Passing through...

Here's a short 'how to' on moving quickly through crowds from your friends at Wired.









Walking quickly through crowds via Wired:
howto.wired.com

That's puzzling...

GarE Maxton has designed a puzzle that's quite amazing. 'The Intimidator' - 125 pieces - part of which can re-assemble into a singe shot, muzzle loading pistol - similar to the one in the 'Man with the Golden Gun' movie.





Read more about it via Maxton's site:
www.maxton.com



** It isn't often you get to use the tag 'weapon' and 'entertainment' together..

Peace...

If you're heading for Shanghai, you might like to know the classic art deco 'Peace Hotel' has just re-opened. Under the Fairmont banner, it's retained the original look, but with very modern and stylish amenities.





Details and booking via the Fairmont site:
www.fairmont.com

Beware: Soccer Moms...

The Mercedes 'G' class - a favorite of soccer moms - might be getting a new job soon. A concept vehicle was shown at a defense conference last month, the LAPV 6.X concept -- An armored military version.




Read more about it via World Car Fans:
www.worldcarfans.com

Come back copter...

The 'autogyro' - those little helicopters that only carry one or two passengers - were on the endangered list for a while. They're poised to make a bit of a come back. GyroJet is a new update to an old classic. Less expensive than a traditional helicopter, and a bit more flexible than most UAV's for quick surveillance runs.







Read more about it via 'The Register':
www.theregister.co.uk

Very succinct...

Sometimes you need a little basic protection against the elements - and what could be better than a very simple trench coat? The 'Succinct Trench Coat' is just that. It's also easy to store in a briefcase. Cost 250 USD from Nau.






Succinct Trench Coat from Nau:
www.nau.com

Bootlegger...

Those little bottles of booze are fun - but you can't take them with you everywhere. Or maybe you can. The 'Bootlegger' concealer is a ankle cuff that will help you conceal up to six of those tiny bottles. Cost: about 13 USD.






Available from Kegworks:
www.kegworks.com

Robots on holiday...

A set of autonomous vans are taking a bit of a roadtrip - from Italy to China. A project at the University of Parma has a set of robots making the drive with a couple of their humans pals for moral support. Researchers are hoping this paves the way for driverless delivery vehicles in the not to distant future.






Read more via the VisLab website:

viac.vislab.it

Liar...

Researchers at the University of Utah are busy developing a new type of lie detector. Currently, respiration and heart rate are measured along with nerve impulses. The new technology scans eye tracking - similar to the old Science Fiction movie 'Blade Runner'.






Read more about it via Physorg:
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Barbecued drones...

The gents at Raytheon are one step close to a production 'laser anti-aircraft' cannon. Final tests of a 50 kilowatt laser have been rather successful against a variety of drone targets.




Read more about it via FastCompany:
www.fastcompany.com

Observation globe...

You might consider having your next 'public meeting' at the Stockholm Globe Arena. The largest globe shaped building is now sporting smaller 'observation globes' that wend their way to the top of the building.




The Stockholm Globe Arena Site:
www.globearenas.se

Think for yourself...

BAE systems has announced the 'Taranis' a stealth unmanned aircraft. This one has a slight difference - it can think for itself. At this point, it's considered 'semi-autonomous' - meaning it will ask permission before firing a weapon. Really, What could possibly go wrong?






Read a bit more about it Jalopnik:
jalopnik.com

Small diversion...

If you needed to create a diversion, you might try one of these: 'Suitcase Stickers' from Cheeky. Full suitcase size stickers that come in several shocking designs - suspicious powder, tied up hostage, currency, and -ahem- toys... Cost: 25 USD






Suitcase stickers from Cheeky:
thecheeky.com

Tutor...

If your in the New York area, it's possible to gift someone 'Private Ninja Lessons'. Cloud 9 Living has an array of interesting experiences available - including some alone time with a ninja. Cost: 195 USD.







Ninja Lessons from Cloud 9:
www.cloud9living.com

I'm crushed...

If you're worried about your data in extreme conditions - you might need one of these: 'The LaCie XtremKey'. Made of a very tough alloy, it can withstand being run over by a 10 ton truck. Heat, cold, water, and pressure resistant - it should be able to keep up with you. Cost: starts at 50 USD







Detals from LaCie:
www.lacie.com

Robots with guns...

South Korea is now enlisting... robots. The Samsung Techwin SGR-1 robot will be keeping an eye on the DMZ. Armed with grenade launchers and machine guns - they will be remotely controlled. for now.

Jetpooling...

If taking a standard commercial flight isn't your cup of tea, you might want to look at 'Wannajet'. The service promises private jet travel at prices comparable to business class fares. No club to join - they pare a small group of people together for a private flight to reduce the cost.





Read more about it via EliteTraveler:
www.elitetraveler.com

Let it slide...

There's probably one thing missing from your home shower: an electric sliding door. That might sound like a bad idea, but it's all perfectly safe. 'Aqata' is using a low voltage, sealed technology to make your shower open and close with a touch of a button.







Read more about it via Aqata:
www.aqata.co.uk

What do you recommend?

Having trouble choosing a beer? Ask Pintley. Pintely.com that is. The online expert that will recommend the perfect beer for you.





Pintley.com - the online beer expert:f
pintley.com

Bullet goo...

The same 'secret goo' that helped protect olympic downhill skiers is being used in bullet proof vests. The custard like liquid stiffens on impact. As body armor, it's flexible and lightweight.





Read more about it via the BBC:
news.bbc.co.uk

Get away...

If you're thinking you might like to get away for a while, you might be interested in 'The Sub BioSphere 2'. Based on the original biosphere experiments, this extends the idea to a marine based enclosed environment. As envisioned, the enclosed structures could either float or submerge while housing a variety of ecological systems.






Read more about it via the designers page (Phil Pauly):
www.philpauley.com/bio.html

Emily may save your life...

This year, your best friend at the beach might be Emily - a robot. Much faster than her human counterparts, the automated lifeguard is being tried out at several beaches in California.




Read more about it via PopSci:
www.popsci.com

Current events...

There are times when a taser isn't enough. Not even two tasers. How about 30? This 'do it yourself project' features a 30 barrel lorentz gun firing 30 tasers at 110,000 volts. Surely this will keep unwanted visitors away from your front door.




Pictures and description from Lod.org:
www.lod.org

It's in here somewhere...

Coming soon from the people as ScotteVest: the only thing you need to carry on - 'The Carry On Jacket' Zany enough, a coat with enough storage for a short trip. Places for your electronics, small bottles, documentation, and so on.




Read more about it via Gadling:
www.gadling.com


And the homesite of ScottVest:
www.scottevest.com

Please talk to my assistant...

These days, it's easy to get a lot done - with a little help. YPA is a 24/7 personal assistant service that's as close as your favorite communications device (smart phone, ipad, etc) Virtually any task that can be delegated is fair game. Currently there are physical offices in 10 major cities, with more on the way soon. The cost is surprising inexpensive.




Details and application via YPA now:
www.ypanow.com

That's disturbing...

Those latex masks just keep better - well, more realistic is probably more accurate. Here's a look at one from SPFX Masks.

'The Scubster'...

Soon, a team of French designers will be testing their 'Scubster' - a small pedal powered wet submarine. The team is hoping to complete their craft in time for the International Submarine Race in Bethesda, Maryland next year.





Details and photos from the Scubster Site (English and French);
www.scubster.org

You're glowing...

You can light up your late night fun with these low hassle LED outdoor lamps from Home Infatuation. Cost: varies on shape, size, and vendor.






Info and order from Home Infatuation.
www.homeinfatuation.com