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crowd control

The T3 Makes a Guy Wearing a Bike Helmet on a Scooter Scary as Hell

For the most part, I wouldn't consider a police officer or military personnel riding down the road on a scooter as intimidating. However, if that scooter happens to be Lamperd Less Lethal's new T3 Mobile Defender, there is definitely something to be worried about. The vehicle comes equipped with a powerful air gun that is considered non-lethal in a body shot, but could potentially kill someone if they were to take a synthetic bullet to the head. That is why the gun utilizes a holographic sight system to ensure accuracy. More »

5:20 PM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Sean Fallon
6,709 views, 44 comments

Latest by n/a: The local police have 1 of those things that they use just for the shopping center i work at (i work at at the multi-plex there) and they store it at my work think of it as a segway on more »

autocamcorder

Roadscan Drive Recorder: Like a Black Box For Your Car

There are few things in this world that are more infuriating than getting into a car accident—but one of those things would definitely be getting into an accident where the blame is being disputed. For the innocent party, a Roadscan Drive Recorder could be indispensable. The device mounts easily on your windshield or rearview mirror, and will continuously record graphical 3D-G accelerations data. If you happen to get into an accident, it will save the digital video starting 14 seconds before the incident and 6 seconds after—so you would be armed with all of the data you need to dispute a ticket. Or totally incriminate yourself.

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4:00 PM on Fri Jun 27 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,663 views, 21 comments

Latest by takeshi: Umm, great. So this device is only useful for capturing when you have rear ended someone else?? How about collisions from other angles where someone else would be at fault? more »

gps

Knight Rider GPS With KITT's Voice!

I already have a GPS unit but I'll be dammed if I'm not throwing it out because the guys at Mio have come up with a Knight Rider branded GPS unit with voice prompts by the one and only Mr Feeny KITT William Daniels. Apparently, you will recognize his familiar voice as soon as you fire it up and hear "Hello Michael, where do you want to go today?" As an added touch, the display is flanked by a series of red LEDs that mimic KITTs hood-mounted lights. Further details are scarce, but we do know the Mio Knight Rider GPS will retail for $299 when it is finally released. [Next Autos Thanks Dan!]

4:55 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Sean Fallon
20,408 views, 47 comments

Latest by n/a: This is all well and good, but when they sell one that has a single glowing red eye in the middle, and issues about opening the car doors you'll know we've stepped over a line. more »

nerd transport

Unicycle Transport Vehicle: Like a Segway, Only Lamer and Sweatier

This unicycle transport vehicle by designer Regimantas Vegele is tailor made for an unique breed of individual—the kind of person that cares about looking good, but does not care about looking foolish. Essentially, the device would take the concept of an elliptical trainer and turn it into an actual moving vehicle. So traveling would involve pedaling and moving your arms—sort of a hybrid between cycling and cross country skiing. It's not a bad concept from an exercise standpoint, but I have a hard time believing that there would be any sort of market for something like this. More »

6:30 PM on Wed Jun 18 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,570 views, 18 comments

Latest by weatherman: @frigg: but the elliptical machine does have an advantage over real-world exercise; it's low impact for people with bad knees or other injuries. Creating a device that allows people to exercise outdoors in a low-impact way (and get them out more »

Electric Bike Train

C'mon Ride the (Bike) Train, Hey Ride It

"Right about now it's about that time for me to holler
Girl, I wanna waller in the back of my Impala
Woo, don't need no tickets for this thing
Just jump on in, let me hit them switches on the train"

Wait, this song is about WHAT?? As for the Electric Bike Train, it's a modular biking system allowing you to ride alone or hook up with friends. By designer Jianq Qian, it's just a concept, but it's also a whole lot more inviting than that Impala. Trust me. [Coroflot via Core77]

2:50 PM on Tue Jun 17 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,220 views, 11 comments

pulling a fast one

Philadelphia to Fake Out Drivers With 3D Speed Bump Images

A new program dubbed "Drive CarePhilly" is being rolled out in Philadelphia in an attempt to get drivers to follow speed limits. As part of the program, approximately 100 intersections will be fitted with high tech 3D decals that they believe will fake out drivers into thinking there is something in the intersection. While I can see this plan working initially, what happens when the locals grow accustomed to the decals? If they know the bumps are fake, what is to prevent them from speeding? It just doesn't seem logical in the long term. [KYW via Fark]

7:30 PM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By Sean Fallon
17,589 views, 79 comments

