It looks like all that was wrong with the PS3 was the price, because despite a very slow start, Sony has announced that their console will reach worldwide sales numbers of 11 million units by the end of this fiscal year (March 31st, 2008). That’s big news for Sony and the gaming industry, as developers have a lot more incentive to make games for a platform that someone actually owns. Alright, it’s time to place your bets again: how will the console wars end? [yahoonews]
What can $US26,000 buy you these days? Perhaps a pedal powered EV hybrid? The Twike was designed way back in the 80′s, and it was put together by students in Switzerland who dreamt of the Flintstones every night a greener transportation mode. Germany’s Fine Mobile GmBH took a liking to the invention, by adding electric batteries and regenerative braking, they are confident their product will sell fast. Jump for the impressive specifications.The Twike will be able to reach speeds of up to 85 km/h; it accelerates from 0 – 64 km/h in 9 seconds and the range of the car will be increased by 50% if you can convince Barney, who’d be sitting in the passenger seat, to pedal along with you.
