Bicycle Security

Called Bicycle Security, this installation will most certainly thwart thieves from stealing any quick release components (wheels, etc.) much less the two-wheeled vehicle itself. Put simply, it "prevents the bike from rolling back by putting the rear wheel into a tight groove." Click here for first picture in gallery.

The bike security can be located in dense spaces that ideally suit the urban environments. Moreover, the security unit is capable of compensating its production cost within 3 years, as it can be used as a billboard for displaying commercial advertisements.

[via Thedesignblog]

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Incredible Sliding House

Unlike other structures, the Sliding House by London-based architects dRMM is actually comprised of "three separate structures, and a garage that are unified by a sliding wall which can envelop them together." Video after the break.

..the outer wall of the house moves along a 28 meter track and can sit over any part of main house's 16-meters linear frame, or move to cover any part of the 7-meter annex, or the open space in front of the 5 meter garage.

[via Gizmodo - Deezen]

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Fifth Gear: Mini Cooper S vs Volkswagen Scirocco

This all-new Fifth Gear segment has Tiff Needell piloting the Volkswagen Scirocco and Jason Plato the MINI Cooper S around a circuit to see which sport compact reigns supreme. Continue reading to find out who wins.

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Robotic Stepping Stones Rearrange Themselves as You Walk

Researchers have developed robotic stepping stones that actually rearrange themselves in real-time, as you walk. Other details were not provided, but they do seem practical for walking across a bed of hot embers should the situation arise. Video after the break.

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Shower Gel iPod Speaker

With a shower gel tube-inspired case, this waterproof iPod speaker should meet the stringent standards for durability. It can either be hung up or set freestanding in a safe location. No word yet on pricing or availability.

..it "suggests a playful life attitude," according to the blurb on the company website. Aimed at puppies, then.

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Battletoads and Double Dragon

In Battletoads and Double Dragon, the "player has a choice of five playable characters: Billy and Jimmy Lee (from Double Dragon), and Zitz, Pimple and Rash from Battletoads." ScrewAttack takes a look back at this title after the break.

The Mega Drive/Genesis and Super Nintendo versions of the game are quite similar, the only differences being the Super Nintendo version has better graphics and higher quality sound, while the Mega Drive/Genesis version features more music tracks.

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Transformers 2 Super Bowl Trailer

While the Pittsburgh Steelers winning the Super Bowl may have been surprising for some, this Transformers 2 trailer was a treat for others. Continue reading to watch.

Here's the multimillion dollar 30-second Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ad that's set to run this evening during the Super Bowl.

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Deal of the Day: Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet for $339.99 Shipped

Amazon has the Archos 5 internet media tablet for just $339.99 shipped. This player is basically "a high-end portable device with an ultra-thin design, a black stainless steel body, a high-resolution 5-inch touchscreen, and the horsepower of a laptop." Product page.

With an 800-pixels-wide resolution and a 5-inch screen, you can browse the Web just as you would on your PC. Plus, with Adobe Flash 9 video support, you can natively browse video-sharing websites, such as Dailymotion or YouTube.

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World's Smallest Compressed Air V8 Engine

This could quite possibly be the world's smallest compressed air V8 engine, which was built "to emulate the Chevy 350 in look if not in function." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The video shows the motor in an early, undecorated iteration running on 65 PSI of compressed air for a sustained 38 seconds.

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Rubik's 360

With this updated sphere-shaped Rubik's, "players must get the coloured balls from an inner sphere into matching slots on the outer sphere by shaking them through a middle sphere that has only two holes." It's set to be unveiled at the German toy industry fair on February 5th.

Said Professor Rubik himself on the new puzzle that bears his name: "I feel that the 360 is one of the most innovative and exciting puzzles we've developed since the Cube - adopting elements of my original design, challenging the solver to use skill, dexterity and logic."

[via Gizmodo - Telegraph]

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New Spyker mobile phones

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G.I. Joe Super Bowl Trailer

For those who don't already know, the upcoming G.I. Joe movie is "set ten years in the future -- an origin story that shows the rise of the Cobra Organization." Continue reading to watch the Super Bowl trailer.

The walking slo-mo group shot towards the end was kind of lame, but otherwise it looks like your standard summer Hollywood action blockbuster.

