As much as we love our feline familiars, we concede that cats as a species can have one hell of a creepy disregard for personal space. Oh, but the moment we decide to make Mr. Mittendorf our fluffy traveling neck pillow that produces the sweetest rumbly purrs and terrified meows every single time the car or plane hits ...
Waging war with those neighbors who can't resist the compulsion to slather their homes in every damn Christmas light for sale in your zip code each December? Play to your own strengths this spring and even the score. This Gigantic 10-Foot Pink Flamingo is the garish gargoyle to leave no doubt who truly drives your ...
The end to a long week brings more than just rest, it also includes chores around the house like moving the lawn. Not something to look forward too, that's for sure. If only someone could do it for your; mow the lawn. Well, thankfully, we live in a time where robots abound to do tasks we don't won't to do, or have ...
What if a race car and a racing motorcycle had a baby, what would it look like? That is an easy question to answer, it would look just like the Lazareth LM 847 4-wheel super bike. More accurately called a 'monster' bike, for many reasons, mainly, because of it's V8 Maserati 4.7 liter engine. It is 'hard' to ...
Know a neighborhood feline whose excess of moxie has it leaving fresh claw marks in your car or truck's paint the instant your back is turned? Do you happen to also be sick and tired of searing the flesh from your fingers on the steering wheel every summer when getting into the driver's seat on a scorching afternoon? ...
Shipbuilders have always sought the best hull and ship designs – a streamlined form ideally suited to sail the seas. Ultimately, to design a better boat that can handle the open oceans and seas the best. Well, they did it, and it seems the best shape for ships of the future is a geometric shape, the tetrahedron. At ...
Electric cars are popping up everywhere, thankfully, it is a positive trend the world needs to embrace further, or, the next few generations of people may be the last. With that said, pollution from combustible cars need to be reduced, and electric cars is just one of the ways to accomplish this. There are many ...
A little tinge of "yesterday" gives everything an extra-special taste. Just ask anybody who has ever chased Jager Bombs with a midnight quesarito and sacrificed that "fourth meal" to the Porcelain God during THE TODAY SHOW about eight hours later. Of course, if you've ever savored your breakfast with a side of ...
In the 1970s, hero-worship was so much simpler. When doubters told Evel Knievel in 1974 that the Skycycle X-2 rocket couldn't jump him across Snake River Canyon, they were right. We didn't care; points for trying. Over the course of a death-defying (some would say, death-taunting) career spanning over 75 ...
There are some cool toys, and then there are 'really' cool toys; a toy that borders between the definition of a toy and a useful necessity, like cars. In the past, toy cars have maintained a top position on kids' wish lists, but toy cars today are not the same pedal cars your grandpa used to roll around in. No, ...
Motor vehicles today have become specialized vehicles, because auto manufacturers are catering to the market's demands, that is how automobiles like the station wagon and SUV(Sports Utility Vehicle) have come about. As of now, the SUV is one of the hottest selling vehicle types, however, there is still demand for a ...
Do you remember the original Wild Thing – the purple Fisher Price off-road wheeled thing for kids, it was a big hit years ago? Well, it's back, with a twist! The new version looks much like one of Disney's rides – the Spinning Tea Cups, but this is a 'wild' ride you can take home with you. The major changes to this ...
Windsurfing is an exhilarating sport that uses the wind to propel you on top of the waves. It is considered a serious sport, because it takes much practice to learn to stand on the board and handle the sail rigging, which is awkward and heavy to those new to the sport. Many people would like to try windsurfing, but ...
It is getting harder and harder, to get kids to 'want' to go outside and play. Because of technology such as computer games, smartphones and mobile devices, many children don't get the exercise they need. Basically, kids don't go outside anymore, and they should. Well, now you can give them a reason to race outside ...
So....what does the scenario look like that justifies the $65,000 SHERP ATV not finding its way into a future "Mad Max" movie? It would look asinine, if it didn't already seem so damn awesome. This big-boy toy is designed to where even traditional 4x4s and SUVs fear to tread, thanks to ludicrously sized custom ...
Screw this "Aw, why couldn't I have had this when I was a kid?" mularkey. I want an adult-sized Battle Racer and my own personal arsenal of three to four Nerf blasters to tote in it. Get on this, Hauck Toys. This pedal-powered Go-Kart stores a pair of blasters up front within quick reach and a fast-reloading clip ...
