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Lithuanian Baby Racing Champion Mired In Performance-Enhancing Laptop Scandal
Kajus Aukščionis is quite possibly the fastest baby in the world. Sure, he's been training since he was five months old, but his real secret is much closer to our hearts. He loves laptops. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Zujus: I am from Lithuania and I am not really happy to see Lithuania name here only because of stupid baby... 28 Responses | Other threads
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racing
Elite Racer Pro Is More Fun Than Watching Vin Diesel Act
This Elite Racer Pro setup, with a 32-inch Sony Bravia, built-in gaming PC, race seat, optional Vuzix Eye-Goggles and built-in audio and vibration effects looks much more entertaining than the latest Vin Diesel vehicle. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by bosskev: 32 inches? Are they kidding me, only 32 inches? Like that's gonna give my peripheral vision any kind of VR... 7 Responses | Other threads
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snowmodo
Snowmodo: The Twin Parabolic Ski Concept
In the world of downhill ski races the skis' edges are everything, so designer Charlie Pyott has mocked up a Twin Parabolic Ski concept that would add four extra edges to a skis' base. More »
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Comment by abates25: That seems like a horrible idea. More weight and more things to break. Also, if ski edge was... 10 Responses | Other threads
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design gone wrong
What the Shit?
What is this? A clock? Steering wheel? The final, gruesome bout of sponsorship an F1 driver is subjected to before he dies? We're so confused and oh so cold. [Yab Design via Nerd Approved] More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by bobojuice: I don't know what's harder to look at. The actual "clock" or the model they got to sell us on... 13 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo
Virtual GT Racing System Now 50% Off, Available for Only $9,800
Guys, I found a great deal for people looking for a last-minute Christmas present! The Virtual GT Racing Simulator, which usually retails for $19,700, is on sale for a mere $9,800! How can you resist? -
cars
The Corvini C6W Six-Wheel Speedster Is Actually Being Built
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iphone apps
Pocket Jockey iPhone Game Simulates Horse Racing In Most Suggestive Way Possible
Pocket Jockey simulates those carnival games where you have to propel your horse down a via any manner of hammer-bopping, ball-rolling or water gun-squirting—only here, the idea is to actually jump up and down like a horse's gallop. A firm slap to your own hindquarters (riding crop optional) delivers an additional boost via accelerometer detection. If you still have questions on how this whole thing works, why not let two lovely and tech-savvy ladies demonstrate for you in video form. The scene is on a bed and it may involve assorted panting and gasping, but yeah, it's probably SFW. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by 92BuickLeSabre: Is it horribly sexist to point out that these two are not nearly cute enough to be acting this stupid? "You... 4 Responses | Other threads
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dtv
The Digital Transition is Proceeding Exactly According to Plan
Everything is fine. Just fine. [Reuters via digg and Getty Images]
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By Mark WilsonComment by FuturePastNow: My dad finally broke down and used his $40 coupon on a DTV box. It gets half the channels that... 8 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Mark III Gaming Pod, For No Girls Allowed...Fun?
When we first laid eyes on the $2,500 PodWombats Mark III Pod, we thought that our dream of gaming in a secluded, impenetrable cave-fortress had come true. After all, the convertible top can slide closed to block out all noise and light, creating a pseudo isolation chamber for gaming. But then we took a look inside the chamber: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by LiquidGravity: Problem: Doesn't look enough like a car interior. Problem: Lacks room for a big screen. Solution: A few hundred bucks and a... 5 Responses | Other threads
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rocket car
Rocket Car Will Hit 1000mph in 40 Seconds, Empty Bowels in About 5
Britain's Minister of Science Lord Drayson is announcing today the commencement of the Bloodhound rocket car project, which will propel current land speed record-holder and RAF Pilot Andy Green to speeds of over 1000mph. This is another step in the sporadically intense fight for the fastest car in the world, but the Minister has a half-hilarious, half-reasonable excuse for it: it'll get British students interested in taking advanced science classes. Nobody really cares about stuff like that because, well, 1000mph. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by delta5: *calculates* Assuming constant acceleration (.4375mi/s) over the 40sec, he needs 350 miles of straightaway, not including distance needed to slow down. Uh...... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Game displays
Racing Games Zoom Faster In the JDome 180-Degree Vision System
