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The ULTra Personal Pod cars will drive us into the future, today

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 The ULTra (Urban Light Transit) Personal Pod “is an electric, battery-powered, 100-mpg-equivalent, elevate PRT (personal rapid transit) system.”  They are fully automated, so there is non need for a driver.  They drive around at up to 25 mph and can hold between 4-5 passengers at a time.  They run on a “special road network” that can be build near airports, office buildings, and universities.  The Pod itself has a very modern look and feel; it reminds me of the transportation pods used in “Minority Report.”  This may be the closest we ever get to an actual “flying car” (or a transportation medium that happens above on-ground traffic).  With the price of gas still fluctuating and the dependency on foreign fuel still an issue in the US, this new transportation system may be the key to a brighter future.  OK, that sounded like a creepy infomercial, but still!  The best news is that the first implementation of the system is scheduled to start later this year at the London Heathrow Airport.  Check out the video above to learn more about the Pod, and see the gallery below for some shots of what the futuristic and stylish system will look like if implementated in the real world.

[Via Engadget; ULTra PRT]

“23 Movie Plots That Could Have Been Solved in Minutes”

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The folks over at Cracked.com asked their viewers to Photoshop images that would portray classic movies that could have been resolved much more quickly if they had incorporated BLANK.*  The “blank” is what the users created.  All of these are quite comedic, so enjoy their work that is in the gallery below.

[Via Cracked]

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Moscow’s electricity control room

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Designed by Russian architects Arch-group and ABTB. 

Designed for Moscow United electricity network company, the control room houses a podium with six workstations that face a wall of screens displaying information about the city’s electricity network.  The wall consists of 36 Barco video cubes showing info on the condition of the electricity network.

See additional images of this architectural marvel in the gallery below.

[Via Gizmodo; Deezen; Arch Group]

Solar Power Shower

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Just connect to your garden hose to fill the base to its 8-liter capacity. In less than 2 hours of sunlight, the water reaches 140°F!  Use the mixing valve to blend heated water in the base with cold water from your hose to a pleasant 86-90°.  You and your family can take several showers consecutively before the tank needs to reheat.  It’s a great energy-saver and a must-have ‘green’ product.  It harnesses the power from sunlight to–

Wait, what’s that?  You were too busy looking at the product image.  : /

[Via Gizmodo; RedFerret]

Fall Out Boy ventures into comics

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Alternative-rock band Fall Out Boy will be releasing the first issue of their comic book called Fall Out Toy Works on September 2.  The comic is a collaborative effort between the band and Dr. Romanelli, a partner they befriended in the past to make custom jackets.  According to Hypebeast, this joint venture will introduce not only a comic book series but also “other creations” which are still under wraps.  Head over to the official website for future information: FallOutToyWorks.  Peek after the break for the comic book plot setup, and see the gallery below for some of the comic art panels.

[Via KanyeBlog; Hypebeast]

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Furniture with Memory

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This concept table is created by Agnieszka Lasota.  In his own words…

My furniture are vehicles of time, with the aid of technology they allow a journey into the past. Elements of old furniture found at random I treat as museum artifacts — I place them carefully into a glass showcase. Instead of restoring I secure them in their present state. I show them as they are now, bringing back to life their original function in a new form. Sometimes, with electric polarization, I change the glass into a frosted one, hiding contents. I use the slide of the piece in its best time. Then the projection of the picture from the past becomes sharp and readable. The furniture shines again in old glory.

See more images in the gallery below.

[Via KanyeBlog; Design-Milk]

Zune HD–it’s all official now

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Let’s wrap this up quickly, cool?

What?  Microsoft Zune HD.  When?  September 15, 2009.  Price?  $219.99/black, 16GB; $289.99/platinum (silver), 32GB.  Where?  Best Buy, Amazon (pretty much all respectable electronic outlets).  Where to demo it?  Select stores in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C on 8/22 & 8/23.  Preorder: Through http://www.zune.net/zunehd from Amazon.com, Best Buy, Walmart and Microsoft starting on 8/16.  Why?  TEGRA HD processor, OLED screen, HD radio, Wi-Fi, Internet browser, and more.

In related news, it has been discovered that there will be a bevy of color options to choose from, besides the standard black and silver options–variations of blue, green, and red.  Also, the Zune HD’s AV dock and Power Pack are also up for preorder.  The AV & Power Pack includes a dock, three inserts, wireless remote, AC adapter, HDMI cable and AV output cable and will sell for $89.99.  The AV dock includes an AC adapter, HDMI cable and AC output cable and will sell for just a penny under a Grant.  See an image of them together after the break.

It’s almost here, folks.  Hopefully this beefier and handsome Zune will have its time to shine before Apple steps in with new iPods this September.  *Check out my ongoing coverage of Zune HD news here, here, here, and right here.

[Via Engadget, here, here, & here]

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Leaf, the wearable, solar-powered cell phone

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Leaf, Solar Charging Mobile Phone by Seungkyun Woo & Junyi Heo

Designed by Seungkyun Woo & Junyi Heo, the Leaf was inspired by our good friend, photosynthesis.  The concept is simple, and genius.  Where ever you are outdoors, your cell phone is charging.  The Leaf contains solar cells on its front panel, allowing the sun to keep the battery at full levels on a consistent basis.  And of course, if it happens to be a dark and gloomy day, you can use a trusty electric source to charge the phone in a more traditional way.  The phone itself is very basic; it does calls, messages, and that’s it, really.  And yes, it is made of flexible materials so it can bend to your wrist.  However, the main objective of the phone does not lie in its functionality; its aim is to “remind people that they can contribute to energy efficiency.”

[Via Gizmodo; Yanko Design]