Tech Toys 360

Tech Toys 360 heads to Stuttgart, Germany, for a tour of the legendary Porsche factory, where their latest, and most ambitious model is rolling off the assembly line: the Porsche 918 Spyder, a plug-in hybrid supercar. Then, an unusual watch from Romaine Jerome pushes watch innovation in a future-forward timepiece that combines the latest in horological technology with retro ‘70s sci-fi style. Roll into the future with Double Robotics, a high tech, mobile iPad stand that provides remote access to meetings, museums—anywhere, really. Tech Toys closes out this episode with a trip to Italy to visit the factory of the legendary Moto Guzzi. The latest generation of the California model retains its classic good looks but builds massive muscle with a 1380cc rigid-mounted engine that jets from 0 to 60 in 7.5 seconds.

Tech Toys 360 speeds off in the BAC Mono, an ultra lightweight tech toy built for the road but with the monster power to take on the Grand Prix circuit. Next, urbanites experience the Mando Footloose, an advanced, chainless and foldable e-bike. Next, meet the mind behind a revolutionary, new generation of aircraft technology, Dr. James Wang and his Project Zero, a technologically advanced tilt rotor concept craft that merges the vertical flight of a helicopter with the forward movement of an airplane. Then, it’s off for a drive on an updated remake of the legendary Indian Motorcycle Chieftain—retro-style without sacrificing high performance.

Tech Toys 360 visits the Mercedes AMG factory in Affalterbach, Germany to check out the latest supercar model, the SLS AMG GT. With a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V-8 engine and a peak output of 583 HP, this supercar can accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.6 seconds. Then, a high tech piece of exercise equipment, Nexersys, packs some serious punch with a fitness experience through interactive and intelligent training. Then discover the Sandwichbike, a wooden bike that fits in a single box for the purchaser to assemble. Finally, Tech Toys takes off to Milan, Italy to explore the CR & S VUN motorbike, which features a cutting edge chassis and superior handling.

Tech Toys goes to Crewe in the United Kingdom to explore the latest from the legendary Bentley, the Mulsanne. High end and high performance merge into a grand tourer with serious power. Next, we discover the Döttling Gyrowinder, a watch winder guaranteed to keep your best timepieces clocking in on the second. Tech Toys arrives on time to check out the LEAOS, an elegant and functional carbon eBike with a design inspired by legendary Italian race cars—minus two wheels, of course. Finally, take your golf game to a whole new level with the BW1, a golf cart-turned hovercraft, or vice versa. Either way, sand traps and water hazards are obstacles of the past as riders float over the greens in search of that perfect game, or a ball in the rough.

Tech Toys accelerates to the Netherlands to experience pure, jet-like fury in the Spyker C8 Aileron, a supercar with an Audi V8 4.2-liter engine delivering 3,500 RPM. With clean, aerodynamic lines and zero to 62 mile per hour speeds in 4.5 seconds, the C8 Spyker’s is not only lightning fast, but eye-catching with its aviation inspired design. Then, see the latest in urban transportation with the BOXX, a two-wheeled vehicle that is compact enough for a back pack and enough e-power for urbanites in a hurry. Speeding up again, but still on time, we cover a motorcycle-inspired watch, the Tread 1, visually stunning, wirelessly charged, timepiece that’s also bulletproof if you like the James Bond experience. Tech Toys 360 travels to Monaco to discover the MTM by Klassen, one of the world’s most high-tech vans on the market. Equipped with HD screens and a state of the art safe, among other amenities in a spacious cabin, this posh office on wheels allows one to do business on the road.

Tech Toys 360 visits the KTM factory in Austria to experience the X-Bow GT. Powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder gas engine with direct injection, exhaust turbo charging and intercooling, this cutting edge vehicle takes on both the road and the track. Hitting the brakes for another kind of ride, discover FlevoBike, a futuristic, pedal-powered three-wheeler with a completely enclosed driving compartment that keeps out the elements for adrenaline ride no matter the road, or weather, conditions. The science of coffee hits the road, too, when the Handpresso Auto, fits into your cup-holder to produce a mobile shot of espresso that keeps you and the car going. Tech Toys concludes on a high note when we meet the innovators of one of the most groundbreaking crafts of the 21st century: the Solar Impulse, a revolutionary, solar powered, ultra lightweight airplane capable of flying day and night without fuel, only the power of the sun.

On this episode, Tech Toys travels to Monaco to discover the newest entry into the supercar race: the Mazzanti Evantra. It boasts the monster power of a 7.0-liter V8 engine along with sleek bodywork that blends classical with modern design. Then, discover a radical water toy for the adventurous, the PowerSki JetBoard. The inventors behind this engineering masterpiece have taken the form of a surfboard into which they’ve placed a small 45 horsepower engine capable of propelling this adrenaline pumping good time up to 40 MPH. On to the racetrack, sort of, for a fast-paced ride on the Ellip6, one of the most realistic and exciting driving and flying simulator available. Finally, Tech Toys takes off to Goshen, Indiana, to discover a modern classic, the handmade Halcyon 50 by Janus Motorcycles. Its wide handlebars and streamlined, polished aluminum fuel tank make for a bike that is retro in look but modern in technology.

