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Sparkles ignition engine HCCI improves fuel-efficiency by up to 25%

Researchers at MIT have been working on a new kind of Sparkles ignition internal combustion engine. The homogeneous charge compression ignition or (HCCI) is expected to improve fuel-efficiency by up to 25%. The new engine helps to increase fuel efficiency by Read more

Google App Engine: What is it?

So Google have now launched their new App Engine, but what is this new application cloud service all about. This new platform is much different to what we are used to from Amazon cloud app, the Amazon version is a more refined application,

What is different about the Google App Engine is very easy to use and will integrate to all of your other Google services. This is a limited program in the way of the development style, however maybe in the future Google will improve things. However one thing is certain, this piece of software will be very reliable.

Source – Mashable

Warhound: game engine that Bungie should have in Halo 3

This is the game presentation for “Warhound”, which some gamers claim is just a wannabe compared to Crysis but I feel it has the game engine that Bungie should have had in Halo 3 Read more

Apple Search Engine in development: Google, Yahoo, Microsoft unfazed

Apple are dominant in most areas of a computer; however they have been absent in the search engine market but that could be about to change. Although Apple does not have much experience in this field, there are rumors that Apple will either build a search engine, or develop an interface for one. Read more

Acura the first to get a Honda V8 engine

There is no denying that Honda engines have always been just that little bit special, this is because they have refused to conform to the standard of engine design. For years the Honda powerplant has rotated in the opposite direction to the rest of the market, just like their motorcycles do. Read more

Gameboy powered by 1936-38 Jensen steam engine: Why?

Here is a video of some guy using a 1936-38 Jensen steam engine to power his Gameboy. Oh just to let you know, the flywheels used is from a later model. The steam engine then runs a small generator which produces 3V DV; this is enough to power the Nintendo Gameboy.

What I do not understand is why any one would want to run their Gameboy on such a noisy and bulky piece of equipment. However I have been told that a number of people run their Gameboy by steam, we live in a strange world.

SolidAlliance 3-port USB 2.0 Hub: modeled on a motorcycle engine

This USB gadget is ideal for people that love gadgets and motors, vehicles, engines and more auto related kit.

The SolidAlliance 3-port USB Engine Hub is modeled after a motorcycle engine and has some cool features which Read more

Far Cry 2: video showing engine powering the PC game

Today we found a video showing the Far Cry 2 engine that powers the PC game for the first time, Far Cry was pretty and this version looks good although we could do with some gameplay footage Read more

GDC 2008 shows of new Unreal Engine III: Gears of War 2 will be awesome

With all the hype over the new Gear of War 2 video trailer at the moment, it seemed the perfect time at the GDC 2008 to show of the new Unreal Engine III. This technology will be used to Read more

Xbox 360 Gears of War 2: Unreal Engine 3 on-stage demonstration

Gears of War 2 is shaping up to be a superb game, and one of the major factors that will help the game become so great is the use of the new Unreal Engine 3. For those of you, who have not seen how good this piece of software is, then check out this on-stage demonstration video that was taken at GDC 2008.

There are a number of improvements on the Unreal Engine 3; one is the improved water physics. It seems as if the character is now able to affect his surrounds. If you shoot at wall it will blow apart as if you were really shooting at them.

Check out the video below

Japan celebrates with a Mazda RX-8 Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary edition

You would not believe it but it has been 40 years since the rotary engine came into use, and to help celebrate Mazda are producing 200 Mazda RX-8 Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary edition cars, which will Read more

New safety feature on Nissan 2008 Skyline Coupe: Pop up Engine Hood

When car makers design their cars, they always seem to think about the safety of the people in the car. But the people over at Nissan have also been thinking about the Read more

First images of the 6.2L LS3 V8 engine that will power the 2009 ZR1 Corvette

For those of you who was only going to the Detroit Auto Show in January just to get a glimpse of the LS9 V8 engine that will power the 2009 ZR1 Corvette, great news as Read more

MDI Air Car: with a compressed air engine

The MDI Air Car, well that is its nickname has taken fourteen years to develop but oh boy has it been worth it as it is the first engine to use compressed air. The MDI is set to become the biggest technological advancement of Read more

Pontiac and Buick Recall: 207,542 have potential engine fire fears

Pontiac and Buick are facing a huge recall, 207,542 are to be recalled over fears of a potential engine fire. The exact car models affected are the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and the 1997-2003 Buick Regal GS which has the V6 3.8-liter supercharged engine.

Both the Pontiac and the Buick may suffer an oil leak which can drop onto the exhaust manifold while breaking hard. The problem could get worse if the oil reaches the manifold’s heat shield, this in turn could cause a small flame this could then spread to the spark plug covers, and once that happens it could then turn into an engine fire.

The fire does not happen while the car is running; it will normally happen once the engine has been switched of for 5 to 10 minutes, this is a major fire risk. So if you owe one of these cars, you should try not to park your vehicle at any car parks or even in your garage.

Source – GM Inside News

Spock Launches Public Beta Version of People Search Engine

Spock is a search engine with a difference. It does not bring up results of webpages or website, but people.

Spock is a people search engine and they have now Read more

Cutaway display of Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: Supercharged LS9 engine at Detroit 2008

The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been talked about so Much that it seems as if the car has been around for years. However it seems as Chevrolet have realized this and decided to treat us with a cutaway display of the supercharged LS9 engine that will Read more

Fire Engine Convertible Book: Your Child Will Love Storytime Even More

If you’re struggling to get your child interested in reading book then this Fire Engine Convertible Book could be what you need. This large storybook can transform into a 3m road where your little one can steer their toys as they listen to you reading the story. Read more

Star Wars: Force Unleashed: watch Euphoria and Havok engine in action

Star Wars: Force Unleashed is one of the most anticipated games of the year so far, and just watching this new trailer shows why we love LucasArt so much. There is some new Read more

Google 2001: try out the old school search engine

Google has just celebrated their tenth birthday, and in celebration of the fact they have re-launched Google 2001 in honor of its birthday. I know what you are thinking, if it is their tenth birthday, how come they are not showing us results from 1998. Google did have an answer bit it is a little technical. Read more