Archive for July, 2008

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SSC Ultimate Aero – Fastest Production Car in the World

July 31, 2008

In this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, he takes an up-close look at the SSC Ultimate Aero which is powered by a “a 1,183hp (882kW) twin-turbo V8 engine and posted an average top speed of 255.83mph (411.76km/h).” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Leno, who at the start of the clip admits he knows very little about the car, interviews the founder of the company behind it, Jerod Shelby, and comes away with a great deal more respect for it.

Click here to view the vid!

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Apple Releases New iPhone 3G Ads!

July 30, 2008

Apple has just released a trio of new iPhone 3G ads: Everyone, Unslow, and Work Friendly. In these ads, Apple seems to be pushing (quite literally) the features of the new iPhone 3G/2.0 firmware.

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New Lotus Eagle, Video and Pictures

July 29, 2008

Powered by a 3.5L Toyota V6 that generates 276hp and 250 lb-ft of torque, the Lotus Eagle “is approximately 275mm (about 13 inches) longer than the Elise/Exige, or slightly shorter (80mm) than the Porsche 911.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. The extra space makes for a more livable cabin for at least two of its occupants and allows Lotus to use the international automotive metric for measuring capacity – it can fit one golf bag in the boot.

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DIY Lego Sofa, LunaBlocks Furniture

July 28, 2008

I think I handed out the ’sofa of my dreams’ title too quickly. Can it get any better than building your own sofa from Lego blocks? This is an example, but everyone can buy their LunaBlocks and design their own, and of course they can be reconstructed any time, like we did with the real Lego buildings long time ago. The designers, Thierry Nahon & Philippe Landecker took care of all the needs: amongst the blocks you can find pillows, metal, glass, and child-friendly material. The blocks are available in many colours and many sizes, so the number of variations is countless.

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Top Gear: Nissan GT-R vs. Bullet Train

July 23, 2008

Top Gear’s latest episode has James May and Richard Hammond setting “off on a bullet train to see if they can beat Clarkson [in the GT-R] to the destination.” It takes about the duration of the ride for Clarkson to figure out what half the buttons in the GT-R do, and May and Hammond don’t have it any easier trying to communicate in Japanese to do simple things.

Click HERE for first part, and HERE for the second part!

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Speaking Speakers. Some good looking speaks.

July 22, 2008

If you think about the word ’speakers’, what do you think of first? The object or the people? It seems Sherwood Forlee couldn’t really tell them apart, so he designed Speak-er, the speak bubble shaped speakers. So that’s “why speakers are called what they are.”

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Dark Knight Batmobile vs. F1 Race Car

July 21, 2008

Remember the Formula 1 car vs. Batmobile Tumbler pictures from last week? Well, the video is now finally available for your viewing enjoyment. Click here for first picture in gallery. To mark the release of the new Batman movie, “The Dark Knight” staring Christian Bale, the Dark Knight artwork will be displayed on the TF108s and the overalls of Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, as well as the team’s motor home.

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Halo Wars Trailer!

July 19, 2008

This new Halo Wars trailer shows “off a battle described in the video as ‘the five long years it took to get Harvest back,’ reveals the victory and defeat of the human species against the Covenant.” Click here for first picture in gallery. Showcasing the epic battles of a world before a lone Spartan was called into action, Halo Wars is certain to be a blockbuster title when it hits in Spring 2009 exclusively on the Xbox 360.

Click HERE to check out the New Halo Wars Trailer!

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Funny Alka Seltzer Ad: Kitten

July 18, 2008

Hangover is Dangerous. Alka Seltzer: Kitten

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Computerized Walk-In Wine Cellar Vault!

July 17, 2008

This walk-in wine vault with brushed aluminum exterior holds approximately 1,500 bottles. It has a computer panel inventory system, Wine Mate cooling system for optimal temperature & humidity, redwood racks and glass windows & door. Each unit is hand built to order. Each unit is shipped on three pallets, un-assembled. Minor carpentry and electrical skills are required to assemble. The panels interlock. If you require an area where the exhaust is placed differently than shown, this can be done, but will delay shipment. For the same cost, we can modify the dimensions (smaller only). Price: $27,995.00. Click here for more info and photos!