking for potential customers that would like to be among the earlier customers. Please let us know in case you would like to purchase one or more of the first series.
www.pal-v.com

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New Altina GPS - throws in a 2MP camera

This new A680 GPS unit from Taiwanese manufacturer Altina offers all you'd expect from such a device, but rounds off that full feature set with a 2-megapixel camera.

And why not?

Via - Navigadget

Daylight Projection Clock with motion detector

Firebox have added another strange and possibly useful gadget to their lineup: the Daylight Projection Clock.

The DP100, unlike most projection clocks, throws an image that can be viewed in daylight. It alternates between time and indoor temperature with lovely red glowing digits.

Its projection arm rotates up to 180º so that it can be viewed from any angle at almost any distance.

Helpfully, the clock is motion-sensitive, so you don't have to press any buttons to rotate through digital clock, calendar, alarm and indoor temperature.

Snooze is rather easily activated when the alarm goes off simply by waving above the clock.

The Daylight Projection Clock DP100 is available now



Shop - Firebox.com

Danger Bomb Alarm Clock – diffuse the bomb to stop the alarm

"Don't cut the red wire!"
If you need a sense of massive impending doom to get you out of bed in the morning then this should do the trick.

The Danger Bomb alarm clock wakes you with the sound of an explosion, after which you can only stop the alarm by entering a random safety code that's different each day.

$38.58, via the link below.



Link - to GeekStuff4U

Suzuki launches SV1000 Classic

Making its encore following 2 years away from the UK market, Suzuki GB has unveiled a special edition, limited-edition SV1000, featuring a "café-racer" inspired specification, named the SV1000 Classic.

A popular model in the Suzuki range for years, the SV1000 features the proven 996cc V-Twin engine with a traditional upright riding position, but is boosted on the Classic with the addition of special handlebars and a single seat cowl.

Toshiba to launch HD DVD for your car

Toshiba is hoping to take its format war against Blu-ray on the road with the launch of the first HD DVD player for your car.

The new automotive HD DVD player will come with a touch panel LCD that promises to feature new technology allowing it to work in varying lighting conditions as well as being brighter.

The prototype was shown off at the "Automotive Engineering Exposition 2007" with Alpine Electronics.

Both company's say they plan to launch a device next year.

We will keep you posted.

"News" for Apple TV promised "soon"

It was rumoured by a few that Apple would reveal new iPods today, but as the press event was said to be Mac-focussed, which was from Apple direct, many dismissed the gossip.

They were right to do so as Apple revealed nothing on the iPod front which leaves the suggested September launch date for the new models open.

A new range of aluminium and glass iMacs were launched, as well as the iLife 08 and iWork 08 software suites.

On the multimedia side of things, Apple did make a promise regarding their "hobby" product (as Jobs has described it in the past) the Apple TV.

When asked about the product in the Q&A session, Jobs said:

"We're here to talk about Mac, we'll have some news for the Apple TV soon, but nothing to talk about today."

Premium Xbox 360 Confirmed

Pure digital hi-def output will soon not be just confined to the 360 Elite as Microsoft has now confirmed that the Premium version of its next-gen console will feature HDMI ports.

In a statement to the press, Microsoft said, "We are offering an HDMI port for Xbox 360 simply as another choice in Xbox 360| PS3'>Xbox 360 owners' games and entertainment experience.

Retailers are gradually introducing HDMI-enabled Xbox 360s into the channel to meet demand."

The Hacky Sack's back and this time its high tech

Aah, Hacky Sacks... those long, sunny childhood days in the park with nothing more than small bean-filled bag and a little imagination to amuse you...

Stop the reminiscence right there, because the Hacky Sack is making a 21st Century comeback - with some flashing lights, sound effects and an LED display.

FunKix (complete with noughties mid-word capitalisation) is a wee bean bag, available in three different models, that can be used alone or by a group of friends with different ways to play.

"Flash" gives you a funky flashing light that flashes on impact. "Sonic" has a pre-recorded message (or record one of your own) that plays when the bag is hit or go "DIGI" with an LED counter mode for how many times you can hack it before it hits the ground.

Somehow it's just not the same. $9.99, link for more info below...

