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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Punching couch...

A couch that turns into a punching bag. Need anymore be said?







Additional photos from The Design Blog:
www.thedesignblog.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sliders...

Those chain locks in hotels never seem like a good idea. Here's a video of someone unlocking one - using a rubber band.

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