Technology - New Discoveries, Research, Studies And Breakthroughs
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Toyota Winglet Lines-Up with Segway
by George Delozier
As gas prices rise, more and more people are beginning to resort to scooters and personal mobility devices. Toyota apparently wanted a stake in this market and put their robotics team to work, the final design being a smaller and more agile version of the Segway.
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4 comments Need Three Tables In One? Try A nea Studio Vanity Table
by Toby
The nea Studio of Oslo and New York has designed this neat sculptured table that performs triple duty. It's call the Vanity Table, so the name's a dead giveaway for its first function, but it can also be used as a small desk or an entry table.
8 Odd And Very Strange Speakers
by Joshua Khan
Think you've seen the strange speakers before? The following probably have a few fans, but are definitely up there on the “weird list”.
Two Legs Good, Four Legs REALLY Good
by Sholto
The revolution has arrived, at very very high speeds. Just when you got the hang of bipedal movement, along comes another set of L.E.Gs to get you there quicker.
Fair Share Cake Plates: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!
by M Dee Dubroff
Do diplomacy and table manners fly out the window when it comes time to negotiate equitable dessert portions? Read on and discover that even though all has been fair in love and war for some time, fair play has now spread to the division of most chocolate things.
A Robot Now Comes With A Heart
by Vicki Kwong
A robot is essentially a machine that takes in information through its senses, and in turn acts intelligently on the basis of that information. So can robots be intelligent enough to express real humanlike emotions?
Mascara With The Shakes: Review of Lancome Oscillation Mascara
by Boomer Babe
After the press hype that Lancome Oscillation mascara has received, I normally would not have the slightest interest in the product. I mean, big deal, so the mascara wand vibrates? What rational person would fall for a gimmick like a vibrating mascara wand? You might as well put a battery in a pencil. But...
Spain’s Electronic Wine Taster: Ultimate Quality Control
by M Dee Dubroff
Did you know that you could become an instant wine expert without even having to taste liquor? Read on if you have your doubts, and read on even if you don’t.
Nissan's Gas Pedal Can Push Back
by George Delozier
Having a heavy right foot isn't necessarily a bad thing as long as you can keep it at a reasonable speed. The real drawback is the increase in fuel consumption. Nissan decided it was time to help consumers reduce the amount of fuel wasted during "jackrabbit" starts between lights.
Wake N’ Bacon Alarm Clocks: When Ringing Won’t Do The Job
by M Dee Dubroff
Are you one of those who simply can’t get up in the morning? Maybe all you need is a little incentive, like the smell of bacon wafting through your bedroom? Read on, but watch your cholesterol.
