Tag: car

If you're an artist, you've probably noticed the increased interest in cardboard lately. Cardboard is the trendy design material at the moment. Of course some designs are better than others, and this almost life-size Lamborghini replica definitely stands out. When I first saw this, I was immediately ...

Design

The Mercedes Engine That Was Completely Rebuilt From Odd Materials

I've always liked the Mercedes brand, but I've never seen anything like this before. If you are into car engines, this one will be unlike any engine you've ever seen before. If you had some time on your hands, and a V12 Mercedes engine, what would you do with it? Artist Eric van Hove decided that wi ...

10 Really Smart Things You Can Do With Your Smartphone [Infographic]

The first generation iPhone was released on June 29, 2007. I don't think any of us knew back then how much that small device would inspire and change our world, including how we communicate with each other and our other devices. We can do a lot of smart things with our smartphones. There's been a wh ...

Most User-Friendly Mount For Smartphones And Tablets Makes Life Easier

There are tons of mounts available for smartphones and tablets. There are so many that it never occurred to me that someone was innovating to create one we haven't seen before. This mount is called the eleMount. It caught my attention because it was just listed on Kickstarter yesterday, and in only ...

Xbox Controller Motor & 3D Printed Case Make Smart Gear Shift Knob

I was lucky in that I learned how to drive a 'stick shift' when I was a teenager. I remember the learning curve. My car stalled out at the top of many hills back then while I learned how to put the car in first gear (and let off the clutch just right) after the light turned green. Now there is an ea ...

Citroen Car From 1965 Turns Into A Real 60-Foot Tall Transformer

Transformers have always impressed people from all over the world. Their ability to turn themselves into lethal weapons and then later into vehicles have mesmerized kids for pretty much as long as they have been around. But we have yet to see a real transformer. Well, you can stop looking because wh ...

Geek

I Want This: NES Controller Car Engine Inside A 1989 Honda Civic

If you're a fan of the retro video games from the '80s, you will always remember the NES controller. I still have mine, and every time I look at it, that nostalgic feeling rushes over me. We've written dozens of articles about Nintendo mods and builds, but this is the first time I've seen one like t ...

Lifestyle

Umbrella Holder Incorporated Into Our Car Design Makes A Lot Of Sense

We've had a lot of rain while tropical storm Andrea zips up the east coast of the United States. After getting in and out of my car a dozen times yesterday while trying to manage a wet, drippy umbrella, it made me think there must be a better way. Does it really make sense that we should have to rem ...

Groundbreaking Augmented Reality Car Repair App Soon Available

Augmented reality is a tricky concept to make popular it seems. I don't know what it is about it. It's always on the brink of becoming popular, but it never does for some reason. People marvel over the cool effects and innovation around it, but we don't seem to adopt it into our own lives. Let me as ...

How Google Glass Will Affect Our Driving Experience [Infographic]

I am excited to try Google Glass so I can see firsthand what all the fuss is about. There's no doubt it will enhance our lives in almost every way, but what about when we are driving? How will wearing Glass affect our driving experience? I've had two car accidents in the past two months, and one thi ...

Geek

Batman Car Seat: Let Your Kid Ride In The Arms Of A Superhero

If you have children, you know you'll go through a series of car seats to keep them safe when they're young. Each one is designed to keep your kid safe and sound in the backseat. This particular one must be the safest kid's car set yet. After all, it's a Batman car seat! If your child doesn't like r ...

New Apple Patents Suggest Car Location Feature For iPhone Or iWatch

Here we go again! New Apple patents mean more speculation, and we're not shy about jumping on the rumor train. That is in no way saying we'll accept these rumors (or patents) as something that will actually materialize anytime soon, but the fact that Apple is pushing for new features and actually pa ...

Self-Driving Robot Cars Now Roll On Sidewalks In Japan

It's amazing how fast technology is progressing at the moment. Just a couple years ago, the thought of a self-driving vehicle would have made even the most hardcore believer frown. But the ingenuity people harbor far exceeds our expectations of the future - so much so that there is no doubt that we' ...

Soda Vending Machines Now Available In Taxis