Latest by n/a: This is the dumbest idea ever. Yeah it will work for the first time or 2 but then people are going to become desensitized to crap in the road because they are going to think everything at intersections in the more »

gas crisis

Genepax Unveils a Car That Runs on Water and Air

Running a car on water has been the holy grail for car manufacturers for some time now, but it appears that a Japanese company named Genepax may have pulled ahead of the competition with a prototype vehicle that runs entirely on water and air. Their new "Water Energy System (WES)," generates power by supplying water and air to the fuel and air electrodes using a proprietary technology called the Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA). The secret behind MEA is a special material that is capable of breaking down water into hydrogen and oxygen through a chemical reaction. More »

6:10 PM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By Sean Fallon
45,701 views, 122 comments

Latest by skierpage: @noirdreams: Capillary action doesn't break any law of physics, and isn't really a nanoscale issue. "I've noticed some counter-intuitive physical processes, therefore a car that runs on water and air is possible" is not a strong argument. more »

health

M-Powered System Turns a Lincoln Into the Diabetesmobile

I never thought about this before, but driving around in a car can be especially dangerous for people with severe cases of diabetes. Fortunately for them (and everyone else on the road), a company called Medtronic Diabetes has unveiled its new M-POWERED car—a Lincoln sedan fitted with a system that wirelessly connects a patient's glucose monitor with the dashboard. Once connected, the system will continually update the driver's on his/her health status via audio and visual cues. There is no word on whether or not this system will actually be available for patients anytime soon however. [Medgadget]

5:50 PM on Wed Jun 11 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,143 views, 17 comments

Latest by GeekyNerdGuy: @Hello_Newman: I tried using a balloon. Then I realized I had to have some sober person blow it up for me. more »

gps

NYC Makes Buses Hijack Proof With Remote Controlled Device

Let's say someone put a bomb on your bus and it can't go below 50 mph or it will explode. If that were to happen on a NYC bus you would probably be incinerated because the city has installed a new GPS device in thousands of local commuter and tourist buses. If the authorities get wind of a hijacking in progress, they can slowly stop the vehicle and prevent it from restarting via remote control. It may not work for "Speed" style situations, but for conventional hijackings, it could prove to be an effective weapon. More »

5:15 PM on Tue Jun 10 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,982 views, 80 comments

Latest by Kaiser-Machead's Chips Ahoy!: @junyo: It was actually my magic pencil that repels terrorists. Bought it at Staples. $2.99 FTW more »

gadgets

Car Projector Clock: If You Need One You Probably Shouldn't Be Driving

There are plenty of projector clocks on the market, but many of these are shaped like Batman and confined to bedroom use. However, Brando is bucking the trend with a projector clock designed to be used in the car. Naturally, the size of the date and time displayed is dependent on how far back you mount the device, but the bottom line is this: if you need to spend $32 on a device that projects and magnifies the time in your car, it is probably time to put the keys down and pick up a pair of glasses. [Brando via GeekAlerts via OhGizmo via Jalopnik]

2:15 PM on Tue Jun 10 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,346 views, 12 comments

Latest by FredicvsMaximvs: @KillerPM: Tha's it an' tha's all, we jus' doin' it fo' decorations: + Watch video more »

gadgets

Rocketshields Put a Detachable Roof on Your Sportbike

In the big book of ideas that sound better than they probably are, you will find the Rocketshield canopy for sportbikes. Obviously, the device is intended for people who are looking to turn their sportbike into a viable daily commuter, but the whole damn thing just seems a bit unnatural and dangerous if you ask me. On the plus side, it does attach using stock mounting points, so no modifications to the bike are necessary to install it. At this point, Rocketshields can be custom designed to fit your needs, but a deal is currently in the works to mass produce the canopy (most likely for Kawasaki bikes). [Rocketshields via the Kneeslider via Hell for Leather]

8:00 PM on Mon Jun 9 2008
By Sean Fallon
10,450 views, 58 comments

Latest by n/a: Correction, BMW "HAD" a motorcycle like this in the c1, and um, they didn't sell enough of them so they don;t make them anymore. At least the c1 is a somewhat rare BMW that you could say was valuable or might more »

trains

Transportation Bill Gives $45 Million To Maglev Project, Sets It Up For Fail

A new transportation bill signed by Bush on Friday would free up $45 million to build the U.S.'s first maglev train. The train will travel between Disneyland and Las Vegas at up to 300 mph and is meant to help ease traffic on the 250+ mile ride on Interstate 15. While I'm all for high-speed trains and efficient public transportation, isn't the Bush administration forgetting something? More »

