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Funtrak Paintball Panzer now you can get even with the guy next door

James Allan Brady, Dec 3rd 2007 Discuss [0]

Unless of course by some strange course of events you enjoy the company of your neighbors, regardless I am sure you can find some use for a motorized miniature tank that shoots paintballs. It has a 13 horsepower gas engine and it shoots paintballs. Like the original, it has a high amount of torque for rough terrain and has the tank tracks to aid in the rough terrain navigation as well. The best part, its street legal, at least in the UK it is. Read The Full Story

VertiPod taking the Segway to the skies

James Allan Brady, Nov 28th 2007 Discuss [3]

So this VertiPod thing works like a Segway, the only difference being that a Segway doesn’t generally hover 5-15 feet in the air or use fuel. You can even get going a zippy 40 miles per hour in this little thing, I don’t know about you, but having your VertiPod “trip” over something mid air while going 40 seems like a painful possibility to me. The steering is much the same as a Segway though, lean in whatever direction you want to go, and then its opposite to cease going that direction. The kits, which you have to put together yourself, come with your choice of petrol or ethanol engines. Read The Full Story

Retractable Wii Sensor Bar from Talismoon

James Allan Brady, Nov 7th 2007 Discuss [4]

Sure, you can get a wireless Wii Sensor Bar, but if you think that causes too much latency, but still want a sensor bar that’s a little more travel friendly, Talismoon has your back. The Wii Sensor Wiire is their offering, and it cuts down on not only the length of the cords, but the length of the bar. The bar is condensed down to a couple sensor blocks one each at the end of a small cord. When you retract the cord, and pack it all in to go, the two sensor blocks stick together, so you could, rather inconspicuously, fit this Wii sensor bar in your pocket. Read The Full Story

iShoes help you get around a little quicker

James Allan Brady, Oct 24th 2007 Discuss [0]

These shoes are powered by an electric motor coupled with a battery. They will get you going a good 15mph at top speed too. The only two downsides so far is the fact that they are still in development, and the fact that they will only last for about 7-11 miles. They have 4-inch wheels and strap onto your feet like the old school metal skates used to. Read The Full Story

Lamborghini Murcielago Taxi Cab

James Allan Brady, Sep 22nd 2007 Discuss [0]

Wow, that Lambo really puts that Lincoln next to it to shame. Whether you need to arrive in style or just need to get there quick, there is a Lamborghini waiting to get you to your destination. Sure the fees are probably higher, but riding/arriving in a car where the doors lift up and there is a 6.5 liter, 633 brake horse power engine under the hood that rumbles to an idle upon arriving, well I’d say its probably worth it. Plus the 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds means you will get where you are going quick, even if its just from one stop light to the next. Read The Full Story

Telespial Systems Super Trackstick stalkers worldwide behold!

James Allan Brady, Sep 11th 2007 Discuss [0]

Gentleman! Sorry for the ATHF reference, it just felt so right for a device more or less made specifically to track/stalk people. Lets see what kind of stalker features it has, first its small and has a holder with high power magnets and looks rugged enough for quick under-vehicle attachment. Then add the so-easy-a-3-year-old-could-do-it USB flash drive form factor and the Google Maps integration and you are set to start stalking whoever you want. Better yet you can buy it on the public market for a low price of $275. Read The Full Story