Link - to FunKix

Handheld Wii to launch?

Obviously impressed with the success of the motion sensing Wii remotes, it seems like Nintendo may be looking into doing something similar for a handheld.

A patent application, filed in the U.S back in March, has been found detailing the concept and reading, "The housing [console] incorporates an XY-axis acceleration sensor to detect an acceleration in an X-axis and Y-axis direction and a Z-axis contact switch to detect an acceleration in a Z-axis direction."

Well, it sounds like a Wii remote but the image, albeit rather crude, shows a Game Boy type handheld. And it wouldn’t be the first time that Nintendo have tried something similar with a handheld as it has previously released the likes of Kirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumble on Game Boy Color and WarioWare Twisted on GBA.

Mysterious Nokia viral reveals countdown to launch on Aug 29 th

Want to know more about what exactly Nokia is due to be launching on August 29th?

The rumoured music download service has been the focus of most speculation, but don't forget the news that some new Nokia devices were originally talked up too...

There's a brilliant Nokia viral site live now (link below) that suggests at least one mobile to be launched is the much anticipated N81.

We brought you news of this promising Nseries offering when specs'n'pics were previously leaked.

The N81 (pictured) is a sexy-looking Symbian-based slider phone that reportedly boasts an 8GB memory, is quad band, and has 2.4-inch QVGA screen display, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

You could speculate that it would certainly fit nicely into any music-themed announcements with that ample memory capacity, there's no hint that the N82, leaked at the same, might launch too.

The site is worth checking out - although initially a blur of floating nonsense and eerie sounds, if you find the pause button in the middle with your cursor there's more than meets the eye...

Hit the pause whenever the floaty bits form into a phone-like shape and you'll be treated to a strange selection of short bursts of video clips before a countdown timer is revealed - to August 29th.

That, and the message "I'll be seeing you in the next episode...".

We were excited before, now we're really excited.

Link - to Nokia teaser site

Headphones For i Phones

What It Is: Sleek earbud headphones designed specifically for the iPhone. Since the Vibe Duo buds are dual-mode, you can use them to listen to music and answer (and talk on) phone calls.

Who It’s For: Any and all iPhone owners who care about sound quality.

Why It’s Worthy: V-Moda Vibe Duo Headphones are not only dual-mode, they’re also dual-toned, so the black/grey body with white silcone ear fittings make them the only stereo headphone even remotely on par with the iPhone, looks-wise. The cables are coated with a tangle-free fabric, which makes them much easier to handle. And the sound — bass and mid-range especially — is the best we’ve heard out of the shockingly limited selection of iPhone-specific headphones.

Our Only Complaint: You can’t answer the phone by just tapping on the mic, as you can with the crappy-sounding earbuds that are included with the iPhone.

Where To Get It: $99.99 at v-moda.com (or the Apple Store)

The Nightster

The Nightster - HD's New Throw-Back
Women love bikes almost as much as we do. I don't care what your four-wheel ride is, nothing comes close to hitting the back roads, wind in your hair, and her arms wrapped tightly around you. And image-wise? Even my accountant looks like a bad-ass on his Harley. (Once he takes off his bifocals.)

If you're looking to add a rougher edge to your image, Harley-Davidson recently put a new bike on the streets with throw-back styling. They call it the Nightster, and it incorporates a whole bunch of old-school design elements Harley has used to harken back to "the themes of outlaw and rebellion that Harley's are iconic for." And can't we all use a little more outlaw and rebellion in our lives?

There's a newly styled logo on the tank and the paint is available in matte finish only, giving the bike an edgier look. The license plate is side mounted, with old-line front fork gaiters and low ride hight that give the Nightster a post-WW II feel. But with today's power How much power? They slapped a fuel-injected, 1,200 cc V-Twin on it, finished in the same matte gray as the tranny and airbox cover. There's no over-chroming on this street beast. That would be too civilized http://www.harley-davidson.com/

Gadgets Sizzle in the Heat

Gadgets Sizzle in the Heat
If you get into your car this afternoon and notice a heap of melted plastic, it's probably your iPod or any other tech gadget that was left in the car.

