Better known for developing electric aerial drive systems, including the drive technology behind the Greenwing ESpyder E280 electric ultralight aircraft,
Yuneec is bringing its e-tech down to earth. Its new E-Go Cruiser
motorized longboard combines robust range, sporty performance and a
relatively affordable price tag. Read More
By now, most people have at least a passing
knowledge of biodiesel – it's diesel fuel made from plant or animal
oils, as opposed to the more traditional and less eco-friendly
petroleum. While it's a good choice for people with diesel-powered
vehicles, those of us with gas-burning cars haven't been able to get in
on the action ... although that may be about to change. Read More
Mobile music technology company IK Multimedia
looks set to release some cool new products in 2014. Gizmag takes a
quick look at the just-announced iRig Mic HD and iRing, and previews a
few of the gadgets set to follow later in the year, including the iRig
PADS MIDI controller. Read More
Behold the hubless wonder – the E'lution EVO scooter
By Ben Coxworth
February 6, 2014
Whether they're on a motorcycle from Star Trek or a far-out concept bike,
hubless wheels are generally one of those futuristic things that we
don't encounter much in the real world – yet. Soon, however, you may be
able to buy an E'lution EVO folding kick scooter, that comes equipped
with a set. Read More
It took a while for hardware manufacturers to
squeeze high-resolution screens into smaller tablets, but those
floodgates are now wide open. Let's take the features and specs of one
of the first razor-sharp mini-tablets, the 2013 Nexus 7, and compare them to those of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4. Read More
Headway turns an entire helmet into a speaker
By Stu Robarts
February 6, 2014
For those who like to listen to music while
biking, skiing or snowboarding, Headway aims to satisfy with good
vibrations. The device attaches to the outside of a helmet using a
magnetic mechanism in combination with a secure mounting system, and
turns the whole thing into a wearable speaker. Music is streamed to the
system from a smartphone, and controlled using a companion app. Read More
FDA approves PillCam video camera that you swallow
By Stu Robarts
February 6, 2014
Colonoscopies can be an uncomfortable procedure
for patients who may already be worried about what results will be
found. When the results are inconclusive, a patient's options can be
limited, causing further distress. The US Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has now approved a device for use after an incomplete procedure
that is minimally invasive and can achieve similar imaging results to a
colonoscopy. PillCam Colon is a pill-sized camera that is swallowed and
passes through a patient's gastrointestinal tract. Read More
The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) and BAE
Systems this week announced details of last year's first test flight of
the Taranis
unmanned combat demonstrator aircraft, which BAE bills as the "most
advanced aircraft ever built by British engineers." The 15-minute test
flight took place at an undisclosed location outside of the UK on August
10, 2013 as part of a project to show the UK’s ability to create a
unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) capable of surveillance, targeting,
intelligence gathering, deterrence, and strikes in hostile territory.
Read More
Causing headaches for letter-transposing typists familiar with its Tiguan compact crossover, Volkswagen unveiled its Taigun compact SUV concept
in Brazil in 2012. Based on subsequent feedback, the automaker has
debuted a second iteration of the vehicle at Auto Expo 2014 in New
Delhi, describing it as a "near-production concept." Read More 
For some office workers the task of locking and
unlocking their computer is a regular part of the job, while for others
it's frequency is dictated by the extent of their caffeine addiction.
Looking to automate this process is the team behind the GateKeeper
Chain, a key fob with a built-in proximity sensor which automatically
locks your PC when you walk away and then unlocks it when you return to
your desk. Read More
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