Morph Concept at Nokia

Launched alongside The Museum of Modern Art “Design and The Elastic Mind” exhibition, the Morph concept device is a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users. This device concept showcases some revolutionary leaps being explored by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in collaboration with the Cambridge Nanoscience Centre (United Kingdom) – nanoscale technologies that will potentially create a world of radically different devices that open up an entirely new spectrum of possibilities.
Morph concept technologies might create fantastic opportunities for mobile devices:
Newly-enabled flexible and transparent materials blend more seamlessly with the way we live
Devices become self-cleaning and self-preserving
Transparent electronics offering an entirely new aesthetic dimension
Built-in solar absorption might charge a device, whilst batteries become smaller, longer lasting and faster to charge
Integrated sensors might allow us to learn more about the environment around us, empowering us to make better choices
In addition to the advances above, the integrated electronics shown in the Morph concept could cost less and include more functionality in a much smaller space, even as interfaces are simplified and usability is enhanced. All of these new capabilities will unleash new applications and services that will allow us to communicate and interact in unprecedented ways.

www.nokia.com

The Nokia N96 redefines "high-end"

Rumored for a few weeks now as the N95's successor in waiting, the mighty N96 dual slider has gone all official on us at Mobile World Congress today. Though the phone it replaces is still a beast by any measure, the N96 pushes the envelope further by packing a solid 16GB of storage internally in addition to a microSD slot, something the N95 8GB lacks. The 5 megapixel autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss Tessar lens carries over, but there are now two LEDs doing flash and video light duty. The 2.8 inch QVGA display will come in handy for the integrated DVB-H mobile TV tuner, while a 3.5mm headphone jack, A2DP, and integrated stereo speakers should handle audio with aplomb. Other features include WiFi, AGPS, and morphing lights on the smaller second slide that hook the user up with game controls when it's time to relax with a little N-Gage action. Unfortunately, the first version of the N96 (and the only version announced thus far) supports HSDPA only on the 900 and 2100MHz bands, but we imagine the strength of the spec sheet should still be enough to sell a few of these stateside when it launches in the third quarter for €550 (about $797).
http://www.engadget.com/

Suzuki G-Strider

The Suzuki G-Strider was first seen during the 2003 Tokyo Motorshow. This concept motorbike is best described as half scooter half cruiser motorcycle as it shares atributes with both.With a feet forward seating position and adjustable seat, backrest, footpegs and windshield the G strider is geared for touring and mile eating.Futuristic safety features on the G-Strider include two rear-facing video cameras mounted in the rear lighting system, images are then relayed to monitors positioned either side of the handlebars.Ample power is provided by a 916cc parallel twin engine running through Suzuki's Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (SECVT).

http://www.diseno-art.com/

BMW IMME 1200

The IMME 1200 concept motorbike was the creation of two French design students of the ISD (International School of Design). The IMME 1200 is based around the BMW R1200 engine. The name IMME comes from a now extinct German motorcycle maker.The IMME 1200 concept motorbike gained the interest of BMW who helped in the creation of a prototype for the 2006 Intermot Motorcycle Show in Cologne to go on show at the BMW stand.A slick trick of the BMW IMME 1200 concept bike is that all the parts needed to be road legal, license plates, lights, mirrors can be removed with the engine start key and then the machine becomes 'track ready'.

http://www.diseno-art.com/

Robrady rMoto Electric Superbike

The rMOTO electric superbike concept was developed by Robrady design in Florida, the rMOTO uses technology and expertise derived from several of Robrady's clients. When the first design sketches of the rMOTO were released on the company web site in April, interest in the concept was so great that the project was approved for construction and a prototype is to be constructed for unveiling in January 2006.Rob Brady talks about the ground breaking concept, and expected performance.“It's kind of a balance we need to resolve. We can get a 100 miles an hour, 120 miles an hour bike but then the range of the bike suffers so it's a matter of starting and knowing that the technologies and different battery chemistries will evolve in time, and probably not very much time at that."The rMOTO uses regenerative charging to recharge the batteries during braking and deceleration. The rMOTO is also suited for fuel cell technology and there's every chance the rMOTO could have a fuel cell on board so that power can be topped up without needing to get to an electrical outlet. Talking about the riding characteristics of the rMOTO Rob Brady explains the difference in power delivery between conventional internal combustion engines and electric motors, a feature also common to the electric sports car the Venturi Fetish."It's not going to be like having a big gas motor that you need to get it into maximum torque zone before you pop the clutch and then fight to keep it there so you can get maximum acceleration. This baby will have maximum torque at zero sitting right there inside the rear wheel ready to go - I can't emphasise how fast this bike will accelerate.The rMOTO is just the start for high performance electric vehicles, and many experts suspect an exponential increase in the development of related technology in the next few years.

http://www.diseno-art.com/

LUXURY MOBILE MAKERS OF THE YEAR !