When temperatures outside get into the 90s, the inside of a car can easily heat up to 145 degrees. Those gadgets are no match for this excessive heat.

"It can affect batteries. It'll certainly start to fry your little microcircuits inside of your electronic devices," says David Graveline, a host of a syndicated radio show about consumer electronics.

Graveline also says that the iPod safety guide recommends storing the gadget in a place between -4 and 113 degrees fahrenheit.

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The Ultimate Hoodie Microfleece

Hot summer days means cool summer nights. You could just toss on any old hoodie while you cruise the night, but as soon as you try listening to your MP3 player or newly acquired iPhone, you get a tangled mess o' wires. Knot no more.

The Ultimate Hoodie Microfleece can keep you from getting snarled in your cord mess by utilizing its integrated wire management system. Your cables are actually inside the hoodie -- no more snagging on random obstacles! The hoodie's lightweight microfleece is thin enough that you can control your devices through the fabric, yet thick enough to keep the chill out, while chilling. Add 11 pockets to carry change, keys and bottles -- and you've got the greatest hoodie ever invented! It even has a secret pocket for your, uh, vitamins.

Bluetooth Enabled Retro Handset

Raise your hand if you're sick of those blinking, futuristic Bluetooth headsets everyone seems to have crammed in their ears these days ... now while your hand is up, grab hold of this cool retro handset!

Leave that "Star Trek" look to the nerds and dazzle instead with this "Dragnet" looking Bluetooth enabled retro handset! Compatible with all Bluetooth phones, it has a 30-foot range and can both make and receive calls, and it's far more comfortable than having a small chunk of plastic and metal sticking out of your head.

Now if you could just replace that electronic keyboard with a typewriter.

Ford Mustang GT-R Concept

Ford Mustang GT-R Concept
The muscular Ford Mustang GT-R rekindles the legendÌs road racing glory and the magic of 5.0-litre Mustangs and hints at a potential future race car.

"The Mustang GT-R blends todays breathtaking design, Ford RacingÌs unmatched history and the most advanced racing technology into the ultimate Mustang," says J Mays, Ford group vice president, design. "Mustangs iconic image grew with every checkered flag so we think the Mustang GT-R is an appropriate tribute to the cars 40th anniversary, and a hint at whatÌs to come."

The bright Valencia Orange car inspired by the famous Grabber Orange 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am race cars (the Yellow Mustangs) piloted by race legends, including Parnelli Jones is a technological showcase that, when peeled back, reveals a number of existing or production-feasible racing parts.

"The Mustang GT-R shows that Ford is back in road racing in a serious way," says Jim OÌConnor, Ford group vice president, North America marketing, sales and service.

The Mustang GT-R features Ford RacingÌs 440-horsepower "Cammer" crate engine that already is affordably available to grassroots racers, and can be tuned to produce more than 500 horsepower under certain race series rules. Last year, a tuned 505-horsepower version of the "Cammer" notched world-class performance and endurance credentials by powering a Focus Daytona Prototype to victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona race.

WHEN IS AN APPLE NOT AN APPLE ?

Apple have unveiled the latest incarnation of the iMac and once again are promoting the one-piece computer as more of a piece of sculpture than a bit of IT kit. Like much in the world of contemporary design, materials count for a lot. Apple have made much of the aluminium and glass used to make the iMac, materials which are perhaps more at home in an architectural context. However, it wasn't the architectural similarities that grabbed our attention, rather it was the way the glass-plated LCD resembled an automotive windscreen. With the sheen of the aluminium case topped off with the chrome apple logo, we knew it looked a little like something else... an Audi! Possibly.


Although this connection may be a little tenuous, there is an established link between product and automotive design. There have been many collaborations between automotive designers and watch companies, sportswear manufacturers and other industries. On this occasion it may be that the reverse is true: qualities that make a car desirable influence the design of a product.

If it really was the case that the design style of a brand like Audi influenced the design of the iMac, maybe, in a similar way to the evolution of the TT, we could expect to see further 3D form development of the iMac in future generations. Audi's design style has become more organic and sinewy of late, moving to less rigid, more fluid forms. Perhaps, when simplicity is exhausted as a design style, Apple may follow Audi down the road even further to a place where machines are elegently sculpted objects and possessing something is just as important as using it.

