Here’s a first look at the completed Cadillac limousine built for Obama. Featuring “five-inch thick bulletproof glass, ultra high strength ceramic armor and cellphone jammers.” Click here for one more picture.
One tech item they are talking about are the LED spotlights that�ll illuminate the fender-mounted flags at night.
[via Jalopnik]
To repair high-voltage power cables from a helicopter, the technicians need to wear special faraday cage suits, which “is 75% Nomex to prevent him from catching on fire and 25% stainless steel thread.” Video after the break.
The steel allows the electricity to flow around the outside of his suit, completing a circuit, but none of it touches him.
[via Gizmodo]
Not your average fire hose, the Jet Spray is essentially “a hose attachment that amplifies water pressure and increases range by 30 meters.” Unfortunately, there’s no word yet on if we’ll see this in-action anytime soon. Click here for first picture in gallery.
The extra range would be helpful for aerial dispatches or from neighboring buildings – any where typical ladders can’t reach. The mechanism is quite simple, powered by a pressurized gas tank.
[via Yankodesign]
This nifty gadget was unveiled at Tokyo Toy Forum 2009 and “actually folds up into a vehicle just like normal Transformers with a tiny Mickey Mouse peeking out at you from behind the steering wheel.”
The squeaky voiced, button-nosed, outerspace engine of destruction goes on sale in February for just 3,610 yen ($38.57).
[via Gizmodo]
This highly specialized concept is designed for Mac enthusiasts that want it all, and in one package. Continue reading to see more — plus a video.
Northrop Grumman has unveiled a stealth bomber motorcycle that will be featured “at B-2 20th anniversary events throughout 2009 including social events, trade shows, and air shows.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
I’m no warmonger, nor am I a motorcycle fiend, but I can appreciate both a landmark plane with an iconic design and a lavishly expensive bike all the same.
[via Gizmodo – NorthropGrumman]
The U-Fizz makes nearly any drink fizz like soda, and all you need is: a “box of baking soda, some vinegar and a couple of soda bottles.” Available now, priced at $6.95.
That gets me thinking…I wonder what would happen if you dared to put some Diet Coke and Mentos in this contraption? Maybe the world would explode.
[via Technabob]
Created by Racer X Design, the BMW RZ-M6 “is what the current 6 series could look like, by replacing body panels, yet keeping the basic structure intact.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
The modified body panels would also widen the coupe by an extra 50 mm, giving it a more aggressive stance to go along with the tribute styling.
[via Autoblog]
In Tsumineko Mew Mew Tower for the iPhone, “you’re stacking cats of various sizes to make the tallest tower you possibly can before they all topple over into a giant pile of meow’s.” Video after the break.
Even from afar I can identify a certain addictive quality to the game, so maybe it’s better that I don’t have an iPhone…
[via Animevice]
