A little more juice...

If you need just a little more time for that critical phone call, you might want one of these: 'The Mophie'. This key chain sized device holds a little extra charge for your iPhone or iPod - and can charge it without any wires. Cost; about 35 USD





Read more about it via Mophie:
www.mophie.com

Wake up call...

We've seen alarm clocks that need to be 'defused' before - but this one is the sinister looking. The home made 'bomb clock' as seen on MAKE. Kits to be available soon.






The 'Bomb Clock' via Make zine:
blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/09/defusable-alarm-clock-is-dy-no-mite.html

Seems like old times...

If you find yourself in London, you might like to look in on '45 Park Lane'. This handsome hotel has 46 suites decorated in art deco style. There's a newly opened 'Cut' steakhouse by Wolfgang Puck onsite as well.





The homesite of 45 Park Lane:
www.45parklane.com

Quietly marking the time...

You can be silently notified of timed events with 'The Mute Watch'. This minimalist watch is controlled via a touchscreen - using simple gestures. Alarms are set to vibrate at either a slow or long pace. Cost: 259 USD








Order, details and demonstration video via MuteWatch:
mutewatch.com/start

To tell the truth...

Estonian researchers claim to have located a portion of the brain that can induce people to tell the truth. Their findings suggest that if the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is magnetically stimulated, the subject will compelled to speak truthfully.








Read more about it via the International Business Times:
uk.ibtimes.com

Cross bred...

If you cross a Ducati with some Mercedes AMG tuning, you'll find this: the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition. The bike features the signature AMG 5 spoke wheels, an Alcantara seat, matte black carbon fiber body, and a numbered plaque on the gas tank.









Details and specifications via Ducati:
www.ducati.com

Water toys...

If you're looking for a new water toy, you might check out the new 'Exo' to be displayed at the Cannes Boat Show. The carbon fiber jet ski is electric, eco-friendly, and very sleek.








More info from Exo-Concept:
www.exo-concept.com

Another future cat...

Jaguar is showing off another new concept vehicle - the CX-16 Coupe. This two seat roadster is compact and muscular, sporting a 3.0 liter V6 that puts out 376 HP. It may not be the fastest, but you'll certainly look good getting there.






View photos via Autoblog:
www.autoblog.com

Contents under pressure...

If you're very serious about improving your physical abilities, you might look into the the oxygen pod from CVAC Systems. Using something called 'Cyclic Variations in Adaptive Conditioning', one is alternately compressed and oxygenated. Cost: about 75,000 USD







Read the tech details via CVAC Systems:
www.cvacsystems.com

InfraRed Magic...

If you need to make a tank 'disappear', you might want to talk to the folks at BAE Systems. Their 'Adaptive Camouflage Cloak' designed for combat vehicles will make them invisible to infrared sensors. The adaptive tiles can also send false images to make the vehicle appear to be something completely different - like a car, a flock of birds, and so on.






Read about it and watch a sample video via Defense Update:
defense-update.com/20110905_bae-adaptiv_camouflage.html

Strong Endorsement...

If you've wondered what it might be like to shoot at your boss with an AK47, here's a video of someone doing exactly that. The gents at Texas Armoring showing off their bullet proof glass.








Security glass demonstration via YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZzoB6xBWOI&feature=youtu.be

Stunning 'copter...

Built for chasing pirates, the diminutive 'Shadowhawk' remote controlled helicopter packs a few surprise punches. The seven foot long helicopter can fire stun batons or more lethal ordinance if needed. Built by Vanguard Defense.







Details and demo video via KitUp:
kitup.military.com

Cool as a ...

You can add a little Porsche flair to your beverages with the Porsche Ice Cube Tray. The silicon tray will pop out ice in the shapes of tiny 911, Cayman, Panamera and Cayenne. Cost: 19 USD




Available from Porsche:
shop4.porsche.com

Filtering...

If you spend a lot of time in environments with sudden loud sounds - wouldn't it be great to have earplugs that could switch on and off - filtering out just the loud noises? That's exactly what the 'HD 15 Electronic Earplugs' do. Cost: 499 USD.







Available from Etymotic:
www.etymotic.com/hp/hd15.html

On the go...

Keeping an eye on things is quite easy with 'The iZON Room Monitor'. This small device can stream info to your smartphone - no computer or webcam required. It can be configured to detect motion or audio. Cost: 130 USD.







The iZon via Technabob:
technabob.com