COOL LAPTOP

The Belkin Cooling Stand keeps your laptop cool. Powered by your laptop’s USB port, the Cooling Stand adds no extra bulk and is easy to use. A unique wave design creates a channel between the laptop and the stand to assist in natural airflow. Unlike other laptop fans that draw heat down to push it out, the Cooling Stand’s fan takes advantage of heat’s natural reaction to rise by pushing hot air upward through the channel and away from your laptop.

GIVE THAT DOG A BONE

A dog is an animal with an enormous sexual appetite which can’t be controlled. Many methods consist in artificial ways to stop dogs inborn character. These methods like castration or meds are going against the nature laws. Hotdoll is a natural (and beneficial for dog’s health) way to control its sexual impulses. This love doll for dogs is shaped to be grabbed easily by the dog’s paws like female hips. Hotdoll is designed in 2 sizes to be used by little dogs and by big ones! Its contrasted colors are made to be easily distinguished by dog’s eyes. The body is made by a plastic structure covered with a 1 cm technogel skin to create a soft touch. All orange parts are made of rubber, that way the doll grips on the floor. The pink hole needs to be washed regularly for hygienic reasons.

DIGITAL KEYCHAIN POCKET WATCH

Keys are central to moving and arriving. Whether for your car, motorcycle, house or office, keys are inseparably linked to getting somewhere on time, so the ISI Pocket Watch unites a keychain with an unpretentious digital timepiece.

Its cube form is both appealing and functional, and by simply pulling the cord, it displays the time even in total darkness. The digital display is housed in a semitransparent cube measuring 20mm square and the time is only visible when the cord is gently pulled. A separate turned aluminum holder houses two button cell batteries to power the clock

COOL LAWN MOWER

Droplet is an electric mulching lawnmower, addressing the issues of increasingly smaller lawn and storage spaces in Australian homes, and the negative user issues associated with gardening hardware. The droplet incorporates a unique raising and lowering mechanism alongside an unconventional wheel design, resulting in a new interpretation of a typically dull machine. The surface detail flow makes a feature of material connections and visually maps the functionally of venting. The lawnmower is electric, increasing user independence by eliminating the need for technical knowledge and regular maintenance. The mulching technology removes the task of handling grass clippings, and promotes lawn health.

MUSIC SOFA - C/D PLAYER BUILT IN

When furniture is fused with high tech kit the results are often about as comfortable and stylish as sandpaper g-string. But the new Music Sofa by designer Giongkun Wuqiongkun defies the norm with its charmingly curvaceous lines and comfy interior cushion, which sent us from nought to napping in only a few seconds… until we were suddenly awoken by some beefy rock riffs. See, this sofa contains a stonking wireless speaker set-up. Plus with a built in CD player it should be music to your ears.

EVEN I COULD LOOK COOL ON THIS BIKE

Oryx is an innovative time trial bike with a one-sided fork and chain-stay. Due to its Y-frame shape, it’s comfortably shock-proof without loosing ground contact.

Each bike is custom-made which guaranties the perfect fit for every rider and simplifies manufacturing; handle bars, stem and fork are made from one piece. The ergonomically shaped seat post and saddle are integrated into the frame with a hole to cool your bum even!

The frame and handle bars are connected via a frame-pivot, guiding cables through the frame as one turns. One of the innovations on the bike is the crank which is designed like a ring and mounted in the inside of the frame by two ball bearings. The whole bike itself is made of carbon composite, which is baked into the frame during the molding process.

In time trial races, like the Contre la Montre at the Tour de France, every second counts, that’s why Oryx possesses an identical pair of wheels which can be removed by the push of a button.

