Working remote...

Getting 'away' is one thing - being 'remote' is quite another. 'The Four Rivers Floating Lodge' is a new eco resort that floats on the Tatai river in the Cambodian jungle. Just a four hour jeep ride from Phnom Penh - followed by a short boat ride. Wi-fi available.

Read more and book via The Four Rivers:

www.ecolodges.asia/en

Is that an Airforce in your pocket?

The US Airforce - there's an app for that. The new iPhone app that catalogs all the current planes in service. Cost: Free

'Tech Hangar App' available via the app store - info via The US Airforce:

www.airforce.com/techhangar/support

Having a ball...

Robots come in all shapes and sizes - but, this spherical MorpHex is rather elegant. Follow the link to watch it transform from a sphere to a six legged 'bot.

MorpHex via YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2j69eI9ob8

And stay away from my beer...

SpotterRF promises to keep an eye on your campsite by providing a small, military grade radar that can be set up in minutes. The 20lb bit of kit can sweep 150 acres for intrusion - keeping your snacks completely safe.

Download data sheets via the SpotterRF website:

spotterrf.com/rbk.html

Getting carded...

The new credit card knife from Iain Sinclair is sporting a few improvements - including an improved locking mechanism. Fits easily in a wallet or kit bag. Cost: 25 USD.

Info and order via Iain Sinclair:

iainsinclair.com/products.php?page=1

Stay in touch...

The 'InReach' will keep you in touch no matter where you're off to - via satellite communication. The small gadget can attach to your iDevice or Android - and get basic messaging and/or a call for help out in the most remote location. Cost: 250 USD for the device, and 10 USD monthly subscription

Read more via DeLorme:

shop.delorme.com

Great milage...

The Synergy Aircraft team is working to make extremely fuel efficient planes available to everyone. Their distinctive double-box-tail design is their secret to reducing drag and improving milage. Currently a project being funded. It's not bad looking, either.

Read more about it via Synergy Aircraft:

synergyaircraft.com/index.html

Proof...

RatedRR has an interesting hobby - recreating weaponry used in video games. Follow the link for his example of how quadcopters can be used in war similar to the new 'GhostRecon' game. He really did put a lot of work into this one. 'The Breakdown: GhostRecon' via YouTube:

www.youtube.com

Skimming...

The 'Quadrofoil' was invented by three Slovenian engineers as a personal, electric powered hydrofoil. While moving across the water, it raises up on it's four fins to reduce the water's drag on the hull. Cost: about 19,000 USD (depending on options)

Details and order via Quadrofoil:

www.quadrofoil.com/en

Keeping it handy...

The 'GVB 1000 MiniVault' will keep your firearm handy and accessible only by you. The lock is multi-finger biometric. Cost: 310 USD.

Details and order via GunVault:

www.gunvault.com/minivault-biometric-gvb1000.html

Lasers. Big freaking lasers...

Northrop Grumman has been finishing up their field tests of the GAMMA laser system. The 'Firestrike' is a laser system is a solid state laser that can be scaled up for multiple uses. Tests include melting the skin off drones.

Read more and see the video via Northrop Grumman:

www.irconnect.com/noc/press/pages/news_releases.html?d=254109

Going down for a drink...

To celebrate their 250th anniversary, the beer makers at Guinness commissioned a submarine bar. Jump Studios took on the task to create the special pub.

Read more about it via Jump Studios:

jump-studios.com/#/showcase/guinness-deep-sea-bar

Good clean fun...

'The Loop' is an elegantly designed outdoor shower. The sleek circular design incorporates pulsed water from multiple directions for a quick, refreshing splash. Details via Idiha Design (Italian and English):

it.idihadesign.com/index.php/it/prodottomese.html

Now with extras...

If the standard Aston Martin DBS won't do - you might check out the new 'Aston Martin Ultimate'. It has the same 510hp V12 as the standard model, but extras include carbon fiber accents, darkened front grille, badges, interior upgrades, leather gear paddles, and more. Cost: TBA

Read more about it via The Aston Martin Site:

www.astonmartin.com/dbs-ultimate

This hard drive will self destruct...

The 'RunCore Invincible SSD HardDrive' promises increased security with a series of self destruct buttons. One button initiates a reinitialization of the hard drive - the other actually will actually fry it. Cost: TBD

Read more and watch the video via UberGizmo:

www.ubergizmo.com

Surf and turf...

'The Sea Lion' is an amphibious vehicle built for speed - on both land and sea. The rotary engine can speed along at 180 mph on the road - and cruise at 60 mph at sea. One only - on sale for about 250,000 USD.