12:00 PM on Sat Jun 7 2008
By Elaine Chow
35,403 views, 92 comments

cellphones

Google Maps For Mobile 2.2 Saves Gas With Bus and Train Directions

The new version of Google Maps for Mobile (2.2) is offering public transportation directions "in all of the same places as the web version of Google Maps, including Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Vancouver, and over 40 other cities in North America." Users will also be able to easily browse through all scheduled trips and get information on the last transit trips for the day. Throw that in with the "My Location" feature, and you have yourself a useful tool in the fight against high gas prices. More »

8:20 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
6,831 views, 21 comments

Latest by chadmd23: Why no New York??? more »

gas crisis

Origo Develops Recycling System that Turns Car Emissions Into Fuel

The concept has been around for a while, but Origo Industries is planning on being the first company to release a CO2 recycling system that turns your car emissions into fuel. The unit captures CO2 from your car exhaust and stores it until it can be recycled in a home unit that uses algae to produce bio-oil. According to the company, the system could produce as much as 660 gallons of free fuel per year—which sounds too good to be true. We shall find out soon enough as Origo is scheduled to unveil the technology for the first time at this year's Green-Car-Guide Live! in the UK starting on June 12th. [Tradingcharts and Gizmag]

4:00 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
4,757 views, 29 comments

Latest by superbryant: Now If we could figure out ho to harness all that engergy that is given off as heat our vehicles would be so much more efficient.... more »

gas crisis

Shell Station in LA to Offer Hydrogen Later This Month

A Shell station on Santa Monica Boulevard will begin dispensing hydrogen fuel later this month as part of a research program run by the US Department of Energy in conjunction with GM. The station will be followed in the next few months by other stations in the LA area in an effort to build the mini networks necessary to jump-start the production and adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles. Shell's hydrogen is created on-site with an electrolyzer, but all parties agree that this is only a short-term solution. More »

6:20 PM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By Sean Fallon
7,121 views, 41 comments

Latest by skierpage: @shawn_dude: [batteries are] toxic, and don't last very long. Don't spout discredited lies. NiMH batteries are much less toxic than lead acid batteries in conventional cars. The nickel is valuable, so it can be recycled and is. The Think more »

gadgets

Robot Teddy Bear Gives Directions and Bitches About Your Drinking and Driving

If you hate backseat drivers, fluffy animals, and people calling you out about your drinking problem, you will definitely want to steer clear of the teddy bear navigation system being cooked up by iX research corporation. The bear gives directions, but it will also critique your driving by saying phrases like "watch out!" when you slam on the brakes. It will even confront you when sensors embedded in its throat detect the presence of alcohol ("You haven't been drinking have you?"). More »

4:30 PM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,296 views, 21 comments

Latest by Chromeo: "It will even confront you when sensors embedded in its throat detect the presence of alcohol" Yea, but how often to do, in a drunken rage, decide to gnaw on the neck of a teddy bear? I mean yea, there was that more »

superbike

Million Dollar Olympic Bicycle So Specialized "No Ordinary Person Could Ride It"

Cycle maker Koga Miyata is hoping that the new million dollar bike he designed for Dutch cyclist Theo Bos will give him the edge in the upcoming Beijing Olympics. According to reports, it has the lowest air resistance of any bike in the world, but it has no brakes and only one speed. That, combined with a super stiff frame makes it one of the most "difficult bikes to ride." So, it is a superfast bike that is damn near impossible to use. Sounds like a sure-fire bet for gold, if you ask me. More »

2:30 PM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By Sean Fallon
24,266 views, 92 comments

Latest by MinskyBA: Does no one else see a red Sonic the Hedgehog on the bike? The head-tube has the face of what's probably a lion, but follow the 'hair-line' back through the toptube. It's a red Sonic! more »

drinking and driving

Ford Adds a Fridge to the Flex

Ford has upped the ante in the options department by offering drivers of the 2009 Flex a $760 refrigerator upgrade that fits snugly underneath the armrest in the back seat. The fridge isn't huge, but it can hold seven 12-ounce cans (no, not beer) or four half-liter bottles—which is not bad for a road trip. It is also runs off a compressor making it a bona fide refrigerator that can take a drink from room temperature down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in two- and-a-half hours. If you choose the freezer option, the temperature drops to a frigid 23 degrees Fahrenheit. With any luck, Ford will offer a Flex oven and Flex toilet option sometime in the near future. Then I would be ready to move in. More »

5:30 PM on Sun May 25 2008
By Sean Fallon
4,760 views, 47 comments

Latest by kaylix: @louv: Yep, my '87 635 has the same thing. Two seperate A/C's. And while the rear also functions as an additional A/C unit it keeps the cooler very cold, especially if you close the vents on the rear unit. It's a small more »

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