Basic transportation...

After a 20 years, the 'Moke' is making a comeback. The snubby utility vehicle made in Portugal, is just enough for picking up beer and spare parts for your boat.

Read more about it via Moke:

mokeinternational.com

Royale design...

Introduced at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, Feadship has a design concept in honor of the new King of the Netherlands. The proposed 'Fedship Royale' is a study in contrasts and transparency. Features include a glass-like bridge, pass-thru tender area, and green efficient propulsion.

Read more about it via Feadship:

www.feadship.nl

Smart shirt...

The 'Hexoskin' project will be monitoring your health in extreme detail. Breathing rates, heart beats, sleeping habits, and a host of details can be mapped via software. The shirt itself is easy to use, just drop a sensor into the contained pocket - everything else is built in.

Read more about it via Indiegogo:

www.indiegogo.com

Put a lid on it...

'The GunBox' is a project for safely stashing firearms. The aircraft grade aluminum containers can be easily mounted and locked into place. Options include an RFID unlock (via ring or wristband), biometric identification, and even GPS tracking.

Read and pre-order via GunBox:

www.thegunbox.com

Standard issue...

If you've ever wondered what the current standard issue military rifle is for each country of the world, follow the link below for a detailed map.

Military rifle of each country:

i.imgur.com/qoVGUtU.png

Release the stealth mule...

DARPA has some high hopes for the LS3 robotic mule. They've recently contracted with Boston Dynamics (the robotic manufacturer) to add a couple more features - namely, they'd like the robot to be bullet proof, and silent.

More about the LS3 via Boston Dynamics:

www.bostondynamics.com/robot_ls3.html Specifications from the Defense department:

www.defense.gov/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=5136

Recycling...

The US Air Force is getting creative with it's aging F-16 fleet, turning them into drones. The designated QF-16's will make for excellent training tools without pilots in them.

Read more about it via 'The Register':

www.theregister.co.uk

Enmeshed...

Keep your softsided valuables from disappearing with the 'PacSafe 55L Bag Protector'. The steel mesh can encircle gear while securing it to an immovable object. Cost: 80 USD

Available from PacSafe:

pacsafe.com/pacsafe-55l-bag-protector

New hybrids...

A great option for tromping through the underbrush - the new Nike 'SneakerBoot' will on the store shelves next month.

Read more about them via Nike:

www.nike.com

Upgrade...

The popular Johnnie Walker brand has added a new product to it's stable - 'The Platinum Label'. An 18 year old blended from their best casks. Cost: about 110 USD

Read more about it via Johnnie Walker:

www.johnniewalker.com/global/platinumlabel

Don't scratch the tires...

Brabus reworked the Mercedes G63 to create the 'G63 AMG B63S-700 6x6'. The six wheeled beast features 700hp and 708 lb-ft of torque for offroad fun.

Photos via HiConsumption:

hiconsumption.com

Designed to be happy...

Here's a brief article from Lifehacker on using 'Unconventional, Scientific Ways - to be Happier'.

Unconventional, Scientific Ways - to be Happier via LifeHacker:

lifehacker.com/six-unconventional-scientific-ways-to-be-happier-948843276

Scanners...

If the guys at 'Occipital' have their way, 3D scanning will play an important part of your future. Their 'Structure Sensor' project is a small snap-on for iPads to quickly map the 3D world around you with minimal hassle.

Watch the video via KickStarter:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/occipital/structure-sensor-capture-the-world-in-3d

Self contained...

High in the Alps, sits a building called 'Refuge du Gouter' (a taste of refuge) - designed by Groupe H in Switzerland. The self contained building generates it's own heat and solar power, and pull water from the local melting snow. It can house up to 120 people.

Read more about it via Groupe H:

www.groupe-h.com

Performance monitor...

There are many electronic fitness monitors on the market now, but Nissan's 'Nismo Smartwatch' has a bit of a difference - it's a monitor for both the car and driver's performance characteristics.

Read more about it via Nissan:

newsroom.nissan-europe.com

Pitch black...