Many people today are 'chained' to a desk job, and all day they sit in a chair that may not be too comfortable, or appealing. Well, not to worry, especially if you are a scooter lover, because now there is a comfortable and very sporty new computer chair that is made from the famous scooter brand Bel & Bel. The ...
When you say family car, or practical car, the last thing that pops into peoples' minds is the word 'Ferrari', you know, the famous 12-cylinder Italian super-car. Well, the company's new GTCLusso may be the closest thing Ferrari can come to a family car, and when you first take a gander at 'it', it makes you want to ...
The engineering technologies the military develops for its soldiers to carry heavy objects, giving them super human strengths, is also being developed in the private sector and at universities around the world, these are called exoskeletons. Very similar to the power suits seen in movies like 'Edge of Tomorrow' ...
Who else remembers a time, not all that long ago, when the adult world at large regarded superheroes as the stuff of childhood and supposedly sad man-children? How far we've come in less than 20 years. Case in point: Singapore customizers WrapStyle have turned heads among exotic car owners by transforming already ...
We can't help wondering how different "Sons Of Anarchy" would have been had SAMCRO and the Mayans donned Russian motorcycle helmet designer Nitronos Motostudio's adorably handsome Neko-helmet, high-quality protective headgear that not only sports brilliant feline-inspired art over every exterior inch, but the ...
OK. Real talk for a second: Swurfer looks to us like a volatile "fail" compilation of epic biffs waiting to happen. What's worse? It looks like so damn much fun, we'd line up to star in it. What is a "Swurfer", you ask? Exactly what the portmanteau implies - the nexus of surfboard and swing set. In all fairness, it ...
Do you have a special night coming up, such as a prom night, a wedding reception, or a special night on the town? Do you need a ride, but don't want to conscript a friend's or relative's ride? Are you tired of hiring a standard stretched limo? If you are looking for a 'unique' ride to that special night you have ...
Brianiac connects the latest car technology to your vehicle, it sounds great, but what exactly does it do? Well, like the name suggests, its a kind of 'brain' for your vehicle – a central computer brain. It connects to your car's OBDII(On-board Diagnostic) system, and then it provides you on-screen data. The ...
If there's one thing our neighbor with 20" spinning rims and a $10,000 custom stereo on his '95 Honda Civic hatchback with the dangling bumper has taught us, it's any ride can be as bad-ass as we want to make it. Assaulting our neighbors with the official soundtrack to "The Fast And The Furious" at 2 a.m. on a ...
The Mellow Mountable Electric Skateboard Motors is a skaters dream come true, there is no over stating that fact. Have you ever dreamed of cruising up that hill you always ride down, instead of walking? Or, have you ever just wished your board would just 'keep going' after you thrust your leg out to paddle the ...
You can't help but admire an international who looks to its own most recent groundbreaking success as its most important competition to surpass. Case in point? Nissan introduced an all-weather crossover vehicle so impressive, the vaunted Japanese manufacturer could only make a pointed demonstration of its durability ...
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's… the RC Flying Car? RC cars, planes and helicopters are great fun for people of all ages, and the only thing more 'fun' is the RC Flying Car. You can drive it like a car, and when you hit an obstacle, no problem, because you can take-flight and fly over anything in your way. When on ...
Sigh. Face it, folks. As of 2016, we have failed the "Back To The Future II" vision of humanity's advancement. So much for hoverboards. Closest we've gotten? A bunch of clowns who clearly never bothered looking up the definition of "hover" passed off exploding half-assembled Segways to people with more money ...
Technology benefits humanity in many ways, especially in regards to transportation. Today, cars, trucks and all types of four-wheel vehicles have on-board displays such as GPS to direct them where to go, and they are able to get vital information about the area traveled. Because 4 wheeled vehicles have interior ...
Aside from being a couple timeless symbols of bold style, there's an even more fascinating common ground occupied by a precision-tuned watch and a well-designed motorcycle: both benchmark achievements in fitting finely crafted machinery that's built to last into compact packages. Knowing that, it's fitting that ...
Jeep Wrangler is one of the best off-road vehicle around, it may not be appealing to everyone, but no one questions the vehicle's 4x4 capabilities. While the vehicle's performance has never been in question, many have wished a more rouged appearance for the SUV. Thanks to US Specialty Vehicles, they have spruced up ...
