Pocket nuke...

In bit of a battery breakthrough, Dr. Jae Kwon and the University of Missouri have come up with a very tiny nuclear battery. Working on a conversion of radioactive decay - the battery can harvest the energy for use in electronic devices. Batteries using this tech could be a hair's thickness and last a very very long time.






Read more via Science Daily:
www.sciencedaily.com

It's all fun until...

A couple of thoughts: 1) carrying a knife is a good idea. 2) this is why modern gear has an emergency pull.
Turn your sound down a little before watching.

Send a sign..

Sometimes, it's a very bad idea to light a signal fire. The Power Werx 'Lite Flare' is a good alternative when you need to grab someone's attention. The 'flare' runs on three AAA batteries - for over 400 hours. They are visible for a full mile at night. Cost: about 33 USD for a 3-pack.







Lite Flares from Power Werx:
www.powerwerx.com

Fast game...

If you're looking for a snappy backgammon set to match your Ferrari, you're in luck. The carbon fiber Ferrari branded set is available on the official Ferrari store site. Cost: 1150 EUR.







Carbon fiber backgammon via Ferrari:
store.ferrari.com

And an oil well...

If you're working on your finances, here is advice from an unexpected location - Kuwait. The book with this unwieldy title: 'Wealth Building Secrets As Practiced By The World's Richest People: The Kuwaitis..' Surprisingly useful and sensible advice. Cost: about 18 USD






Available from Amazon:
www.amazon.com

This message...

If you have a private, one time message you'd like to pass along - you can use the service 'Privnote'. Pass the information along via an auto-destructing link. All without any messy smoke.







The Privnote service:
privnote.com

Old bag...

If you don't have time to beat up your own gym bag, the folks at Puma have done it for you. The 'Heritage Grip Bag' is pre-worn with replacement rope handles. Cost: 120 USD.






The Heritage Grip Bag by Puma:
www.puma.com

Another new car smell...

As a follow up to their first fragrance effort, the Porsche Design Group will be offering their new fragrance 'Intense' this November. The scent will be richer and more lingering than their first - and available initially only in a spray.







Read a bit more from 'Now Smell This':
www.nstperfume.com

Looking at the network...

Researchers at the University of Utah have figured out that it's possible to discern what's going on in a room based on Wi-Fi signal strength. Granted, it takes several receivers placed strategically - but, it uses inexpensive off the shelf technology. No word on if tinfoil wallpaper changes the situation.






Read more about it via Technology Review:
www.technologyreview.com

Screening your door...

It's now possible to update your old 'peephole' on your door using an LCD screen. The 'Brinno Digital Peephole' installs in minutes by inserting a digital cameral over your old manual peephole - giving you a full LCD screen view (with zoom) to the other side of the door. Cost: about 150 AUS. Currently only on sale in Australia.








Digital Peephole via Bold Technology:
www.boldtechnology.com

Cut the engine...

Boeing's Advanced Technical Laser (ATL) is an airborne mounted weapons grade laser. Here's a look at some air-to-ground target practice on a truck.







Read a bit more via 'The Register':
www.therigister.co.uk

That's to go...

Just in time for the holidays.. GH Mumm has introduced a line of custom carriers for their champagnes. The limited edition trunks include excellent vintage bottles and storage for glasses to enjoy them. Cost: about 5000 USD.





Info via 'Vodka and Co.' - poorly translated via Google:
www.vodka-and-co.com

I'll pencil you in...

What to do with those dispatched villains? If your answer was 'turn them into a lifetime supply of pencils', you need to talk to Nadine Jarvis. For a price - Nadine will turn the ashes of a person into pencils so you can enjoy their company for a long time. The pencils are stored in a tasteful box.






Post Mortem pencils by Nadine:
www.nadinejarvis.com

Unchained...

The innovative Swedish company 'Thule' has a better idea than traditional snow chains. The 'K-Summit Snow Chains' greatly simplify the process of outfitting your car for mountain driving.







More info via Thule:
www.thuleracks.com/snowchains

Smoking Lounge...

Michel Perrenoud may have created the perfect chair to enjoy a cigar in. Crafted from mahogany and italian leather - each arm has a compartment for storage. The humidor in one of the arms can store up to 150 of you favorite cigars. Cost: about 15,000 USD.





Multi-lingual details from Michel Perrenoud's site:
www.michel-perrenoud.ch