Dubai plans 'moving' skyscraper

The world's first moving building, an 80-storey tower with revolving floors giving a shifting shape, will be built in Dubai, its architect says.
The Dynamic Tower design is made up of 80 pre-fabricated apartments which will spin independently of one another.
"It's the first building that rotates, moves, and changes shape," said architect David Fisher, who is Italian, at a news conference in New York.
"This building never looks the same, not once in a lifetime," he added.
The 420-metre (1,378-foot) building's apartments would spin a full 360 degrees, at voice command, around a central column by means of 79 giant power-generating wind turbines located between each floor.via

Futuristic City

Called the Ras Al-Khaimah Gateway, this futuristic city concept consists of "a 2.9 million square feet hotel, conference and exhibition complex that looks like some kind of alien mothership from outer space."

Magic Tricycle Concept

Student Seyyed Javad Ghaffarian has created the Magic Tricycle concept for Car Design News’ 2008 design contest. The bike is able to toggle between two and three wheels with only a push of a button. [DVICE]

Shelby Supercar Ultimate Aero

The Shelby Supercar Ultimate Aero electric car boasts the top speed of 220 mph and at least 500-HP. The car will be available for a limited quantity (only 50 units). The Ultimate Aero EV prototype will be ready by February and the company plans to release four production models by December this year. The Shelby Supercar describes it as a “pollution-free, engineering marvel with an exotic supercar exterior.” [Wired]

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo

The sleek, sexy 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo has brought with it some nice updates over the prior year’s model. This Gallardo launches to 60mph in under 4 seconds, the first of its kind to do so. In 3.7 seconds, you’ll be at cruising speed thanks to a stronger, 560hp V10 engine and some nice computer updates. The result is a 200mph supercar with the all the looks and luxury of Lamborghini.

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New Citroen 2CV Concept

The car looks like it came from the future. Designer David Portela redesigned the classic 2CV model using his own interpretation. The new design still keeps the trademark details such as the slated bonnet, slab sides and covered rear wheels. [David Portela]

2009 Star VMAX Motorcycle

This one might just make the batmo-bike piss its pants. The 2009 Star VMAX Motorcycle is a serious street ride, a bundle of muscle and pavement-hungry speed wrapped in a sleek black package. This 4-cylinder, 1679cc engine moto gives off a mean, low rumble with a flick of the wrist. While its performance numbers are still a little mysterious, we’re already aching to hop on this thing and see what it can do. The only stat that confused us about this bike is the color– its available in “intense black”. We hear this is a big upgrade over the “pussy black” color that comes standard on most Suzuki mopeds…via

2008 BRP Can Am Spyder Roadster: All in One Ride

Half-motorcycle, half-sportscar, half-amazing, the BRP Can Am Spyder Roadster is one hell of an open air experience. Its liquid-cooled V-Twin engine gets 106 horsepower, pushing this lightweight three-wheeler to 110 mph. While the ride is open air, this Spyder Roadster is certainly not a motorcycle. Save for the lack of a cabin, this baby rides more like a sportscar. Its handling and performance will be quite familiar to anyone with four-wheeled road experience… making for an easy transition into one hell of a good time.

Lotus Evora

Lotus Evora comes with lightweighed aluminum chassis wrapping 3.5 litre V6 DOHC engine. It goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour within under 5 seconds. It uses 18″ alloys front tire and 19″ alloys rear tire. It will also be the first car with such engine developed for 2+2 seats car. It has full blown Alpine multimedia system, with DVD, audio and more. Family Sports Car, anyone? [LOTUS]

Corvette Concept is Used in Transformers 2

From the look, it is quite convincing for me it could suddenly turn into some robot. We expect to see it revealed early next year, months before it debuts on the silver screen in Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. The Corvette Centennial Design Concept was developed as part of GM’s 100 Year celebration. This design study integrates key design elements of previous Corvettes as well as other GM vehicles, namely the Camaro. [Jalopnik]

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

The Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is being rolled out in limited production with 500 units worldwide. The roadster features an 8 cylinder 4.7 liter engine that produces 450hp for a fun, speedy ride. It looks sweet and is guaranteed to turn some heads. You can roll this baby up to the nightclub to pick up on hot drunk chicks, but you’ll have to shell out a cool 200K to do it. [PeepCulture]

Twitching Spider Lamp For Halloween Party

Halloween is near and it is better for us to prepare earlier. This is one of the Halloween accessories that you can use. The 36 inch Twitching Lighted Spider Lamp features eight illuminated legs that measures 36 inch in diameter. Four of these legs move slowly as if the spider will catch its prey. The spider has a stealthily quiet electric motor on its thorax and abdomen that drives it forward. Each leg illuminates by the purple lights rated for 1,000 hours of use, meanwhile the spider’s pedipalps have green lights. This AC powered spider was made of a powder-coated steel frame. Its body and legs are coated with 1/8 inch long jet black flocking. The Twitching Lighted Spider retails for $70. [Boing-boing]

Seek Portable Search Engine

Here is another unique portable search engine device ‘Seek’ to guide you around especially when you’re stuck in the middle of an unknown city. Using GPS system to operate, the device will enable contemporary explorers to search for info on the go, from theatres, pubs, restaurants etc. Equipped with a touch screen based functions, this portable search engine also doubles up as a PMP. Simply strap it to your wrist and you’re set to go! [Tuvie]

Sony Wireless System Frees Musics In Your House

Sony has come up with solution to bring music to every room in your home with the Sony S-Airplay SA20PK Multi-room Audio System. With the help of wireless speakers, Sony’s S-AIRPLAY transmits signals to speakers up to 164 feet away. The main docking station has a working range of up to 50 meters, which will cover average houses - unless you’re living in a huge mansion or the like. The system also includes support for iPod, CDs, AM/FM radio. The Sony S-Airplay System is set to retail for $400 sometimes next month. I got the feeling cables are going to extinct one of these days. [Sony]

Microsoft Advance Keyboard With Detachable Keypad

Microsoft has recently introduced gaming keyboard Sidewinder X6 at Leipzig convention. To ship in September, X6 will feature Switchable key pad with either right side or left side configuration. The keyboard has even adjustable backlighting dial, Keyboard keys are red, and key pad and Macro keys are amber in Game mode. Lighting dial adjusts the brightness of the keyboard and key pad. The switchable keypad enables gamers to record up to 90 macros PER game, which will come in handy for gamers requiring extensive shortcuts, for spells as an instance. Finally, the keyboard remembers specific configuration that works with certain softwares/games, including the macros. The SideWinder X6 Keyboard start hitting stores this September for $79.95. [Microsoft VIA Upcoming Videogames]

Cute And Artsy Folder-shaped USB Drive

Art Lebedev has come up with another catchy USB drive designs that resemble Windows Folder. The look this time does literally mean what it represents - data holder. You can pick up the cute 4GB Folderix folder-shaped USB drive in yellow, blue or purple for $55. [ArtLebedev]