Altair 70 Yacht can Recycle Electric Power using Photovoltaic Panels

Amalgamating an aesthetic form with sustainability, Pama Architetti Design has rolled out a solar-powered yacht called the “Altair 70” that harnesses renewable energy to provide a clean and green sail on the waves. Made of fiberglass, the 70-foot yacht includes a large array of photovoltaic panels that can generate about 5KW of renewable electric power. Integrating two large wings to increase the surface area and thus the amount of energy produced, the yacht also presents a modular lower deck, subdivided into three blocks, which can be furnished in different ways to cater individual needs. The Altair 70 closes the forewings during the sail that when moored raises to provide two comfortable, shaded areas fitted with tables and sofas to entertain your guests. 

Stunt Plane Snapped Apart Mid-Air

22-year-old stunt pilot Dino Moline almost lost his life during an air display in Santa Fe, Argentina when his plane snapped apart mid-air. But fortunately he walked away with just an injured foot because he managed to activate the plane's ballistic parachute.  

Astrum Meera can Track Carbon Emission with Built-in Sensors

Created by Skyrill Design Studios from Bahrain, the “Astrum Meera” is a car concept that incorporates distinctive features in a rather practical design to offer a safe and sustainable ride in the days to come. Running on wheel rims that work through magnetic levitation, similar to train wheels, to make it lighter and faster, the futuristic vehicle integrates the exhaust with built-in sensors, which track the level of CO2 emissions and alert the driver as it goes beyond the normal range. Assimilating a camera system in the mirrors to provide a clear view of the surroundings, without opening windows in the rain or turning your head around, the Astrum Meera when parked conceals the side mirrors within the body, which rolls out as soon as you start the engine. 

Automatic Baseball Pitching Machine Helps you to Improve Your Skills

This Automatic Baseball Pitching Machine should help perfect your skills. Failing that, why not just set it up in the yard and give the dog some exercise for a while? Balls fly up to 5 metres and you get four balls and an adjustable pitch angle thrown in for free.

Identify Suicide Bomber from 10 Meters away by Radar Gun

William Fox of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and John Vesecky, his colleague at UC Santa Cruz, are working on a modified radar gun that can identify suicide bombs worn under the clothing. To do this, they cataloged the most common arrangements of looped wires used to construct "suicide vests," and developed software that can identify the radar cross-section of each. So far, results have been pretty good: according to New Scientist, "telltale factors in the polarisation of the reflected signals" allowed them to correctly identify volunteers dressed as bombers up to ten meters away, roughly eighty-five percent of the time. Of course, even with a success rate this high, such a system would be prone to kicking up false positives. In order to minimize this, the devices would have to combined with other technologies, such as smart surveillance camera systems and infrared imaging.

Open Source Robotics is Now a Reality by DARwIn-OP

The next version of the RoboCup-famous DARwIn bot is about ready to give the Nao a run for its money. The main thrust of the design of DARwIn-OP is the open source and modular nature of the hardware and software. The bot can be purchased as a product from Robotis, but the CAD files are publicly available, and its plastic parts can be fabricated by the end user to save money. Rumor has it the robot will retail for around $8,000, around half the cost of its closed source Nao competition. The full unveil of the robot is due at the IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots a couple weeks from now.

100 Million-Year-Old New Crocodile Species Found in Thailand

A new species of crocodile that lived 100 million years ago has been identified from a fossil found in Thailand, researchers said Thursday. Komsorn Lauprasert, a scientist at Mahasarakham University, said the species had longer legs than modern-day crocodiles and probably fed on fish, based on the characteristics of its teeth.


"They were living on land and could run very fast," said Komsorn, who noticed the skull fossil in a museum in the summer of 2006. The 6-inch-long fossil was originally retrieved from an excavation site in Nakhon Rathchasima province, also known as Korat, but had not been identified as belonging to a distinct species.
The species has been named "Khoratosuchus jintasakuli," after Korat province, where the fossil was found, and the last name of the director of the Northeastern Research Institute of Petrified Wood and Mineral Resources, Pratueng Jintasakul.

Convert Your Old Ties Into Wallets And Cases

Recycle your old ties into awesome wallets and cases for your credit cards, money and your cell phone. Using just a few everyday tools, you can transform that odd looking, no good wearing tie into a useful thing once more. And it’s all for free. If you’re good at it, you can even make money off of it, apparently. 

