Snack bar...

At this year's International Gaming Expo, the company 'Playerati' introduced the 'GameBar' - a customizable gaming table with a remote controlled, refrigerated snack module that can rise up from the center of the table.

Time to shoot...

German manufacturer Armatix is getting ready to ship a new handgun - with a bit of a twist.. The handgun will only fire when it's within a couple of inches of a paired transmitter wristwatch. Certainly not for everyone. Anticipated cost: 7000 EUR.





Details from the Armatix site:
www.armatix.com

Stop it.

Electro-Magnetic Pulse devices have been around for a while, but someone is finally getting around to making a production version. Eureka Aerospace has plans to make a suitcase size device that can stop a modern car from about 650 feet away -- spoiling all those exciting car chases.






Information and prototype video via PopSci:
www.popsci.com

Photogenic...

If you're a big fan of Porsche, you might want to get your hands on this: 'Generation Porsche' published by TeNeues. 110 Years of Porsche history - heavily illustrated with artful photos, the perfect addition to a bookshelf or coffee table. Cost: about 30 USD







Available from Amazon.com:
www.amazon.com

Pull..

Tank Skeet Shooting.

Face it...

If your adventures include spending time in very cold weather, you might want to get a hold of one of these: 'The ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava'. Made of medical grade plastic, it covers the lower half of your face and recirculates air - keeping in moisture and heat. Cost: 80 USD.







Info from Talus Outdoor:
www.talusoutdoor.com

Space Diving...

Later this year, Felix Baumgartner will be making quite a jump. His plan is to take a helium ballon to the edge of the atmosphere - and step out the door in a pressurized suit, and jump. Traveling at supersonic speeds, he plans to open a parachute system and float gracefully to earth. Sponsors include Red Bull.









Read more via New Scientist:
www.newscientist.com

Plans for the SuperBowl...

if you're a fan of American Football, you'll know that people are always making plans for 'The SuperBowl'. 'The Advantaged' is a Miami based company who have an idea of what to do. Normally specializing in yacht rentals, they've assembled a few packages that include high end mansion rentals, limo service, yachts - and tickets for the big game. Cost: range from 30,000 to 70,000 depending on the variables.







Contact information for 'The Advantaged':
www.theadvantaged.com

Get a grip...

The PSE TAC 15 crossbow (as discussed earlier) converts the lower of an AR 15 rifle into a very accurate crossbow. But really, what if you just want the crossbow? Welcome the PSE TAC 15i - as you may have guessed, stock and grip included. Available soon from PSE for about 1,600 USD.






Details from PSE Archery:
www.pse-archery.com

Full tilt...

NASA is announcing a project called 'Puffin' - a tiny, personal VTOL (vertical take off and landing) vehicle ... like a little Osprey V22, but personal size. Unlike an Osprey, it will only hold one person, and tilt in flight - rather than have the blades switch orientation. A quick view of the animation will explain it all.

Refurb...

You really can save money by buying used. Take for instance, these cold war era fighter jets - Russian Sukhol SU-27 Flanker jets, capable of 1.3 mach speed. Other updates include GPS, western style instrumentation, and modern radios. Cost: 5 Million USD. Training is included by the company that refurbished them.






More info from Haute Living:
www.hauteliving.com

Hot videos...

Flir - the leader in thermal imaging gear, is finally make a consumer grade product available. 'The Scout' will combine a thermal imaging unit with a camcorder - allowing the home user hunt around in the dark for fun. Cost: about 3,000 USD.







Details from Make zine:
blog.makezine.com

Printing lasagna...

If you're cooking impaired, help may be on the way in the near future. 'The Cornucopia: Digital Gastronomy 3D Printer' has the potential to layer ingredients in the correct proportion and temperature to construct foods from the ground up.








Read a bit more from MIT:
fluid.media.mit.edu

Bouldering...

Well, if you need to practice your climbing skills, you may as well do it in the comfort of your own home.

