A bit of the bubbly...

Pierre Stephane Dumas has designed a series of 'bubble tents' - large, clear luxury tents for spending quality time in the forrest. The various sizes and shapes include a wide variety of amenities - including some that are frosted for the more modest. Rental and purchase options are available Cost: about 600 USD for rent, about 11,000 USD for purchase



Details and photos via 'Geekologie':
www.geekologie.com

Playing with fire...

'Horus' is the name of a collection of fireplaces by Fontana Forni. 'The Tetris' is fireplace comprised of interlocking pieces that double as furniture - re-stacking as needed for seating close to the flame.





Translated page via Giornoidea:
giornoidea.com

Boat house...

The 'Aquaminium' waterfront complex might be the perfect place to keep an eye on your yacht. Located in southern Thailand, the homes include a float in garage for storage. The berth is large enough for a 12 meter boat. Other household amenities include a home theatre, bar, waterfall jacuzzi, and hydrotherapy area. Fifteen units have been built on Phang Nga Bay.







Photos, details, and pricing via the Aquaminium site:
aquaminium.royalphuketmarina.com

Chemical free...

Scientists working at the University of South Carolina have discovered a way to detect blood without using chemicals. High speed pulses of infrared light are screened for different wavelengths and isolated. Saving time and no messy sprays.




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

Fizz...

If you're wondering what to do with the rather popular St Germaine Elderflower Liqueur that seems to be showing up everywhere - you might try this simple recipe for your Bond Girl:



St-Germain Cocktail

Ingredients:
2 parts champagne or dry sparkling white wine
1.5 parts St-Germain
2 parts club soda

Show us...

The 'Replay XD' is a tiny camera that is self contained - perfect for action extreme sports, or recording those conversations you'd like to review later. It will run for 110 minutes on a single charge. Extremely easy to use, and very rugged. Cost: 190 USD.






Details and Tech Specs from Replay:
replayxd.com

Cufflink Upgrade...

Earlier, USB cufflinks were announced. Now, we have Robert Graham fashion cufflinks - with more storage. That's right, 4 Gig of storage right at your fingertips - in fashion colors. Cost: 228 USD






Available from Cufflinks.com:
www.cufflinks.com

It never happened...

Scientists working at Johns Hopkins University have isolated a protein used to store memories of traumatic events in mice. The protein can be neutralized if intercepted quickly - effectively erasing the traumatic event.



Read more about it via Kurtzweil AI:
www.kurzweilai.net/how-to-erase-memory

On the drawing board...

Currently in design, the 'Beluga Yacht' is a pretty interesting concept. Designed by Pursang, the glass and steel superyacht is planned to have quite a list of features: a whiskey bar, extendable balconies, a turkish bath, a gym, greenhouse... really, the list just goes on.




Renderings via 'Funtasticus':
www.funtasticus.com

Spy shirt...

The 'spy shirt' that is actually... a spy shirt. This t-shirt has a built in, functioning spy camera - hidden in the camera of the artwork on the shirt. Genius? Silly? You make the call. Cost: 40 USD





'Spy Shirt' from ThinkGeek:
www.thinkgeek.com

Super saber...

With the holidays approaching, you might be wondering if your champagne sabering skills are up to par. Mumm's is offering a modern saber and a starter bottle of cordon rouge to get you started. Cost: 600 EUR.



Available from the stylish 'Colette' of Paris:
www.colette.fr

Extended edition...

A conversion kit for extending your pistol into a rifle. Coming soon from HERA Arms.






Additional pictures from HERA (English and German):
www.hera-arms.com

entrenched...

If you're looking for a new trench coat, you might check out the 2010 models from Aspesi. The Milanese designer has been making them since the 1990's - the newest models have some subtle military style built in. Cost: about 690 USD.



Info and order from 'the corner':
www.thecorner.com

Lighten up...

If you're backgammon set is weighing you down, you might consider the a full carbon fiber set from Carbofan. This limited edition (only 99 will be made) set is a high tech work of art. Cost: about 25,000 USD







Details and photos from Carbofan:
sh-engineering.eu/carbofan/#

Shoot off...

'Bang! Lights out!' is a design lamp from the Japanese design team bitplay. The lamp is accompanied by a pistol shaped control unit - when it's turned off - the lamp shade tilts as if it's been shot. So much cooler than a 'clapper'.





Details via 'The Daily What':
thedailywh.at