Filed under: Transportation

Although the Rumbler, conceived and sold by Federal Signal, has been helping cops grab the attention of citizens for a few months, its shock waves are just now getting the publicity they demand. The setup is being installed on patrol cars in locales such as Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and New York, and it serves the purpose of moving crowds / vehicles out of the way when an officer is headed to an emergency. More specifically, Rumbler-equipped rides take advantage of the powerful woofers and amplifier to shake the ground beneath them and get people a-lookin’ some 200-feet away. Reportedly, the gizmo is meant to be used “judiciously, in situations where motorists should pull over to make way for the police,” and it can also be helpful in grabbing the eyes of deaf drivers who cannot hear the traditional siren. ‘Course, you could just load up your ride with [...]

Original post by Darren Murph

We just got the advance word on the American Express holiday My WishList deals, running from November 27 to December 13. If you recall, Amex sells certain hot products for super cheap in very limited supplies, but you have to go to the site and try to buy it on a certain day (and yes, with an American Express card). It’s really just a game, because demand always comically dwarfs supply. But there are other products that go on sale immediately, and are available at low but not necessarily insane prices until they sell out. And they always sell out. Before you go and shoot your wad during the Black Friday frenzy, you might want to check out this year’s lineup, edited down to the most Giz-appropriate selections (i.e. no spa retreats or studded mini clutches):
Remember, the first four products are going for ridiculous prices, but because of this they [...]

Original post by Wilson Rothman