Join The airport of 2050 could actually be more efficient
I think we all know that air travel is getting a little more uncomfortable every year, and I think we all know that is going to get worse.
In fact, a recent statistic has shown that it will increase from 6.5 million passengers per day to 44 million per day by the year 2050. Fortunately, aerospace giant EADS is teamed with a European tech consulting firm Altran to create a more efficient airport.
It was recently shown off at the Paris Air Show, and the video after the jump shows off the new system, the “friend-lean”. Yes, that seems to imply that we are leaning on each other, but this is not how they are hoping to resolve the coming problem of airport overcrowding.
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PowerSkin has goods for the HTC Sensation and HTC ThunderBolt
PowerSkin – the name that is a godsend for those who make heavy use of their iPhones, has now opened the door for owners of the HTC Sensation and HTC ThunderBolt to enjoy an additional boost of power as well as protection from the daily rigors of portable use. The HTC ThunderBolt is one of the first few 4G/LTE handsets out there, and one of its major drawbacks would be the huge power drain on its battery when on 4G networks. Having additional juice on hand is always useful, as you never know when you might need to make that emergency call without a power outlet nearby.
You basically get to enjoy twice the power thanks to the built-in batteries in the respective case, sporting an extra smooth finish on the outside which is made of shock-absorbing silicone, delivering maximum protection in the process.
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Itronix GD3015 tablet PC is one tough cookie
You know something? New gadgets are always nice to touch and look at, with them being shiny and all, but how many of them are actually able to last the distance? You need to add on stuff like screen protectors, a protective sleeve or case, while keeping a keen eye out for the device whenever you travel, hoping that whoever you lent your iPad to would not scratch it.
Nice to know that there are companies out there who share your sentiment, and know that tougher electronics will always have a market. This is why General Dynamics Itronix has introduced a new semi-rugged GD3015 tablet PC, where this durable device tips the scales at under three pounds, capable of delivering the full functionality of a notebook without compromising on robustness.
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Canon EOS 7D piggy bank
For professional photographers, there is no better feeling than unboxing a spanking new lens to go along with the powerful camera body that you own. Well, for those who are pinching themselves for nabbing a deal on eBay for the Canon EOS 7D with EF 70-200mm lens at a low, low price of $36, you might want to be a bit more wary when the package arrives at your doorstep. Why so, you ask? Well, it could be because the seller has duped you by sending you a piggy bank instead.
Yes sir, there might just be unscrupulous eBay sellers out there who are willing to ruin their reputation for a quick buck (or rather, 36), fooling folks into thinking that the entire camera with a new lens is going for an insanely low price. Well, on the bright side, you end up with a piggy bank that reminds you there is no short cut to getting a good deal. Thieves who are spying on your expensive camera gear might just get duped into thinking this is the real deal though, but that’s going to be extremely rare.
DIY Guitar Pick Punch
Talented musicians can be quite the eccentric lot – and sometimes, they just want things done their own way, never mind that the average man on the street might deem it strange. Well, take guitarists for example – some of them might want to have their very own picks to pluck strings with, so what better way to keep said eccentric guitarist happy than with the $24.99 DIY Guitar Pick Punch?
Basically, this device is self-explanatory – you are able to turn just about anything into a guitar pick using but a simple punch. The guitar pick which is punched will be similar to that of a standard 351 style pick, and you get to go green (and creative) with the kind of guitar picks you choose. Use expired credit cards, grocery store club cards, plastic packaging material – hey, your imagination (and the toughness of the material) is the limit, so go for broke!
Be a truly awesome guitarist who not only plays your own tracks, but uses your very own picks as well.
Green Power Island creates more land and energy
This Green Power Island is designed to combat two things that the Earth might be greatly lacking in the future: land and energy.
The architectural firm of Gottlieb Paludan from Copenhagen created a serious combination of eco-friendly power with the wind turbines near the shore, not to mention all of the solar panels taking up the landmass.
That’s pretty visible from this mock-up image, but what you don’t see is that the green space is for “biofuel crops”. Not only that, seawater is pumped into a lagoon-like reservoir, which is emptied by the turbine-powered pumps when it is low. These turbines also allow water to flow back into the reservoir during times when water is in demand.
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The Tsunami Escape Pod
I’m sure that some of our readers are still dealing with the damage of the Tsunami that hit Japan. It is difficult to prepare for a catastrophe like that, but two Boeing engineers are working on a way with the Tsunami capsule.
I realize that the picture here is a really bad mock-up, but you can see how it would work. It is essentially a 7-foot ball that is made for a family of six. These six people would strap themselves in at the first sign of a tsunami, which I am guessing is when the tide recedes.
When the big wave strikes, what follows is probably one of the most thrilling and expensive amusement park rides ever. This ball will undoubtedly be crashing and bobbing up in the water, but it would eventually settle down.
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Munich basketball court is in unnecessary 3D
Just so you know, you are seeing a basketball court, but this one is in 3D. As you have probably figured out, it is not NBA regulation.
It is a regulation size, but some designer apparently had a lot of fun morphing it into a blob shape. If you want to see it for yourself, this orange-red tartan covered court is in Munich.
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