Homing bullets...

Sandia (a division of Lockheed) is currently working on laser guided bullets. While following a laser painted target, the ammunition can change course mid-air. Very tidy. No more wasted ammo.






Read more about it via Sandia:
share.sandia.gov

Duking it out...

The chaps at GuySpeed.com have 'Seven Things You Should Know About Bare Knuckle Boxing'.





Bare Knuckle by GuySpeed:
guyspeed.com

To the hunt...

German gun manufacturer Blaser has partnered with Land Rover to build the 'Blaser Land Rover Edition'. Kitted out for hunting, the edition features rear flood lights, gun storage, easy roof access, and many other tweaks to make it forest ready. Limited addition to be sold in Germany only Cost: about 64,000 USD




Details via 'Truck Trend':
www.trucktrend.com

Throw away...

The latest trend in robotics seems to be the 'tactical thrown robot' - small robots tossed into a situation used to recon an area. Case in point, the 'SCORP' - the newest from Swiss manufacturer Novatiq. The tiny bot can climb stairs and slink under small objects. It can be fitted with a variety of add ons and small payloads.





All about the SCORP via Novatiq:
www.novatiq.com

Brute force...

Sometimes simpler is better. The Brute Force 'Sand Bags' are exactly what they sound like - big sand bags used for fitness training. Durable material with inner linings to keep things from getting messy. Cost: 99 USD





Training gear from Brute Force:
www.bruteforcesandbags.com

Looking ahead...

Coming soon - a whole new type of 'reactive lighting'. Imagine lighting that can adjust to the ambient condition and distance you're working in. The 'NAO Headlamp' does exactly that. Expected Cost: 175 USD






Info and video demo via Petzl:
www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/headlamp/nao

Near and dear...

Perfect for stashing a couple of valuables, the 'SeV Travel Boxers' have a pair of hidden pockets. Cost: 20 USD.


SeV via ScotteVest:
www.scottevest.com/v3_store/Travel-Boxers.shtml

Showoff...

It's a shame to hide that special auto - the people at EcoSpace Studios have an idea: 'The AutoSpace'. The eco-friendly garage is one part storage, the other part showroom. Cost: ranges based on model





The 'AutoSpace' by EcoSpace Studios:
www.ecospacestudios.com/autospace

Reincarnated..

The gents at Deus Customs in Australia have done it again - this time by recycling a Harley Sportster into the 'Bald Terrier 1200'. Just the thing for your next adventure.





The Bald Terrier 1200 via Deus Customs:
au.deuscustoms.com/motorcycle/baldterrier

Pocket protectors...

The New York police department is working on a technology to scan people for weapons. Working with the US Department of Defense, they've been testing a mobile unit for some time. Their goal is to be able to scan from as far away as 80 feet, looking for guns.





Read more about it via 'The Gothamist':
gothamist.com

Silver Bullet...

A 28 oz. Bullet shaped cocktail shaker made by Metrokane that costs only 25 USD? Perfect.




Available from 'Rabbit and Friends:
www.rabbitandfriends.com/4500.html

Ghost hunter...

The US Navy is working on a new platform for hunting pirates - 'The Ghost'. The jet powered shallow water craft is intended to speed along using 'super cavitation' to reduce the drag of it's pontoon hulls. The central hull suspended in the air can accommodate a variety of weapons (torpedos, gatling guns, lasers, etc) all while looking very menacing.




Read more about it via The Danger Room:
www.wired.com

How interesting...

Surprisingly good advice from Forbes magazine on 'How to be Interesting' - in 10 Simple Steps.






How to be Interesting - via Forbes:
www.forbes.com

Party clothes...

A new twist on a seldom seen classic - 'The Smoking Jacket'. All but extinct these days, the company BetaBrand is bringing the glamor back with their line of reversible jackets. Comes in a variety of colors and linings - with details like skull buttons. They also make a 'drinking jacket' - with a special flask pocket.






The modern Smoking Jacket via BetaBrand:
www.betabrand.com

Tour guide...

'Keep Out! Top Secret Places Don't Want You to Know About' is a new book by Nick Redfern. It describes all sorts of places where (allegedly) world governments are stashing things - ranging from biological warfare, to mind control and underground bunkers full of UFO's. Cost: about 15 USD




Keep Out! - details and order via New Page Books (also available via Amazon):
www.newpagebooks.com/?section=home&product_id=503