Friday, April 30, 2010
Future Martin...
What will the Aston Martin of the future look like? The team at Ugur Sahin Design have a few ideas. Follow the link for a photo gallery of not-to-distant future design queues.
The homesite of Ugur Sahin Design:
www.ugursahindesign.com
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Pressed for space...
If you'd like to get a full gym for your home, but hate to give up the floor space - you might consider the Torque Fitness F7. Tucked into a metal fold-away jacket, this home system offers a wide array of fitness options. Cost: about 3,400 USD
Details from Torque Fitness:
www.torquefitness.com
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Looking back...
The Reevu MSX1 is the world's first 'rear view' motorcycle helmet. With non-electronic optics, the rear view is above the user's field of vision, like a standard car mirror. Simple. Cost; about 380 USD.
Details from Reevu:
www.reevu.com
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Trouble in a box...
A Russian company is promoting a 'to go' cruise missile solution that fits in those shipping containers. What could go wrong with that? For between 10 and 20 million USD - These easy to hide cruise missiles could be yours. Hmmm.
More details from the New York Times:
www.nytimes.com
More details from the New York Times:
www.nytimes.com
Monday, April 26, 2010
Hope floats...
There's still hope for your old, retired jet aircraft. The kind people at Hydro Lance Corporation can turn that old fuselage into a high speed, jet powered ferry.
Details available from the rather unattractive homesite of Hydro Lance:
www.ydrolance.net
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sleeping with the fishes...
Not to long ago, the Hilton Maldives opened an underwater restaurant - now, for a limited time, they're converting it into an underwater suite... so you can literally sleep with the fishes.
Details and photos from Luxury insider:
www.luxury-insider.com
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Funny face...
Apparently, the best way to fool facial recognition software is to wear makeup like a Cirque du Soleil character. By applying high contrast to the areas around the cheeks and eyes, the algorithm used gets confused.
Details from 'The Register':
www.theregister.co.uk
Friday, April 23, 2010
Punching couch...
A couch that turns into a punching bag. Need anymore be said?
Additional photos from The Design Blog:
www.thedesignblog.org
Thursday, April 22, 2010
That's classified...
Tonight is the launch of the United State's X37B unmanned space vehicle. It will be in space, for a while, doing... various things. Really, you don't need to know.
Schematics, drawing, and speculation from The DailyMail:
www.dailymail.co.uk
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
A little night vision...(update)
The Minox NV II NIght Vision monoculars (as discussed earlier) are shipping now - what could be better? They're on reduction.
Currently on sale from Optics Planet for 649 USD. That's quite a deal for a current generation night vision scope the size of your keys.
Details and order via Optics Planet:
www.opticsplanet.net
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Pocket square...
If you're looking for an exceptional pocket knife, you might like the 'Furtivo' designed by Ora Ito. The squared minimal design sports a jet black blade, and a carbon inlaid handle. Cost: about 990 EUR. Available in May.
Available from Lagulole Forge:
www.loguiole.com
Monday, April 19, 2010
Escape route...
You never know when there will be some sort of flight pattern emergency. With enough planning and financial backing - most problems can be overcome. The people a 'Ocean Sky' are in the business of chartering flights.
The homesite of 'Ocean Sky':
www.oceansky.com
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Hidey Holes...
If you're concerned about either the ancient mayan calendar running out or other disasters, you might like to chat with Vivos - a company dedicated to building underground, self contained bunkers. The lux bunkers will hold up to 200 people for a years time . Cost of construction: about 10 million USD. Subscription service available.
Details and video via Luxury Launches:
www.luxurylaunches.com
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Action!...
If you'd like to record your adventures for posterity, the 'X170' might be a good choice. Weighing only 128 grams, it can be attached to most anything (helmet, handlebars, etc). it works with a wrist worn controller that also houses a small review screen - and is powered by standard 'AA' size batteries. Cost: about 200 USD.
Info from Drift Innovations:
www.driftinnovation.com
Friday, April 16, 2010
Quick listen...
if you need your earphones to have above standard performance characteristics - you might take a look at these: the 'Sleek Audio SA7' earphones. Made of aluminum, carbon fiber, and titanium - they can withstand 14,000 G's -- which is considerably more than a human can. Cost: about 400 USD.
