Reusable...

The SpaceX Corp. released an animation of how the new Falcon Heavy launch system is supposed to work. Spoiler: It's pretty amazing.

The Falcon Heavy via SpaceX and YouTube:

youtu.be/4Ca6x4QbpoM

Segway of the sky...

The 'Airboard' promises to be the world's smallest manned aircraft. The flying board will skim at a maximum height of about 5 feet off the ground, while controlled by a pilot at the helm. Looking forward to the first Airboard chase.

Read more about it via Airboard:

www.airboard.co

Alone time...

Teamwork is commendable, but there are times when a break would be good. The 'Orrb' from Orrb Technologies is an escape pod for the office. The module contains a recliner and a built-in screen which can provide guided relaxation. Cost: about 10,000 USD.

Detail and info via Orrb:

orrb.com

Tread on me...

Later this fall, Leatherman will be releasing 'The Tread' - a functional bracelet of 25 different tools linked together. Cost: 150 to 200 USD (estimated)

Read more about it via Leatherman:

www.leatherman.com

Atlas unplugged...

DARPA continues the Robotic Challenge Contest, and one of the top contenders is 'Atlas' from Boston Dynamics. Atlas has been upgraded and had a few design modifications. Atlas is now 'untethered' and walking on his own. The 6 foot tall, 350 lb robot is also sporting new arms.

Read more and watch the video via DARPA:

www.darpa.mil/NewsEvents/Releases/2015/01/20.aspx

Enhance...

Ricoh's new 'NV-10A Binoculars' use Pentax's 'Atmospheric Interference Reduction' to provide sharp images even in very bad conditions. Beyond the digital enhancements, they're also dust proof, waterproof, shock resistant, and contains a GPS for tagging captured images. Cost: 4,200 USD

Read more about it via Ricoh:

www.ricoh.com

Cover story...

Be aware, there are in fact, services dedicated to fake relationships. Launching now, 'Invisibleboyfriend' and 'Invisiblegirlfriend' - a service to expertly provide convincing make believe relationships.

Info via betabeat:

betabeat.com

Row houses...

Rowing is a great workout, but a rowing machine takes up quite a bit of room at home. Ram & Row have the solution: a compact side table that unfolds into a functional rowing machine. Cost: from 2,300 USD

Read more about it via Yooko:

www.yooko.fr

Quick on the trigger...

China has a new '1130 CIWS' (Close In Weapons System) - a 30 mm caliber gatling gun that is meant to defend against hypersonic missiles. The 10,000 round per minute weapon can destroy 90 percent of Mach 4 speed missiles.

Read more about it via Au.ibtimes:

au.ibtimes.com

Refreshing...

Inside the sandwich shop 'The Press' in Shanghai, there's a vintage Coke machine that acts as a portal to 'The Flask' - a stylish speakeasy.

Read more about it via WebUrbanist:

weburbanist.com

Shoe power...

German researchers have developed a system for harvesting electricity from the heels of shoes. Sounds familiar.

Read more about it via the BBC:

www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-30816255

Being recognized...

The 'Welcome' by Netatmo is a fresh take on home security. Using facial recognition, the minimalist camera can watch friends and family - and alert via a smart phone when strangers are lurking. Coming later this year.

Specs and info via Netatmo:

www.netatmo.com

Fluid movement...

You may notice your nemesis wearing one of these - 'The HYT Skull Red Eye Watch'. The titanium and gold skull themed watch displays the time via a mechanical fluid pump.

Info via HYT Watches:

www.hytwatches.com

Basic black...

As any viewer of 'Archer' knows, you can't go on a mission without a black turtleneck - or 'Tactleneck'. Now you can purchase the official Archer branded one from JackThreads. Cost: 46 USD

The Archer branded Tactleneck Sweater from JackThreads:

www.classicalite.com

Fond farewell...

After more than 50 years of production, Land Rover will cease production of the iconic 'Defender' series. In this last year, they will be offering three commemorative series. The Defender will be replaced with a more modern offspring.

Read more about it via AutoBlog:

www.autoblog.com

Christmas future...

The 'Snow Crawler' is a proposed design for an electric drive snow vehicle. Designed by Michal Bonikowski for Mindsailors Design Studio.

Info and renderings via MindSailors:

mindsailors.com

Save your breath...

The 'Subzero Warm Breath Balaclava' will efficiently recirculate your breath in cold weather, raising the temperature inside the mask by as much as 60 degrees. Cost: 79 USD

Read more via reality-info:

www.reality-info.com

Stylish diversion...

'Counterspy' is a stylish espionage game with interesting graphics, a fun sound track, and a lot of action. A good distraction for a long flight. Available for playstation4, IOS and Android.

Get a look at it via Dynamighty:

www.dynamighty.com

Warped...

Harold 'Sonny' White is working on quite a garage project in Omaha, Nebraska - A warp drive for interstellar travel. Funny thing is that NASA thinks he's doing a pretty good job of it.

Read more about it via Omaha.com:

www.omaha.com

Getting dirty...

The makers of the lightweight 'Ariel Atom' are getting ready to release their first off-road vehicle, the 'Ariel Nomad'.

Read more about it via Stuff-NZ:

www.stuff.co.nz

Like a whale...

The 'Nemesis Swim Fin' made by Speedo have taken their design from whales. The bumpy edges of the whale's fins (called tubercles) create less resistance in the water. Cost 40 USD.

Info and order via Speedo:

www.speedousa.com