TechEBlog

Anti-Theft Technology Prevents You from Stealing the Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Hood Ornament

By Jackson Chung August 9, 2016

Rolls-Royce vehicles are known for their iconic “Spirit of Ecstasy” (of “Flying Lady”) hood ornament, and while it may look like a hot target for thieves, they do have a trick up their sleeve. They range from polished stainless steel, but can also be ordered in 24-carat gold plating or frosted crystal. All models released after 2003 have the ornament connected to a spring-loaded mechanism that automatically retracts into the radiator shell if hit from any direction Continue reading for a video showing what kind of options you can get on a $600,000 Rolls-Royce.

The Nug Puts a Titanium Blade on Your Finger, is a Micro Knife on Steroids

By Jackson Chung August 9, 2016

You can never be too safe, and what better way to stay protected than with “The Nug”. Its G5 Titanium handle quickly flips out to reveal a small, yet extremely sharp, s35VN steel blade, all on a free ball bearing system for smoothness. To keep things safe, the blade locks in place when being used. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and additional information, including the product page.

Forget Submarines, the Libelule Amphibious Vehicle Lets You Roll on the Ocean Floor

By Jackson Chung August 9, 2016

Photo credit: Hi Consumption

Exploring the oceans in a personal submarine may sound cool, but not many can afford such a luxury. Introducing the Libelule Amphibious Vehicle. Simply step inside the contraption, strap on an oxygen mask, and you’re ready to roll, literally. It works by using the water as a ballast, while paddles inside let you traverse the surface and beneath with relative speed. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny work pictures gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of the ultimate gravitational waves demo.

You Don’t Have to Spend a Fortune, Get APEMAN’s 2K Resolution Dash Cam for Under $70 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung August 9, 2016

APEMAN’s 2K Dash Cam is perfect for recording the road in all situations, and it’s being offered for only $69.99 shipped, today only, originally $99.99. Featuring 2K Ultra Full HD (2304 x 1296 resolution), a super wide 150&Deg; F2.0 L lens, 2.4″ scratch-resistant LCD display, night vision, motion detection, a G-Sensor, and even gravity induction. Product page. Continue reading for a full in-depth video review and more information.

Confederate X132 Hellcat Combat Hits 172MPH at Salt Flats, is Fastest Big Block V-Twin Motorcycle

By Jackson Chung August 8, 2016

Not just a concept, the Confederate X132 Hellcat Combat managed to hit 172.2 mph on the Bonneville Salts – 200 mph on asphalt – making it the fastest big block American V-twin motorcycle yet. It’s powered by a 2,163cc, 160-horsepower engine, mated to a 5-speed transmission. You also get a custom suspension, BlackStone Tek Carbon Fiber wheels, front Beringer / rear Brembo brakes, LED lighting, all packaged into a bike that weighs under 500-pounds. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of a 50-foot flamethrower in ultra slow motion.

Rapatronic Camera Captures Atomic Blast at 1/100,000,000th of a Second

By Jackson Chung August 8, 2016

The rapatronic camera is a high-speed camera capable of recording a still image with an exposure time as brief as 10 nanoseconds. The camera was developed by Harold Edgerton in the 1940s and was first used to photograph the rapidly changing matter in nuclear explosions within milliseconds of ignition, using exposures of several microseconds. To overcome the speed limitation of a conventional camera’s mechanical shutter, the rapatronic camera uses two polarizing filters and a Faraday cell (or in some variants a Kerr cell). Continue reading for another video and more information.

Roborace is World’s First Driverless Electric Race Car, Will be Powered by NVIDIA PX 2 Supercomputer

By Jackson Chung August 8, 2016

The future of racing will soon include Roborace, the world’s first driverless electric race cars, complete with front / rear radars, side / rear LIDAR sensors, ultrasonic sensors, front cameras and another camera on the taller fin where a 360° TV camera also resides. Powering everything is an NVIDIA Drive PX 2 supercomputer, which has 12 CPU cores capable of 8-teraflops of computing power and 24 trillion operations a second. Continue reading for another video and more information.

115-Square-Meter Home Can be Setup Anywhere, Offers Breathtaking Views of Natural Landscapes

By Jackson Chung August 8, 2016

Love traveling and living in exotic places all around the world? If so, then you might want to check out this awesome pre-fabricated home. Made in a factory near Montevideo in a process that minimizes construction waste and saves on costs, this 115-square-meter living space consists of two modules with an interior that matches the facade’s material, including timber-lined walls, floors, and ceilings. Click here to view the first image in this week’s geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of people popping trapped methane ice bubbles.

Don’t Spend Hundreds, Get the Sennheiser Urbanite Audiophile Headphones for $69 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung August 8, 2016

Sennheiser’s Urbanite Headphones are perfect for audiophiles that don’t want to spend hundreds, and it’s being offered for only $69 shipped, today only, originally $199.95. Constructed using durable, high quality materials like stainless steel hinges and aluminum ear cup sliders, they’re rugged with urban cool style. The fabric-wrapped headband is comfortable and steezy. Product page. Continue reading for an unboxing video and more information.

Weapons Bay of an F-35 Lightning and 18 More Fascinating Pictures

By Jackson Chung August 8, 2016

There are a total of four weapons stations between the two internal bays of the F-35. Two of these can carry air-to-surface missiles up to 2,000-pounds in A and C models, or two bombs up to 1,000-pounds in the B model; the other two stations are for smaller weapons such as air-to-air missiles. The weapon bays can carry AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-132 ASRAAM, the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Paveway series of bombs, the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW), Brimstone anti-tank missiles, and cluster munitions (Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser). Continue reading for more fascinating pictures from around the web.