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iPhone App provides relief for Rubik’s Cube Addicts

The Apple iPhone 3G is not short of admirers and you don’t have to look far to find someone proclaiming the iPhone’s superiority over its rivals. It’s easy to see why, with a seemingly never ending list of features with something to appeal to everyone. From the fantastic multi touch touchscreen, the massive memory and iTunes support to the brilliant web browsing capabilities. But of all the innovations, i don’t think anyone expected the App store to take off as it has. With over 15,000 apps available and more always in development it seems the possibilities are endless. And what has Apple got in store for us now? Well they’ve only gone and solved the Rubik’s Cube!

Yes that 80’s nostalgic melon scratcher of a puzzle game that no doubt sits unsolved on shelves across the world can finally be put to rest thanks to the new iPhone app CubeCheater. CubeCheater will solve any Rubik’s Cube (except for those that have been smashed to pieces in frustration) in one of two ways; either match up the colours on the screen to that of your cube or use the iPhones camera to take pictures of a few of the sides of your Rubik’s Cube. Once CubeCheater has all the information it needs, it will work out the answer and then show you a detailed diagram of the moves needed to solve the puzzle. And better still, the author of the App claims it should take less than 19 moves to solve any cube. So there you have it, surely the best App to appear on the App Store so far (and nothing to do with the fact that i got a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas and it remains unsolved!).

If this has alerted you to the iPhone 3G’s charms, click here to take a look at what else the phone has to offer and join the iPhone revolution.

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When Apple iPhone Meets Microsoft Surface

Stimulant's XRay app essentially "relies on the ability of the Surface to detect where the phones are, communicating that position to tell them what to display and in what orientation." Video after the break.

XRay, a mobile app from Stimulant (who earlier blended a Wii Balance Board with a Surface) that provides similar functionality; letting you effectively see secondary images on the touch-table.

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Deal of the Day: Samsung Behold T919 for $99.99 Shipped

Amazon has the Samsung Behold T919 for just $99.99 shipped with service agreement (T-Mobile), originally priced at $399.99. It features a "5-megapixel camera/camcorder with flash and autofocus, Bluetooth connectivity, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), and up to 5 hours of talk time." Product page.

An advanced touch screen phone with premium multimedia features and full web browsing capabilities, the Samsung Behold phone also supports T-Mobile's HSDPA 3G network (in select markets), which provides fast web downloads and multimedia messaging.

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Bill Gates and Steve Jobs in Macintosh Software Dating Game

Here's a look back at a rare clip showing an Apple event from 1983, in which "Steve Jobs invites three software CEOs, including Bill Gates, into a dating game." Video after the break.

It's the last time they were on stage together until recently, back in 2007. The clip doesn't show the entire game.

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Apple Releases "App for Anything" iPhone Ads

Apple has just released three new iPhone ads: "Read", "Fix", and "Check". Apparently, "all three ads promote the concept that 'There's an app for just about anything. Only on the iPhone.'" Continue reading to watch.




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Triceracopter

Built by artist Patricia Renick, the Triceracopter is "crafted of fiberglass and built on the frame of a Vietnam era U.S. Army OH6A/Cayuse helicopter." Click here for first picture in gallery.

I mean, if the US had dinosaur helicopters, you think they wouldn't want to try them out? I mean, come on, dinosaur helicopters!

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Inside View of SpaceShipOne

Now that you've seen the Atlantis, Discovery provides us with an inside view of the SpaceShipOne and all its high-tech gadgetry. For those who don't already know, SpaceShipOne was developed by Mojave Aerospace Ventures and made its first flight in June 21, 2004. Click here for first picture in gallery.

In direct contrast to the overloaded interface of the shuttle is SpaceShipOne's cockpit. Sure it's a simpler machine, but the UI is better.

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Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition

To celebrate the final year of production, Honda will release an S2000 Ultimate Edition in Europe. This special edition model features "a new set of wheels and an optional hard-top." No word yet on pricing. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Honda hasn't announced if the U.S. will get its own version special edition S2000, but if the automaker can save a few bucks that can go towards the development of the new model, we'll be okay with missing out on the "Ultimate."

[via Autoblog]

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