It seems our already speedy wireless connections
are set to get a whole lot faster with the Wireless Gigabit Alliance
(WiGig) announcing the completion of its unified wireless specification.
Using the currently unlicensed 60GHz spectrum, the technology is set to
provide data transmission rates of up to 7Gbps – more than ten times
that of current 802.11n Wi-Fi. Read More
As Mitsubishi's iMiev electric cars become
available to the public next year, the UK will be the first to benefit
from technology that will see the Lithium-ion batteries recharged to 80
percent capacity in just 30 minutes. Mitsubishi UK will be the first
company in Europe to showcase the city car's fast charging capabilities.
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New research has strengthened the possibility
that biological life may exist beneath the surface of Mars. Scientists
from Imperial College London have shown that the level of methane on the
Red Planet can't be explained by meteorites in the atmosphere. This
leaves the theory that microorganisms are producing methane gas as a
by-product of their metabolic processes as one of the remaining possible
explanations. Read More
Just a few weeks ago Swimman announced that it
had waterproofed the in-line controller on Apple's proprietary earphones
for the 3rd generation iPod Shuffle. Now the company has turned its
attention to the device itself, protecting it from water damage to a
depth of 25 feet without adding weight or bulk. Read More
The Spira three-wheeler is a unique vehicle. It's
one of the finalists in the Automotive X-Prize but its frugal fuel
consumption and low emissions are only part of the vision of making it a
car for the people. The Spira starts with a scooter, uses everything
but the frame, and all those parts bolt into a foam composite tub to
create a lightweight (137 kg) three-wheeled two-seater with immeasurably
greater crash protection for the occupants. Gizmag visited the Spira's
home in Thailand to drive what inventor Lon Ballard hopes will become a
machine for the people, and came away mightily impressed. Read More
Brabus to debut 200mph SUV at Dubai Auto Show
By Gizmag Team
December 11, 2009
Dubai is the land of the mega-wealthy and
purveyors of exceptional machinery often stage world debuts there for
their latest uber-exclusive toys. This week the Dubai International
Motor Show gets underway and the pick of the toys-for-very-rich-boys
will be the world's fastest street-legal SUV. The BRABUS GLK V12 is
powered by a 740 bhp twin turbo twelve-cylinder engine, has a top speed
of 200mph (322kmh) and the base model starts at US$580,000. Be careful
with the options though, or you'll give the bank manager a heart attack.
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The Top 10 things you CAN'T have for Christmas 2009
By Gizmag Team
December 11, 2009
There's only 14 sleeps 'til Christmas, but unless
you're planning on discovering a large oil deposit or a long lost
Spanish Galleon in the very near future, you may struggle to scrape
together the funds required to tackle this little wish list. Each year
we take a look back
at the most over-the-top examples of emerging technology to have graced
our pages in the past 12 months. So without further ado, here's our
pick of what you can't have for Christmas in 2009. Read More
Toshiba Dynario - Portable Fuel Cell in your backpack
December 10, 2009
Fuel cells are the cleanest and the most
efficient generators of energy and now you can have one in your
backpack. Dynario, a portable fuel cell power generator recently
launched by Toshiba Corporation, weighs just 280 grams, measures only
15cm wide x 2.1cm deep x 7.45cm high and can produce enough power in 20
seconds to charge two mobile phones. The power is stored in in-built
lithium ion batteries and can be transferred via a USB cable to your
mobile phone or digital media player when needed. Read More
sugru is an extremely versatile, moldable
silicone modeling clay that sets to a tough, flexible silicone allowing
users to modify or repair just about anything. Coming in a range of
colors this Play-Doh-like material boasts the potential to be used to
modify a wide range of objects as it is self-adhesive, waterproof,
flexible, dishwasher-proof and is highly temperature resistant. Read More
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