Svenska inventor John Nilsson has sent us a cool new demo video of the JDome, his patented 180-degree surround display. I've to admit that I wasn't convinced by his first-person shooter demo, but I'm absolutely sold on it after watching him playing STCC, a car racing simulation set in Sweden. And no, I'm not sold on it because any hot Swedish girl (NSFW) in the game. It's just that the JDome gives a dramatically engulfing experience which seems to be perfect for car racing. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by The Lab: Does the "J" in "JDome" stand for John? They could use a better name for this thing. Looks... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Best screensaver ever
Multi-Computer F1 Racing Screensaver Wins Office Coolness Pole Position
Intel Brazil has created what's probably the best office screensaver in the history of office screensavers: a Formula 1 racing course that spans across multiple computers and monitors to offer one seamless view competition all across the office. Once you start them up, the Formula 1 car will go from one computer to the other, following a circuit that has the same topology as the distribution of computers in the office, going through curves, chicanes, and straight lines as needed. The good thing: you can download it yourself for your Mac or PC. More »
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racing wheels
Fanatec RennSport Wheel Stand Hangs On Tight While You Drive Like a Maniac
Racing wheels have come a long way, featuring excellent accuracy and realistic force feedback. But they're still quite awkward, requiring a properly positioned table or precarious lap placement. The RennSport Wheel Stand by Fanatec solves these positioning problems, holding the wheel, pedals and even stick shift in the perfect, adjustable spot for each player. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Shamoononon, Vampire Grater - Now SWF: That picture has left me speechless. 6 Responses | Other threads
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video games
A $15,000 Gran Turismo Pod: Still Cheaper Than Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche
We're not sure where every dollar went in this $15,000 Gran Turismo Prologue Pod, but we can appreciate the integrated PS3, 40" screen, surround sound, racing seat, Logitech G25 wheel (which includes those fancy pedals) and stylish Plexiglas window. It's just a shame that the full version of Gran Turismo 5 isn't actually out yet, making this ubercabinet the world's most advanced demo kiosk. Still, here's another shot from the tech-fantastical cockpit: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Sexpun Tocome: NO no, what i meant, was there was a difference in the car.. as in have you seen the new... 1 Responses | Other threads
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madness
Rocket Racers: Like Crazier NASCAR In the Sky
If you thought Red Bull Racing was crazy, you won't believe the Rocket Racing League. Think NASCAR, but in the air, using planes powered by solid-state rockets flying simultaneously. The racers take off in pairs, separated by minutes, competing against the clock at the same time. That means that they will have to maneuver around the competition, following a 3D track projected in their head-up displays. You know it would be spectacular just with the description, and watching this video of one of the $1 million racers in action at the 2008 Air Venture in Oshkosh. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by BZWingZero: @max_k: They are using a second manufacturer. Armadillo Aerospace is making engines as well. The only reason the other craft... more » | Other threads
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arcade cabinets
Octane 120: Arcade Cabinet Meets Kegerator Meets Home Theater
What more can we ask for? This September, arcade cabinet manufacturer Dream Arcades will be releasing a sit-down unit that's pretty much every childhood and adult fantasy we've had rolled into one. Built upon a "high-end gaming PC" platform, the Octane 120 displays games through a 10-foot screen with its built-in projector and it will pour you a cold one at your leisure. More » -
interactive tv
GPS Gaming Technology Lets You Race Against F1 Pros In Realtime
iOpener's GPS technology is made so you can take real-time data from an F1 race and use it to race against those same drivers in a video game. By placing combination of Differential GPS and an Inertial Management Unit on a car, it can track its location accurate to 30cm and get the data to gamers in under 5 seconds. iOpener doesn't plan to develop games themselves, but want to make the technology open to developers, and believe the idea could span across other genres, such as biking or snowboarding. [BBC News via Gizmag] -
water sports
World's First Solar Speedboat Does 30 Knots Gas-Free
Looking to zoom through the oceans in a stylish, but also somewhat environmentally friendly, manner? Check out the Czeers MK1 prototype solar speedboat, a 10-meter long rig that manages to pack in 14 square meters of solar panels to power an 80kw electric motor. The MK1 plows through the water at a breakneck 30 knots, using no oil and producing no fumes or engine noise. Hit the jump for a video of the boat in action. More » -
gadgets
Fat Shark Wireless RC Glasses Let You See Through Your Car In First Person
We were too poor to play with RC cars when we were kids, but it seems like it was worth the wait in order for these Fat Shark Wireless RC Glasses to be invented. Strap the glasses on your face and you'll be able to see through the actual head of the RC driver. Better yet, the head can pivot and tilt so you're not always looking straight ahead in front of the car. We only wish it would be adapted for Top Gun 2008, the end result of which would be tons and tons of "pilots" puking on the ground. Video (of the ground model) after the jump. [Hobby Media] More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Orangedwarf: hi there, more userfriendly and applicable are the camera glasses as offered at [www.orangedwarf.com] Amazing video glasses... more » | Other threads
