Humanity's Future *Knock On Wood*:

People have given up walking. Floating hoverboards number in the billions. Fat people everywhere. Health food non-existent.

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The Segway has helped push us toward that future. But be wary: a new contender on the streets may just manage to steal the affections of the pudgy demographic. The Winglet, brainchild of Toyota, reproduces the gyroscopic nav system of the Segway. It is however, not fast at all. A top speed of 3.7 MPH is no faster then midday walks with Grandma. When side to side with the Segway, the Winglet looks less resilient and more funny. Judging from the pictures, driving requires some discreet application of thigh strength.

Coupled with its low speed and questionable steering operation, The Winglet is something...you should not use. Imagine taking The Winglet out for a morning spin. Heads would turn at the sight of a man with wheels rather then legs. With all that misguided attention, people might sprout some bad ideas. You probably realize by now that it's not difficult at all to jack a Winglet. Take the owner out of the equation, and you'll get a free Winglet. Bear in mind that such a ride provides zero protection. You would be vulnerable to a variety of crap: Rocks, aluminum bats, muffins (The British ones), undersized poodles; essentially anything that can be used as a projectile weapon. You have been warned.