More info from Engadget:
www.engadget.com
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Like a glove...
If you're looking for that perfect chair to finish off a room, you might check out the '1950S Leather Copenhagen Chair'. This excellent reproduction of a Danish design classic is available in weathered glove leather. Cost: 1465-1795 USD (currently on reduction)
Available from Restoration Hardware:
www.restorationhardware.com
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Watertight...
The VAS Submarine has a couple of extras you don't normally find on a private sub - namely, a dry lock that will allow divers to leave the compartment - and the carrying capacity of 12 people. Other features include an 8 hour duty cycle with a 96 hour backup. All of that fun doesn't come cheaply though.. Cost: 2.7 Million USD.
VAS Submarine via Yachtdive:
www.yachtdive.com
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Sniffing for trouble...
The US Navy's maiden flight of their 'Fire Scout' unmanned helicopter yielded an unexpected result - the three hour pursuit of a smuggling vehicle. The final result was a seizure of 60kg. of cocaine.
Story and video via 'The Register':
www.theregister.co.uk
Monday, April 12, 2010
Extra fiber...
UK Based yachtsman Jason Carrington is offering a new full carbon fiber jet boat - the 'C-12'. The extremely lightweight, highspeed craft sports twin jets. Top speed is 45 knots with a range of about 700 miles. Only 4 will be made each year.
Details via Jameslist:
blog.jameslist.com
Sunday, April 11, 2010
No smoking...
Making it out of a fire would be a little easier with the 'Sidewinder' self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The concept face mask includes a GPS, flashlight, filter, voice amplifier, and over the should hookup for air tanks.
Details and drawing from TUVIE:
www.tuvie.com
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Making a mark...
Mont Blanc is now offering a 'fraud proof' ink - comprised of unique botanicals that are somewhat akin to a DNA for each pen set. Each writing instrument will be shipped in a black lacquered box along with an assortment of other luxury items.
Details via Living Trade News:
www.livingtradenews.com
Friday, April 9, 2010
Performance curve...
If you're thinking it's time for a new car, you might consider the new Ferrari 599 GTO. The fastest road car they've offered - the 6.0 V12 will output 670 HP, a top speed of about 208 mph.. and 0-60 in only 3.35 seconds. Carbon ceramic brakes, F1 type 20 inch wheels, and a special feedback computing system in the driver compartment. Cost: about 480,000 USD.
More details from Ferrari:
www.ferrari.com
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Duck...
It's one of those life skills that you'd rather not practice: 'How to Take a Punch' - here's a quick briefing from the Wired how-to
How to Take a Punch via Wired:
howto.wired.com
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
High Caliber Music...
If you're looking for an edgier than usual MP3 player, you might like the 'A-box' - made to resemble an old ammunition case. Comes in a light version or heavy version -- bonus: the heavy version speakers are made of kevlar. Cost: 340-475 USD.
Available from Thodio:
www.thodio.nl
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
At the tables...
Lee J. Rowland has created a rather unique high end table for your dining room. It converts to a high end gaming surface by flipping the interior portion over. Cost: about 57,000 USD.
Homesite for Lee J. Rowland;
www.leejrowland.com
Monday, April 5, 2010
Mothership...
Dutch ship makers Amels and Damen ask the question: why junk up the beautiful lines of your mega yacht when you could have a second support ship? 'The Sea Axe' is exactly that - the garage for all those support toys you want to take with you - your jet skis, helicopters, pursuit boats, etc. .. very tidy.
Read more via JamesSpotting:
blog.jameslist.com
Sunday, April 4, 2010
In the black...
If you're looking for a set of no fuss, simple bar tools - you might take a look at these: the 'Cylinda-line'
A reinterpretation by UK designer Paul Smith of an earlier danish design - these tools would look great in most homes.
Cost: 59-300 USD.
The Cylinda line via Stelton:
www.stelton.com
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Sliders...
Those chain locks in hotels never seem like a good idea. Here's a video of someone unlocking one - using a rubber band.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Hidden resources...
In a tough situation, you need all the help you can get. The 'Titan Collar Stays' from Exuvius can also be used as bottle openers, screw drivers, or pry tools. Cost: 49 USD.
Titan Collar Stays from Exuvius:
exuvius.com
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