The Auto Finder - Stop the Wandering

The Auto-Finder, a new safety product that uses a patented micro antenna system that is very different from GPS. The new Fynder™ platform can get you to your car much more easily because it doesnt require access to satellite signals and it doesnt even need you to enter your location each time you park your car. 


The Auto-Finder has the ability to get you to your car quickly, safely and without wisecracks from your husband. The technology works easily even in underground parking garages or multi-level structures.


Find your car, or other important locations or objects up to 1/2 mile away, just place the beacon in, or on the object and hang the finder on your keychain and let it guide you home.

Strawberry Mouse - Looks Cute and Delicious

This Strawberry Mouse looks good enough to eat, don’t it? Well don’t, stick it under your fingers and scroll instead. It’s optical, comes with a decent 1200dpi resolution and is plug and Play USB powered as you’d expect. Its worth is $15.00. USB mouse in sweet strawberry design has come! USB Strawberry Mouse is cute and has a steamlined body. It fits your hand perfectly and is comfortable to use.

NOKIA 2030 Cellphone in Polished Titanium is Sexy and Shiny

With the latest technological advancements, features and functions of mobile phones change more frequently than any other portable gadget available on the market, as we see something different and new in a cellphone every few days. Conceived by designer Jim Chan, the “Nokia 2030” is a phone concept that presents an illuminated touch sensitive keypad to allow fast and easy messaging. Featuring a body finished in reinforced scratch-resistant glass, the futuristic phone comes with full-color display capabilities to enhance the experience of the user. Measuring 2 x 4.75 x 0.25 inches (WLH) in dimensions, the Nokia 2030 also attaches colored films, at the rear, to change its color, while polished titanium case protects the screen from scratches. 

Stupid Robot 2010 Contest - Bacarobo

Our love of tech, gadgets, and anything, really, with blinking lights means that while we certainly value usability and quality in our consumer electronics, there will always be a place in our hearts for the utterly useless. And we’re definitely not alone here, as the popularity of the annual Bacarobo (stupid robot) contest will tell you. This year’s event was held in Budapest, Hungary, and featured a number of the silliest robots you’ve never seen before — all designed to get a laugh. The contest is judged in true hackneyed Gong Show-esque fashion with an applause meter, and the winner received a €2,000 ($2,700 USD) prize. And that’s nothing to laugh at! But enough chatter: peep the video after the break to see for yourself.

Audi RB-1200 S Motorbike Adds Luxury to the Thrill of Biking

Growing popularity of motorbikes among young auto enthusiasts has attracted the attention of big car-makers as well as designers, looking to add luxury to the thrill of biking. Developed for the luxury brand Audi, the “RB-1200 S” by British designer Gavin Harvey is a cool looking sport bike that brings the details from luxury cars to roll a new sensation on two wheels. Extracting the lights from the Audi R8, the Audi motorcycle concept includes a twin exhaust under the seat beneath the rear lights. Featuring the seat finished in leather with carbon fiber detail and the Audi four rings engraved in the material, the performance motorbike also presents the brand logo (4 circles) in the front metal brake, which is colored in Audi red. Incorporating the latest technology and other fine elements of Audi, the RB-1200 S looks ready to go into production in near future. 

Clever Spoon - Spoon for all Seasons

The Clever Spoon is a really nifty tool to have around the kitchen. The video demo shows just how easy it is to measure different portions using this one tool. A quick slide up and down and you are ready to use! I love the fact that it completely disassembles for a thorough clean up! 

Ground to Orbit Airship doesn’t need a Runway for Take Off or Landing

Applying modern materials and manufacturing methods to the antiquated 19th century technology of airships, designer James Yarger has developed an airship concept dubbed the “Ground to Orbit” (GTO) that makes use of lighter than air (LTA) gas for easy lift and better performance on stretched expeditions, while leaving about 80% less carbon footprint in comparison to any similar sized aircraft. Featuring a body finished in lightweight fabric/objects, the new airship doesn’t need a runway, which makes it a very practical means of delivery and pickup of cargo and passengers from remote locations around the world. Presenting an aerodynamic design to ensure better speed and performance, the GTO offers a safe and sustainable flight than any passenger jet.