Heading to the French Riviera, Tech Toys lands in Monaco to experience the RapX-S, the latest supercar from Dutch company Isis. Boasting an acceleration of 0 to 100 KPH in a mind-numbing 4.2 seconds and a steel and aluminum chassis, RapX-S lowers its center of gravity and ramps up the speed, pushing the boundaries of racing cars now ready for the road. Hitting the brakes, we take to the streets on the ELF. Part bicycle and part automobile, the ELF is a three-wheeled, solar-electric-assist velomobile powered by the rider’s own energy via nothing more than pedal power. Discover the future of air transportation as we lift off with Aeroscraft, a blimp-like aircraft that uses advances in materials science and dirigible design to take an old concept to new heights. Day passes into night as Tech Toys bicycles to San Francisco to check out a groundbreaking, innovative light source for nighttime bike rides, Revolights. This clever device uses an accelerometer to measure speed and orientation and generate a constant light source on the front and rear of the bike.

Tech Toys 360 buckles up for a lap in the latest high performance version of the legendary Corvette, the Stingray. This completely redesigned iconic car boasts an estimated 450 horsepower, 450 lb.-ft. of torque and a 0-60 time of under 4 seconds. A hot rod inspired e-bike, the Marrs M-1 Cycle, has the electrifying style and influence of generations of stripped down, custom built bikes with an attitude. Then, virtual reality takes a quantum leap into the future with the Virtuix Omni, the first multi-directional treadmill that transforms gaming into a real-life experience. Dive into the water in the innovative DeepFlight, a personal submarine with aeronautical design roots. Its proprietary composite materials enable the craft to withstand crushing water pressures, allowing for incredible journeys into a marine world experienced by few.

Tech Toys 360 covers the Quadski, an innovative four-wheeler that transforms into a Jet Ski in a matter of seconds with the press of a button. This multi-purpose, all-terrain vehicle can reach speeds of 45 MPH on either surface. Off to Modena, Italy, where we discover one innovator who’s turning supercar parts into an advanced audio system, an MP3 docking station with an edge. Take the exhaust pipes from Ferraris and Maseratis, leave the garage behind, and listen to your favorite music. Then, discover Memoto, a mini device with GPS that you clip on and wear as it automatically takes photos every thirty seconds for a new way to log your life. Tech Toys 360 speeds to Girona, Spain, where the TR280i, a trial motorbike, takes on any surface, from mountain trails to rocky cliffs. We break down the TR280i for a joy ride in the wilderness or on the road.

Tech Toys 360 dashes off to Alton, Virginia to experience the Arial Atom 3. This exoskeleton-designed vehicle is street legal and track ready with an exposed chassis and groundbreaking technology that makes for incredible performance on the road or in a race. Speed meets efficiency with the Czeers MK1, the world’s first solar electric speed boat that uses no oil and produces no fumes or engine noise but still reaches thirty knots. Tech Toys heads to South Africa for an unusual twist on legendary Italian automotive engineering precision. Inspired by high performance supercars such as Ferrari and Maserati, Espresso Veloce is an innovative espresso machine with the edgy looks and attitude of a supercar. Finally, discover the Venturi VBB-3, the world’s most powerful electric vehicle with over 2,200 kW of combined power. Tech Toys travels to Ohio State University to meet the team behind the ‘Buckeye Bullet’ as they prepare for a world record speed run of 400 MPH on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Tech Toys heads to the Lone Star state, Texas, to blast off in one the fastest production cars in the world. Born from a dream of John Hennessey, the mid-engine Venom GT packs its punch with a V8 engine and a power-to weight ratio unmatched in the automotive world. Then, the future of robotic technology comes to life with the ASIMO robot, the most advanced humanoid robot in the world. The revolutionary ASIMO features behavior control and sensory technology that allows it to move about, recognize expressions, and make decisions on its own, independent of human operators. For a true track experience off the track, Tech Toys 360 flies to the UK for to check out a racing simulator, the Vesaro. Grasp the steering wheel and feel the g-forces of a formula one driver without even leaving home. Tech Toys speeds off to Louisiana to see the next generation of the world’s first turbine-powered, street legal motorcycle, the MTT Superbike. Featuring a gas turbine engine that produces monster horsepower and a top speed of 260 MPH.

For its season finale, Tech Toys revs up the engine with the million-dollar Galpin GTR1. This coach-built supercar was inspired by the Ford GT and is capable of reaching close to 225 MPH. It’s modern engineering with a dash of nostalgia. We head on to San Francisco, California, where innovator Tan Le is transforming brain-scan technology. Move objects with your mind? This is now a possibility with the Emotiv Insight, a high-tech headset that measures brain waves and allows you to control your environment with your thoughts. Then, the pool table gets a futuristic makeover with a striking design that seems to float on air. Finally, Tech Toys goes old school with new attitude for a visit to the iconic Harley-Davidson factory for the Ultra Limited with its twin-cooled high output twin cam engine—the first liquid-cooled Harley engine in a production motorcycle.