Voici une voiture hybride dont le design est un peu travaillé que ce qu’on a pu voir auparavant. Nommées Karma et Nina les deux voitures seront produites par Fisker qui a obtenu un prêt de plus de 500 millions de dollars de l’état américain.

Source: Voitures hybrides Karma et Nina par Fisker via Engadget

Well, it seems like that sex-on-wheels advert has done its job. Fisker’s development of the oh so desirable Karma PHEV and its lower-cost sibling, now known as Project Nina (inspired by Christopher Columbus’ escape from the Old World, no less), has been given a significant boost by the US government. Henrik Fisker himself has been quoted as saying that once the conditional loan is in, “it wouldn’t take long to get the lower-cost plug-in hybrid on the road.” If the company carries over the aggressive styling from the luxury model, it might have a real winner on its hands, though — we know — it’s got to be cheap enough first. While waiting for that $528.7 million to work its magic, you can gawk at the solar paneled roof on the Karma, to be found after the break.

Continue reading Department of Energy lends Fisker $528.7 million for Karma and Project Nina

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Department of Energy lends Fisker $528.7 million for Karma and Project Nina originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Une fuite assez crédible est apparue il y a peu sur le net concernant un prototype de tablet PC de Microsoft nommé  “Courier” et comprenant deux écrans tactiles multitouch fonctionnant aussi avec un stylet, une interface originale et une caméra. Je vous conseille de regarder la vidéo de démonstration, ça donne vraiment envie !

Source: Microsoft Courier, tablet PC tactile via Engadget

We know, we know — you’re probably still waiting for the Apple tablet that’ll never come, but how’s about a prototype alternative from said outfit’s arch enemy to tide you over? Gizmodo has just let slip details surrounding what was previously a top secret project deep within the lairs of Redmond, but given that this is more of an advanced proof of concept than anything else, we’re doing our best to curb our inner enthusiasm about a near-term release. We’re told that the folding device could eventually ship with dual 7-inch displays, both of which support multitouch gestures and can also be controlled via a stylus. It should too boast a camera and possibly an inductive charging pad on the rear, though we can’t help but be a wee bit frightened by hearing that the user interface is “complex.” Essentially, the Courier is a touch-friendly, two-screen tablet that can’t let go of the tried-and-true pen input method, and your guess is as good as ours when it comes to purpose. Though, something tells us ASUS might just have the answer. Video’s after the break.

Continue reading Microsoft’s dual-screen Courier booklet emerges, isn’t near production

Filed under: Handhelds, Tablet PCs

Microsoft’s dual-screen Courier booklet emerges, isn’t near production originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Voilà une idée originale de drapeaux de pays réalisés avec des aliments. Un rendu très sympa pour un évènement Australien sur la nourriture: le Sydney International Food Festival.

Source: Photos de drapeaux réalisés en aliments via Fubiz

Une idée très bien exécutée, avec ces drapeaux et symboles réalisés grâce aux aliments. Une belle manière de célébrer le festival international SIFF autour de la gastronomie. Par lagence WHYBIN/TBWA Sydney, sur des photographies de Natalie Boog. Plus d’images dans la suite.

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• Laser Cave Prototype
• Transylvania Off Road Competition
• Magnet Clock