Tech Article 4-20-12

A new bike has been produced, the eBike! The bike is mostly to be used in flat terrain environments, but can be used off terrains such as this. The eBike runs on a 250 watt brush-less wheel hub motor built into the back wheel of the bicycle powered by a BionX lithium-battery allowing the bicycle to reach speeds up to 62 mph.

The eBike is due for release by midyear of 2012 and is approximately priced at about $3,800.
A bit pricey for this new release, but it would most likely be well worth the full price. 


*The eBike is due to release soon.

Tech Article 4-12-12

A scooter prototype has been revealed: The Tilting 3-wheeled e-scooter. Run by a 60V, 20-Ah lithium battery, the new scooter can travel up to 10+ miles without the need to recharge. There is also a model, the 60-Ah, which allows the scooter to go 30+ miles. This model, obviously, would be more expensive. With speeds up to 40mph and weighing 230lbs, this scooter is one of the finest currently that companies have to offer for purchase. From turn signals to lighting inside the scooter, it is all powered through LED lights, "a more efficient way," the company says.

*All features are subject to change however, since the product is a prototype, and is still in the works of production to finalize the product. 

Spring Break 12'

From sleeping in late, to hanging with friends almost everyday, my spring break was very enjoyable. Starting on that Saturday through the Monday of the next week, my friends and I went to many places, 
from eating out for dinner, the mall, as well as the movies. I did not go on a vacation, and neither did any of my friends. Most of my friends, however, could not hang out until the weekend, because their spring break started this week, but mine started the week before theirs.

On Monday, the final day of break, I remembered that I had two or so projects to do; they were due this week! The entire day was basically a day of doing homework / projects that I left for the last day of break. Overall, the break was enjoyable but, I wish we would have had our time off the same week that the rest of my friends that go to BCTH and the Academies do. 

Tech Article 3/30/12

Ground travel is slowly become obsolete, especially with the new invention that many call "way overdue." The new invention can allow a person to travel from Beijing to New York City in just under 2 hours. "Impossible!" many claim, but it is indeed possible and plausible. At over 4,000 mph (6,500 km/h) the Evacuated Tube Transport (ETT) is one of the quickest way to travel, the producers claim.

^This is the tubing where the capsules will travel through.
 

The inside cabin where the passengers sit:
^ This is the model of the capsule. It can hold over 1,200 lbs , as well as having adequate spacing for travel.
It takes the E.T.T about (3) minutes to reach it's maximum speed of 4,000mph.

3/22/12 Voki Project

Tech Article 3/16/12

A knew technological advance has been made again, a robot, but this time, with facial expressions. Robots it seems, are becoming more and more life-like compared to humans. The purpose of this robot, is to make something that can interact with people, and help them. Many of the robots, called NEXI, are in production right now to be useful and helpful in working factories and other places that are in need of extra help. The NEXI's mechanically built arms can withhold 10 lbs and the plastic-like covering that surrounds the entire robot, can sense if a human comes in contact with it.
NEXI has many unique features as well including the following:

• Self-Balancing Wheels (Like a segway)
• Eyes (Video Cameras)
• Ears (Collection of microphones)
• 3-D infrared camera and laser rangefinder (Used to track objects, people, and voices)

Tech Article 3/9/12

A new idea for a laptop has been made. The producers say that it could be "rolled up like a mat." This has brought much interest into consumers. The product would now make laptops and or tablets more convenient, and easier to travel with. When rolled up, the laptop can be carried on your shoulder with the convenience of a handle, or even stuffed into a small bag. When rolled all the way out, the machine is 17" and fully compatible. With just a raise at the end of the tablet, it transforms into a fully functional laptop. It has all the common features in a computer: LAN ports, USB ports, internal camera, keyboard; etc. The price has not yet been released, but will soon be thought of.