Super soaker...

If you want the experience of flying with a jetpack, but would rather not deal with possible side effects (fiery explosions, plummeting) -- you might enjoy this; a water jet powered jetpack. Completely impractical for transport, being as it's tethered - but an awful lot of fun.

To the garage!

Quite possibly the coolest garage yet - the disappearing garden garage as not seen on London's west end.






Action photos via 'Big Fat Cars':
www.bigfatcars.com

Photo safari...

If you're looking for a stylish way to document your travels, you might find this interesting: the Leica M8.2 Safari edition camera. This collector worthy camera incorporates the latest technology, housed in a ultralight anodized housing. It ships with a Billingham camera bag. A limited edition of 500 units will be shipped. Cost: about 10,000 USD.





Detailed technical specifications via Leica:
leica-camera.com

Buffalo chips...

If you're feeling lucky, you might like to give this a try: 'The Buffalo Club'. A new series of poker tournaments will be held in London. Billing itself as 'the finest poker experience' - prizes of up to 1 million pounds will be offered per event. Targeted at amateurs, the first event will be held in March. Games are by invitation, which can be requested via the website.





The Buffalo Club website:
www.thebuffaloclub.co.uk

Caught up...

You can't be everywhere at once. That's where the new Tmsuk T-34 can help. A cellphone controlled robot can capture bad guys by spraying a net onto them. Seriously. A home version is planned for the near future as well.




Video and details via Slashgear:
www.slashgear.com

Fast museum visit...

Fans of Porsche won't want to miss this - The new Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. Eighty two of the most important historical cars are on exhibit, all of them kept in excellent working condition. The newly opened facility is 5,600 sq meters housed in a high tech design center.






The Porsche Museum of Stuttgart:
www.porsche.com

Honestly...

Here's an interesting quick read about how people determine if someone is trustworthy. Good information to keep you from getting fooled.




'A Face You Can Trust' via Wiseperception.com:
www.wiseperception.com

Killer App...

There's really all kinds of stuff to put on your iPod. Take for instance this: BulletFlight - the sniper app. Built to accompany the US Army M110 Sniper Rifle, this external ballistics calculator take into account weather conditions, ammunition type, distance, and wind speed. Works with the iPod touch.


Read more about it via The Firearm Blog:
www.thefirearmblog.com

Boomerangs on fire...

If you're looking for a stylish way to stay warm, you might like this - the 'Zeta' fireplace from Ecosmart. This boomerang shaped fireplace uses ethanol for fuel, and is completely portable. Made of leather, timber, and stainless steel, it comes in a variety of colors. Cost: about 12,000 USD.






The Zeta Fireplace from Ecosmart:
www.ecosmartfire.com

Extreme Sport...

There are a lot of rugged sports out there... rugby, kickboxing, and so on. Here's one that takes it to a whole new level: Shark Surfing. Throwing a few steaks out there and letting a shark tow you on your surfboard using some fishing line. It could be completely fake, but the video is rather entertaining.





Details and video of 'Shark Surfing' via The Daily Mail:
www.dailymail.co.uk

Phone book...

Everyone needs their 'Little Black Book' - but, it's something that should never fall into the wrong hands. Technology can help. 'The Little Black Book iPhone App' is a virtual black book. Snoop proof and secured with a password, it's a customizable contact manager with a star rating system, private photo storage, and areas to keep personal details and preferences. Cost: 4 USD.





The Virtual Black Book via Saltlick Labs:
saltlicklabs.com

About those Benjamins...

There are many 'counterfeit proof features' built into US Currency. Here's a desktop bill detector that can help you find them. The UV light will help find the fluorescent color threads and magnetic strips, and there's a magnifying strip on the top surface to help things along. Cost: about 60 authentic USD.




Available from Hammacher Schlemmer:
www.hammacher.com

Souvenir...

If you're looking to commemorate an adventure, here's an interesting idea: A Bollywood style poster. Here's a short story from Dave and Jenny, couple that moved from New York to Delhi - and how they had their poster made. At the end of the story, is contact information for the poster gent.




Story and email address via Wordpress:

ourdelhistruggle.wordpress.com

McQ...

Steve McQueen had some really great toys. One of them is poised for a bit of a comeback - 'The Matisse Desert Racer'. An exact replica of his bike - they are being handbuilt with a reconditioned Triumph TR6 engine. Only 300 will be made. Cost: about 12,999 GPB.





Read more about it via Classic Driver:
www.classicdriver.com

The Mask...

It certainly won't win any awards for being fashionable, but the newly announced 'Liquid Image Underwater HD Video Camera Mask' puts out some really great video. Available this spring, it will retail for about 200 USD.






Sample videos via YouTube:
www.youtube.com


The Liquid Image homesite:
www.Liquidimageco.com

Just Axe...

