Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Case of currency...

Coming soon: a secure, hardware based electronic bitcoin wallet called 'case'. The credit card sized device works with fingerprint ID, and does not require a phone or computer. Cost: 199 USD Read more about it via TechCrunch:

techcrunch.com Learn more about it via Case:

http://choosecase.com

Monday, June 29, 2015

You've been briefed...

Anyone tired of people crowding around a monitor will appreciate 'The ShareTable'. The ShareTable is built specifically to share information while sitting across from each other, with all the cables hidden and controls custom made for switching control. Cost: from 5,000 USD
Info and order from ShareTable:

www.sharetable.ch

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Put together...

Mr. Porter is offering a selection of 'Kingsman' clothing (as in the action movie). The following article from Airows features a fashion layout and links to the collections.
'How to Dress Like An Elegant British Spy' via Airows:

airows.com

Friday, June 26, 2015

Standard issue...

The classic military footlocker gets a makeover from BestMade of New York. The powder coated steel box is lockable and will take a beating. Cost: 205 USD
Info and order via BestMade:

www.bestmadeco.com

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

'Visualize'...

Work is in progress on 'Holus - an interactive tabletop holographic display'. The box will convert digital content into a 3D projected experience contained in a display case. Estimated Cost: 800 USD
Info, video, and early pledge via KickStarter:

www.kickstarter.com

Monday, June 22, 2015

Finding Waldo...

A software design team at Facebook recently showed off some new enhancements to their facial recognition software. The newest version no longer needs to see your face, but can recognize you from other clues in the photo.
Read more about it from the NewScientist:

www.newscientist.com

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Unleashed...

Rezvani created the carbon fiber 'Beast' super car. The 500hp lightweight super can can attain 60mph in just 2.7 seconds. Built in California.
Read more about it and watch the video via Rezvani Motors:

www.rezvanimotors.com

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Alternate transportation...

Malloy Aeronautics is teaming up with the US Military to develop hover-bike technology. The device is a ducted fan type drone that can be ridden like a motorcycle.
Read more and watch the latest test videos via Hover-Bike:

www.hover-bike.com/MA/news

Friday, June 19, 2015

It makes a great gift...

It is possible, these days, to purchase a T-72 Russian main battle tank for a mere 50,000 USD. For a few dollars more, they'll do a full refurbish job on it - so it's all shiny and new. But really, you're just going to scuff it up.
Read more about it via Wired:

www.wired.com/2015/06/heres-can-buy-russian-tank

Thursday, June 18, 2015

"Lasers"...

A lad builds a 40w laser shotgun with a focusing lens. Shenanigans ensues.
Watch the fun on YouTube:

youtu.be/iVrJUbeuG44

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

We'll cross that bridge...

Land Rover is working on a system to remote control your car via a smartphone. The system could be used for parking in tight spaces or allowing a driver to 'spot' while the car gets out of a tough situation.
Read more about it via the newsroom at Jaguar/Land Rover:

newsroom.jaguarlandrover.com

Monday, June 15, 2015

Take sprite...

Ascent Aerosystems is working on the 'Sprite' drone - a small, rugged drone that can easily be packed for field use. Specs promise a 4 mile range, easy launch, and docking connectivity with a GoPro camera. Cost: 799 USD
Read more about it via Aerosystems:

www.ascentaerosystems.com

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Very transparent...

Spruce up your next 'ready room briefing' with Samsung's Transparent Display OLED technology. The opaque screens will not obscure anyone walking behind them. Very science fiction.
Read more from Samsung:

www.samsungdisplay.com/eng/index/index.jsp

Thursday, June 11, 2015

That didn't hurt...

Researcher working at Linkoping University have developed an implantable organic ion pump that blocks pain.
Read more about it via Linkoping U:

www.liu.se

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

That's impossible...

Researchers working at the University of Illinois have developed heat dissolvable electronics, triggered by a radio frequency.
Read more about it via the U of I News:

news.illinois.edu

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Never give a robot a sword...

The 'Yaskawa Bushido Project' attempted to train an industrial robot to emulate a sword master. The results were pretty amazing.
The 'Yaskawa Bushido Project' via YouTube:

youtu.be/O3XyDLbaUmU

Monday, June 8, 2015

Get the lead out...

Two double barreled .45 ACP 1911 pistols firing as quickly as possible - so, 20 rounds in 1.5 seconds. See it in slow motion via YouTube.
20 Rounds in 1.5 seconds (in slow motion) via YouTube:

youtu.be/3tEYcUSQDyw

Sunday, June 7, 2015

On the go...

Jet repairs can be a hassle, and usually require a hangar. Now, small inflatable garages are being used to create a working environment where the plane is located. The garages can be set up in five minutes. Simple, yet clever.
Read more about it via Wired:

www.wired.com/2015/06/inflatable-garage-allows-fly-jet-engine-repairs

Friday, June 5, 2015

Training partner...

It's not often one gets to watch and learn basic jujitsu techniques, demonstrated on a pit bull. Do not try this at home.
Pitbull Basic Jujitsu via YouTube:

youtu.be/FlmEbkMbKxU

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Dress the part...

Bentley has commissioned bespoke driving jackets from four Savile Row design houses. What are driving jackets? It's a whole thing - jackets specifically made for driving.
Read more about it and see some samples via Bloomberg:

www.bloomberg.com

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Take two triangles and call me in the morning...

The 'Thync' system is a neuro-stimulator wearable that can be tuned to either calm you down, or rev you up. Five minutes of wearing the device will put the user into the desired state of mind. Cost: 299 USD
Read more about it via Thync:

www.thync.com

Monday, June 1, 2015

The Italian countryside...

Lamborghini fans that have waiting for an SUV can rejoice, it has been announced for 2018. The successor to the memorable 1988 LM002 will be manufactured in Italy, and is anticipated to be a bit more refined than its ancestor.
Read more about it via AutoWeek:

autoweek.com