June 12, 2009
By Kristine McGlinchey
Technological advances are all over just waiting to be discovered and used. Although some inventions can be intimidating, scientists spend their entire lives discovering ways to improve and enhance our way of living. The past serves as a tool and can be used as inspiration for the bright future ahead.
Check out these gadgets that you won’t have to wait ‘till the year 3000 to try…
Digitigrade Leg Extensions
Ever wished you looked like a giant goat monster and were 14 inches taller? Then boy do I have a surprise for you! Made of steel these bad boys give you the height and look you have been dreaming of – hooves and all. All jokes aside, the reason behind the madness was to create a graceful and “natural” appearance of an animal for costumers, actors and performers. If you are looking to get in on the action there is about a two month waiting list for these magnificent wonders.
Mercedes-Benz Folding Bike
Say goodbye to those dreaded bike racks. For a mere 1700 Euros you could be the owner of a folding Mercedes-Benz bike. Perfect for those times you’ve pushed yourself too hard on the ride to the park and you wished you could just hop in a cab, bus, or train to get back home. The full bike measures 80×80x35 cm and can be packed away in its own nifty carrying bag. Convenient plus you have all the luxury that comes with owning a Benz!
The Twist
Introducing the world’s first portable coffee maker. Perfect for people who don’t have 5 minutes to spare waiting for their regular coffee maker to deliver the caffeine fix that will get them through the day. The handy-dandy Twist, soon to be your best friend, uses fresh ground coffee and requires no external power to operate. Instead it uses gas cartridges to make and dispense a perfect shot of espresso every time. Twists are available for pre-order on the mypressi site for a reasonable $129.
Automower 260 ACX
Need to mow the lawn but don’t want to miss out on the game or important business call? Say no more! The Automower 260 ACX is packed with special features galore and will do the entire lawn for you – no supervision needed. Features include easy height adjustment, a settings panel to adjust use in different landscapes, ultrasonic censors to avoid hard collision, and automatic charging (once the robot is done it finds its way back to its charging dock.) If you’re still a little sketchy about leaving the robot alone with your yard, don’t worry. If for any reason the mower is interrupted or malfunctions, it will send you a text on your cell phone!
eReader
With the declining sales of newspapers it’s no surprise The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News are jumping on the technology bandwagon. The pubs have recently partnered with Plastic Logic to offer digital content delivery and distribution through the company’s new eReader. The reader is about the size of an 8.5 x 11-inch pad of paper and weighs less than many print magazines. The touch screen allows for markups and annotations on the documents being viewed making it a great tool for professionals and students.
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