Safety first...

Heaven knows, you do a lot of dangerous stuff. So, it's important to protect your eyes - without looking like a goof. Check out these safety glasses from the Milwaukee tool company. Available in clear or mirrored, and inexpensive enough that you can keep a large bin of them. Cost: about 10 USD.






Milwaukee Brand safety glasses via Amazon:
www.amazon.com

Smokescreen...

You never know when you'll need a good distraction. Here we have 'Smoke in a Can'. Suitable for a home dance party, or laying down some atmosphere. Cost: about 6 GBP. The best part, it won't set off smoke detectors.





'Smoke in a Can' via Maplin:
www.maplin.co.uk

Showcase...

If you have a special something you want to put on display - you might like this: the 'Levitron'. A small maglev tray that will float an object for easy viewing. It also includes an LED lighting system to give things an extra glow. it works on objects that are 4 ounces or under - non-ferrous materials only.






Available from Fascinations:
fascinations.com

Robo Snakes...

What's better than an ordinary robot snake? How about an auto-destructing robot snake... That's one of the projects being worked on in Israel right now. Another case of fact being slightly stranger than fiction.

Read more about it via Engadget:
www.engadget.com

Leverage...

In the not too distant future, you might have a little surprise when you reach to open a bottle of champagne. The Alcan Packaging company has built a new custom enclosure for champagne bottles. The 'Maestro' system is a lever that opens the bottle, while keeping the old 'popping' sound.





Read more about it via Alcan Packaging:
www.alcanpackaging.com

On the big screen...

If you can never get enough space on your computer monitor - you're in luck. This summer, NEC will be shipping the CRV43. A curved monitor that's a whopping 43 inches wide. Features include a 32:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2880x900. it won't be cheap - the plan is to sell them for 8,000 USD.







The CRV43 from NEC:
www.necdisplay.com

Rental...

Have you ever wanted to drive a Bugatti Veyron, but didn't want to own one because of the parking situation? Here's your chance to rent one for the day. The Holders Vehicle Contract group will rent one out for 16,000 GBP (about 25,000 USD). There's a sizable deposit - and something in the small print of the contract about your firstborn child. A small price for a grand day out.








The Holder's Vehicle Contract:
www.holdersvc.co.uk

On TRAC..

it happens all the time - you need to assault a second story location with a team, but you don't have armor. It's not a problem any more - the 'T.R.A.C.' system is available from the Dolmen Corporation. A modified ASV PT-1000 loader, it comes equipped with flood lights, armor panels, and ballistic windows. The platform fits about 6 people.







The TRAC from the Dolmen Corp:
www.dolmencorp.com

In a sling...

Starting this fall, you'll have another option rather than the stairwell in case of emergency. The 'Rescue Reel' is a safety device that will let you repel down the side of a skyscraper. After anchoring the base - you repel out the window via kevlar ropes. Sound invigorating. Cost: about 1,500, deposits are being taken now.







Watch a film clip of the product in use at Rescue Reel;
www.rescuereel.com

Very basic...

The Veritas RS III dispenses with the stuff you don't need - frivolous things like windscreens. Instead, you will have an extremely large engine. Only 50 of these toothy monsters will be built. Cost: about 375,000 USD.







Photos and details from Autoblog:
www.autoblog.com

Memory stars...

They'll make anything into a flash drive these days - case in point: 'The Ninja Throwing Star Flash Drive'. Two gigs of ninja approved storage for your computer. Very silly. Cost: about 10,500 Yen.





Available from Geekstuff4u:
www.geekstuff4u.com

X Marks the spot...

The Code X yacht merges solar technology and F1 race engines into one sleek package. The electric motors are used for fine control in rough waters - the big engines generate 710hp each. The 47 foot catamaran is built in Switzerland near Lake Lucerne.






Pictures and technical specs via Code X:
www.code-x.ch

On the side...

You and a friend can arrive in style with the 'Ural T Sidecar Motorcycle'. Made in Russia, this military style bike and sidecar scores big points for visual appeal. Cost; About 10,000 USD.






The Ural T Motorcycle and sidecar:
www.imz-ural.com/

Stay dry...

Ocean racing is a tough sport - and half the problem is staying dry under extreme conditions. The folks at Helly Hansen have a piece of clothing you just might want - a one piece, breathable waterproof suit. Cost: 3,000 USD





The Ocean Racing Suit from Helly Hansen:
www.hellynewengland.com

With this ring...

A new digital spy camera can be controlled with a simple ring worn on one's hand. Moving the ring closer activates/deactivates the camera - saving space on the built in 4 gig hard drive. No one at the baccarat table will ever notice. Cost: about 96 USD.








The ring controlled camera at Brando:
gadget.brando.com