Inspired from the flying fish, the Flying Hovercraft ($190,000) is exactly what it says: a hovercraft with integrated wings that allow it to fly. Thanks to its turbocharged, 130hp engine, 60-inch wood/carbon composite thrust propeller, fiberglass/PVC hull, horizontal elevator, and 1,100 rpm lift fan, it can clear obstacles up to 20 feet in height, letting you hop over obstacles that would leave a typical hovercraft high and dry.
Some gadgets are truly awe inspiring in the innovation quotient and I stumbled upon this awesome camping partner which is an uber useful gadget in todays world of “CHARGING REQUIRED” devices. The PowerPot ($125 and up) uses the magic of thermoelectric power generation,using the heat from your cooking — it’s actually a camping-style cooking pot too — to run a 5W generator that can power up to 2-3 USB devices at a time. Food + gadgets — do you desire anything else during that elusive camping trip ?
Some people have the habit of re-writing the rules and this is a perfect example of someone who just blurred your thoughts about innovation in chess. I hope this catches the attention of the likes of Vishwanathan Anand and Gary Kasparov and surely has some new rules written in the chess rule book. Three Man Chess ($TBA) switches the ancient game from a square board to a round one, making room for a third set of pieces — gray, in this case — and opening up a whole new world of possible moves, strategies, and ways to get beaten when you least expect it.
This is the weapon of choice for the ones who love to flaunt their toys. The DoubleTap Tactical Pocket Pistol ($500-$800). Available in aluminum or titanium, and with or without a ported design, this double-barreled firearm measures just 5.5″ x 3.9″ x 0.665″, and features a spot for spare rounds in the grip, a hammerless, no snag design, and your choice of .45 or 9mm compatibility.
The 2013 Dodge SRT Viper is a car which is the perfect blend of muscle and super sports. Available in SRT and SRT GTS variants, this fifth-generation racer will sport a massive mid-engine 8.4L V10 pumping out an estimated 640hp, a six-speed manual transmission, a new driver-selectable two-mode suspension system powered by Bilstein DampTronic Select shock absorbers, Brembo brakes, all-new carbon-fiber hood, roof, decklid and aluminum door panels, bi-xenon headlamps, and a host of high tech features to boast of.
Canon climbed another stepping-stone in the DSLR market. This time something for the professional users, as it released the Canon EOS 5D Mark III On 2nd March, 2012, keeping the heat on. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is the latest and the most advanced in its Full-Frame 5D series. The 5D series has been an important one for canon up till now. In 2005 Canon released the Canon EOS 5D the first in the 5D series and a joy for the pockets for many professionals. Later, The Canon EOS 5D Mark II enthralled professionals worldwide with its full frame video recording capabilities. And now, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is out there to flare the magic in the Digital photography arena. It is bundled with some great features for both still and video shooters. Borrowing technologies, features and designs from some of the latest releases of canon like the Canon 7D and Canon 1D-X. Initially priced at $3500 in USA, it is worth for money if you are looking for better Image quality and performance. Canon introduced for the first time the 61 point AF system in its 5D series which was previously only seen in the Canon 1D-X.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is the most advanced camera by canon till date. It is a 22.3-megapixel (5760 × 3840), full-frame CMOS censor (36 × 24) camera. Powered with the DIGIC 5+ image processor, ISO range of 100–25600 and expandable to 102400, 61 Point AF system, six frames per second continuous shooting, Larger LCD of 3.2-inch and the list goes on… Only the 36.3 megapixel Nikon D800 outnumbers the Canon EOS 5D Mark III in terms of megapixels but the latter still has a number of features which promise the buyers a better deal.
Canon added a few entirely new features. It is the first in the Canon`s arsenal to have the in built High Dynamic Review shooting capability. The user-friendly autobracketing system offers up to seven frames thus covering a vast +/- 8 EV range. The same range can be used while you are in the recording mode. The introduction of the new Automatic Lens Optimization which can correct the light falloff and lateral color fringes that are introduced due the lenses. The user is able to store correct data for lenses in the camera. It comes with profiles for 27 lenses already created and the user has the option to store profiles of as many as 40 different lenses. It also includes a new side-by-side image comparison option.
Few other astonishing features which might catch the buyer’s eye are:
In addition to the above canon also fixed a few glitches like the depth of field button fix and placing the power switch on the top.
For professionals who were keenly waiting for the latest release in the 5D series here is a quick comparison between the last two releases in the canon 5D series.
| Feature/Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| Processor | 22.3 MP full frame CMOS | 21 MP full frame CMOS |
| Sensor | Digic 5+ | Digic 4+ |
| ISO Range | 50-102400 | 50-25600 |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6fps | 3.9fps |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
| AF System | 61 Point | 9 Point |
| Silent shooting | Yes | No |
| LCD Screen Size | 3.2-inch | 3.0-inch |
| HDR Shooting | Yes | No |
| Headphone slot | Yes | No |
| Dual Memory Slot | Yes(both CF and SD) | No (only CF) |
| Automatic Lens optimization | Yes (up to 40) | No |
| Weight | 860 g (body only) | 810 g (body only) |
I will give a thumbs up to the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and recommend this amazing camera to serious photographers.
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The new BMW i8 Spyder Concept takes the company’s experimental hybrid line to the next level with a two-section folding roof, upward-opening doors, and slightly updated — and improved — looks. Other features include a 131 hp electric motor to drive the front wheels, a 223 hp turbocharged gas three-cylinder powering the rear wheels — a setup that allows for front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive, as well as 78 mpg fuel economy — 50:50 weight distribution, a 0-62 mph sprint of five seconds, a top speed of 155 mph, and copious use of lightweight materials.