This side of George Lucas's original STAR WARS trilogy or perhaps BLADE RUNNER, one would find few sci-fi cinema adventures so beloved among futurists as THE FIFTH ELEMENT. Really, why not? As artist Alejandra Burdisio might attest with his four-year-old "Scrap Metal Universe" series might attest judging from his ...
Do you love the ocean? Do you enjoy surfing or windsurfing? If you do, then you know how awesome good angled, close-up pictures of surfers in action look, it's getting into position to take those close-up pictures and videos that is the problem, especially during big swells. Unfortunately, even professional ...
Exploring the vastness of the STAR WARS universe alongside a truly versed scholar of the franchise is a whole different animal from experiencing it with a casual fan. The captains of the franchise revival led by STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS can proclaim all they want that the fabled STAR WARS Expanded Universe is ...
Ever the automotive innovators of General Motors, Chevrolet has made the 2017 Bolt EV its definitive revision to the American automobile customers' expectations of an electric vehicle's inherent appeal. The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV raises a profound bar in its market segment with unprecedented interior space, ...
Drones are everywhere, and they are used for everything from military and police surveillance, land surveying, movie making, delivering food and packages, and one day, some smart folks will figure out how to use them to carry people. Well, that day has come, obviously, because there is an amazing group of guys who ...
Sure, a certain sense of artistic accomplishment comes with spending hours upon painstakingly assembling pieces of an incredibly detailed display model, from a matchstick-replica White House to an intricate replica Klingon Bird of Prey. When you hunger for a much more practical challenge, Tamiya's Cr01 Crawler Toyota ...
Drive in winter's worst ice, snow and slush long enough and it becomes not so much a matter of "if" you'll get stuck, but "when". Trac-Grabbers are the compact and easily portable revolution in roadside emergency tools that ensure you can always find your tires a new foothold. In remote locales and ...
Yep. This is how it starts. First come the drones that navigate both the air and sea with equally useful ease. Next thing we know, some backwater Atlantean starts shooting them down after claiming they crossed his property reef. Rutgers University will surely take diplomatic relations with Aquaman's sovereign ...
OK, then. Very first sign we're accepting that the post-apocalyptic future is upon us? When this Detroit Diesel motorcycle trike rolls down our block, we start hoarding food, ammunition, and every damn gun we can pry from someone's cold, dead hand. Incredibly, this animal of questionable (but likely, given its ...
We recently came across an article declaring so-called "hoverboards" to be superlative gifts in part because they are "more fun" than skateboards. Hm, let's pit a hoverboard against the 26" GLB-GSB Blazer Bluetooth Speaker Skateboard compare something, shall we? When they don't tend to explode whenever the notion ...
Not every safety-conscious feature enhances a toy's coolness quite like the LED lights illuminating this Hammacher Schlemmer Alpine Schlitten Sled. Even when it comes to wintertime playthings, German engineering doesn't mess around. This light-up performance sled's high-density polyethlene stands up like a champ to ...
For racing enthusiasts, Formula E Racing - made up of all electric racing cars – has not left anyone disappointed, except for those fans of the beleaguered Trulli team, which is dropping from the league’s third season. The good news, the loss of team Trullie in fall of 2016 leaves room for another team to enter ...
In the pursuit of our dreams of rocketing bravely into the inky solitude of space, we've all repurposed a discarded Maytag box with little more than a few magic markers, crawled into an empty dryer, or even nagged our parents into building us a handcrafted lunar module in the backyard. Hell, for us, that's an ...
If you enjoy flying, being high in the sky above the clouds, then looking out of the small cabin window is almost depressing, because you can’t see much of anything. Wouldn’t it be amazing, if you could somehow sit ‘on top’ of an airplane while it is in flight, and not be blown away, that would be the ultimate flying ...
Custom motorcycle enthusiasts, meet Bandit9's Ava. We have reached peak all-chrome-everything. Look upon her longingly. Your hand will give Jesus Christ a friendly pat on the butt before it shivers at the touch of one. There are more Avas roaming the planet right now than northern white rhinos, but it's a close ...
China looked upon American innovators such as Google and Tesla making giant strides toward fully autonomous-driving cars and optimistically resolved, "We can still beat them at mind-control." In the end, after two years of intensive development, Chinese researchers based in the northeast port city of Tianjin have ...
If you're sick as a FOX News morning show host of being washed away in the hype for the Dec. 18 worldwide premiere of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, then sweet relief awaits. This Friday, it all comes to a head. In the meantime, what's one more classy tribute to the Lucasfilm legacy that preceded this seventh ...
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