Huff and Puff...

In this preview from the new BBC One show 'Bang Goes the Theory' - An experiment is set up with a Vortex cannon... which will blast a pressure ring at a straw house, a wooden house, and a house of bricks. It's all Good fun if you're not a little pig.

Minimalist...

What is the bare minimum of clothing you should have in your closet? The folks at Ploomy have some ideas about that - the essentials that every guy should have.





Closet Essentials from Ploomy:
www.ploomy.com

Recharged...

If you've ever tasered someone and wished you had a second shot, you are in luck. The taser folks have a triple shot taser available - the new 'Taser X3'. Three times the tasering fun in one package.





Release details from the Taser company:
www.taser.com

Blues Traveller...

Fans of Johnny Walker Blue Scotch might be interested to know that famed UK designer Bill Amberg will launch a new line of stylish luggage based on beverage. A limited edition of blue leather travel bags will be available in October. One feature is an insert to specifically hold your bottle. Only 350 of the bags will be made. Cost: about 300 - 2,000 USD.






News release from Acquire:
www.acquiremag.com

Indecision...

The new Scorpion EXO-900 helmet can help you on those days when you just can't make up your mind. The 3-in-1 helmet can be worn as a full face, 3/4 or flip front modular. Cost: about 270 USD.







The Scorpion EXO-900 via the Scorpion site:
scorpionusa.com

Packs a punch...

Show the world that you prefer your coffee to pack a punch with - 'The Fisticup'. The combo coffee mug and brass knuckles. Yes, it's just plain silly.






Available from World Wide Fred:
www.worldwidefred.com/fisticup.htm

Defending Barbie...

If you're very tiny, and need a side arm, the Swiss have you covered. The 'Swiss Mini-Gun' is the smallest revolver made. The total length is 5.5 cm, and fires 2.34mm calibre ammunition. Available in steel or gold.






The Swiss Mini-Gun homesite:
www.swissminigun.com

Got Fight?

If you're looking for some philosophical musings by a UFC fighter - here's the book for you: 'Got FIght?; The 50 Zen Principles of Hand-to-Face Combat' by Forrest Griffin. Sort of like a really filthy version of Sun Tzu.(really, it's not for the faint of heart) Cost: about 16 USD.








Available from Amazon:
www.amazon.com

It takes a village...

Ever wonder what it looks like to build an F/A-18F Super Hornet? Below is a time lapse of the complete construction process.

Just a thought...

What's next for the BMW? Designer Lulian Bumbu has a few thoughts. The concept car 'S.X', is on the table for the future shape of the car line. Fingers crossed.





More images from Autoblog:
www.autoblog.com

Secret playlists...

it will soon be possible to look like a Secret Service agent while listening to your iPhone, thanks to the 'IASUS 500k headset'. The familiar earpiece of security people - the coiled earpiece and throat mic - have been adapted for use on the iPhone and Blackberry. One small modification is the controls for playing music. Cost: about 100 USD.







Details from the IASUS site:
www.iasus-concepts.com

Togs..

If you're looking to kit yourself out in Aston Martin gear, you might look towards Germany. Aston Martin has opened it's first merchandise store at Nurburgring. The new and exclusive One-77 made an appearance for the grand opening.






Read more about it via Autoblog:
www.autoblog.com

Accessorize...

That's the problem with sniper rifles, there just aren't enough cup holders. A recent article from 'The Danger Room' lists a few of the modern accessories you can purchase for your firearms - including phosphor optics, silencers, computers, and even cup holders.





Article from 'The Danger Room' at Wired:
www.wired.com

Different time...

If you're looking for a watch that's a little different, you might check out the 'Pita Oceana'. Made by the independent Spanish watchmaker - the Oceana is a customizable platinum watch at a bargain price. Cost will vary based on options, but the range will be between 3,200 and 17,000 EUR. In 2009, only 80 will be offered.






The homesite of Pita:
www.pita.es

Flashback...

