Just Axe...

Sometimes you need more than a pocket knife. This spring, the 'Gerber Kick Axe' will be available. The folding axe is lightweight and compact, perfect for camping and hunting trips. Available in black metal oxide. Cost: about 80 USD.






The Gerber Kick Axe via Gerber Gear:
www.gerbergear.com

Making a point...

If you have a dead Xbox on your hands, you can still have a little fun with it. Here's a short instructional video on how to remove the blue laser and turn it into a laser pointer. The kind of laser pointer that starts fires and generally causes trouble. Please enjoy responsibly.





The Blue Ray Laser Gun video:
www.5min.com

A little help...

If you're looking for some help with your golf game, you might talk to the gents at G-Core - makers of handheld golf computers. The newest is the tiny G-Core Mini Caddy, a range finder that weighs less than a golf ball. The Mini Caddy uses GPS technology and a rather large database of golf courses and a screen designed to be seen in direct sunlight.





Info via G-Core (in English and Korean):
www.gcore.co.kr

Holiday on ice...

Richard Jenkins has a dream: to break the unpowered speed record on ice. His current attempt is using the Greenbird Ice Yacht which is poised on a frozen lake in Montana. He's hoping (with the right weather) to pilot the rig to 116 MPH.





Read more about it via the Telegraph:
www.telegraph.co.uk

The New Standard...

'The Standard' hotels are stylish, quirky, modern hotels in Los Angeles, Miami, and now in New York. The new New York location is in the bustling Meat Packing district, where it is constructed on stilts, straddling the old tracks that are now somewhat of a landmark. Even though they are not fully finished with the construction, you can stay there if you agree to put up with some minor annoyances.




Some details and reservations via The Standard homesite:
www.standardhotels.com

Secret flash...

If you need to stash about 4 gigabytes of data, here's a good option - 'The USB Hidden Flash Drive Watch'. A perfectly ordinary looking watch with a flash drive hidden in it. Cost: about 49 USD.






Available from Think Geek:
www.thinkgeek.com

In case of poker...

If your poker game pals include a few fashionistas. here's a crowd pleaser; 'The Juicy Couture Poker Set'. Everything you need for an evening of poker in a stylish case. Cost: 145 USD. Really, your Bond Girl will like it.




Available from Nordstrom's:
www.nordstroms.com

Let's play SpyBall...

Just announced at the Consumer Electronic Show - a new way to spy on (and scare the heck out of) your pet: 'The SpyBall' the latest entry into the telepresence market from the folks at WowWee. This little remote can be controlled through the internet (and various other devices) to roll around and spy on things. Not for serious spying, but a lot of fun. Estimated Cost: about 180 USD - available in the fall.



Quick brief from Popular Mechanics:
www.popularmechanics.com

Booze News...

Are you finding it difficult to keep up with all the new cocktails? Here's help: 'liqurious.com'. One stop shopping for what's going on in the ever changing world of cocktails. Even if you don't like those foofy drinks, it's good to know about them.


The homesite of Liqurious:
www.liqurious.com

Grappling with small problems...

These 'Micro Grappling Hooks' can be used to fish for trip wires from a safe distance. The small stainless steel hooks are stored in the body, and can be assembled in a few seconds. Cost: about 21 USD .



Available from Countycomm.com:
countycomm.com

What's cooking?

It would seem that various US police agencies will soon be receiving some new non lethal weapons. Specifically, the dazzler and active denial systems that the military has been working on. As you'll recall, the active denial system is the device that makes one feel as if they're being cooked.




Read a bit more via 'The New Scientist':
www.newscientist.com

Off the rack...

If the usual Italian super cars are just too common for you, you might take a look at this: 'The Faralli and Mazzanti Vulca S Coupe'. Named after the Etruscan sculptor Vulca da Veio - The hand built, all aluminum coupe is powered by a 5.8 liter V10 engine. Cost: about 390,000 USD. Only 10 will be manufactured.





Details and technical specifications from Faralli and Mazzanti:
www.femauto.it

Ski trip...

If you like skiing, but hate cold weather - here's some good news: 'The Skigym' home ski simulator. You can ski from the comfort of your own living room. The simulator works together with a PC program to simulate Alpine racing for an extra workout. Cost: about 2300 USD.






Available from ProIdee (site is in German only):
www.proidee.de

Just testing...

Here's a handy addition to your pocket laboratory gear: 'D+Caf Strips'. You'll never have to wonder if that tea (or coffee) is decaf again. Cost: about 10 USD for 20 test strips.





Order and info via Discover Testing:
www.discovertesting.com

All on the wrist...

How many features could you jam onto a watch? The 'Phenom SpecialOPS Cellphone Watch' has pretty much everything you could imagine.



Here's a partial list:
A completely unlocked GSM cellphone
Numeric keypad
Touchscreen
MP3/MP4 player
Speakerphone
Bluetooth
Video Camera
Alarm clock

Currently on promo for 295 USD.


Details and order via Phenom:
www.phenomwatchphone.com