Designer: Harald Cramer

CYPRYS MOBILE PHONE

This Phone Rocks

"Transparent Toaster"

This innovative "Transparent Toaster" concept uses special heating glass to warm a single slice of bread. Unfortunately, the glass does not reach a high enough temperature -- at this time -- to actually toast the bread. No word yet on if this concept will go into production

BLOGGING MAKES MY BUT HURT

Now you can more easily achieve the buttocks you envision, on top of your physical training by using the Bottom Reformulator. It's been designed by a team of plastic surgeons from Taiwan to enhance the shape of your buttocks and to make them appear more toned and tight. These doctors concluded that body pressure on a curved memory-foam pillow can, after an allotted period of time, reshape your bottom. Use our memory foam cushion to curve your bottom just the way you want it to be shaped.And if your like me sitting in front of your computer blogging all day,your but will love you for this You can get one here if you like..there cheap but well worth it.

"Hello Kitty Robo" only $6299.99

Hello Kitty had release this fabulous Hello Kitty Robo. This robot can communicate with your using the Hello Kitty's voice. It can chat with you in 3 different situations: 1 As a close friend; 2 With the family; 3 Guessing game. This is a perfect robot for whoever does not have a lot time to stay with child. Hello Kitty Robo can help you to stay with your child to keep them from being lonely.


Price:$6,299.99
I'LL TAKE TWO

Piss-Screen Urinal Game

The Challenge

How to capture the attention of any potential drunk drivers? Well, where do most people go when they’re drunk? (Apart from the bar, that is. They go to the toilet)

Solution

The Piss-Screen - a pressure-sensitive inlay set within urinals, enabling users to play while they pee. We installed this newfangled creation in male restrooms across Frankfurt, teaming up with a variety of bars, clubs and cafés. The game itself was displayed on a screen above each urinal, and would automatically start as soon as someone began to pee. The player could then control the car whilst relieving himself – if they wanted the car to go right, they simply peed to the right (and visa versa).

Audi Type C Roadster

Audi Type C Roadster, Pedal Car for Richie Rich Kids




If your looking to spoil your kids rotten, here's a $13,300 Audi Type C Roadster Replica. A perfect 1:2 scale copy.You could buy a KIA for that.O.K I'll take the toy

THINK GREEN

The Zero accelerates from 0 to 50 miles per hour. Built with aircraft-grade aluminum, Zero performs well in the dirt, on the road, and on rugged back-country terrain.

Zero electric motorcycles can go about 40 miles between charges. Power packs can be changed on the fly.

Full recharging takes about three hours, and can be accomplished by plugging into any wall socket. Nothing could be cleaner, easier or faster.

SLIDEON mp3 PLAYER

One of the latest trends in cell phone technology is the slider phone. This audio/video player brings that technology into new areas of the market. All controls are hidden under the screen allowing for a sleek, smooth exterior to the product. This device would feature flash based storage and be able to charge via the headphone jack.

Designer: Ian Murchison

A COOL TOY CAN EVEN BE A PAIR OF SLIPPERS

I don’t know what it is but slippers seem to fall victim to the same invisible monster that makes socks disappear. I try to keep organize and leave them in the same spot but sooner or later, they mysteriously vanish. Daniel Meyer surmised that to treat them as a mobile object more akin to carpet, you wouldn’t lose them and so he created a small bedside rug with porthole cut outs for your matching slippers. Now you’ll always know where they are before you get in and out of bed.

Designer: Daniel Meyer

RUBIC CUBE mp 3 PLAYER

The idea is from Rubik`s cube puzzle. The only way to activate the mp3 player on is similar to playing with the Rubik`s cube puzzle, by solving each layer has a specific function such as play, pause, forward or back. And of course the only way to turn it off is by completing it. Users can now listen to the music while having fun.

Designer: Hee Yong

The Haptic Phone

Eat your heart out multi-touchscreen iPhone. The Haptic phone not only sports the cool touchiness, but also the very cool hapticness. The entire front and back of the phone is a touchscreen. However the screen not only shows a graphic UI, it also sports a PUI (physical user interface). The surface area can raise to mimic all kinds of buttons.

Designer: Lukas Koh

THE BOOK OF LIGHTS

You’ll really surprise everyone with this beautifully innocent book. The book of lights pop up protagonist emits a tabletop warming glow. A wonderfully crafted and cleverly folded lamp springs to life from the hardy white pages of the bound book, powered by a simple low voltage adapter. Finally a coffee table book that you’ll actually open.
Designer: Takeshi Ishiguro