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The patent-watchers over at Slashdot found this interesting submission: a patent application from Microsoft for an Adaptive heads-up user interface for automobiles.
It will probably look something like this:
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Story via Gizmodo and Crave, images by pfeyh and iwouldstay.
The Humdinga, basically a modified Hummer, is able to reach 64 km/h on water, thanks to its 350bhp engine that, when using its wheels on the ground, can take the American tank up to over 160 km/h.
„The wheels retract, the power train switches from the wheels to a jet propulsion system and the vehicle is in amphibious mode” says maker Gibbs Technology, clearly hoping robot fever wins it a bit of positive PR.
The Humdinga is currently a one-off prototype, though, which is probably for the best as even the insurance on a 1.8 Golf is a bit much to swallow these days.
The Difference Between Men and Boys is the Price of the Toys
Via Techdigest.
Idea and car: Thomas Niesel Image: Volker Eckert Used with permission.
:D Story via Gizmodo and Crave, images by pfeyh and iwouldstay.
