Stay in touch...

The 'InReach' will keep you in touch no matter where you're off to - via satellite communication. The small gadget can attach to your iDevice or Android - and get basic messaging and/or a call for help out in the most remote location. Cost: 250 USD for the device, and 10 USD monthly subscription

Read more via DeLorme:

shop.delorme.com

Great milage...

The Synergy Aircraft team is working to make extremely fuel efficient planes available to everyone. Their distinctive double-box-tail design is their secret to reducing drag and improving milage. Currently a project being funded. It's not bad looking, either.

Read more about it via Synergy Aircraft:

synergyaircraft.com/index.html

Proof...

RatedRR has an interesting hobby - recreating weaponry used in video games. Follow the link for his example of how quadcopters can be used in war similar to the new 'GhostRecon' game. He really did put a lot of work into this one. 'The Breakdown: GhostRecon' via YouTube:

www.youtube.com

Skimming...

The 'Quadrofoil' was invented by three Slovenian engineers as a personal, electric powered hydrofoil. While moving across the water, it raises up on it's four fins to reduce the water's drag on the hull. Cost: about 19,000 USD (depending on options)

Details and order via Quadrofoil:

www.quadrofoil.com/en

Keeping it handy...

The 'GVB 1000 MiniVault' will keep your firearm handy and accessible only by you. The lock is multi-finger biometric. Cost: 310 USD.

Details and order via GunVault:

www.gunvault.com/minivault-biometric-gvb1000.html

Lasers. Big freaking lasers...

Northrop Grumman has been finishing up their field tests of the GAMMA laser system. The 'Firestrike' is a laser system is a solid state laser that can be scaled up for multiple uses. Tests include melting the skin off drones.

Read more and see the video via Northrop Grumman:

www.irconnect.com/noc/press/pages/news_releases.html?d=254109

Going down for a drink...

To celebrate their 250th anniversary, the beer makers at Guinness commissioned a submarine bar. Jump Studios took on the task to create the special pub.

Read more about it via Jump Studios:

jump-studios.com/#/showcase/guinness-deep-sea-bar

Good clean fun...

'The Loop' is an elegantly designed outdoor shower. The sleek circular design incorporates pulsed water from multiple directions for a quick, refreshing splash. Details via Idiha Design (Italian and English):

it.idihadesign.com/index.php/it/prodottomese.html

Now with extras...

If the standard Aston Martin DBS won't do - you might check out the new 'Aston Martin Ultimate'. It has the same 510hp V12 as the standard model, but extras include carbon fiber accents, darkened front grille, badges, interior upgrades, leather gear paddles, and more. Cost: TBA

Read more about it via The Aston Martin Site:

www.astonmartin.com/dbs-ultimate

This hard drive will self destruct...

The 'RunCore Invincible SSD HardDrive' promises increased security with a series of self destruct buttons. One button initiates a reinitialization of the hard drive - the other actually will actually fry it. Cost: TBD

Read more and watch the video via UberGizmo:

www.ubergizmo.com

Surf and turf...

'The Sea Lion' is an amphibious vehicle built for speed - on both land and sea. The rotary engine can speed along at 180 mph on the road - and cruise at 60 mph at sea. One only - on sale for about 250,000 USD.

Info and video via Uber Review:

www.uberreview.com

Turducken...

In the midst of the Cold War, the USA hatched a plan to use 747 style airliners as airborne aircraft carriers. Various styles of small fighter planes and bombers were designed to be carried around in the belly of the airliners.

Read more about it via VectorSite:

www.vectorsite.net/avparsit.html#m5

See the classified documents via Scribd:

www.scribd.com/doc/24276025/Micro-Parasite-Figther

Ruggedized...

Anyone seeking a 'knock around' watch with military styling would do well to check out the 'Slate' line from TokyoBay. Die cut metal accented with cut leather watch bands. Cost: about 165 USD

Info and order via TokyoBay:

www.tokyobayinc.com/product.cfm/id/1426

And with a wave of your hand...

Fujitsu is continuing to improve their biometric security technology - one of their newest improvements is to reduce the size of their 'palm vein reader'. Now small enough to embed into mobile devices, the sensor can read the veins inside the palm of one's hand like a finger print. Coming soon to a device near you.

Read more about it via Fujitsu:

www.fujitsu.com/us/services/biometrics/palm-vein

Climbing the walls...

Normally, climbing walls are rather utilitarian - the 'Nova' wall was designed to be an attractive addition to your home decor. The Lunar Europe design group intended the climbing surface to be left out in full view, including the softly lit handholds.

Read more about it via Adventure Journal:

www.adventure-journal.com