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New double-decker hybrid bus prototype hits the foggy streets of London

No one can deny that the double-decker buses occupying the streets of London, England are a national icon, yet it would appear that they are about to get a makeover both in form and function.
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Donkervoort D8 GTO favors substance over style

Take a look at the latest supercar from the Netherlands, the Donkervoort D8 GTO.
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Dutch automaker Savage Rivale impresses with its Roadyacht GTS supercar

The Netherlands might be devoid of hills, but Dutch automaker Savage Rivale proves its design is anything but flat with the edgy Roadyacht GTS four-door convertible.
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Kia GT pictures

Kia debuts their all-new Kia GT concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, carrying with it a striking design and all-new rear-wheel-drive platform.
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Danish firm BIG architects make shortlist for St. Petersburg Pier competition

Take a look at the St. Petersburg Pier, a looping modern structure from Danish firm BIG architects.
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Art installation and computer program monitors city’s mood

Take a look at the 'Fuehlometer' an innovative art installation that mimics the mood of the towns inhabitants.

MorpHex robot can seamlessly transform from unassuming sphere to walking hexapod

Take a look at the MorpHex, a transforming, walking, and dancing hexapod robot designed from the ground up by Norwegian engineer KĂĄre Halvorsen.
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Toyota toys with the idea of resurrecting Supra sportscar

Could Toyota be preparing resurrect the much loved Toyota Supra? It appears that may be the case as the Japanese automaker is rumored to be banking its decision on how well its latest GT86/Scion FR-S fair.
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Singapore City’s Scotts Tower offers urban space with suburban surroundings

Take a look at Scotts Tower, a modern highrise in Singapore City that seeks to combine urban and suburban in one place.

Outrage emerges as Dutch firm is accused of using World Trade Center as inspiration for “The Cloud”

Dutch architectural firm MVRDV's "The Cloud" is receiving a lot of attention, but not the kind it probably wants, as its latest project, a luxury highrise located in Seoul, South Korea, is said to eerily resemble New York City's Twin Towers under attack.
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Marina + Beach Towers is a lush beach front oasis with sandy shores, shops, and more

Nestled along the sandy coast of Dubai, UAE, the impressive Marina + Beach Towers will be a mixed used development that will feature restaurants, retail shops, and residential spaces.
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BMW unveils 6 Series Gran Coupe

The wait is finally over; German automaker BMW is getting set to enter the four-door coupe arena which has been so readily defined by rival Mercedes and its CLS.
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PR stunt sees taxi’s swapped out with Ferrari and Porsche

Chewing gum company Trident put on a pretty fun stunt in Guadalajara, Mexico when they replaced a taxi cabs company's boring rides with two speed thirsty exotics.
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Autobot Ukulele: Musicbots in disguise

Whether you are a nerd, music lover, or both, you'll certainly appreciate this Transformer inspired Autobot Ukulele.
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Yotel, the hotel of tomorrow – today

Check-in to Yotel, the high-tech hotel of tomorrow, located in the middle of Manhattan with automated check-in, luxurious rooms, and a robot concierge to help you with your bags.
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MVRDV’s “The Cloud”: A different type of cloud

Designed by Rotterdam-based architecture firm MVRD, "The Cloud" is a striking a new twin highrise set to undergo construction in Seoul, Korea.
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Dartz Jo-Mojo bulletproof electric roadster proves even mob bosses care about the environment

Latvian auto manufacturer Dartz has teamed up with Eduard Gray of Gray design to bring you the Dartz Jo-Mojo electric roadster.

Green card or blue seas: Paypal founder backs visa-free floating city off California coast

With the financial backing of PayPal founder Peter Thiel, Blueseed, a startup out of Silicon Valley, is looking to take to the high-seas and offer a haven for talented foreign nationals who don't wish to wrangle with the U.S. governments immigration laws.