Sometimes you need more than a pocket knife. This spring, the 'Gerber Kick Axe' will be available. The folding axe is lightweight and compact, perfect for camping and hunting trips. Available in black metal oxide. Cost: about 80 USD.






The Gerber Kick Axe via Gerber Gear:
www.gerbergear.com

Making a point...

If you have a dead Xbox on your hands, you can still have a little fun with it. Here's a short instructional video on how to remove the blue laser and turn it into a laser pointer. The kind of laser pointer that starts fires and generally causes trouble. Please enjoy responsibly.





The Blue Ray Laser Gun video:
www.5min.com

A little help...

If you're looking for some help with your golf game, you might talk to the gents at G-Core - makers of handheld golf computers. The newest is the tiny G-Core Mini Caddy, a range finder that weighs less than a golf ball. The Mini Caddy uses GPS technology and a rather large database of golf courses and a screen designed to be seen in direct sunlight.





Info via G-Core (in English and Korean):
www.gcore.co.kr

Holiday on ice...

Richard Jenkins has a dream: to break the unpowered speed record on ice. His current attempt is using the Greenbird Ice Yacht which is poised on a frozen lake in Montana. He's hoping (with the right weather) to pilot the rig to 116 MPH.





Read more about it via the Telegraph:
www.telegraph.co.uk

The New Standard...

'The Standard' hotels are stylish, quirky, modern hotels in Los Angeles, Miami, and now in New York. The new New York location is in the bustling Meat Packing district, where it is constructed on stilts, straddling the old tracks that are now somewhat of a landmark. Even though they are not fully finished with the construction, you can stay there if you agree to put up with some minor annoyances.




Some details and reservations via The Standard homesite:
www.standardhotels.com

Secret flash...

If you need to stash about 4 gigabytes of data, here's a good option - 'The USB Hidden Flash Drive Watch'. A perfectly ordinary looking watch with a flash drive hidden in it. Cost: about 49 USD.






Available from Think Geek:
www.thinkgeek.com

In case of poker...

If your poker game pals include a few fashionistas. here's a crowd pleaser; 'The Juicy Couture Poker Set'. Everything you need for an evening of poker in a stylish case. Cost: 145 USD. Really, your Bond Girl will like it.




Available from Nordstrom's:
www.nordstroms.com

Let's play SpyBall...

Just announced at the Consumer Electronic Show - a new way to spy on (and scare the heck out of) your pet: 'The SpyBall' the latest entry into the telepresence market from the folks at WowWee. This little remote can be controlled through the internet (and various other devices) to roll around and spy on things. Not for serious spying, but a lot of fun. Estimated Cost: about 180 USD - available in the fall.



Quick brief from Popular Mechanics:
www.popularmechanics.com

Booze News...

Are you finding it difficult to keep up with all the new cocktails? Here's help: 'liqurious.com'. One stop shopping for what's going on in the ever changing world of cocktails. Even if you don't like those foofy drinks, it's good to know about them.


The homesite of Liqurious:
www.liqurious.com

Grappling with small problems...

These 'Micro Grappling Hooks' can be used to fish for trip wires from a safe distance. The small stainless steel hooks are stored in the body, and can be assembled in a few seconds. Cost: about 21 USD .



Available from Countycomm.com:
countycomm.com

What's cooking?

It would seem that various US police agencies will soon be receiving some new non lethal weapons. Specifically, the dazzler and active denial systems that the military has been working on. As you'll recall, the active denial system is the device that makes one feel as if they're being cooked.




Read a bit more via 'The New Scientist':
www.newscientist.com

Off the rack...

If the usual Italian super cars are just too common for you, you might take a look at this: 'The Faralli and Mazzanti Vulca S Coupe'. Named after the Etruscan sculptor Vulca da Veio - The hand built, all aluminum coupe is powered by a 5.8 liter V10 engine. Cost: about 390,000 USD. Only 10 will be manufactured.





Details and technical specifications from Faralli and Mazzanti:
www.femauto.it

Ski trip...

If you like skiing, but hate cold weather - here's some good news: 'The Skigym' home ski simulator. You can ski from the comfort of your own living room. The simulator works together with a PC program to simulate Alpine racing for an extra workout. Cost: about 2300 USD.






Available from ProIdee (site is in German only):
www.proidee.de

Just testing...

Here's a handy addition to your pocket laboratory gear: 'D+Caf Strips'. You'll never have to wonder if that tea (or coffee) is decaf again. Cost: about 10 USD for 20 test strips.





Order and info via Discover Testing:
www.discovertesting.com

All on the wrist...

How many features could you jam onto a watch? The 'Phenom SpecialOPS Cellphone Watch' has pretty much everything you could imagine.



Here's a partial list:
A completely unlocked GSM cellphone
Numeric keypad
Touchscreen
MP3/MP4 player
Speakerphone
Bluetooth
Video Camera
Alarm clock

Currently on promo for 295 USD.


Details and order via Phenom:
www.phenomwatchphone.com