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jet car
800 Mph Jet Car Needs Just One Thing More: A Pilot
Think you've got what it takes to out-do Wing Commander Andy Green and the 763 mph land speed World-record set by Thrust SSC? Well, the team at North American Eagle may have a spot behind the controls for you: they've launched an open contest for the driver of their vehicle. The crazy red car looks a shade like an F-104 Starfighter, you say? Well, that's because it actually is one. With wheels. For going along the ground, faster than the speed of sound. More » -
racecars
AI Tech Racers: Danger Dodging Slot Cars
These AI Tech Racers from Tomy are some of the more interesting slot-style racecars we've seen. The cars have built-in sensors to detect and avoid obstacles in their path—provided they have room to maneuver—and as a result, they can fly around a track without being locked into slots. Once started, the cars ride on their own, but you can give them a speed burst or hit the brakes if needed. Hit the jump to see these babies in action. More »
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design
Racetrack Fishbowl For Goldfish Daredevils
Goldfish lead boring lives. Granted, they are probably not intelligent enough to realize what they are missing, but with the threat of a porcelain grave constantly looming—these little guys need to live for the moment. This "Speedfish" bowl allows them to do just that with a design that focuses on the exciting world of head to head, edge of your seat fish racing competition. Unfortunately, the Speedfish track is only a concept piece, which is a bummer to Goldfish and racing fans everywhere. [R'pure via OutNext via Coolbuzz]
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By Sean FallonComment by finalgearsolid: @illiniguy: Haha, I can just see the look on their stupid fish faces trying to swim against it. The way I... more » | Other threads
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home entertainment
D-Box GP-200 Racing Game Seat Costs a Fortune
Although it's not the ultimate racing setup, this D-Box GP-200 definitely has the sitting and steering part of the equation solved. The bucket seat has three hydraulic jacks, five speakers, and is attached to a steering column that looks more solid than most cars built in the '70s. However, the set only works with a few PC games like rFactor, Flight Simulator X and various other PC games. For $16,425, you'd expect a little more universal support. [Crave Asia via Crave] -
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Lightning Round: Kontrolfreek's Speedfreek Xbox 360 Controller Attachment
The gadget: Speedfreek, an add-on from Kontrolfreek for the Xbox 360's left analog stick to make racing games easier to play by making the cars more precise to control. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by NPC: Piece of plastic? $9.95? Not worth it. 1 Responses | Other threads
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costs more than actually racing
VRX Makes The Ultimate Xbox 360 Driving Setup a Reality
Remember the Ultimate Xbox 360 Racing Setup? VRX cuts all of that do-it-yourselfness out of the equation with their VRX Triple Screen Limited Edition 001. Here's what you get. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by mrAnderson: @banmojo I take it that proper grammar isn't required to drive "high performance" European sports cars and then compare them to... more » | Other threads
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vroooom!
Vehicle Gauge Racing Sim Hardware Mod
If you are a racing sim junkie, like this guy, this mod is sure to make your ears perk. Actual, real in-car gauges were removed from a vehicle and somehow, someway modded to connect to a PC via USB and actually function with a racing wheel and pedals. From the discussion over at YouTube it even seems that the creator is possibly going to market this as an actual product. More »
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fuel economy
Jet-Powered Semi Truck Races Plane
This video of the world's fastest truck racing a plane makes me ponder: Why don't they put jet engines in more vehicles nowadays? Jet fuel is cheaper than regular unleaded now, right? Might as well just slap the jet engine onto the back of my Civic. More »
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Comment by bugsy1108: Redneck games, techno geeks, and whiny complaints. My kind of place, or at least two out of three ain't bad.... more » | Other threads
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someone has a nice job
The Ultimate Xbox 360 Racing Setup
Just bought an Xbox 360 racing wheel after the price drop last week? Well take a look at this setup reader Robert's friend gave himself for his birthday and drool. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Neil Griffiths: I'm guessing he used a matrox triple head to go adapter to get the three screen set-up, seen it on... more » | Other threads
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dealzmodo
Xbox 360 Racing Wheel Gets Price Drop: $129
Hey folks, just a quick note to let you know that the Xbox 360 Racing Wheel just got a price drop to $129. And if you're curious as to whether it's worth it (hell yes), hit up our review from before. More » -
it'sa me
Mario Kart R/C Racer
