My Opinion

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Keep the kids on a virtual leash

Keep the kids on a virtual leash: "A toddler on a leash – no matter how many times they see it, some people find the sight of a small child wearing a harness and tether just somehow wrong. It’s understandable why some parents do use leashes, however, as many tykes have a nasty habit of wandering off into the mall, park or woods as soon as mom or dad’s back is turned."

Renault CAPTUR: sporty adventure crossover concept

Renault CAPTUR: sporty adventure crossover concept: "Renault's recently reworked brand identity “puts people at the forefront” while the resultant design strategy bases each new concept car on a different phase of the human life cycle"

Behind the scenes at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Behind the scenes at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: "Many Muggles, fans and aficionados of the Harry Potter franchise would no doubt be aware that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park and Resort opened last June. And judging by the fact that the park just sold its one millionth Butterbeer (non-alcoholic) beverage, its popularity doesn’t seem to be waning."

A vending machine for ... golf lessons??

A vending machine for ... golf lessons??:
"It seems you can get just about anything from vending machines these days. From shoes to flowers and ice cream to gold it can all be had by slotting a bit of cash into a machine – or in the case of the gold vending machine, a lot of cash or a credit card with a decent limit"

Themed superyacht concept features fully functional ‘Monaco Grand Prix’ go kart circuit

Themed superyacht concept features fully functional ‘Monaco Grand Prix’ go kart circuit:
"If you want a superyacht that really stands out at the next annual billionaires meeting then why not give it a theme? Yacht Island Design thinks there’s a market for such vessels and has set about developing several themed yacht concepts."

Monday, February 14, 2011

Nissan to show production-ready ESFLOW electric sports car in Geneva

Nissan to show production-ready ESFLOW electric sports car in Geneva: "With a track record including the time-honored Z series and the extraordinary GT-R supercar, Nissan’s credentials for producing affordable sports car exotica is without equal – which makes the company’s latest showing even more exciting."

Salmonella bacteria used to stop viruses

Salmonella bacteria used to stop viruses: "Generally speaking, it is inadvisable to eat foods containing Salmonella bacteria – especially if you’re not a fan of diarrhea, fever or abdominal cramps. In the future, however, we might be swallowing genetically-engineered versions of the little guys as a way of treating viral infections."

Marten creates distortion-free premium amplifier

Marten creates distortion-free premium amplifier: "Sweden's Marten is well-regarded for its high-end speakers and takes a fair amount of pride in their audiophile-pleasing performance."

HP unveils new webOS smartphones

HP unveils new webOS smartphones: "As a way to shoehorn its way into the smartphone market, last April HP acquired Palm along with its webOS mobile operating system. Obviously keen to see a return on its US$1.2 billion investment HP today unveiled three new mobile devices running webOS – a 9.7-inch tablet called the TouchPad and two new smartphones, the pint-sized HP Veer and the third generation Pre, called predictably enough, the HP Pre 3."

Building a 15-story hotel in less than six days

Building a 15-story hotel in less than six days: "China's impressive building credentials have been in the news regularly over the past few years, particularly those in evidence at the Shanghai World Expo and Beijing Olympic Games. The most recent example of the striking capability of the Chinese building industry took place in Changsha, Hunan province a few months ago."