Info and video via Uber Review:

www.uberreview.com

Turducken...

In the midst of the Cold War, the USA hatched a plan to use 747 style airliners as airborne aircraft carriers. Various styles of small fighter planes and bombers were designed to be carried around in the belly of the airliners.

Read more about it via VectorSite:

www.vectorsite.net/avparsit.html#m5

See the classified documents via Scribd:

www.scribd.com/doc/24276025/Micro-Parasite-Figther

Ruggedized...

Anyone seeking a 'knock around' watch with military styling would do well to check out the 'Slate' line from TokyoBay. Die cut metal accented with cut leather watch bands. Cost: about 165 USD

Info and order via TokyoBay:

www.tokyobayinc.com/product.cfm/id/1426

And with a wave of your hand...

Fujitsu is continuing to improve their biometric security technology - one of their newest improvements is to reduce the size of their 'palm vein reader'. Now small enough to embed into mobile devices, the sensor can read the veins inside the palm of one's hand like a finger print. Coming soon to a device near you.

Read more about it via Fujitsu:

www.fujitsu.com/us/services/biometrics/palm-vein

Climbing the walls...

Normally, climbing walls are rather utilitarian - the 'Nova' wall was designed to be an attractive addition to your home decor. The Lunar Europe design group intended the climbing surface to be left out in full view, including the softly lit handholds.

Read more about it via Adventure Journal:

www.adventure-journal.com

Keep it to yourself...

A new type of wallpaper developed in France, will effectively block wifi signal - adding another layer of security to your home network. The rights to manufacture have been acquired by a Finnish company for manufacture, and will be available in 2013.

Read more about it via SlashDot:

science.slashdot.org

And read more via l'informaticien (French Only):

www.limformaticien.com

Full metal jacket...

A group of Japanese 'Mecha' enthusiasts are constructing a 12 foot tall robot that is controlled by hacked 'off the shelf' computer and gaming gear.

Check out their project via Plastic Pals:

www.plasticpals.com/?p=32154

It's like being there...

Researchers working at Queen's University in Canada are getting ready to show off their 'life sized 3D Telepods'. The pods give a full sized representation of the person you are communicating with.

Read more about it via the University's site:

www.hml.queensu.ca/telehuman

Hybrid fun...

A flying hovercraft. What's to talk about? Just get one. Cost: 190,000 USD

Details and order from Hammacher Schlemmer:

www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=11933

Spritzer...

The soon to be released 'WAHH Quantum Sensations' product promises to get you drunk... for a few seconds. This product is engineered by scientists to give you a quick blast of alcohol that will harmlessly make you intoxicated. Each aerosol can contains 21 doses. Cost: 20 EUR Available in Europe this summer.

Read more about it via Medical Daily:

www.medicaldaily.com

Would you care for tea?

'The HeatStick' is a product from Danish Company 'HeatGear' that promises a little extra comfort for hikers and campers. The self contained heating unit can bring liquids to boil while on the move. Cost: about 460 USD - the price is anticipated to reduce as volume shipments increase.

Read more about it via HeatGear:

heatgear.dk/company/our-technology

Fearless...

In this brief video clip presented by 'AskMen', four gents that routinely risk their collective necks discuss coming to terms with fear. It's a quick two minute view that's worth a watch.

'How to Overcome Fear' via YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3uceFUM62k

Architectural moves...

Frank Gehry - the architect famous for landmarks such as the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, was commissioned by Tiffany's to design a chess set. The result looks a bit like a tiny city. Cost: 19,000 EUR

Read more about it via Deluxe Spain:

www.deluxespain.es/?p=3159

Scary bathroom...

The bathroom of a condo in Mexico has a rather startling feature; it is built over a 15 story shaft - and has a glass floor, allowing full view while going about your business.

Take a look at the view via Hypervocal:

hypervocal.com

Full throttle...

Update: The Skylon Space Plane project is moving along - Tests of the Sabre engine are continuing. As you might recall, these are the engines that can convert from 'jet' to 'rocket', on the fly.

Read more about it via the BBC:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17864782

iSpy...

The 'USNV Night Vision iPhone Adapter' can help turn your iphone into a networked spy device. The adapter allows the phone to connect to a variety of optical devices - like nightvision scopes and FLIR thermal detection devices. Info can be recorded or streamed. Cost: 269 USD for the adapter - optical devices not included. Read more about it via Outdoor Hub:

www.outdoorhub.com