Paranoia or patriotism: Government agency develops tiny Nano Hummingbird spy bot

It's a bird! It's a robot! Actually it's both, the Nano Hummingbird spy bot is a tiny robot that mimics the movements of a hummingbird and is capable of indoor and outdoor surveillance.
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Honda Chopper motorcycle: A concept bike that would make Marty McFly proud

Feast your eyes on the futuristic Honda Chopper, a stylish and fun motorcycle concept.
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Turkish educational center resembles Hollywood disaster flick

No it's not some design render of a Hollywood disaster flick, its an image of the proposed Istanbul Disaster Prevention and Educational Center from Portuguese firm, OODA.
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Twine and Spool: PHD programming skills in a tiny plastic slab

Never has a device looked more simple and unassuming and packed such a sophisticated level of technology than Twine, a Kickstarter project from MIT graduates, David Carr and John Kestner.
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Confederate X132 Hellcat, a ferocious motorcycle that will make you purr

Check out the Confederate X132 Hellcat motorcycle -- a powerful masterwork of engineering and design.

Minuskull is a delightfully spooky speaker that will please your eyes as much as your ears

Check out the Minuskull -- a spooky and stylish speaker that boasts high-quality audio with a unique design.

Vibro Portable Vibration Speaker turns everyday items into pulse pounding speakers

Turn everyday items into a sound pumping speaker with the Vibro Portable Vibration Speaker.
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$1.75M Cold War cabin is the perfect place to bunker down for zombie apocalypse

The ultimate zombie survival pad comprises 2,000 square feet, nine underground floors, and can be yours for only $1.75 million.

All for one and one for all: Jointli allows multiple people to own luxury items collectively

Ever dream of owning a private jet, beach side property, or keys to a Ferrari, but couldn't afford the price on your own? Now you can share the cost of items like these and many more with like minded individuals in your area thanks to Jointli, a new website designed to bring all those things you dreamed of having, but never could, until now.
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Taiwanese LED tower to serve as urban oasis

The technologically advanced '21st Century Oasis' has won the Taiwan Tower International Competition for Taichung City and features an LED facade that can illuminate the city.
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RumbaTime Vandam Go wristwatch is a trendy timepiece and credit card

If you're looking to clean out your wallet or purse and streamline your shopping experience, check out Rumbatime's Vandam Go wristwatch, a versatile timepiece that is both credit card and emergency contact information all-in-one.
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2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder poisons your wallet for $1.1 million

You're wallet will be substantially lighter once you plunk down the 1.1 million and add the 2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder to your garage.

Valve employee caught wearing Half Life 3 shirt

Does a recently captured tweet signify that we may finally have some news about Half-Life 3 on the horizon, or is it yet another cruel rumor?

Star Wars fan recreates Death Star trench run in Minecraft

Check out this pretty impressive fan-made machinima of the end scene from Star Wars: A New Hope, faithfully recreated in Minecraft.

Bose IQ concept offers a solution for party goers varied musical taste

The Bose IQ concept is a great solution for house parties where peoples music tastes can be wide ranging.
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Tropical Island is world’s largest indoor rainforest resort

If you’re looking to try something new this holiday season then say goodbye, or auf wiedersehen, to the same old boring vacation spots and journey to the Tropical Islands.

BMW and Toyota combine to develop green tech in the future

BMW and Toyota have joined forces to develop future green technologies as well as provide some current technology for European distribution.
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Tetra-Shed:Think outside the box and work in a much cooler one

You'll never be content with your archaic cubicle again once you step inside the Tetra-Shed, a delightfully fun and unorthodox take on the traditional office space.

Sonos caught slacking: Slacker radio now available for Sonos wireless systems

It looks like internet radio provider Slacker and consumer electronics company Sonos are teaming up to offer you a fully personal and customizable home radio experience.
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///M ///M good: BMW-inspired table is a fast piece of furniture

Designer Jason Phillips has created a piece of furniture fans of German automaker BMW will love, a table in the shape of the go fast division's ///M logo.