Thinking really big...

Imagine a airport sized, nuclear powered aircraft that's so large - other aircraft can land on it mid-flight. That's exactly what the folks at Aviation Week are thinking about in their 'future issue'.





Read more about 'Flying Airports' via Aviation Week:
www.aviationweek.com

Heads Up...

Getting feedback on your sports performance will get a little easier using the 'Sportiiiis Heads Up Display'. The device will attach to any pair of glasses to give a simple LED set of lights in the wearer's field of vision. Cost: 199 USD (Available in November)






Info and demo video via 4iiii:
4iiii.com/sportiiiis.html

Sounds like fear...

Researchers have theorized that infra-sound in the range of 19hz stimulates the fear center of the brain.





Read a bit more about it via The Guardian:
www.guardian.co.uk

Hell's Bells...

Wickedly heavy kettle bells - 'Demon Bells' are available for your workout pleasure. Available in your favorite color: black. Cost: 80-200 USD.





Kettle Bells shaped like demons:
demonbells.com

Better fakes...

Researchers at the University of Illinois have been working on a software system that can add objects into photos and films 'more convincingly'. The software can determine the lighting and match it (along with other queues).



Read more about it via The Laughing Squid:
laughingsquid.com

Secret handshake...

Here's a do-it-yourself project that packs quite a surprise; 'Tazer Gloves'. Made from disposable camera parts, altoid tins, and rubber gloves - these will pack a bit of a wallop.






Tazer Glove instructions via Techno-holics:
www.techno-holics.com

Eye ball...

The swedish firm 'Rotundus' is working on a rather novel robot scout. The ball-like robot can roll through a variety of terrain, while sporting a pair of camera pods jutting out to the sides.



Read more about it via the BLDG Blog:
bldgblog.blogspot.com

Top of the line...

If you're looking for a supercar that's a little lesser known, you might enjoy the '2012 Lexus LFA'. Autoblog writes: "The 2012 Lexus LFA is not a supercar, it's a narcotic". You be the judge. Cost: 375,000 USD





Article, photos, and video via AutoBlog:
Txt

A little character...

If you're looking for a pocket knife with a little bit of character, you might like the 'Japanese Higo Knife'. The distinctive curved blade has been made since the 1920's by the Miyamoto Manufacturing Co.. It has word 'Courage' inscribed on the side. Cost: 60 USD from Best Made Co.





The Higo Knife from Best Made:
www.bestmadeco.com

Thrill ride...

If you're looking for an interesting base jump - follow the link for a POV video of a few guys jumping from an external elevator of Spain's Hotel Bali. Do not try this at home.





Base Jump from the Hotel Bali via YouTube:
www.youtube.com

Thinking about wine...

Here's a quick read from the gents at GQ Magazine, discussing some of the 'new thinking' on the very old topic of drinking wine.






'The New Rules of Wine' - from GQ:
www.gq.com/food-travel/wine-and-cocktails/201110/new-rules-wine-guide

Light box...

Coming in 2012, you'll be able to take pictures without having to focus. The 'Lytro Light Field Camera' will store information in a very different way, allowing you to 'refocus' at a later time. Cost: 399 USD






Read more about it via Lytro:
www.lytro.com

Adaptation...

If you're looking for cigar storage that can adapt to the differing time of year, the Laura Chavin Humid'or series might be just the thing. These stylish humidors can adjust to the climate, keeping the cigars in perfect shape. Cost: about 25,000 USD.





More info via Laura Chavin:
www.laura-chavin.com

Open for business...

Great news for space fans - the first commercial spaceport is now open for business in southern New Mexico. A ceremony was held this week, including flyovers of the craft that will be taking tourists (and scientists) into space. Cost: early tickets are priced at 200,000 USD.







Read more about it via Virgin Galactic:
www.virgingalactic.com

Hang time...

Last week saw the very first vertical sea landing of an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, aboard the USS Wasp. Follow the link below to see it.





Vertical sea landing of an F-35 via YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wOJ9JImlRs

Strapping...

If you're looking for a stylish, modern helmet - you might take a look at products from Brembo. The futuristic helmets include features like an automatic chin strap and docking for a radio package.






