Outdoors

November 18, 2003 The Bushnell Instant Replay is a first of its kind, 3-in-1 device that incorporates an 8X magnification optical binocular, a 2.1 megapixel digital camera and a video-capturing unit that allows you to record and view action in a continuous 30-second video loop -so there's always an instant replay at the ready.  Read More

Monday November 10, 2003: Silhouette has released its Minimal Art and Minimal X ranges to coincide with the global release of the final instalment in The Matrix film trilogy. Rimless and without hinges or screws, the ultra-light glasses aim to embody the slick Matrix style that has become the height of cool in the fashion world since the original 1999 film.  Read More

Sunday November 9, 2003: Philippe Starck and Oregon Scientific have released a new Time and Weather Collection of multifunctional clocks, each regulated automatically by MSF radio signal broadcast from an official atomic clock, delivering absolute precision to within one millionth of a second per year.  Read More

Thursday November 6, 2003: A hand held digital weather station that measures every major environmental condition has proved a useful tool for firefighters battling the recent spate of serious wildfires in California.  Read More

Wednesday September 24, 2003: Laser Golf uses the special club in conjunction with a sensor mat attached via USB cable to the PC to simulate a round of golf in every detail - greens, trees, and even sprinklers are rendered in 3D on the screen and exact ball velocity, spin, impact point, water and terrain calculations are made so that "shots" have realistic results.  Read More

Wednesday August 6, 2003: A range of clothing that incorporates insect repellent into its fabric has been recognised by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US. BUZZ OFF apparel is manufactured using a special process that binds the repellent tightly to the garment, resulting in an invisible, odourless layer of protection around the wearer.  Read More

Tuesday July 22, 2003: Gizmo's ongoing interest in clothing that uses innovative design and new technology to enhance its function has brought us to the ski slopes this season, where examples of smart clothing like the Radiator Jacket from Oakley are hard at work.  Read More

Monday July 21, 2003: Ian Thorpe will be the first swimmer to use adidas' new "Jetconcept" full bodysuit when he hits the water at the World Championships in Barcelona this week. The suit design takes a new approach to reducing drag by using small integrated "riblets" that shift turbulence away from the body.  Read More

One of the fiercest competitors and most consistently innovative companies on the world recreational vehicle scene turns 50 this year and Yamaha Motor is promoting its rich history by releasing 50th anniversary models of each of its flagships. When we saw the new 50th anniversary 700 Raptor, we figured it deserves a mention on account of being one of the prettiest recreational weapons we’ve ever seen. With all the attitude of an exocet missile, the Raptor 700 beastie has a fuel-injected four-valve 700cc motor, and it weighs … wait for it … 180 kilograms. The single cylinder engine is razor-sharp and fuel-injected with endless mid-range power for pulling high speed roosts.  Read More