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The 75 MPH Bicycle That's Powered by a Jet Engine

Robert Maddox is a builder and seller of real pulse jet engines with powers up to 1000 pounds... and if that's not a cool enough hobby, he's also bolted one to a bicycle. The 50-ish pounds of thrust developed by the engine could push the bike up to 75 MPH, which would be a real bone-shaker of a ride. And a deafening one too: the pulse jet engine makes a frightening racket, and its humming sound earned the Second World War cruise-missile V1s that used similar engines the nicknames buzzbomb and doodlebug. You can hear and see the results of this DIY craziness in the video. More »

8:40 AM on Mon May 19 2008
By Kit Eaton
24,651 views, 56 comments

Latest by n/a: I recall that a pulse jet powered personal helicopter was very do-able. Because the power is at the tips it was suppose to be very stable, just too damn loud. Anyone hear that? more »

smartpens

NYTimes: Pogue's Livescribe Pulse Smartpen Video

David Pogue has a quick video review of Livescribe's Pulse Smartpen that does a very good job of illustrating the concept. Worth watching on top of our own review. [Pogue's Livescribe Pulse Smartpen Video review]

2:44 PM on Sun May 11 2008
By Brian Lam
4,615 views, 4 comments

digital pens

Review: Livescribe Pulse Digital Pen/Recorder (Verdict: It's Good for Notetakers)

The Gadget: The Livescribe Pulse Digital Smartpen records your notes two ways: it creates digital copies of everything you write by hand while recording audio at the same time. It also goes one step further and links the two together, so you can quickly access audio by tapping parts of your notes. All of this is uploaded to your computer where the Livescribe software archives and makes your notes fully searchable. In addition, it offers features like a calculator, translator, and a paper piano that plays a mini piano you draw on paper.
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7:32 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Adrian Covert
16,780 views, 25 comments

Latest by n/a: The pen is ok. I got one and have found that it does not do much. How many of you have 10 pens, but can't find one when you need it? I am afraid of loosing this thing all the more »

smartpens

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen Here

Hey, we just got one of those Livescribe Pulse Smartpens. You remember these, right? The Pulse is one of my favorite gadgets from the past year, because it'll do basic computing like math and translation via a paper UI. But more importantly for a reporter or student, or anyone who takes notes, it'll record voice notes that you can play back by clicking on the text you wrote at that moment. Pretty insane. More to come in a bit.

3:54 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Brian Lam
3,309 views, 10 comments

Latest by Sora57: smartpenispulse. Hmm. more »

smartpens

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen Digitally Copies Notes, Records 3D Audio

Livescribe's Pulse Smartpen, which creates digital copies of notes and links them to recorded audio, launches today in 1GB and 2 GB models. Using specialized paper with microdots to track pen movement, the Pulse not only copies notes, but can do quick calculations, translate foreign words and record 3D audio.
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7:25 AM on Mon Jan 28 2008
By Adrian Covert
18,232 views, 27 comments

hdmi simplified

Gefen's HDMI-Over-Coax Means No New Wires for HDTV Everywhere

Gefen says it's figured out exactly how to move HDMI signals over the coaxial cable that already exists in many homes all over the world. The company plans to show the technology at CES next week that it says will ship in April. Gefen has been working on this tech that could make it much easier to move HDTV signals all over your house for a while, in fact, we saw a working demonstration of HDMI over coax at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention last April. But there's a twist that makes it a lot more convenient. More »

9:58 AM on Fri Jan 4 2008
By Charlie White
18,011 views, 40 comments

Latest by skulldriveshaft: I don't even have a TV :[ more »

home entertainment

Westinghouse Goes Wireless with Ultrawideband Pulse-LINK HDTV

Westinghouse is jumping into the wireless TV business with partner Pulse-LINK to unveil an ultrawideband HDTV in the second quarter of next year. Using Pulse-LINK's wireless HDMI system, a highbandwidth Blu-ray or HD DVD signal can be streamed through an invisible pipeline of up to 500 Mbps at 8 feet, or 115 Mbps at 40 feet, with video encoded on the fly using the JPEG 2000 codec. We've seen 802.11-based wireless HDTVs from Samsung and LG, but this is the first integrated UWB version. Sadly, the initial rollout will be for corporate customers only, with their fancy kiosks and point-of-purchase displays. But if we know Westinghouse, we'll soon see that stuff coming our way (and for cheaper than the other leading brands). Jump for press release.
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11:18 AM on Thu Jan 3 2008
By Wilson Rothman
2,441 views, 6 comments

Latest by n/a: UWB @ 3.1 to 10 GHz is severely limited by line of sight and doesn't come close to True HD streams of 1.5 Gbps to 5 Gbps. JPEG2000 gives pixellated or at best a washed down video which is pronounced more »

gadgets

The Future's So Bright, I've Got to Gouge My Eyes Out

It looks like a certain British Ministry of Defense woke up on the wrong side of the bed, as they've got a pretty pessimistic view of what we've got in store for us in the next 30 years. In a newly issued report on what Britain needs to prepare for, they think we've got some pretty sizable and terrifying advancements in technology on the way, including: More »

4:15 PM on Mon Apr 9 2007
By Adam Frucci
3,385 views, 48 comments

gadgets

Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Transceiver: For Those Avalanche Moments

Mammut's Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Transceiver looks like an invaluable gadget for skiers and climbers everywhere. It acts as a signal beacon in the event of you being caught in an avalanche, enabling the rescue team to locate you and dig you out quickly. They will be able to check on your health, as the PDA-sized gadget contains an accelerometer that can check on your breathing and radio the results to your rescuers. More »

4:49 AM on Mon Apr 2 2007
By www.gizmodo.com
902 views, 2 comments

portable media

Logitech Free Pulse Bluetooth Headphones Pass FCC World, Proceed to Final Boss

The Logitech "Free Pulse" headphones kicked everyone's ass at the FCC and got a delightful approval. These headphones are targeted towards iPod owners—the fact that they are black, not white, threw me off for a second there—and include an adapter that connects to most iPods. The sneaky FCC photo seems to suggest they are rechargeable, which is pretty fatty. More »

4:42 PM on Fri Sep 22 2006
By Travis Hudson
4,925 views, 6 comments