Bond girls that would rather not have their picture taken will soon have an interesting option: 'The Anti-Paparazzi Clutch'. A product of students at NYU, the bag contains sensors that recognize when flash photography is happening - and flashes to overload the camera's optics. Available in 2010.





Read more about it at AHprojects:
ahprojects.com

On Sight Storage...

They're putting USB storage devices into all kinds of things these days... but, here's one you may not have seen: 'Calvin Klein Sunglasses'. Hidden in one of the arms is a 4 gig flash drive. You may not want a pair, but you should know they exist. Available in October for about 200 USD.





Announcement from Men.Style:
men.style.com

All the chips...

London based luxury firm Asprey want to help with your next poker night. They've announced a new polished crocodile poker set. The beautifully crafted set includes ceramic chips and the vibrant purple Asprey playing cards. Cost: about 8,000 USD.




Announcement from JustLuxe:
www.justluxe.com

Homepage of Asprey:
www.asprey.com

Did you hear that?

Now, you can turn your iPhone into a hearing aid. Using the application 'SoundAMP', you can boost the directional listening capability and have a couple of other features to boot - like a short DVR-like buffer to review hard to hear bits. So, that gent sitting in the corner might not be listening to his music collection - he might be listening to you. Cost: about 10 USD.





Info and purchase link via CNET:
reviews.cnet.com

Watch the phone...

Those 'Dick Tracy' watche/phones keep getting closer and closer. Starting next month, Orange will be offering the first touch-screen watch-phone in the UK. The LG GD910 will offer 3G network access for voice and video conferencing packed in a sleek if not slightly over sized package.

What would Patton ride?

When you thing of military gear, 'bicycle' is usually not the first thing to leap to mind. However, the 'Paratrooper' is in fact, a military grade bike. Tough enough to get knocked around, this mountain bike folds up in just seconds.






The 'Paratrooper' from Military Bikes:
www.militarybikes.com

Mojo...

Feeling a little less than sparky? Here's a list of 30 simple things you can do to put that swagger back in your step.






30 Tips to get Your Swagger Back from Ploomy:
www.ploomy.com

Reversal...

Here's a slow motion of judo great Gene LeBell turning the tables on an opponent. A great move, and an interesting life lesson all in one.

Running around Brazil...

In the interest of saving time, here's a short video that's a Parkour tour of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The video is called 'Samparkour' - and if heights make you uncomfortable, you may not want to watch it.




Samparkour - Tour of Sao Paulo:
www.samparkour.com.br

Not-so-evil Twin...

If you like your drinks to come with a story, here's an interesting one: 'The Dom Perignon Oenotheque Twin Set'. This dual set of 1995 vintage was separated at birth - half stored in standard barrels, the other in the cellar master's laboratory. One is lighter, and more honeyed, the other darker and smokier. But finding out is half the fun. Limited edition Cost; about 550 USD.





More info and a strange video intro from clothing designer Karl Lagerfeld:
www.domperignon.com

Explosive fun...

Small explosions have long been a source of entertainment - but how do those fireworks...er... work? Here's a short video from our friends at 'How Stuff Works' that explains it all ... and a link with more details.





science.howstuffworks.com/fireworks.htm

You drank my battleship!

Brazilian designer Mauricio (Tony) Harion has an idea - an update of the classic board game 'Battleship'... turning it into a drinking game. Excellent.






Pictures via Coroflot:
www.coroflot.com

E-Guard!

If you're security conscious and on a budget, you'll be happy to know that Mercedes Benz has extended it's 'Guard' class vehicles to include the E-Series. This normal looking E-Class sedan has been modified and armored, ready for most high caliber attacks. If only they could do something about those shopping carts. See below for the E-Class being used for target practice.

Tough, but stylish...

Anyone can use a band-aid, but how about a leather one? Perfect for those dressy, post injury occasions.
Cost: about 15 USD.






Available from Amron Experimental:
www.amronexperimental.com