Slinky hybrid...

Audi showed off another prototype hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show - 'The e-Tron'. Targeted for sale in 2012, this concept is smaller and somewhat sportier than past attempts. The goal is to create an efficient car that isn't dull. It looks like they're headed in the right direction.







Details from AutoBlog:
www.autoblog.comp

Man bag...

If you're a little rough on your weekend luggage, you might try one of these: 'The American Heritage Weekender' from J.W. Hulme. Distressed leather and antiqued buckles compliment the rugged good looks of this classic bag. Cost: 770 USD.






The American Heritage Weekender' by J W Hulme:
www.jwhulmeco.com

El Presidente...

Habanos has built replicas of the 1940's presidential Montecristo humidors. This limited edition run of 350 are sculpted of mahogany and cedar, and contain 50 Montecristo double coronas. A nice way to start the new year. Cost: TBD.









Details from the 'Moodie Report':
www.moodiereport.com

Jet-let...

If you've always wanted a mini-jet, you might consider the do-it-yourself option. The Sonex group makes kit airplanes - lately, some adventurous souls have been retro-fitting them with tiny jet engines. Follow the progress at the Sonex site.








The Sonex jet video via the Sonex site:
www.sonexaircraft.com

Talking about the weather...

If you have an immediate need to know exactly what the weather is up to - you might want one of these: the 'SM-28 Skymaster Monitor'. This pocket sized gadget can tell you the Windspeed, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, altitude, dewpoint, and so on... Cost: 188 USD.








Read more from the Coolest Gadgets site:
www.coolestgadgets.com

Artificial ingredients...

There are a lot of strange animals in the human zoo, one you might run across in your travels is the 'Faux Baller'. Usually observed from Thursday night thru late Saturday night - these chaps are working very hard to make an impression. Here's a short article on how to spot them via 'The Bachelor Guy'.






5 Ways to Spot a 'Faux Baller' via The Bachelor Guy:
www.thebachelorguy.com

Everything in it's place...

Here's a tidy offering from Harrod's: 'The Macallan Linley Whiskey Cabinet'. Six vintage bottles of Macallan's (1937,1940,1948,1955,1966, and 1970) housed in an oak cabinet designed by Viscount Linely. It also includes six crystal tumblers and a humidor. Cost: 55,000 GBP.






Linley Whiskey Cabinet from Harrod's:
www.harrodsgifts.com

Fighting words...

If you're prone to getting into scrapes, you might like to read this: 'The Little Black Book of Violence' by Lawrence Kane and Kris Wilder. Excellent, real world advice about how to avoid a fight, being in a fight, and what the possible afterwards might be like. Cost: about 20 USD.








Soon available from Amazon in the US:
www.amazon.com

Keyboard not included...

If storage space is really a problem, you could use the 'Light Touch' - a projector - sensor combination that turns any surface into a touchscreen or keyboard.








Info and details from Light Blue Optics:
lightblueoptics.com

Special delivery...

If the US Navy is looking to deliver Navy Seals quietly - they like to use the 'Dry Deck Shelter' (DDS) - a dry/flood compartment that can be attached to the hull of a submarine. The flooded chamber can contain mini-submarines like the SDV (Seal Delivery Vehicle) or Zodiac style boats.





DDS Specifications from Navyseals.com:
www.navyseals.com

Just curious...

If you ever have a question that's best answered by forensic evidence - it can be easily done with the 'Evident Orion Lite' kit. A pro forensic light kit to help you identify those fluids, stains, and trace evidence. Cost: 149 USD








The Evident Orion Lite from Evident Crime Scene:
www.evidentcrimescene.com

Care for a tissue?

Invetech has delivered the first commercial production model of a 3D bio printer. The device is similar in concept to a printer, but it prints biological replacement parts. This technology will be used by companies developing more complex replacement parts - like replacement internal organs.







Details from LiveScience:
www.livescience.com