Smile for the keys...

They're putting spy cameras into all kinds of clever things these days - here's an inexpensive example - 'The Car Key Camera' Looking like a standard keyless entry system, it's a small video camera with self contained SD card for downloading. Cost: 36 USD (63 USD with the storage card).






Car Key Camera from Brando:
gadget.brando.com

Get down...

Spending time in the extreme cold can be a little easier with the 'Canadian Goose Constable Parka'. Made with Arctic-tec and a thick duck down lining you'll stay very comfortable. Cost: about 450 USD








Available via Amazon.com:
amazon.com

Got a light?

Now you can keep a lighter almost anywhere with 'The Split Pea Peanut Lighter' - the world's smallest production lighter. It's 1.3 inches tall and 0.5 inches in diameter. Cost: about 12 USD.






The Split Pea Lighter from County Comm:
countycomm.com

Running on the moon...

If you plan to be running in outer space or have had a sports injury - you might be interested in one of these: 'The AlterG Antigravity Treadmill'. One can effectively train at a fraction of your body weight - reducing strain on your joints. Cost: about 24,000 USD.






Antigravity Treadmill by AlterG:
www.alter-g.com

Small false memories...

Scientists have manipulated the brains of fruit flies to create false memories of pain. Using a laser to stimulate precise points - they can fool the fruit fly into to remembering pain, and altering it's behavior. Which is a lot of effort for a practical joke on a fruit fly. It does pave the way for some pretty strange experiments on people in the future.






Read more about it via New Scientist:
www.newscientist.com

Survival Gear...

It's nice to have those small comforts from home when somewhere very remote. The Handpresso company had the same thought, and packaged their hand pump espresso machine along with all the gear necessary to make a descent cup of coffee. It's all put together in a carrying case. Cost: about 210 USD.






The Handpresso Kit from Handpresso:
www.handpresso.fr

And counting...

Here's a tip - those clever scientists have taught computers in the lab to detect the behavior of card counters. While not illegal, it certainly is frowned on. It's only a matter of time before the system is incorporated into casino security systems.







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

Crafty...

If you're struggling to find a gift for that power mad dictator on your list - here's an idea... An Excelsior Dawes Hovercraft. This 179 foot military grade hovercraft comes loaded with features: stabilized rocket launchers, portable air defense system, room for 140 troops plus a few tanks, and so on... Cost: 65 Million USD. It's 90 percent complete - available in a couple of months.






Info and pictures from Portland Yachts:
www.iboats.com

Magic ring...

This magic ring can get you out of a tough situation. The 'Tad Gear Rescue Ring' tuns into a device for breaking windows - just take the pointy bit off your key ring, slide it through the bezel on the ring base and voila. Cost: about 80 USD.





The Rescue Ring from Tad Gear:
www.tadgear.com

Wrist Belt...

Wacky luxury designer Yvan Arpa has two passions: watches and martial arts. So, maybe it's not so crazy that he's designed a watch only for martial artists. The 'Black Belt Watch' will only be sold to people that have attained the rank of black belt (regardless of martial art style) Cost: 3,000 Swiss Francs.






Info via Idolreplicas:
www.idolreplicas.com

The Over / Under...

The 'Scubacraft' is a new vehicle that's just as comfortable on top the water as under it. On the surface, it's a high speed boat, but it's trimaran hull helps it move quickly under the water. It can carry it's scuba gear wearing passengers to about 100 feet in depth. Pre orders are being take now for a 2010 delivery. Cost: about 100,000 GBP.






The Scubacraft site:
www.scubacraft.com

Skybar...

If you're most comfortable having a cocktail at 35,000 feet - you can keep the party going at home with the PW-747 Cowling Bar. Made from the engine cowling, it looks great when paired with f4 ejection seat stools and stewardesses.







Available from Motoart:
www.motoart.com

X-Mas Declarations...

Nothing says 'the holidays' like a fragmentation grenade ornament. Part of the proceeds of each six pack are used to help end world conflict. What a strange and thoughtful product. Cost: about 20 GBP.








Grenade Christmas Tree Decorations from Suck Uk:
www.suck.uk.com

Gold!

Gold has been found... At Harrod's. The London department store will be selling ingots and bullion along with storage services in their store. Previously, one could purchase via their website - but due to a partnership with the Swiss refiner 'Produits Artistiques Metaux Precieux', you can get them 'to go'.








Details via The Times Online:
www.timesonline.co.uk

Advertisement...

If you're a fan of the 60's tailored look, Brooks Brothers wants to talk to you. Starting today, they'll be offering a retro line of suits based on the US TV Series 'Mad Men'. Cost: about 1000 USD.







Launch party news and links via NBC:
www.nbcnewyork.com