In these worldwide interwebs there are a lot of vehicles “unveiled” and “released” that have absolutely no chance in hell of ever actually existing in the meat world. Such is probably the case with Texas-based AVX Aircraft Company’s new airborne SUV. While other prototype flying cars are getting closer to reality (such as the Terrafugia […]

The Lunartic hubless bicycle is surely a head-turner, but unlike most hubless bikes its looks and hubless-ness are for functionality, not pure design masturbation. Designed by Loughborough University student Luke Douglas for his final year project, the aim of the Lunartic is to use a hubless wheel to create a more compact urban bicycle, with […]

Back in May we brought you that with Moore & Giles Picnic Bag, and although that Waxwear Tote was nice and all, it really doesn’t compare to this fully equipped lightweight picnic backpack for four. Not only is it highly organized and fully compartmentalized, but it also includes a kitchenette worthy bevy of accouterments: corkscrew, […]

When you take that special someone out to the rolling green meadows to have a pleasant picnic, why make your little dumpling sit on grass and stain her summer dress? What kind of animal are you? Why not bring this briefcase, which folds out into a fullsize wooden picnic table. Made of a strong aluminum […]

Remember that Terrafugia Flying Car we talked about last summer? They promised it was more than wistful ambitions and barely functioning proof of concepts, hoping to enter production as early as this year. Well apparently they’re one step closer, finally releasing the production version of their Transition Flying Car, which they’ve given a significant facelift. […]

Designed by Ryan Carroll, Michael Lin, and Mark Sanders, the IF Mode is targeted towards the weekend warriors and casual commuters. With it’s sleek design, it has simplified the traditional bike by avoiding oily chains, complex tubes with hidden dirt traps, and many other features. The best part about this bike? It can be folded […]

The Strida 5.0 SX Limited is an odd looking but ingenious innovation in the world of folding bikes. Designed by Mark Sanders, they claim it is “the first completely new bicycle geometry in 95 years. Inside a triangular frame of lightweight aluminum, power is transferred to the rear wheel via a silent clean Kevlar belt. […]

While I applaud the ingenuity in this design, I am also forced to question its necessity. Have you ever traveled with a belt? It’s really not all that space consuming — you just roll it up like a cobra and stuff it in a corner smaller than a pair of socks. What’s the drama involved? […]