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FlyRad scooter thingy combines a unicycle with rollerblades

, Nov 9th 2010 Discuss [0]

I always figured that the unicycle was the invention of a man who was into self mutilation. What other method of transport can you crush your gonads and your face on at the same time? A dude has invented a new unicycle device called the FlyRad that is sort of like a unicycle with training wheels. Read The Full Story

World’s Fastest Scooter Aims for Guinness Book of World Records

, Oct 14th 2010 Discuss [1]

The mobility scooters out there are pretty cool in their own right. What would make them better, though, is if they could go faster. For one Colin Furze, a British plumber, he must have had the same idea, because he decided to build the world's fastest scooter "for a laugh." The result has lead to incredible speeds for a scooter, and now a shot at the Guinness Book of World Records. Read The Full Story

HydroBOB Puts the Scooter Underwater [Video]

, Oct 14th 2010 Discuss [1]

For those with no diving experience, or who don't know how to swim, Andrew Sneath has created an underwater vehicle just for you. Offering a controlled environment, and the ability to breathe regularly thanks to a bubble around the rider's head, the HydroBOB underwater scooter is perhaps not the most graceful device to ever descend beneath the waves, but it does look like a somewhat safe method to experience the joys of being underwater. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: March 25th 2010

, Mar 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

Welcome to another edition of The Daily Slash, ladies and gentlemen. We're glad you could make it. It's just not the same without you, truth be told. We've got a strong batch of stories for you tonight. A bit of flashy gold goodness, some technological ridiculousness, and some deep space science that may just surprise you. And, as always, we've got it all bundled up for you in a nice, gift-wrapped package. Read The Full Story

Scooter Gets Flamethrower Attached, We’re Glad It’s Illegal

, Mar 24th 2010 Discuss [0]

Sometimes, only sometimes, we can understand why some people have uncontrollable road rage. After all, there are some terrible drivers out there. But, we're of the mind that two wrongs don't make a right; and, well, this is definitely a wrong. But, we have to give credit where credit is due, and this is a pretty fantastic use of technological ingenuity. You just might want to keep your distance. Read The Full Story

Lawnmower Scooter is Perfect for a Small Yard

, Mar 18th 2010 Discuss [0]

Even though one of your longest-lived dreams might be to own a yard, sometimes you don't always get the big one. In fact, if you're in the city, you may have a yard that's tucked nicely by a tall fence, cramping its potential. And if you're not a fan of push-mowers, then maybe this scooter mower is the best thing you've ever seen. Read The Full Story

BMW C1-E electric scooter reinvents the motorcycle

, Oct 8th 2009 Discuss [2]

I grew up riding dirt bikes and one thing I can say for sure is that when you do something stupid, the last thing you really want is to be tied to the bike. Those things are heavy when they land on you. BMW has reinvented the scooter and revived a dead product from 2000 with a bike called the C1-E electric scooter that has a roof and a seat belt. Read The Full Story

GoPet personal electric scooter is extra geeky

, Aug 26th 2009 Discuss [1]

Every time I go to the mall, I get a chuckle out of the portly security guard that rides around on his Segway. I am pretty sure they based Paul Blart: Mall Cop on the guy. I will admit that the Segway is pretty cool, even if it is uber geeky. Read The Full Story