The U.S. Army has contracted the most unlikely of companies to make its latest weaponry, a U.S. toy manufacturer. The L.L.C. called Lund and Company makes patented hydrogen-powered toy rockets which have inspired the idea for a Variable Velocity Weapon System (VWS). The system is reminiscent of a Star Trek phaser with its stun/kill settings. […]

A new waterproofing solution has emerged from a company called Golden Shellback which promises to protect your shiny new iPhone 3G or other gadgets from all sorts of liquids and contaminates. It manages this while remaining completely invisible and without impacting usability. Ideal for those who appreciate the iPhone 3Gs easy access to adult services […]

Designer Daniel Bailey has taken the folding car concept to a new level with his BRB Evolution, which looks like a Lamborghini when in driving mode, but is as compact as an upright Dyson when parked. The foldable design manages to cut the original size of the car in half to squeeze into the tiniest […]

CS design has thought up a concept for a tent that cleverly incorporates solar panels as well as a built-in flexible LCD display, keeping you connected while you’re ‘trying to get away from it all’. The design was intended for scientists working in the field to provide a convenient means of communication and collaboration with […]

Have you ever been torn between your love of both cars and bikes? You can’t beat the thrill of riding a motorbike, but when the weather is terrible, don’t you just long for the comfort of a car? Alvino Design has come up with a solution in the form of their Proxima car/bike hybrid concept. […]

It would be a scary future indeed if we found a giant dyson hurtling towards us each time we try to cross the road. That’s exactly what designer Ashley Cichocki has in mind with his M.01 concept car that folds in on itself when stationary to maximize parking space. The design utilizes super stretchy fabrics […]

Elpida Memory Inc has come up with a 1GB DDR3 SDRAM module that is capable of achieving speeds of up to 2Gbps, topping the fastest industry standard of 1600Mbps. The module is also very energy efficient, requiring 35% less current than the company’s existing chips. The chip should be popular for low-power devices as it […]

Scientists in Japan have developed a new kind of flash memory that could potentially last hundreds of years. The new ferroelectric Nand Flash chip can also be made smaller and uses less power than current chips. Flash chips are everywhere these days, providing storage on USB thumb drives, mini notebooks like the Eee PC, gaming […]

Samsung has today made its new TL34HD digital camera official. The compact point-and-shoot will feature high-definition video recording, an impressive 14.7 megapixels of resolution and a renowned Schneider 28mm lens with 3.6x optical zoom. Samsung says it’s the most advanced point-and-shoot in the company’s history and will come in a very slim form factor too, […]

Belkin have found another use for Apple’s ingenious/frustrating MagSafe magnetic power adapter. They have put together a guitar cable called the ‘BreakFree’ that utilizes the technology to prevent guitar and cable damage. Unfortunately, it ruins your fun at the same time. In theory – the idea is pure genius, but in practice – just downright […]