Still can't get enough of Mario Kart even though Nintendo's been pimping the series out on every platform? Grab this Mario Kart R/C racer and make your own races. Well, actually, all your races would be Mario vs. Mario vs. Mario. Unless, of course, you get dress one up in a Barbie dress, cover another in dog fur, and spray paint the third with green and shave off his love handles. Then you'd really have a Mario Kart race. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by BigDanInTX: I saw the Mario, Yoshi, and Princess Peach about 2 years ago, actually... Saw them in the store at... more » | Other threads
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robots
Robo-Camel Jockeys of Qatar No Longer Melting, Whip at Different Speeds
In the far-off land of Qatar camel racing is all of the rage, but unlike similar horse racing in the states, the camel owners will do anything they can to lighten the load, including using children as young as 5 as jockeys. More than a decade later somebody decided that using children as jockeys just isn't right and designed a robot to replace the kids. Enter the Robo-Jockey. This robot has been in the works for a few years, but it has been somewhat finalized. Previous Robo-Jockeys fell off the camel and also melted. This robot will sit atop the camel and whip at different speeds and pressures all while weighing less than seven pounds and less than one foot tall. It even includes a speaker so verbal commands can be given to the camels. It is probably less degrading for the camels, too. I would much rather be whipped by a robot than a five-year-old any day of the week. More »
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home entertainment
DIY Wii Steering Wheel: Redefines Crappy
Wow, How cheap do you really have to be to go and make a duct tape Wii steering wheel? I mean yes the Ubisoft one is overpriced by itself ($19.99), but if it's between using this thing or shelling out twenty bucks for a piece of plastic, I'll pay the $20. Personally though, I'll just keep using the Wii controller all by itself. That way I save $20 and keep what's left of my dignity. More » -
gadgets
SpeedDial: VoIP Slot Car Racing
Here's a phrase I never thought I'd say, Voice Over IP slot car racing. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by kurtdaniel: Im glad to see such happy kids. Well at least they are exposed to the Auto World and Auto Parts... more » | Other threads
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home entertainment
Even PS3 Racing Wheels Don't Have Force Feedback
Thanks to the fact that the standard SIXAXIS controller doesn't have vibration, most game developers aren't going to program in vibration functions to their games on the odd hope that someone will pick up a PS3 Racing Wheel. In turn, PS3 racing wheels—like this one from Logitech—won't have vibration functions either. Oh joy. More » -
lawnmowers
Lawnmower Dragster: If Andretti Were A Landscaper
This fine racing machine launches 0 to 150ft in 2.94 seconds, hitting 70 mph. But despite the technological breakthroughs, it still can't drive in reverse. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by tommo: Yeah, I'm sure the blood spilled over the golf course from accidents would make it easier to spot your ball... more » | Other threads
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home entertainment
Xbox 360 Wireless Wheel Hands-On (Verdict: Driving 2.0)
Fans of driving games traditionally either had to put up with filmsy wheels that made racing less convenient than using the standard analog stick controllers. With the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel from Microsoft, lousy first party racing accessories are a thing of the past. More » -
peripherals
Xbox 360 Racing Wheel Reviewed (Verdict: Laptastic)
If there's one thing the Xbox 360 hasn't lacked, even at its launch last year, is racing games. And until now, "drivers" have lacked a proper way to take their cars at extremely ridiculous speeds, relying on the decent, if flawed for driving, Xbox 360 controller. But the Wireless Racing Wheel's set to change all that, as long as your racing game is "officially" supported. More » -
gadgets
Hybrids Bound for Formula One
Our beloved blood brothers at Jalopnik tell us that hybrid vehicles may be soon winding their way into Formula One racing, where overlords of that heady luxo-sport world are sniffing around the technology. Two big players who build such Formula One dream machines, N.Technology S.p.a. and Tatuus s.r.l., have teamed up to build the first hybrid formula car. The single-seater open-wheeled race car will have a 250hp engine, presumably along with a thus-far unspecified electric motor that usesrecursiveregenerative braking to recharge its batteries. More »
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gadgets
Busty Racing Girl Mousepad
Why mouse on anime boobs when you can use real girl's boobs? Five different versions available, all with Korean racing girls. And no, we still don't know where you can buy them. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Yossarian: I was all ready to mock those things for looking fake, then I realized that the...how do I put this... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Microsoft Gets Speedy, Formula One Speedy
Our younger, illegitimate brother, Jalopnik, is reporting that Microsoft has become to official supplier of electronic control units for the World Motor Sport Council. What does an electronic control unit do you may be asking? I'll let the pros at Jalopnik explain: More »
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Comment by Eugene: Well many people watch races not to see cars going round and round but for the crashes :) more » | Other threads
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