It's a common problem: your old mini-sub is not sporty enough. Fortunately, U-Boatworx is building the 'HP Sport Sub 2'. The compact, lightweight sub will fit perfectly in the bay of most large mega-yachts. Cost: 1.35 Million USD
Specs and order via U-Boatworx:
Here's a short list of '15 Ways to Immediately Get Motivated' from The Success Soup.
'15 Ways to Immediately Get Motivated' from The Success Soup.
SoundLazer is making a small parametric speaker, which can send a very focused beam of sound. The small device can be pointed at a specific person in a group to send a private message over the open air. Cost: about 150 USD
Read more about it via SoundLazer:
Researchers at MIT are working on small, inexpensive robots that can cling to the hulls of ships. The tiny robots could be used to look for hollow spots that smugglers use for transporting contraband.
Read more via MIT:
The New York Times have published a 7 Minute workout that promises to keep you scientifically fit, in the minimum amount of time. All this is accomplished without the use of special equipment.
The 7 Minute Workout instructions via the New York Times:
Keep your important stuff looking good with the 'Taped Seam Dry Bag' from Ultraolive. Cost: 55 USD Available in Ice Blue or Black.
Info and order via UltraOlive:
Sandia Labs demonstrated it's newest sniper sight - the RAZAR (Rapid Adaptive Zoom for Assault Rifles). The new sight works more like a human eye than a mechanical telescope. The same technology will soon find it's way into consumer devices.
Info and video via PopSci:
Shaking martinis is fine, but if you need to make a lot of them - the answer might be to automate. The 'Tanqueray No. Ten Imperial Shaker' is an industrial strength solution. Available from Neiman Marcus, it ships with a training seminar/party for 20 people, a year's supply of Gin, and they'll even make a charitable donation on your behalf. Cost: 35,000 USD
For a small price, 'In The Lights Urns' will put the ashes of your enemies into an attractive hourglass for your desk. Cost: 330 USD.
Hourglass Urns from In The Light Urns:
The gents at the 'Art of Manliness' posted an essay '5 Tools for Thriving in Uncertainty'. It's a bit long, but well worth the read.
5 Tools for Thriving in Uncertainty via The Art of Manliness:
The 'Jaguar Heritage Driving' offers driving experiences with a wide variety of classic Jaguars. Cost: 150 to 450 USD. Located in the South of England - check the schedule for dates.
Info, dates and sign up via Jaguar Heritage Driving:
At a recent security in Australia, a 3D printed gadget was demonstrated for safe cracking. The homemade version works well, and is a fraction of the cost of commercial devices.
Read more via CNET:
The Skunk Works division of Lockheed Martin mentioned the other day, they have a design for a working miniature fusion reactor. The tiny reactor could power a city or advanced aircraft... really useful actually.
Read more about it via Lockheed Martin:
The new uPoint controller from iRobot will be a universal tablet controller for robots. No more hunting for the specific remote for the robot you want to control.
Read more about it from iRobot:
Karl Lagerfeld designed a punching bag for Louis Vuitton. Really. Only 25 will be made. Cost: 175,000 USD
Read more about it via HighSnobiety:
The secretive unmanned X-37B Space Plane has been on mission for a record breaking 665 days in orbit doing... well, secret stuff. It should be landing in California during the next couple of days.
Read more about it via Techly:
Follow the link for the 2014 list of 'The World's 50 Best Bars' - according to Drinks International. The voting is done by bar industry professionals.
The World's 50 Best Bars via Drinks International:
The Sikorsky S-97 Raider has moved forward from 'demonstrator' to 'prototype'. The advanced technology helicopter is a double rotor design that uses a rear prop for additional forward push.
Learn more via the Raider mini-site:
RoomScan is Smartphone app that can quickly draw the floor plan of a room. Begin by touching the first wall, then each of the following - and there you have it. Cost: free for the basic software
Read more and watch a demo via Locometric:
Scientists working at the University of Southern Denmark have invented a new crystalline material that pull oxygen from the air, and slowly release it back. A surprisingly small amount of the material could be used to provide air for underwater exploration.
Read more about it via the University of Southern Denmark:
Defense Distributed is working on the 'Ghost Gunner' - a home milling machine that would allow people to use a PC controlled device to make AR15 rifles in their own homes. Cost: 1,200 USD
Read more about it via CNet:
The 'SmartMat' interactive in-home yoga system will coach you without leaving your house. The smart sensor laden mat can wirelessly communicate with your mobile device to coach a session and provide feedback. Cost: 447 USD
Read, watch the video, and pre-order via SmartMat:
'Death & Company' is arguably one of the best mixology bars in New York - and now they've written the book of craft cocktails to experiment with on your own. Cost: 25 USD
Read more and order via The Death&Co Website:
The company 'SecureDrives' offers SSD storage that can destroy itself on a variety of triggers. The can be destroyed if the system is disconnected, loses internal battery power, or even a text message sent by the owner.
Read more about it via TechReport:
'DUBS' Acoustic filters can help protect your hearing while still being aware of your surroundings. The filters differ from earplugs in that they allow the sound through, they just step it down to keep from damaging your ears. Cost: 25 USD
Read more about it and order from DUBS:
At this year's 'Monaco Yacht Show', CRN Mega Yachts showed off their design for a floating garage. Rather than hoist the support craft onto the deck, one floats into the dramatically designed bay through the side of the hull. The water can be drained in just three minutes to reduce weight.
Read more and watch the video via DesignBoom:
