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Large, Sperm-Like Snowmobile Concept

by Chris Weiss

A new concept in the world of snowmobiling, this design promises to perform better than it looks.

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Lotus Engineering Releases Range Extending Engine Design

by George Delozier

Over the years, we have come to expect great things from the Lotus Engineering team, which they have been more than able to provide. The research and development they accomplish has been used in a myriad of applications extending far beyond their automotive realm. Recently, they unveiled a new range extending motor that will most likely follow the same path of global application.

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Folding Bike Concept With Foldable Wheels

by Chris Weiss

This folding bike concept provides urban commuters with a new level of portability. Break it down, pack it up and shove it under your seat.

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When Lufthansa Tweets Your Whereabouts, Who's At Risk?

by Ron Callari

At first glance, Lufthansa's new service called MySkyStatus sounds like a very cool and cutting edge social network feed. However upon closer scrutiny, one needs to ask the question: Is a service that automatically posts the current position of your flight a dozen times or more to all your followers and friends on Twitter and Facebook such a good idea? Isn't there a security risk involved?

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Twitter's FIGS Speaks In Tongues

by Ron Callari

Hablo Espanol? Parlez-vous Francais? Spriten Ze Deutsche? "Gazouiller" and "Cinguettare" translates to "Twitter" in French and Italian. But how do you translate English into other languages on the microblogging site?

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Gyrowheel Makes Kid Cyclists Feel Good About Themselves

by Chris Weiss

For young children, Gyrowheel could be the coolest invention since the water pistol. Eliminating the need for training wheels, the wheel helps children to learn how to ride a two-wheeler.

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ACG Surfboard Roof Rack For Your Bike

by Chris Weiss

This interesting surfboard bike rack puts the board over your head. Mount one of these overhead board racks to your Schwinn and tote your surfboard to the beach without using a drop of gas.

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Drop The Chargers With Powermat Wireless Charging

by Chris Weiss

Powermat is an interesting new charger that wirelessly charges devices such as iPhones, Blackberries and Nintendo DS units. Drop the extra wires and streamline your charging.

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Bicycle Parking Concept Raises Bikes Like Flags

by Chris Weiss

An interesting new solution for urban bike commuters, this long-term bike parking facility rethinks the way that you store your bike. As with any new idea, the design brings both positives and negatives.

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Tweetup In Space, The Final Frontier

by Ron Callari

Twitter has conquered a lot of international territory around the world, but tweeting into Space is definitely allowing man to go where no man has gone before. Astronauts Nicole Stoff and Jeff Williams who are currently circumnavigating the globe at five miles a second will attend a Tweetup while in space.

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Hammock Bliss Ultralight Travel Daypack

by Chris Weiss

This backpack is so compact and light, it's doesn't look like a backpack at all--up until you need it to be.

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Amusing Wearable Travel Accessory Promotes Comfort And Bondage

by Fashion Finds

Isn't it irritating when you fall asleep on a plane, train or bus when travelling and wake up with such an awful crick in your neck that you seem to lose mobility for days, sometimes making your vacation or business plans a challenge (if that's why you were travelling)? You might look a little bit silly wearing it, but I've found you a solution!

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Audi E-Tron Concept Promises 3319lb/ft of Green Excitement

by George Delozier

Even the most exotic sports cars available today cannot match the potential acceleration of a high output electrically powered sports car. This is mostly due to full torque available at 0 RPMs. To really drive this point home, Audi has developed the E-Tron, which could easily become the next generation of high end sports cars.

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Garmin Nuvifone Drags Itself to Market

by Chris Weiss

Closing in on two years after its announcement, the Garmin Nuvifone G60 is finally going to be available in less than a week.

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Pop-Up Bar In Bolivia Is The World’s First Cocaine Distribution Lounge

by Beth Hodgson

We've seen marijuana cafes located in California, but on the other side of the globe there's now a bar that's the first of its kind and it serves a drug that is surrounded by even more controversy, particularly as unlike marijuana, there is no talk of move towards legalization.

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Motion Activated Earbuds From Sony Ericsson Are Controlled By Your Movement

by Chris Weiss

Sony Ericsson's new MH907 headphones provide buttonless control that senses your motion to keep you in control of your music at all times.

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Top Five Hotel Mobile Apps

by Ron Callari

Although a little late to the party, hotels are finally jumping on the mobile app band-wagon. The development of free applications can now extend a hotel's service beyond the front desk, beyond its Web site... right onto your mobile device. Since hotel guests are always on the go, whether for business or pleasure, what better access is there than getting one's hotel info right on their smartphone?

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5 Of The World’s Most Strange And Unique Hotels

by Beth Hodgson

There are lots of hotels around the world that offer comfortable accommodations for travelers, but some of them are far more memorable than others with unique themes, décor, and unusual locations that really stick out in visitors' minds. Here are some of the 5 most strange and unique hotels from around the world.

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Honda Electric Unicycle Concept Gets the Elderly Rolling

by Steve Levenstein

Honda Electric Unicycle Concept Gets the Elderly (and Everybody) Rolling

An aging population facing mobility issues is the intended target of the Honda U3-X electric unicycle, but the style, design and performance of this "personal mobility" device should appeal to those of ANY generation.

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IRiver NV Mini Bike Edition--The Navigation System For Your Bike

by Chris Weiss

The iRiver NV mini bike edition is a comprehensive media player, GPS and cycling computer that's perfect for the casual cruiser and smooth-legged cycle demon alike.

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