Stylish helmets from Brembo:
brembohelmets.com

'That Guy'...

A team of researchers have been working on a special facial recognition system - one that scans the videos of crimes scenes taken by bystanders.. and compares them looking for re-occuring faces (aka Questionable Observers)





'Questionable Observer Detector' article and video via Robaid:
www.robaid.com

Exercise yard...

If you want to work out like the guys in prison do, you might want to get yourself a copy of 'Felon Fitness'. All the time tested techniques that are used in lock up for staying in shape. Cost: 11 USD Available from the online bookstores








More info and links to purchase:
felonfitness.com

Just remember...

Here's a quick primer on how to memorize anything by using mental mapping. With a little practice, amazing results can be had.






'Mental Mapping' via the chaps at 'The Art of Manliness':
artofmanliness.com

Bugging out...

If you're planning on spending time in the great outdoors, you might consider checking out some of the offerings from Craghoppers. The outfitter makes a line of clothing called 'Nosilife' that is permanently 'bug repellent'.



Take a look at all their offerings via CragHoppers:
www.us.craghoppers.com

In time for Halloween...

A Japanese company called Real-f is making masks. Realistic 3-D print masks to be exact - They're extremely detailed and more than a little creepy. Cost: 3,920 USD for the first, additional copies for 780 USD.






Story and examples via TechCrunch:
techcrunch.com

Unchained...

If you're looking for the perfect watch to put in that little pants pocket, you might like 'The Bell and Ross PW1' - a pocket watch based on a circa WW1 design. Classic styling. Cost: about 3000 USD.






Details from Bell & Ross:
www.bellross.com

Big idea...

Here's a rather big idea - the 'Archangel Dirigible'. The concept as a mobile hotel / supply depot / restaurant can be self contained and sent troubled areas.






Renderings via Yanko Design:
www.yankodesign.com

Get Bac...

If you're a fan of F1 racing but not a professional - you might enjoy the 'BAC Mono Formula Style Street Racer'. A (more or less) street legal F1 style racer at a fraction of the cost of a real F1 - but with many similar performance characteristics. Cost: about 108,000 USD






More info from BAC:
www.bac-mono.com


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Rocket recycle...

The rocket scientists at SpaceX are thinking about how to 're-use' their rockets. Follow the link for an interesting video illustrating their 'Flash Gordon' style rocket module.






Re-useable Rocket Video via SpaceX:

www.spacex.com/npc-luncheon-elon-musk.php

Very tactical...

Legendary London based label 'Maharishi' worked with the venerable French Military supplier Palladium on these: 'The Maharishi Tactical Boot'. Combining high tech features with urban styling, they're well suited for urban maneuvers. Cost: 185 USD.








Details and order via Palladium Boots:
www.palladiumboots.com

Encore...

2014 is scheduled to see the return of one of the best named cars in automotive history: 'The Jensen Interceptor'. It's had a bit of a checkered story, but the new version promises cool retro styling with modern touches.







Renderings and future plans via the Jensen site;
www.jensensportscars.com

Shovel ready...

Sometimes a shovel is not just a shovel. The 'Special Forces Shovel' from Cold Steel is based on a Soviet Spetznaz design for a rather nasty throwing shovel. Cost: About 30 USD.





Details and order via Cold Steel:
www.coldsteel.com/spshovel.html

Send in the probe...

If you're needing a remote robot to check things out, the new 'Rover' remote controlled spy tank might be the thing. This rather handy toy is an iPad controlled tank with a color camera that can also 'see' using infrared night vision. Cost: 150 USD from Brookstone.








Rover Spy Tank by Brookstone:
www.brookstone.com

Lightweight...

Lamborghini fans looking for feather weight traveling gear might enjoy these new carbon fiber luggage pieces from the Lamborghini Store. Cost: 850 to 1,450 EUR









Details and order via The Lamborghini Store:
www.laborghinistore.com

Scary dogs...

A few years back, a company called Boston Dynamics introduced their robot 'Big Dog'. Since then, they've been working on their next generation cyborg pack animal - 'Alpha Dog'. Follow the link below for the somewhat creepy video of the prototype.








Alpha Dog preview video via SlashGear:
www.slashgear.com