On the count of three...

Here's a quick primer on how to jump from a speeding car. Proceed at your own risk.





Advice from 'The Art of Manliness':
artofmanliness.com

A bit much...

Goldfinger would be proud. Here we have a Porsche that has been covered in gold. 40 pounds of it.



The Golden Porsche via EnglishRussia:
englishrussia.com

A little hot...

Weighing in at a mere 1.6 ounces, the 'Gnat' portable butane stove can generate 11,000 BTU's. Cost: 60 USD.






Available from Monatauk:
monatauk.com

You don't know JAQK..

If you're looking for something different to serve during your next card game, you might consider this: 'High Roller' the flagship cabernet from JAQK Cellars. A very hearty wine that has a playing chip embedded into the front of the bottle. Cost: about 70 USD.






High Roller - via the JAQK Cellars homesite:
jaqkcellars.com

Arch criminal...

If you have a few minutes - here's a rather interesting article discussing a young master criminal - Gerald Blanchard. His unlikely story of breaching the security of 'impossible to rob' locations is the stuff of novels.




The story of master thief Blanchard via Wired:
www.wired.com

Atomic age...

There's a new tool in the arsenal to combat fake vintage wine - and it comes from the cold war. An Australian scientist has discovered a way to use atomic detection tools to determine if a vintage is true. Take that, wine counterfeiters.




Read more about it via ACS (the American Chemical Society)
acs.org

Very glitzy...

Anyone seeking a little Hollywood glamor would do well to check out the new 'W Hotel Hollywood'. This week witnesses the grand opening of the 'Drai's Hollywood' nightclub located in the hotel. The 20,000 square foot entertainment area includes jaw dropping views of the hills, and a rooftop pool area.




Details via the W Homesite:
www.starwoodhotels.com

Knock Knock...

You'll never need to wonder who's out there with the 'CS300K Long Range Surveillance Camera' by JetProtect. Similar to the 'red eye detect' on a camera - the hardware and software can detect cameras, scopes, and even eyes from a distance of hundreds of meters.




Details via Gizmag:
www.gizmag.com

What's in the trunk?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be kidnapped? In France, you could have that arranged. For a price, the company 'Ultime Realite' will pluck you off the street in a pre-arranged kidnap.




A little info from Vagabondish:
www.vagabondish.com


The Company Ultimae Realite (French only)
www.ultimerealite.fr

Man's best friend...

It's some sort of a law of nature - guys like tools from Leatherman. Now there's even more of a reason: 'The Leatherman MUT' tool. This multipurpose tool has all the right bits to adjust all the sighting pieces of standard civilian and military weapons. Cost: 150 USD




The MUT from Leatherman:
www.leatherman.com

Custom picnic...

Here's something that would spruce up your Aston Martin DBS - a hand stitched saddle leather picnic set made specifically for the car.





A few more details from Luxury Launches:
www.luxurylaunches.com

Well hidden...

If you're wanting to 'up your game' on hiding things - you might get your hands on the new 'Spook School: Secret Spaces' DVD. This instructional DVD will visually demonstrate how to locate great hiding places in your home or office. Cost: 39 USD.





Available from Paladin Press:
www.paladin-press.com

Hanging out...

First hover test video of the STOVL F-35B

Trivet...

If you like to mix a little computing with your breakfast, this Sony furniture design project might interest you. It's just a concept piece - but it certainly is eye catching.






More pictures and schematics via Coroflot:
www.coroflot.com

Moonlighting...

In the new book 'Broker, Trader, Lawyer, Spy' - Author Eamon javers traces the long history of corporate espionage. Tons of interesting bits - for instance: it is legal for a CIA or MI5 agents to take on private work (with his/her boss's permission, of course) An interesting read. Cost: about 20 USD.






Available from Amazon.com:
www.amazon.com

Six pack...

