This thing is called the “Scarpar Powerboard” and has apparently been under development since the 90s. From the look of it, it seems that this off-road powerboard can truly go everywhere. I mean, have you seen it glide over that log? Pretty darn impressive. [Via Gizmodo]
The A-Pod is an ant-inspired hexapod robot featuring a fully animated body composed of an abdomen, a head with a pair of large mandibles, a thorax, and 6 legs. Check it out in the video below. The thing almost looks lifelike! [Via Trossen Robotics]
If the gossip-mill is true, the next incarnation of the iPhone and iPod touch will see the devices add “car stereo” and “moviemaker” to their repertoires. We reported recently that new generation models of both devices look to be in the works given the version numbers referenced in the newest edition of the iPhone operating […]
You’ve heard Star Wars’ Imperial March played on an old hard drive and a floppy disk before, but why stop there when there’s so many outdated computer peripherals lying around your home or office? [Via BBG]
In this engaging and hilarious talk from the EG’08 conference, New York Times technology columnist David Pogue rounds up some handy mobile phone tools and services that can boost your productivity and lower your bills (and your blood pressure).
Our friend Paul Cooper from Tokyoflash sent us pictures of a bunch of concept clock designs this morning that may be manufactured by his company in the near future. To help Paul out, we’re posting what we consider the best designs, and would love to hear your thoughts about them. Which one would you be […]
AT&T is trialling sales of a netbook for just $49.99. But the catch is that buyers must subscribe to a two-year internet plan which may wipe out any savings. The deal is currently only available in Philadelphia and Atlanta but will be expanded if it’s a success. The lowest price machine offered is the Acer […]
By Casey Lynn Contributing Writer, [GAS] One more April Fool’s joke to add to the fray – I had a feeling that a few of you might enjoy a good pun as much as I do. Or, you know, tea. Because I do love tea. And QWERTY. It’s just fun to type. Online tea store […]
Why has no one thought of this before? WANT! This high-quality sleeping bag looks just like a Tauntaun, complete with saddle, internal intestines and glowing lightsaber zipper pull. Now when your kids tell you their favorite Star Wars movie is “Attack of the Clones” you can nestle the wee-ones snug in simulated Tauntaun fur while […]
Apple is planning to release an iProd. And no, that is not a typo. The device is one of four works-in-progress which have been exposed by those folks who enjoy nosing around the coding of the iPhone operating system (as opposed to, say, making phone calls or listening to music). They’ve noticed the upcoming third […]