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Having just come back from a somewhat long business trip, I’m sure I would have found a use for one of these little units. According to their website, Inflight Power has developed an ingenious little attachment that can be plugged in to the audio jack on an airplane, and will convert that signal to power, [...]

Modern flight relies on the ability of a plane to move fast enough for the wings to generate lift. In order to obtain and maintain the speed required for this lift, large engines consuming large amounts of fuel are required. But what if one were to create a plane that was lighter than [...]

This vehicle is the winner of this year’s “Supermileage Competition” which was hosted on June 9 in Marshall, Michigan. According to the rules of the competition, the participants must build the most fuel efficient vehicle possible, which is only powered by an internal combustion engine. I’m not sure on all the technology involved, [...]

Are you ready for the car of the future? Moller International is in the process of developing what appears to be the world’s first Skycar. Looking like something out of the Jetsons, the M400 Skycar is capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), has a top speed of 375 mph, a range of 750 [...]

Those who like S’mores, but hesitate (or are unable) to build the bonfire that normally goes with them, may wish to check out this table-top S’mores maker. Looks like it comes with just the burner assembly, not all the “fixin’s”. Fuel sold seperately.
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This thing looks like a lot of fun! The WEGO KITE TUBE is an inflatable 10 foot diameter flying tube that can be towed behind a boat. While riding on the waves, it can become airbourn and fly like a kite under the rider’s control. At $600 it’s not cheap, but you [...]

The “Kenguru” is a great little run-a-bout for people who are confined to a wheelchair. This “electric mini-car” is designed in Hungary with wheelchairs in mind, allowing the driver to roll into the car and drive away without even getting up. With no front seat, the driver can simply open the hatch, [...]