Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Great disguise...


Sporting a new profile, larger engine, and other refinements, the 'Seabreacher X' is the newest underwater vehicle from the company that brought you the 'Seabreacher J'. Add a shark paint job, and you've really got something.







Details from the Seabreacher site:
www,seabreacher.com

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Shades of the past...


Bringing back some of their original driving glasses, Porsche Design has their 'Heritage Collection' - bringing back the 70's and 80's circa sunglasses with their no-nonsense deign. Cost: about 270 to 450 USD.







Details and pictures via 'EyeGoodies':
www.eyegoodies.com

Monday, August 16, 2010

They're back...


Here's both the good news and bad news - if everything has been deleted from your iPhone, it can be resurrected using 'The iPhone Recovery Stick'. Pictures, texts, all of it. Which is very exciting - or horrifying depending on your point of view. Cost: about 197 USD from Proof Pronto.






The iPhone Recovery Stick via Proof Pronto:
www.proofpronto.com

Friday, August 13, 2010

Rough and tumble...


If you're looking to shoot some video of your antics - but the environment it a bit rough for your regular video cam, you might consider the latest generation 'ATC9K' by Oregon Scientific. The waterproof housing is shock resistant - and includes a g-force indicator that records as you shoot. Cost: about 300 USD.





Details and order via Oregon Scientific:
www.oregonscientific.com

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Jet black...


If you need some stylish protective gear, you might like :The Nappa Leather Jet Helmet'. Made by the Milanese company Tru Trussardi, the sleek helmet sports a leather central stripe, hand finished edges, and non-allergenic fabrics on the interior.






Details from the Tru Trussardi site:
urbanideas.trutrussardi.com

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Self sufficient...


Generally, gliders need a little help to get aloft, but Desert Aerospace is giving them a hand with a small retractable jet. After attaining altitude, the jet retracts into the fuselage - allowing for the a quiet glide.






Read more about it via Wired:
www.wired.com

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Quick cup...


Rarely do the worlds of Coffee, F1 Racing, and Gadgets intersect. Here we have the F1 Race Helmet Nespresso machine.







F1 Nespresso via Yanko Design:
www.yankodesign.com

Monday, August 9, 2010

Cocktail Archeology...


If you're looking to stump your local bartender, you might enjoy a copy of this: 'Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails'. This spiral bound book recounts 100 recipes and their background stories. Cost: about 14 USD.






'Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails' available from Amazon:
www.amazon.com

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Shark attack...


You know you're in trouble when the bad guy has one of these: 'The Shark Knife'.






The somewhat over the top 'Shark Knife' via Boing Boing:
www.boingboing.net

Friday, August 6, 2010

New hybrids...


The gun making wizards at Dalton/Stanley are cooking up a hybrid - a hybrid assault / sniper rifle. Technological improvements include an integrated CPU for calculating direction and velocity, a retractable barrel, laser guidance, night scope, and much more.






Read more about it via Behance:
www.behance.net

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Singapore Sling...


If you're tired of those tiny seats, Singapore Air has a solution: 'The Singapore Suite'. Offered on the new A380's, the suite includes a full size bed, a full size armchair, and a 23 inch flat screen TV in a small private chamber.







Details via Singapore Air:
www.singaporeair.com

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Drinking section...


Still a concept, the 'SeaKettle' is a life raft with an incorporated desalination process. Sea water is captured and converted using solar power - providing fresh water into collection pouches inside the capsule.








Pictures and concept via The James Dyson Award Site:
www.jamesdysonaward.org

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Going nuclear...


How often do you get to rub elbows with a nuclear missile? At the 'Titan Missile Museum' in Sahuarita, Az., you can spend the day reliving the fun of the Cold War. Fun and educational.






Pictures of the Titan Missile Museum:
imgurfun.net

Monday, August 2, 2010

Orbitz...


If you're looking for your best value in space tourism, you might want to book onto XCOR's 'Lynx' - for just 95,000 you'll get a suborbital flight - roughly half the cost of Virgin Intergalactic. Your fee also includes a week's stay at a luxury resort during your training session and health screening. 20,000 USD is the required deposit.





Details from Space Cruise News:
www.spacecruisenews.com

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Building the Red Square...


One of the newest super yacht under construction is 'The Red Square' by Dunya Yachts. Measuring 236 feet, she'll have room for 12 overnight guests, a swimming pool, multiple lounges, and three open decks. Available in 2011. Cost: not yet available.






Details and drawings via the attractive Dunya Yachts site:
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