Canon is working on enhanced optics that can photo in extreme darkness. The experimental system can take pictures in 0.01 lux - near pitch black conditions.

Read more about it and see a sample video via Canon:

www.canon.com

There's a hair in my drink...

Bond girls can keep a drink or two in 'The Bev Brush', a six ounce flask hidden inside a functional brush/mirror combo. Cost: 22 USD

Available from Binocktails:

www.binocktails.com

Electric spyder...

The Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid made an appearance at the Frankfurt Auto Show this week. As it move towards it's 2014 production date, the specifications are rather impressive. The combined motors put out 887hp. Cost: about 885,000 USD

Read more about it via the 918 MicroSite:

956.porsche.com Additional info via The New York Times:

wheels.blogs.nytimes.com

Martian housing...

ZA Architects based in Germany is already hard at work envisioning housing for colonists on Mars. Their idea is to send robotic works ahead of people, to start fabricating underground housing.

Read more about it via De Zeen:

www.dezeen.com

Tall tales...

The 'Matterhorn Glass' is a highball glass with the tallest peak of the Alps sculpted into the base. They give new meaning to 'on the rocks'.

Distribution available from Tale Design:

www.tale-design.com/?page_id=791

Heavy hitter...

UFC veteran and MMA coach Brad Kohler has a better idea than old school punching bags. His 'Hitter' system uses rails and innovative cushioning to function as training tools.

Read more about it and watch a video of the system in action via Brad Kohler:

bradkohler.com

Express delivery...

Russia's next generation stealth bomber, the Tupolev PAK DA is currently scheduled for 2015. It was recently revealed it will be capable of launching hypersonic missiles, traveling at a speed of Mach 5 or greater.

Read more about it via RIA Novosti:

en.ria.ru

Pocket square...

The venerable Ray Ban Clubmaster is now available in a folding version. Available in 4 versions. Cost: 280 USD

Info and order via Ray Ban:

www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/rb2176/990

Better directions...

Pioneer is soon real easing the 'NavGate HUD', a device that will provide the appearance of a virtual 30 inch display hovering over the hood of your car. The new generation HUD (heads up display) takes full advantage of modern graphics to get it's point across. Cost 599 GBP

Read more and watch a demo video via Wired:

www.wired.com/autopia/2013/09/pioneer-navgate

Beach cruiser...

The Russian military Zubr class hovercraft is the largest in the world. The 550 ton craft is 187 feet long and can carry up to three main battle tanks - all while bristling with it's own weapons systems. Last week, it made a surprise appearance on a beach on the Baltic Sea.

Hovercraft beach landing via YouTube:

http://youtu.be/Bgn7n3OPAqE

It's all Greek to me...

There are times when being able to identify a language can be important. Test your skills with 'The Great Language Game', a web based game for listening to language samples and picking the correct origin.

Test your skills via 'The Great Language Game':

greatlanguagegame.com

Exit thru the gift shop...

The 'New Museum Store' in New York has temporarily set up a 'Privacy Gift Shop'. Thermal blocking fabrics, RFID blocking devices, and other privacy tech items are on sale until the end of the month.

Info and order via 'The Privacy Gift Shop':

www.newmuseumstore.org

No messy arrows...

The 'Light Shooter' is a game developed by Masasuke Yasumoto at the Tokyo University of Technology. The game uses a full size Japanese bow as an interface, giving it a very high sense of kinesthetic realism.

Read more about it and watch it in action via DigInfo TV:

www.diginfo.tv/v/13-0061-r-en.php

Printing spaceships...

NASA if funding research into 3D printing spaceship parts while in orbit. Robotic devices could use 3D printing techniques to build booms, antenna, and other parts while in orbit.

Read more about it via Tethers Unlimited's press release:

www.tethers.com

Get belted...

The 'Barbour Steve McQueen Rexton Jacket' is belted, waxed heavyweight motorcycle jacket. The Orvis version is similar to the A7 type worn by Steve McQueen in the 1964 International Enduro race. It includes an American flag lining and details. Cost: 800 USD

Info and order via Orvis:

www.orvis.com