I grew up in suburban New York where I knew a kid, Bruce, who owned a gas powered stand up scooter. It was the lamest thing I had ever seen in my life. Everytime I see electric transportation options, I can’t help but remember Bruce and his stupid scooter. Rather, I…
Hoverboard Technologies has seemingly done everything that Back to the Future Part 2 promised. They have the vision, they have a sense of style, they even have hoverboard.com. The one thing they don’t have is a product that hovers. Hoverboard from Hoverboard…
Japanese engineer, Kuniako Saito and his team at Cocoa Motors have created a five pound, lithium powered, personal transporter that fits in your laptop bag. At first glance we are all thinking the same thing, “that looks safe.” Right? What could possibly go…
Walk Wings are like Fisher Price strap on roller skates for adults. Sure, they have retractable wheels that allow you to transition from walking to skating but, the concept isn’t far off – put on your shoes, step into the Walk Wing, strap them down, and roll. …
There are few revelations when it comes to bicycling technology and turn signals, but the Zackees LED Turn Signal Gloves are the exception to the rule. Simple. Elegant. Comfortable. Safe. These are the components of the Zackees Turn Signal Gloves. If you…
At first glance, the Greyp G-12 could have easily been stolen from the set of Bladerunner. I wouldn't bat an eye if a young Harrison Ford mounted this electric steed. This two-wheeled futuristic beast contains an electric motor that will take you from 0 to 40 mph…
If the rampant use of the overpriced Segway was not enough to shake rotund members of western society into exercising practices (that includes actually walking on two legs when you are able), there is now a bastardization out there with one wheel: the RYNO. How…
The bicycle has changed a lot since the days when your front wheel would be bigger than a tractor’s. We now have multiple gears, lightweight titanium and aluminum frame, and, best of all, the wheels are generally the same size. Now comes the new e-Bike by Polaris,…
The Marrs M-1 electric bike proves once and for all that eco-friendly doesn't have to be ugly. Both stylish and green, this bespoke work of art packs a lithium battery that will power an average 175lb. rider 20mph across a range of 20 miles, and make sure they…
If you're looking for a new potential neck breaking sport or just a unique eco-friendly way to get around town, the Gauswheel might be the answer. This cross between a unicycle and a skateboard with a twist of parkour is perfect for the type of people who want…
Xbox Kinect isn't just for controlling digital gaming characters anymore. The self described geniuses at Chaotic Moon have taken a motorized longboard and put it on geek steroids with a Xbox Kinect, Samsung Windows 8 tablet, phidget interface module, and all…
With all of our newfangled 21st century technology, there is little casual physical activity left for humans to do. Christmas shopping from the comfort of our homes, robots that mow our lawn, sitting at a desk all day and calling it “work,” we no longer even have…