In the near future, you may be able to travel anywhere in just 4-hours or less, aboard a hypersonic aircraft. That’s right, the SABRE engine burns hydrogen and oxygen, acting like a jet engine in Earth’s thick lower atmosphere, taking in oxygen to combust with onboard liquid hydrogen, while switching over to Mach 5 at an altitude of 16-miles to reach orbit. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny Facebook status updates and funny fixes gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a guy who built a working water-powered smartphone charger.
Honeywell’s HT-900 TurboForce Air Circulator Fan may not be large, but it’s designed to keep small rooms call, all for $11.88, today only. Its aerodynamic TurboForce design was created for maximum air movement, perfect for intense personal cooling or energy-saving air circulation. Best of all, the fan is 25% quieter than similar models. Users can place it on a table or mount it directly to a wall for convenience. Product page. Continue reading for a full hands-on review and more information.
Sure, there are military drones capable of much more than any consumer model, but if aircraft manufacturers start building their own, we could see designs like the sleek Thunderbird above. When not in use, it can be disassembled and placed into a carrying case, but when emergency calls, the craft can be used to deliver life-saving medical supplies. Other practical uses include: package / food deliver and rescue missions. Continue reading for more pictures.
MAARS (Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System) is no ordinary robot, as it was designed to be an indestructible unmanned ground vehicle for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition military missions. In addition to an M249 saw machine gun, it comes equipped with an M24OB machine gun, quad M2O3 grenade launchers, and up to 400-rounds of ammunition. It can keep eyes on the entire battlefield, thanks to 360° cameras, two-way communication, night + thermal visions, and of course, lasers technology. This is definitely one machine that enemies do not want to mess with, and the entire system can be operated remotely by a human for added safety. 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 mysterious glowing blue fireball in Russia.
Limited to just 27-units worldwide, the 2,976-pound Aston Martin Vulcan was designed to tear up the track, thanks to a naturally-aspirated 7.0L V12 engine that produces 820-horsepower @ 7750rpm and 575 pound-foot of torque @ 6500rpm, paired with a 6-speed sequential transmission. It can go from 0-60mph in 3.0 seconds, with a top speed of 204mph. Click here to view more images of the Vulcan. Continue reading to hear its glorious exhaust sound.
When humans start colonizing Mars, they’ll probably live in small pods. Andrea Zittel decided to create the “Wagon Station Encampment” to give us a sneak peak. This camp consists of 12 small pods, a communal kitchen area, outdoor showers, and outhouses, situated in the middle of nowhere to simulate the Red Planet’s solitude. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
Always wanted a Star Wars Speeder Bike? If so, Vintage Works has created a motorcycle that aims to replicate the vehicle, minus the technology. However, riders can not only use the handlebars to steer the motorcycle, but also control the flaps at the front, while an integrated sound system fires off sound effects for added effect. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny autocorrect texts gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of high dynamic NASA rocket test footage that looks out of this world.
Cheerson’s CX-10 Nano Drone is great for practice, beginners, or just anyone wanting to fly something, and it’s being offered for only $10 shipped, today only, originally $29.99. Its 6-axis design and adjustable gyroscope adjustable makes stable flight – up to 4-8 minutes when fully charged – easy. There are 3 modes, including a speed flip function. Product page. Continue reading for an in-depth video review, test, and more information.
Priced at $25,000, the Trefecta DRT E-Bike is touted as the world’s most advanced, and rightfully so. Featuring a military-grade aluminum frame, and most importantly, a 4-kW motor, mated to a SmeshGear transmission as well as a 14-speed Rohlof Speedhub, enabling the DRT to top out at 43.5 mph. Plus, the motor is capable of transferring as much as 184 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheel, sending you zooming up any inclines around and below 45%. On the tech side, you’ll find an intelligent onboard fly-by-wire computer system with automatic gear shifting, electronic gear selection, along with suspension / shock absorption settings, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi that connects with the specialist Trefecta iOS app. Expect a 62-mile range without pedaling when fully charged, and combined with an optional extra battery that can be switched in with a clever quick swapping system, it can be doubled. Once finished riding, the bike folds down into its own carrying case. 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 liquid nitrogen freeze ray.
Think of the 2,866-pound Nissan BladeGlider as a futuristic electric go-kart that sports a 220-kilowatt lithium-ion battery, powered by an electric 174-hp motor at each of the rear wheels. What does equate to? Around 268-horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque for starters, enabling the vehicle to hit 62 mph in under 5-seconds, while topping out at 115mph. The coolest feature lets drivers adjust the torque vectoring system with three settings: off, agile, and drift mode. Click here for more pictures of the BladeGlider. Continue reading for another video and more information.
