A Personal Tank

July 16, 2006 at 5:09 pm (Hardware, Science)


You may not have room in your garage (or budget) for a dirt bike and a snowmobile and a four-wheeler. But what if one vehicle could take the place of all three? That’s the idea behind the Hyanide, a wild concept vehicle created by German designers Oliver Keller and Tillman Schlootz for the 2006 Michelin Challenge Design. More…
Its so MANLY…. i just want it so BAAAAD!

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A Car by women for women

July 16, 2006 at 5:07 pm (Hardware, Science)

Volvo’s YCC concept car, designed entirely by a team of female engineers and stylists, met with snickers and smart-ass comments from the good-ol’-boys club when it debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March. It’s loaded with simplifying features ostensibly designed to attract a female audience. For instance, only mechanics can open the hood, on the assumption that women don’t want to mess with what’s under it. More…

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TV Standby buttons – to be banned

July 16, 2006 at 10:19 am (Hardware)

According to a recent energy review, devices left in standby account for 8% of their annual energy usage. In an attempt to curb waste, combat rising energy costs, and apparently annoy citizens, the British government is set to outlaw switches that allow TVs, DVD players, and who knows what else to go in standby mode.

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Rehab center for Game Additcts

July 16, 2006 at 10:07 am (Games)

In Amsterdam a rehab center has been created for game addicts. The center doesn’t have access to any kind of online multiplayer or consoles… not even a gameboy is allowed. Damn keep me away from this!! More…

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