When it's time to spruce up the interior of your private jet, you might consider reaching out to Mercedes Benz. They've been working in cooperation with Lufthasa Technik to develop VIP cabins that look something like a boutique hotel.
Read more about it via Daimler:
Bratislava-based 'Nice Architects' designed a small egg shaped home called 'The Ecocapsule'. The tiny off the grid home is powered by both solar and wind - has the basic necessities, and will fit two people that are very comfortable with each other.
The Ecocapsule via Inhabitat:
The 'SolarTab' is a stylish solar panel and battery combination that will help keep you plugged in. Cost: pre-order for 119 USD
Info and pre-order from SolarTab:
Howe and Howe have unveiled their latest - the 'RipSaw EV2 Luxury Tank'. No more awkward moments when handing the keys over to the valet at the tank parking lot.
Read more about it via RipSaw Tank:
This past week, the record was set for the longest hoverboard flight - a 900 feet crossing of a lake in Canada. Watch the fun at the link below.
Hoverboard Record via YouTube:
Herb Lester offers a tiny set of books to help with ordering while in France, Spain, or Italy. The tiny 24 page guides tuck discreetly into a pocket or wallet. Cost: 8 GPB
'How to Read the Menu' via Herb Lester:
Electronics Manufacturer LG has been showing off a "55 inch 'wallpaper' OLED display" - a television so thin, it's essentially a magnetic sticker placed on the wall.
Read more about it via The Verge:
The Wavekat P70 is perfect for making some quick turns. The little water vehicle can make 90 degree turns a high speeds while bouncing through waves. Cost: from 22,000 USD
Info and order from Marine Toys:
Ditch your boring speargun for one of these handsome wooden body models made by JBL Spearguns. Cost: from 350 USD
Info and order via JBL Spearguns:
For Anyone needing to disguise themselves as a body builder, 'Flex Design Costumes' has you covered. They have an entire line of muscled physique suits. Cost: from about 1,000 USD
Read and order via Flex Design Costumes:
The 'Lily Camera Drone' is a fully autonomous drone that can follow an record action sequences. The small stylish drone can also be controlled via a wrist mounted remote. Cost: 500 USD
Read more, watch the video, and pre-order via Lily:
Researchers at the US Navy have come up with a new technique in the manufacture of bulletproof glass - using synthetic clay. The new method is cheaper, and allows infrared light to penetrate the glass.
Read more about it via RealTech Today:
The 'iMbrief briefcase' is planned to be a modern stylish way to protect your files. Accessible via fingerprint scanner or mobile phone app, the case includes a long list of attributes - including being wi-fi aware for electronic file storage. Cost: anticipated at 299 USD
Details, video and pre-order via MagiCube:
'The Genie' is a new mini-cooker made in Israel that might be a real time saver while working on a project. Pods are placed in the device, where they're cooked in about 30 seconds - like those single shot coffee makers, but for food.
Read more about it via Genie:
Festo Corporate is making ants. Robotic ants. The little robot ants (Autonomous Networking Technology) work like the ones found in nature. They work collaboratively and make individual decisions as well. The best part is they 'recharge' via their antennas.
Read more and watch the video via Festo:
If you're yacht shopping, you'll want to check out the new 'Riva 76'. The overnight cruiser is built with accommodations that are quite similar to a high end boutique hotel.
Read more about it via Riva:
BAE systems continues to improve their 'RTA' (rapid target acquisition) technology - combining night vision and thermal imagining into a wireless stream to a display. The user of the system can target without raising a weapon to look through a traditional scope.
Read more about it via BAE systems:
UPDATE: The first espresso machine is finally 'up and operational' in space. The custom lavazza espresso machine finally made its way to the international space station, and has served its first cup.
Read more about it via Lavazzo:
Revolar is working on a new 'personal safety' product - a discreet electronic button that can be used to call for help. Clever design and contouring makes it easy to use without false alarms.
Currently being funded in KickStarter:
NASA is working on a prototype electric plane with vertical takeoff capabilities. The ten engine drone launches like a helicopter, then tilts its motors similar to the military's 'Osprey'.
Details and video via Phys.org:
The Renegade Hovercraft is perfect for a quick skim to those hard to reach places. The modern interpretation is made of sturdy materials, and is modestly priced. Cost: from 24,000 USD
Info and order via Renegade:
