Ford shows off Mustang Cobra Jet Concept with twin turbos

Ford shows off Mustang Cobra Jet Concept with twin turbos: "Ford has shown off a new version of its Mustang Cobra Jet concept at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show this year. Since 2008, the Jet has been the most accomplished production-based drag racer, and Ford is making some pretty serious changes that it hopes will keep it on top. The Cobra Jet concept that Ford is displaying features a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8. This is a big change for the drag racer, which has always featured a large supercharged engine."

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iRock: The power-generating rocking chair for iDevices

iRock: The power-generating rocking chair for iDevices: "We’ve seen plenty of iPhone and iPad chargers that harness power from eco-friendly sources such as wind and solar (or both), but Zurich-based Micasa Lab has turned to a different, relatively (but not completely) untapped energy source to keep the juice flowing in iOS devices – the rocking chair. But the iRock Rocking Chair doesn’t just use the power generated via rocking back and forth to charge iOS devices, it also powers speakers built into the chair’s backrest."

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Oakley launches goggles with GPS, Bluetooth, text messaging, jump analytics, and more

Oakley launches goggles with GPS, Bluetooth, text messaging, jump analytics, and more: "Oakley has just rolled out what might be the goggles to rule all goggles. The technology-packed AirWave snow goggles have GPS, jump analytics, caller-id, text messaging, Bluetooth, and music controls, all available from a heads-up display."

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Can the new Dart give Dodge a sexy Italian accent? CNET On Cars, Episode 5 | CNET on Cars - CNET

Can the new Dart give Dodge a sexy Italian accent? CNET On Cars, Episode 5 | CNET on Cars - CNET: "Seldom have I received so much e-mail asking me to check out a new car than I have for the new Dodge Dart. So here it is, in this episode, a very promising car with one big flaw in the configuration the company sent us. Stay on it, Dodge, you're that close to having a winner here."

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50-state bucket list » Ventura County Star

50-state bucket list » Ventura County Star: "But for those who take the quest seriously, merely crossing the border or changing planes at an airport doesn't necessarily give you the right to say you've been there."

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