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Peugeot M-Please-V: Don't Ride With Your Enemies | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – The M-Please-V (don't ask), is an eco car that was designed for the Peugeot Design Contest. It seats up to nine passengers and features fully-open sides to maximize their "exposure to the outside environment". If by "outside environment" they mean coarse pavement passing by at rapid speed, I guarantee you'll feel

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Sharp: Solar Powered LCD TV For Third World | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – Sharp will be showcasing its new 26-inch solar powered LCD TV at the G8 (Hokkaido Toyako) summit which begins Monday. The set is designed for the third world where access to electricity is scarce but could also be used in the first world to cut energy use.

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The Lynx: Solar Powered Vehicle That Loves A Kick | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – There is a new eco vehicle design in town and it's as sleek as its name suggests. Introducing, the Lynx, a car powered by solar energy and the power of your own two feet if you're after more speed. Up to 70 km/h can be achieved with the hybrid.

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High-Tech Insulator Cuts Energy Bills, Bomb-Proofs Buildings | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – You'll never look at rice husks the same way again thanks to a Malaysian scientist who has discovered a way to make Aerogel from the low cost material. Aerogel is a super-strong substance and is the lightest solid known to man.

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GM/Vauxhall: A Car That Knows The Speed Limit | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – GM's British division, Vauxhall, have developed a camera system which displays the current speed limit right in the dash, helping you avoid costly fines and confrontations with intimidating cops.

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Swiss Knife: Now with 2GB Memory And Laser Pointer | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – Good ol' Victorinox have released a new model of their legendary Swiss Army Knife which comes armed with obligatory blade, scissors and nail file along with two modern day essentials, a USB drive and laser pointer.

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Casio Unveils New LCD: No Backlighting Required Outdoors | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – Casio has unveiled its latest transmissive LCD technology that takes in so much surrounding light that it does not require any backlighting when used outdoors, cutting power consumption by 50 percent.

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The Kegstand: College Parties Will Never Be The Same | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – Michael Roller has developed a device that is set to make life a whole lot easier for college students. Introducing, The Kegstand, a muti-function keg container that makes the transporting and cooling of kegs a snap.

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Eco-Brolly: Fits In Your Pocket, Improvise Your Own Canopy | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – Designer Shiu Yuk Yuen has developed an ultra-compact umbrella that will easily fit in a trouser pocket, but for this convenience you must get your creative juices flowing and improvise your own canopy when it starts to rain. Discarded newspapers, cardboard or plastic bags are ideal.

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Futuristic Super Yacht Concept: A Starship For The Sea | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – YachtPlus has announced a concept yacht called the 40 'Signature Series' that aims to be king in a market already awash with luxury vessels. The futuristic design was crafted by renowned architect Lord Foster who has incorporated function, luxury and beauty right down to the smallest detail.

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Goodbye Security Codes: Picture Passwords More Secure, Easier To Remember | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a system that could replace increasingly vulnerable passwords and PINs with personal pictures that you draw onto a screen. They have proven to be easier to remember, yet over 1,000 times more secure and offer more personal, creative interaction.

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Cargo Scooter Concept: A Giant Cavity Where Its Heart Used To Be | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – Designer Elliot Ortiz has come up with a scooter concept that looks as if some sort of square-shaped missile has blown through the center. Despite its oddness, it is really quite clever, adding an impressive amount of cargo space while giving the rider more control over a load.

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Age-Verifying Cigarette Machines Fooled By Magazine Cut-Outs | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – Magazine cut-outs and family photos have been used by a Japanese reporter to fool the country's age-verification cigarette machines into selling smokes. With a legal smoking age of 20 in Japan, this is a very simple, no-questions-asked method for Japanese teens to get their fix.

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Video: Play AIrPiano With The Wave Of Your Hand | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – Designer Omer Yosha has come up with a prototype for a high tech piano that makes the player seem more like a conductor than a mere pianist, commanding sound with the skilled positioning of the hands.

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See-Through Slide Toaster: No More Burnt Toast Or Fingers | Mark's Technology News

Gadgets & Tech – A new toaster concept, the DT08, has been developed by Daniel Thomas which promises to save both your toast and your digits from nasty burns. The toaster itself is entirely see-through, making it easy to keep an eye on your browning bread.

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