Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a brand new Xbox One or Playstation 4, relive the 1980s with a beautiful aluminum Nintendo Entertainment System from Analogue Interactive. Carved out of a single block of aluminum, the metal NES features all of the retro specs that made the console iconic while also coming equipped with […]
Read MoreAs part of the Army’s effort to reduce costs, the five-ton Black Hawk helicopter is about to carry out autonomous flights for expeditionary and resupply operations. Chris Van Buiten, Sikorsky’s vice president of Technology and Innovation recently said, “Imagine a vehicle that can double the productivity of the Black Hawk in Iraq and Afghanistan by flying […]
Read MoreRecently, Leica announced the brand Leica T camera system, a mirrorless camera platform with a unique design. With the help of the design team at Audi, Leica’s new product looks sleek and extremely modern like a beautiful piece of aluminum artwork. The core of the camera was literally chiseled from a solid brick of aluminum […]
Read MoreRecently, Boeing received a $30.6 million contract from DARPA to build a 24-foot launch vehicle capable of being attached to the bottom of an F-15E Strike Eagle. The new concept seeks to provide a way to launch military satellites into space directly from fighter jets! At 40,000 feet high, the jet drops the launch vehicle […]
Read MoreMorgan Motor Company, widely known as one of the best retro-modern automakers in the world, is building the Plus 8 Speedster straight out of the 1940s. Combining modern technology with sleek, old school design, Morgan Motor Company’s new roadster is a tribute to founder, Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan’s factory on Pickersleigh Road in Malvern, United Kingdom. […]
Read MoreBentley recently announced its new, plug-in hybrid electric SUV, but unfortunately the only image we have so far is a teaser of the vehicle busting through sand with the #NewBentley. The vehicle has the ability to run on electricity from its battery utilizing an internal combustion engine. More and more companies are beginning to produce […]
Read MoreMore and more airline companies are making the move to lighter seats in an attempt to save money on fuel consumption. For the most part, thin seats made by Germany’s Recaro have been all the rage but three French guys are looking to change this trend with their new titanium seat that is said to […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Navy’s latest weapon is an electromagnetic railgun launcher… Yes, it sounds intense but what does it actually do? For starters, the launcher is capable of hurling 23-pound projectiles at speeds exceeding Mach 7 thanks to a form of electromagnetic energy called Lorentz force. To put it in perspective, that means shells can travel […]
Read MoreDell recently announced its Rugged Extreme Collection, which features super tough notebook and tablets. The Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme is made up of impact resistant ultra-polymers and sturdy magnesium alloy, making it the perfect for the military. The machine utilizes “Direct-view” technology for outdoor readability as well as “Instant Stealth” mode for working privately. […]
Read MoreBy May 2018, you won’t see a car on the road under 10,000 pounds that is not equipped with a rear visibility camera. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued this brand new regulation to protect pedestrians from getting hit by oblivious drivers backing up. While Ford, Honda, and Toyota have been well […]
Read MoreIsraeli defense contractor Elbit Systems has successfully completed testing for lasers designed to combat shoulder-launched missiles. This technology has been in for years after an attempt by terrorists to shoot down an Israel charter plane in 2002. By integrating thermal cameras and advanced laser detection and disruption technologies, commercial jets are able to detect incoming […]
Read MoreIn 1992, the U.S. Air Force managed a project in conjunction with Boeing’s Phantom Works program encompassing the of an aircraft known as the Bird of Prey. The Bird of Prey was relatively secret but is recognized as pioneering many of the new technologies we use in airplanes today. Features of the single-seater Bird of […]
Read MoreResearchers at UC Irvine recently released a study showing that club heads coated in titanium can ignite fires! Titanium clubs can produce sparks upwards of 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit which could easily ignite nearby plants, leaves, and grass on the golf course or driving range. Chemical engineering and materials science professor James Earthman says, “When the […]
Read MoreThe private rocket company from Elon Musk, SpaceX, will launch a test flight this year of the Falcon Heavy, considered to be the biggest rocket in the world. According to SpaceX, NASA’s Saturn V Ship which carried the Apollo and Skylab missions into space from 1966 until 1973, is the only rocket heavier than the […]
Read MoreJust how retro is the 2015 Yamaha SR400? For one thing, you can only kickstart the bike! That’s right, no electric start on this beast and Yamaha designed it this way to honor “classic” bikes. The SR400 weighs 384 pounds, consists of a low seat and skinny frame, and utilizes a very traditional, air-cooled, two-valve, […]
Read MoreMetal credit cards carry much higher annual fees and are available in titanium, palladium, and stainless steel. Currently, more metal credit cards are being produced than ever before because high-end customers see the cards not only as unique but also a sign of a wealthy person. Some believe metal cards are simply a phase, helping […]
Read MoreItalian steel manufacturer, Cimolai, is building steel floodgates for the Panama Canal, weighing 3,100 tons a piece! Each gate is approximately 10 stories high and costs an unfathomable $34.2 million, including installation. When it’s all said and done, 16 massive steel gates will be built, a part of a $5.2 billion plan to double the […]
Read MoreUnfortunately, Light Cycles don’t exist in real life, but if you have ever seen “Tron”, chances are you have dreamed about owning one at some point. “Tron: Legacy” designer, Daniel Simon, has worked hard to incorporate many aspects of his Light Cycles into the upcoming Lotus C-01 Motorcyle. The Lotus C-01 doesn’t glow like the […]
Read MoreConcerns about whether or not nickel-titanium alloy implants are dangerous to the health of patients who receive them have been put to rest. If one has a nickel allergy, simple items such as a coin or watch can be dangerous to his or her health, leading to questions about the potential hazards nickel-titanium alloys used […]
Read MoreItalian car design company, Pininfarina, temporarily stepped out of the automobile sector in order to create a revolutionary writing tool. Their new pen/pencil hybrid utilizes a tip consisted of a special alloy instead of ink. No more running out of ink and asking everyone you know for a writing utensil! The pen uses an alloy […]
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