Flashback...

The 'Flashback Photobomber Hoodie' can help keep your identity secret. The cloth fibers are coated with glass nano particles that overload cameras when photos are taken. Cost: about 200 USD

Available from BetaBrand:

www.betabrand.com

Supersized...

Next week, the 'Aston Martin Vulcan Hypercar' will be unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. The 7.0 liter V12 will have a top speed of about 225 mph. Only 24 will be manufactured, special training is required. Cost 2.3 million USD

Read more about it via Aston Martin.

www.astonmartin.com

Well suited...

The 'Lorica Suit' is a hi-tech gladiator suit made of carbon fiber, with embedded sensors. The suit is intended for contact martial arts with weapons, without injury.

Read more about it via the Sydney Morning Herald:

www.smh.com.au

Fly over...

Follow the link for a rather impressive drone fly over of the Moscow plane museum.

The Moscow Plane Museum via YouTube:

youtu.be/2Vv5jorizdY

Stick 'em up...

GE has been developing small, inexpensive RFID sensors that can act as explosive sensors. The self contained sensor do not require a battery and can communicate wirelessly.

Read more about it via GE:

www.geglobalresearch.com

Little green men...

The US Air Force recently declassified 130,000 pages of information from 'Project Blue Book' - the group formed to investigate unidentified flying objects.

Read more about it (and link to the pages) via The Air Force Times:

www.airforcetimes.com

Powerful phone tracking...

Researchers at Stanford University working with Israel's defense research group Rafael have created a technique they call 'PowerSpy' for Android mobile devices. The technique works without the GPS, using minute changes in power consumption caused by the device seeking connectivity.

Read more about it via Wired:

www.wired.com/2015/02/powerspy-phone-tracking

I spy...

Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have developed contact lenses with tiny telescopes built into them. They are controlled by smart glasses that are 'wink controlled'.

Read more about it via EPFL's Website:

aaas.epfl.ch

Recognition...

Facial detection software is about to get much better. A research group at Yahoo Labs and Stanford University have a new technique that trains a multi-layered neural network to recognize faces - even when they're partially covered or at varying angles.

Read more about it via Technology Review:

www.technologyreview.com

Nice gun, eh?...

The DRDC (Defense Research and Development Canada) has been working with Colt to develop a next generation weapon for their troupes. The result is the C7, a bull pup design 5.56mm weapon that has an optional grenade launcher (or 12 gauge shotgun).

Watch the video and read more about it via the DRDCs Website:

www.drdc-rddc.gc.ca

New dogs of war...

Boston Dynamics, the company that made the 'Big Dog' robot, has been showing off a new model - 'Spot'. Spot is a smaller, more nimble robot dog. It's also a bit quieter, thanks to a new hydraulic system.

Read more and watch the somewhat disturbing video via Pocket-lint:

www.pocket-lint.com

What's going on?...

The ability to assess accurately what's going on around yourself is often referred to as 'Situational Awareness'. It's a survival skill that can be developed. Settle in and take a read on 'How to Develop the Situational Awareness of Jason Bourne' from the guys at The Art of Manliness.

'How to Develop the Situational Awareness of Jason Bourne' via The Art of Manliness:

www.artofmanliness.com

Pointed...

The 'Assegai Long Shaft' was invented by the legendary Zulu King Shaka in the early 1800's. You can own a modern version for survival or sport. Cost: 77 USD, Available in two different shaft lengths.

Available from Cold Steel:

www.coldsteel.com

No waves required...

The 'Lampuga Electric Powered Jet Surfboard' is a new generation self powered surf vehicle. Using an electric motor, it's quieter than its competitors - especially at low speeds. Cost: about 17,000 USD

Read more about it via Lampuga:

lampuga.de

On the trail...

Recently, DARPA announced they would find a way to index the 'deep Web, where shady business is often conducted. The result of their coding experiment is 'Memex' - a tool for indexing and visualizing the connections both on the web and in the real world.

Read more about it via Scientific American:

www.scientificamerican.com

For the birds...

'Dom'Up' is a tree supported structure designed for glamorous camping. The 172 square foot platform is suspended between trees, to put a minimum impact on the surrounding area. Cost: 25,000 EUR

Read more about it via TreeHugger:

www.treehugger.com

Fear not...

Follow the link for an interesting article from the BBC on the effects of extreme fear on our memories.

'How Extreme Fear Shapes What We Remember' via the BBC:

www.bbc.com

Drop it...

The 'Getac V110' is a modern, ruggedized laptop that weighs only 4.6 pounds. It is built to military specification, making it a good choice for work in difficult situations. It can also be used as a tablet.

Read more about it via Getac:

us.getac.com/notebooks/V110/features.html

Drama...

Bond Girls can find extremely dramatic clothing at Gelareh Designs. Exotic hides, cloaks, and exotic necklines are stock in trade. They make great gifts, as well.

Info and showroom via Gelareh Designs:

www.gelarehdesigns.com

Getting the treatment...

The Porsche Cayman has gotten the long awaited 'GT' treatment. The long awaited Cayman GT4 has been announced as being ready for orders. The final production model will be unveiled on stage at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Cost: about 95,000 USD

Story and downloadable tech sheets via Porsche:

press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=905

Craig's list...

The 'Sea Slice' is an experimental watercraft built by Lockheed Martin for the US Navy. The unique hull design was meant to provide stability of a craft much larger. The original design and construction cost about 15 Million, but it could be yours for the low price of 180,000 USD. Currently located in San Diego, Ca.

Photos and info via YachtWorld:

m.yachtworld.com

Precious cargo...

If you're transporting some of your favorite wines, you might consider 'The 8 Pack Pro' from WineCruzer. The heavy duty design will protect your bottles, while the wheels and retractable handle make it easy to transport. Cost: 280 USD

Read more via WineCruzer:

www.winecruzer.com/8-pro-wine-carrier.html

More absorbent...

'Soft Armour' from Saab is an interesting take on ballistic protection. The tiny ceramic balls that compose the a wall will keep rounds from penetrating or ricocheting.

Watch Soft Armour in action via YouTube:

youtu.be/V8T6gArlrdY