Goldvish “Le million” = $1,000,000 (£540,540)
However, Vertu’s monopoly of the luxury phone market is coming to an end with the launch of several new luxury mobile makers, including Gresso, Mobiado and GoldVish. Other mobile phone manufacturers are also partnering with luxury brands to produce a range of premium mobile phones, such as LG and Prada, D&G and Motorola, and now Tag Heuer and Modelabs. Finally, there are the ridiculous, super-expensive one-offs, made purely for headline grabbing, such as Goldvish’s “Le million”, worth a cool $1,000,000

Sony Ericsson Black Diamond = $300,000 (£162,162)

Apparently the Black Diamond will be available in 2007, not from Sony Ericsson but by a company called VIPN. Initially only 5 unique numered pieces will be available for the unbelievable price of, wait for it… $300,000.
With regards to the specifications, don’t expect anything remarkable for your money. It will have Quad-band with Wi-Fi, an Intel 400Mhz processor running windows mobile 5, and a touch sensitive 2″ screen. It will also include internal memory of 128mb and will come with a 2Gb SD card for external storage, plus a respectable 4 Megapixel camera.

http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/

Onyx Concept Phone!

I hope you haven't forgotten the Onyx concept phone- first keyless touch-screen mobile phone utilizing Synaptics' Clearpad transparent touch-sensitive capacitive sensor. Slashgear has got its hands on the video footage of the prototype of the inimitable Onyx. Well, the Onyx boasts a high-resolution LCD screen and a transparent touch-sensitive capacitive sensor. The video is worth a look to find the tempting keyless touch screen phone of the future in action.

The Most Powerful Diesel Engine in the World!

The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C turbocharged two-stroke diesel engine is the most powerful and most efficient prime-mover in the world today. The Aioi Works of Japan's Diesel United, Ltd built the first engines and is where some of these pictures were taken.
It is available in 6 through 14 cylinder versions, all are inline engines. These engines were designed primarily for very large container ships. Ship owners like a single engine/single propeller design and the new generation of larger container ships needed a bigger engine to propel them.
The cylinder bore is just under 38" and the stroke is just over 98". Each cylinder displaces 111,143 cubic inches (1820 liters) and produces 7780 horsepower. Total displacement comes out to 1,556,002 cubic inches (25,480 liters) for the fourteen cylinder version.
Some facts on the 14 cylinder version:
Total engine weight: 2300 tons (The crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons.)
Length: 89 feet
Height: 44 feet
Maximum power: 108,920 hp at 102 rpm
Maximum torque: 5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm

ORYX

Oryx is designed by Harald Cramer. It’s comfortably shockproof without loosing ground contact because of its Y-frame shape. The material used for the whole bike is carbon composite.It looks like a product that should only exists in future. It’s cool if you are riding it around the town.

www.EuroBikeParts.com

Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000

The legendary Bugatti Veyron, most expensive, most powerful, and fastest production car in the world.

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a proven top speed of over 400 km/h (407 km/h or 253 mph). It reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the legendary Bugatti marque. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. The Veyron features a W16 engine—16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders.

The Russians' Latest Invention: the Monitor Made Out of Wood

These guys have kept thinking (or not) and have designed a monitor housing made of wood, which matches perfectly a mouse made from the same material. In order to see these masterpieces, here’s the address of the inventive Slaves, http://blogga.ru/2005/09/12/wooden_comp_photos

SONY ERICSSON W 380i

W380i

The W380 reacts to the touch of your fingertips. Music buttons on the outside of your phone let you play, pause and skip tracks. And when you want to listen to radio, just tune in.

Size 92 x 49 x 16 mm
3.6 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches
Weight 100 g 3.5 oz
Available colours
Electric Purple Magnetic Grey
Screen 176x220 pixel
262,144-colour TFT
Memory 14 MB Phone Memory
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support

To Keep The Peace They Flew Alone...Unarmed

Having served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, I have marveled at the supreme flying machine called the SR-71...

http://www.nasa.gov/missions/research/x43-main.html

2 X CHEVS AND 1 FORD

The year 2000 was a big year for V8 bikes in Darwin and Australia as this was the only time ever that 3 V8 bikes had competed together during several metings from May to September.
The NO LIMIT machine is 302 rear engine Ford winsor ,471 blower an C4 auto.
NO LIMIT was originaly built by DAVE ( LOUT ) HENDRY aprox 1984 , No Limit and the Mad rear engine bike run together at Hidden Valley Drag Strip during the 1980 's , Dave (LOUT) HENDRY passed away after a long illness in 2000.
NO LIMIT was sold to PETER GALL in 1999 , after an extensive rebuild was run successfully during the 2000 racing season at Hidden Valley. An unfortunate crash during a testing session took the life of PETER GALL.

JET BIKE !

3,800 HORSE POWER

The jet bike has now done its first static fire and smoke show , all went to plan with more tuning of the after burner to be carried out at future events , a large very impressed crowd turned out.
Due to job set backs work on finishing the jet bike for its fist ride come to a stand still till 2007

Engine :- ROLLS ROYCE VIPER MK.202 TURBOJET
- Originaly Installed in Macchi Jet trainer orJet
Provost aircraft.
- Thrust =2,450 lbs aprox 3,800 horsepower
+ after burner another 1200 horsepower
- Air Flow = 32,000 CFM aprox
- Pressure ratio = 4.3 :1
- Compressor = 7 stage axial flow
- Engine Weight =290 KGs
Frame :- Built by MAD
- Seamless sched 80 tubing
- Wheelbase = 3.4 meters
Front end :- FJ 1200 Yamaha
Rear end :- Dragway rims mad built hub twin discs no
chains or sprockets to break.

http://www.madv8bike.com/