Interesting new technologies from Consumer Electronics Show
From Around The Home
Dave Weinstein looks at some of the interesting technologies shown at the Consumer Electronics Show: fingerprint recognition doorlocks, in-wall (behind the plaster) speaker systems, a water-cooled PC case and a set of head-mounted binoculars for the sports enthusiast with built-in radio. Read More
International Concept Boat of the Year Winners
From On the Water
Concept Boat is an annual boat design competition run by the British Marine Federation and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects which challenges entrants from around the world to design a vessel that could take boating to new levels, either by encouraging new waterborne activities, by satisfying a previously unfulfilled need or by representing a significant advance on an existing craft designed for a similar use. Read More
Shuttle-Bike - convert a bike to a pedal-power boat
From On the Water
Italian engineering company SBK Engineering has produced an innovative backpack which converts a bicycle into a water-bike within 10 minutes, enabling off-road trekking without water-barriers, or an entirely new way of seeing cities with water/canal systems such as Venice or Amsterdam. The SHUTTLE-BIKE project began in 1992 in Vigevano, Italy, near Milan, where Leonardo da Vinci spent many years working on his inventions. The ultimate goal of the project was to create an inflatable "bicycle boat"--or a "shuttle"-- that would be easy to carry and allow a bicyclist the opportunity to ride across water as well as on land. With the weight of the entire back-pack now down to 11 kilograms, a top speed of 10kmh on the water, and a prep time of under 10 minutes without the need for any tools, the SHUTTLE-BIKE has prospered. Read More
CarterCopter: a high-speed, low-cost helicopter
From Aero Gizmo
Mass personal flight will become a reality sometime this century and one of the companies vying for a share of this lucrative market will be Carter Aviation, creator of the CarterCopter - a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft projected to cruise at 800 kmh (500mph) at 45,000 feet or 300 kmh at sea level. Suitable for designs as small as a two-seater, all the way through to Jumbo size, the CarterCopter's future is very promising. Read More
2004 International Consumer Electronics Show Coverage
From Around The Home
The most important show in the world for consumer electronics opened Thursday January 8 in Las Vegas. Dave Weinstein, Gizmo's man on the spot, is reporting daily from the show. ...The most important show in the world for consumer electronics opened Friday January 9 in Las Vegas. Dave Weinstein, Gizmo's man on the spot, is reporting daily from the show ... Read More
Apple iPOD mini announced
From Home Entertainment
Apple has finally announced the iPOD mini, after months of strong rumours suggesting the highly successful iPOD range was to be extended downwards. Simultaneously, the iPod range has been extended upwards - we are currently awaiting pricing details for the iPod range. Read More
Radical Nissan Actic Concept
From Automotive
The Nissan Actic is a "content rich" design exercise created by Nissan Design America which made its debut at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit Read More
Volkswagen T-concept unifies the SUV and sports car
From Automotive
Volkswagen opened yet another door to the future of the automobile at the North American International Autoshow in Detroit earlier this month when it showed the 'concept T', a crossover vehicle blending a high-capability off-roader and an uncompromising sports car to produce an off-road coupe. Read More
Saturn Curve supercharged coupe has refined flair
From Automotive
General Motors introduced the Saturn Curve at the North American International Auto Show. Read More
Chevrolet Nomad - the taste of apple pie, the flair of capuccino
From Automotive
The Nomad is a concept car built by GM and introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. It's not a sedan, wagon, SUV or any other categorizable vehicle, but it simultaneously conveys presence and practicality. Read More
Lexus HPX Concept Car combines sportscar and utility
From Automotive
Lexus' latest concept vehicle is making an appearance at the North American International Auto Show. Known as the HPX, or High Performance Crossover, the vehicle combines the versatility of a luxury utility vehicle and the performance of a sports sedan in a sleek and stylish package. Read More
Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Mid-Engine Super Car
From Automotive
Chrysler used the media focus at the 2004 NAIAS in Detroit to announce a spectacular quad-turbo, V-12 powered, mid-engine super car which it has named the "ME Four-Twelve."The ultimate engineering and design statement, and a brilliant example of the Chrysler Group's capabilities, the ME Four-Twelve will establish a real-world performance record for a rear-wheel drive, mid-engine super car and may also set a record for lightening-quick vehicle development. Taking less than one year to complete from start to finish, the Chrysler Group partnered with some of the best in the business to assist in its development. Read More
Honda's next generation SUT Truck Concept
From Automotive
The Honda SUT Concept made its world debut at the 2004 North American International Auto Show as American Honda announced plans for the launch of an all-new sport-utility truck slated for introduction in 2005. Read More
Ferrari shows new 612 Scaglietti
From Automotive
The new 612 (6 for litres, 12 for cylinders) Scaglietti is named after Sergio Scaglietti who designed some of the most beautiful cars ever to emerge from Maranello. The Scaglietti is a magnificent design enabling four passengers to travel in exquisite comfort and a suitably brisk pace - 540 horses of brisk pace. Read More
Mercedes-Benz unveils the Vision Grand Sports Tourer
From Automotive
Mercedes-Benz paved the way for a new vehicle category when it unveiled the Vision Grand Sports Tourer - a new take on the groundbreaking touring saloon concept - at the North American International Auto Show in January 2004. Read More
Range Stormer
From Automotive
Land Rover made history at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, by unveiling its first ever concept show car, the Range Stormer. The Range Stormer is a high performance, sports tourer SUV concept car, which showcases a future design direction for Land Rover. It also previews a new production model that will enter a fresh market segment for the company and will be an additional model line in the Land Rover portfolio. Read More
Mazda turbo
From Automotive
The LA Motor Show was the venue for Mazda to show its turbocharged MX-5 which will go on sale in May in Australia at a price point of just $46,000. At that price, it's almost certain to invigorate the roadster marketplace with a high level of performance and style at a remarkable price point. Read More
New Models galore at Detroit 2004 Motor Show
From Automotive
January 5, 2004 - More than 20 new concept vehicles and a dozen major production models have been announced over the last few days at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, one of the world's most important automotive events. Watch this link on a daily basis as we preview the future of the automotive industry with detailed accounts of each major manufacturer's announcements. Read More
Intelligent biomedical clothing enables personal healthcare
From Around The Home
Leveraging their world-renowned expertise in wearable electronics, scientists at Philips Research in Aachen, Germany, have developed a wearable, wireless monitoring system that can warn patients with underlying health problems, assist clinicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients at risk, and automatically alert emergency services in the event of and acute medical event. Read More
DVD Server for the Home
From Around The Home
A self-contained home DVD Server that allows you to store all your movies on hard drive and access via an Ethernet connection them from anywhere in the house has just been released in California. Read More
