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Tom Bihn Convertible Packing Cube/Backpack Review

Monday, October 6th, 2008

In January I reviewed Tom Bihn’s Aeronaut and a gazillion and one little packing cubes, pockets and organizer pouches. As you may have gathered from the review, I was very keen on the packing cubes. Over the last year I’ve used these accessories, in many combinations on every trip I’ve done. I also use them […]

Feature: Researcher Travels to ISS, Shows Effects of Microgravity on Water

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

What better way to study fluid physics in microgravity, than when aboard the International Space Station? That’s exactly what Dr. Donald Pettit decided to do in his 6-month stay. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Original post by TecheBlog Staff

World’s Tallest Skyscraper to be Built in Dubai

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Called the Nakheel Tower, this mammoth structure will stand approximately 3280-feet above the Dubai skyline and boast 100-floors. Unfortunately, it will take ten years to build.
From our perspective, we are building a tower that’s going to be over a kilometre in height. This is a complete iconic development. It may be the tallest.
[via Gizmodo]

Original […]

Fifth Gear: Porsche Cayman Stunts

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

In this clip, “Jason Plato of Fifth Gear wants to see if the top pilot from the Blue Eagles helicopter aerobatics squad is as good in a car as he is in the Lynx helicopter.” Video after the break.
Original post by TecheBlog Staff

Leaked Gears of War 2 Multiplayer Footage

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

For those who didn’t make it down to the E for All Expo in LA this weekend, here’s some Gears of War 2 multiplayer footage. Videos after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
We’ve been tipped to a bunch of multiplayer footage in different locations, so for those who want to see if […]

eBay Watch: $1675 Louis Vuitton iPhone Case

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

For $1675 on eBay, you could pick up this Louis Vuitton iPhone case, “constructed from alligator skin and in a breathtaking Bleu (blue) color.” Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.
..ultra-chic and the ultimate in Vuitton’s latest iPhone case released On July 16, 08′ and by special order only. Also suitable for most […]

WoW Tournament

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

In this clip, a “Swarm of Team SK Gaming US shows some emotions in a match at Intel Extreme Masters Los Angeles.” Continue reading to watch the WoW tournament madness.
Original post by TecheBlog Staff

Air Jordan

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

A designer has unveiled a Nike Air Jordan prosthetic that is aimed at the “young, urban, male athlete.” No word yet on if this concept will go into production. Click here for one more picture.
Nike was chosen as an appropriate brand to bring form to the leg. It also required familiarizing oneself with the emotional, […]

Renault

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Called the Megane Trophy, this Renault concept is powered by a “Nissan-sourced 3.5-liter V6 mounted amidship like in the old Renaultsport Clio V6.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
..producing a prodigious 360hp driving through a six-speed sequential gearbox, all wrapped in a competition-grade body with more wing than the Concorde […]

Submersible

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

The Deep Flight Challenger submersible “would have been ‘part spacecraft, part airplane and part submarine — capable of withstanding pressures of 20,000 pounds per square inch, (approximately 15,000 times the atmospheric pressure).” Click here for first picture in gallery.
The “stuff” we’re referring to is carbon fiber, and Hawkes said he opted for that material over […]

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