If you ever wish you could just glide along because walking is too much effort, then Toyota's latest invention is just what you need. The Japanese auto-maker showcased a personal mobility product called the "Winglet", which allows users to move around while in a standing position, and I found out it's a lot of fun to ride. [ Watch the video ]
At a launch news conference in Tokyo on Friday, Toyota gave me a chance to test-ride the largest of the three versions, the L-model, which at first glace looks like the easiest one to maneuver as it is the only one equipped with a waist-height handle.
The first thing to learn was how to get on the device.
Where Google Chrome security fails: the password I heard mention that the Chrome OS will have some sort of encryption available a la bitlocker. If it's possible to encrypt personal data using another password or key, then it may have potential for very secure data.... And Ubuntu has an 'encrypt home directory' option, perhaps google should follow suit.
- Dann
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