Later this year, a 530 pound Exosuit will be going for a test dive. The pressurized suit, somewhat like a wearable submarine, will be take to a depth of 1,000 feet. Thrusters will provide extra maneuverability.
Read more about it via The Verge:
Boeing Aerospace has announced an entry in the Smartphone arena. The 'Boeing Black Smartphone' is meant to be a tamperproof phone for secure communications (this is not to be confused the new encrypted 'Black Phone' service by another vendor). The Boeing phone is intended for government and secure contractor use. The phone will self destruct if tampered with.
Read more about it via Boeing:
Reduce your heavy pocket stash with a 'Carbon Fiber Money Clip'. Available in Black or Silver. Cost: 30 USD
Order from RCFibers:
The 'SPARCS' (Soldier Parachute Aerial Reconnaissance Camera System) Smart round turns any 40mm grenade launcher into an intelligence gathering device. The shell deploys a parachute, and sends video wirelessly back to a receiver station.
Read more from IEEE Spectrum:
Keep things handy in the middle of the night with 'The Privacy Pillow'. The pillow has a small leather pouch for tucking things away. Cost: 30 USD
Info and order via Privacypillow:
Brando makes a USB rechargeable cigarette lighter that includes a UV lamp that can be used for counterfeit currency checking. Cost: 15 USD.
Order via Brando:
Lotus has announced the 'C-01' - Made of aerospace steel, carbon fiber, and titanium. The 200 HP motorcycle is spec'ed to weigh only 400 pounds.
Photos and technical specifications via Lotus:
UPDATE: The under construction Spike Aerospace S-512 Supersonic Business Jet will be using live updated interior screens, rather than windows. Since the plane travels at Mach 1.8, all that hardware for windows might just slow you down.
Read more about it via Geeky Gadgets:
3D Printers are fine for making small objects, but if you need something a bit larger - there's the 'Big Rep'. This full sized production 3D printer can make objects the size of furniture. Cost: 40,000 USD
Details and video via Big Rep:
Nokian Tyres has a working concept snow tire with retractable studs. Controlled by a button on the dashboard, the studs are sealed to keep air from leaking from the tire.
Read more and watch a vid via DamnGeeky:
Your days of reviewing washed out green surveillance video might soon be over. The 'Falcon Eye KC-2000' is a camera capable of filming in near total darkness -- in color. There are many advantages, including better resolution and differentiation of images. Cost: TBA
Read more and see samples via Falcon Eye:
Christian Zanzotti designed the waterpipe of the future. The '1001' is made up of 3D printed parts, anodized aluminum, brass and a few other things. The overall effect is very space age. Made to order, Cost: 499 EUR
Info and order via 1001 (thousand and one)
Renault unveiled it's 'KWID' concept car - an off-road futuristic vehicle that comes with an extra. The extra is a deployable drone that can either run pre-scripted missions, or be controlled from inside the car.
Read more about it via DesignBoom:
In a tough situation, the 'Survival Slingshot' might be just the tool to help you out. The rugged 25 lb. draw sling shot includes an attachment rail, and a 'whisker biscuit' attachment that adapts standard arrows for hunting. Cost: 140 USD
Info and order via Survival Slingshot:
Hypoxico offers solutions for high altitude training, from the safety and comfort of Manhattan. They have a variety of solutions for acclimatizing including sleep chambers and workout rooms.
Read more about it via Hypoxico:
Oliver's Travel's is now accepting reservations for the 'Lovers Deep' luxury submarine. Operating in the Caribbean, the luxuriously appointed submarine is reserved for just one couple at a time. Cost: 175,000 USD But, you really can't put a price on fun.
Read more about it via Oliver's Travel's:
When you're not sure what terrain you'll run into, you might just need a 'ATASD'. The ATASD (Amphibious Trimaran with AeroStatic Discharge) combines features found in a hovercraft, pontoon boat, and an airboat - allowing it to be used on snow, ice, or rough water. Just approved for use in Canada. Cost: about 60,000 USD
Read more about it via ATASD:
The 'Bottle Light' is an LED cork that turns a bottle into a light. The USB chargeable cork has an indicator for when it's charged, just insert into a bottle and twist on. Cost: 15 USD
Available from Suck UK:
Later this year, you'll be able to sneak around the Tate Modern Museum in the dark - after it's closed. The experimental project will let home users inhabit robots while wondering around.
Read more about it via the BBC:
The AN/ALE-50 towed decoy system (aka 'Little Buddy') is a last ditch effort to keep fighter jets from being struck by enemy missiles. The system is deployed in flight, generating a large RF signature designed to attract enemy fire away from the towing jet. Cost: 22,000 USD.
Read more about it via Raytheon Systems:
With a little time and effort, you can build your own electronically locking wall outlet safe. In this particular version, the 'key' is an Arduino (three prong cable) - that seems like it would be dangerous, but this mod will allow a laptop to safely open the hidden safe.
Read all about it via Instrucables:
The new 'Film Noir Edition' of Persol sunglasses are now available. Four new frames are available: the Gangster, the Detective, the Reporter and the Femme Fatale.
Info and short vid (in glorious black and white) via Persol:
Those seriously addicted to their smartphones should look into the 'Iridium GO' - a hotspot basestation that uses the Iridium satellite network for global connectivity. Cost: TBA - Available later this spring.
Read more about it via Iridium:
A group of scientists, medics, and engineers in Oregon have a new way to stop bleeding wounds - in 15 seconds. Using a delivery syringe, they inject small sponges that expand an plug the wound very quickly.
Read more about it via PopSci:
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have built a one way acoustic device. The 'One Way Acoustic Circulator' allows the listener to hear clearly, but block all noise returning in the other direction. The device uses a series of waveguides, fans, isolators and witchcraft. Just kidding about the witchcraft.
Read more about it via Extremetech:
During the 1950's, Italian Vespa Scooters were modified to transport M20 75mm recoilless rifles - these were used by the French Airborne Forces. 800 of these armed scooters were used during the Algerian War.
Read more about them via Wikipedia:
Follow the link below to watch a short video on determining if someone is a convincing liar. 50 Seconds to watch, hours of fun later.
Morning Dose of Lie Detection via 'The World's Best Ever':
Porsche recently announced the new 911 Targa 4 and 4S models. The retro-cool models include an elaborate roof removal system that drops the Targa top into the rear compartment. Available this summer. Cost: 101,000 and 116,000 USD (plus options)
Details via the Porsche Microsite:
