Category: SCI/TECH

September 2, 2010 at 9:05 am

iCar: Mercedes S600 Apple Car by Brabus

iCar: Mercedes S600 Apple Car by Brabus

At the intersection of high performance and cutting-edge technology is the fully customized Mercedes S600 by Brabus. Tricked out with the latest Apple gear and capable of a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph), this miniature office on wheels is the pinnacle in luxury sedans. APPLE EVERYTHING – The centerpiece of the system is…

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August 19, 2010 at 9:05 am

$1.2 Million 1,350 HP Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Cigarette Boat

$1.2 Million 1,350 HP Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Cigarette Boat

If you have a thing for speed and disregard for money; this 46 foot, 1,350 horsepower, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG-inspired Cigarette boat can be yours for a cool $1.2 million USD. Perfect for smuggling keys of coke, enterprising drug barons should take note: it’s flashy, fast and expensive. What more could you want!? 46′ MERCEDES-BENZ SLS…

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July 27, 2010 at 8:58 am

Incredible Gallery of Art Deco Vehicles

Incredible Gallery of Art Deco Vehicles

1938 Delahaye 135 MS Torpedo Roadster Embracing a variety of influences from Neoclassical, to cubism, to modernism; Art Deco flourished in the 1920s and 1930s, affecting all areas of design. While many movements often had political or philosophical roots, Art Deco was purely decorative. Architecturally, the two most popular examples are the Empire…

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July 19, 2010 at 9:00 am

Back to the Future: Retro 70s Ads for Today’s Gadgets

Back to the Future: Retro 70s Ads for Today's Gadgets

Did you ever wonder what today’s most popular gadgets (mp3 player, laptop, cellphone and handheld video game system) would look like if they were designed in the 70s? No!?! Well thankfully Alex Varanese has. He’s even envisioned what the print ads would look like to market such wonderful devices. In this series called: ‘Alt/1977: We…

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June 15, 2010 at 8:58 am

HOW TO Use the CTRL Key to Dominate Your Computer

HOW TO Use the CTRL Key to Dominate Your Computer

Ahoy hoy friends! Here’s my first attempt at the ever-popular infographic. I really wanted it to be helpful and informative. I figured that any tips that can save you time and make you more efficient is a beautiful thing! If you’re like me, you probably spend a lot of time in front of a computer.…

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May 27, 2010 at 8:58 am

Hey Sony, Forget 3DTV I Want This!

Hey Sony, Forget 3DTV I Want This!

Photograph via Akihabaranews I understand why Sony has bet big on 3D. They have positioned it as the new ‘must have’ feature in home entertainment; and it works quite nicely across their divisions. It starts with the TV, which you’ll need in order to truly experience their upcoming lineup of films and games. Oh, you’ll…

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May 17, 2010 at 8:58 am

Behold! The Alligator Lopper aka Chainsaw Scissors

Behold! The Alligator Lopper aka Chainsaw Scissors

Who can resist the allure of chainsaw scissors complete with an alligator emblazoned on the blade? For the uninitiated, loppers are a type of scissors used for pruning twigs and small branches. A typical pair might look like this: Now a manual lopper is fine for little sissy branches and twigs that fall to the…

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May 11, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – Birds of Prey

Picture of the Day - Birds of Prey

BIRDS OF PREY Photograph by Lockheed Martin A fleet of sexy Blackbird SR-71’s by Lockheed Martin. Awesome article on flying a Blackbird HERE via Lockheed Martin on Flickr

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May 6, 2010 at 8:58 am

Bell-Mouth Spillways: How Giant Holes in the Water are Possible

Bell-Mouth Spillways: How Giant Holes in the Water are Possible

At first glance you might mistake a bell-mouth spillway for a watery vortex into another dimension. What can only be described as a giant hole in the water is actually a method for controlling the release of flows from a dam or levee into a downstream area. These spillways help prevent floods from ‘dam’-aging…

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May 4, 2010 at 8:58 am

The World’s Deadliest Drone: MQ-9 REAPER

The World's Deadliest Drone: MQ-9 REAPER

Photograph by U.S. Air Force OVERVIEW – The MQ-9 Reaper (originally the Predator B) is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) (also known as a Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV)) developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) for use by the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, Italian Air Force, and the Royal Air Force.…

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