If you're in the UK, and would like to do a 'side by side' comparison of super cars - you might want to chat with the folks at 'Pure Conciergerie' They're offering a driving day out in the beautiful Cotswolds - driving the following cars: An Audi R8, Aston Martin DBS, Porsche 911 Turbo, Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560, Bentley Continental GT, and a Ferrari F430. Not a bad day. Cost:2,500





For more information, contact Pure:
www.pureentonline.com

Night time...

If you have a little trouble visualizing what time it is where - the 'City Lights Earth Globe' might be just the thing for your desk. As night passes through a time zone, it darkens and illuminates the cities. Cost: 50 USD.






Available from Xump:
www.xump.com

Bad trip...

If you're craving a bit of adrenalin - the gents at JetSetta have some dangerous ideas for you. Here are 10 questionable holiday activities to get your blood pumping.






Most Dangerous Travel by JetSetta.com:
jetsetta.com

Feedback...

There's nothing worse than losing a training partner - You can keep you knife training realistic, and somewhat safer by using the 'Shocknife SK2'. This training tool uses an adjustable electric shock to notify you that you've been 'hit'. This is not a toy.... but it is fun.





Details and order from 'Shocknife'
www.shocknife.com

Seeing the light...

There are flashlights... and then there are 'Emergency Illuminators'. The mPower Emergency Illuminator puts out 180 lumens of LED light with a massive battery reserve - up to 20 years worth. The body also includes a USB port for use in charging other devices. It's sporty good looks were provided by Porsche Design. Cost: 289 USD.




Details from Technabob:
technabob.com

Your jetpack has arrived...

UPDATE: Well, the time is almost upon us. After many prototypes, the Martin JetPack is ready for pre-order. Estimated final cost: 86,000 USD.





Details and pre-order via the Martin JetPack site:
www.martinjetpack.com

Magic Mirror...

High tech security has never looked so good. 'The Dottling Narcissus Safe' was made at the specifications of Karl Lagerfeld for use in his house. The six foot talk chromed object is barely recognizable as a safe. Cost: about 339,000 USD - in limited production





Details via WorldTempus:
www.worldtempus.com

Somewhat reserved...

What goes into the world's most expensive cigar? Cognac - and lots of it. The Gurkha HMR (His Majesty Reserve) cigar is steeped in Remy Martin Louis XIII, prepared with secret fillers, and is very hard to locate. Cost: about 750 USD per cigar, or 15,000 USD per box.







Details from JustLuxe:
www.justluxe.com

Lip reading...

At the Karlsruhn Institute in Germany, researchers are working on a technique for cell phones to read you lips. Using a technique called electromyography, the phone can read the muscle movements of the face - and convert it to sound. It could be useful for 'silent' phone calls.









Read more about it via dVice:
www.dvice.com

Moon walking...

One of the projects on the table at NASA: robot telepresence on the moon (aka JSC project M). Rather than send people there, make telepresence robots that can be controlled in a virtual reality room back on earth. Here's a vid of what that might look like -

Science project...

In the lab at Porsche, they're always thinking of ways to make your life better. 'The 918 Spyder' is a concept car - which seems like a pretty good idea. Besides stunning looks, it has a combination V8 and 218 BHP electric motor. Specs: 0-62 MPH in 3.2 seconds, 198 mph top speed... and 94 miles per gallon.






Detail tech specification and photos via Porsche:
www.porsche.com

Caution, wet floor...

'Hydrofloors' makes an interesting product - a pool that disappears. The floor recedes and becomes an adjustable swimming pool using a hidden motorized system.






Details and video via Hydrofloors:
www.hydrofloors.be

Glass houses...

Seems the US Embassy is planning on moving - the current Mayfair address in London is a little tight - and they're annoying the neighbors anyhow. The new space promises to be very 'un-bunker-like' ... a large glass cube. With a moat. Cost: about 1 Billion USD. Parking not included.







Read more about it via The Times:
www.timesonline.co.uk