Friday, March 16, 2012

Hot topic...


Baking a pizza will never be the same with the advent of the 'C5100 Lift' - The oven that disappears into your counter top. Cost: about 3200 USD



Read the press release from KBB:
www.kbb.co.uk

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Sand castle...


If your off to Qatar, you might spend a little time at the 'W Doha'. Features include dramatic views of the Arabian Sea, a Bliss branded spa, restaurants by Jean-Georges, and much more. All executed in the usual drama of the W chain.




Details, photos, and reservations for the W Doha:
www.whoteldoha.com

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Winging it...


There's a new player on the adrenalin rush circuit - 'The Subwing'. While being dragged behind a boat, underwater, the subwing can be used to 'fly' over the undersea landscape. Cost: 700 USD





Watch the video and other details via SubWing:
subwing.net/media

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Making tracks...


The OmniTrax 3.0 Interchangeable Sole System allows you to swap soles on your boots to suit different conditions. Since they snap on, they can be changed without removing your boots. Cost: 140-200 USD




Available from Korkers:
www.korkers.com

Monday, March 12, 2012

Both barrels...


The world's first double barrel 1911 semi-automatic pistol is now available from from Arsenal Firearms. The AF2011-A1 holds a double cartridge with 16 (8 doubled) .45 rounds.



Tech specs and video via Arsenal Firearms:
www.arsenalfirearms.com

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Very visual...


With the announcement and debut of the 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta - the company has released a video to showcase the new car. You can best enjoy the epic video full screen and very loud via YouTube.



Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Launch Video via YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ18G_I0WUk

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Six pack...


Toting wine around is a little easier with 'Zebag'. This fold up wine carrier holds six bottles while curled into the tote form. Unrolled into the 'bar mode' it can hold up to 11 bottles. It can also be suspended if flat surface area is scarce. Perfect for traveling. Cost: 45 USD



Available from Amazon:
www.amazon.com

Friday, March 9, 2012

The Anti-yacht...


Who needs a yacht when you can have a 'Patrol Torpedo Boat'. These restored WWII vintage patrol boats have been updated with modern electronics, and are licensed to carry passengers. Cost: 1 Million USD.




Available from Hammacher Schlemmer:
www.hammacher.com

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Essential phrases...


Follow the link for the 9 essential phrases you should know while traveling. (According to the folks at The Daily Meal) The phrases are repeated in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, and Turkish. As you might guess, they revolve around food.




The 9 Phrases via The Daily Meal:
www.thedailymeal.com

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Basic training...


'Basic Life Lessons from Basic Training' -- what can be learned for regular life from basic military training ... brought to you from the chaps at 'Art of Manliness'. A worthwhile read.





Basic Life Lessons from Basic Training' via The Art of Manliness:
artofmanliness.com

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Stay calm...


Here are a couple of tips on how to beat a lie detector test from GuySpeed.






How to Beat a Lie Detector via GuySpeed:
www.guyspeed.com

Monday, March 5, 2012

Bigger... faster...


Update: The Seabreacher submarine line has been updated to include the 'Seabreacher Y' - the Orca. The enhanced submarine is larger and faster, allowing for more aerial hijinks. Cost: about 100,000 USD



Details and video via SeaBreacher:
www.seabreacher.com/seabreacher-y-0

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Sinister...


Next time you're chatting with a super villain, check out his watch... he'll probably be wearing one of these: 'The Richard Mille Tourbillon RM 052 Skull Watch'. This exotic time piece is modeled after the skull and cross bone motif. Only 21 will be made. Cost: 500,000 USD




Read more about it via WatchTime:
www.watchtime.com

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Pop Up...


Currently in testing, the 'HoverMast' is a surveillance tool that can be quickly deployed from a small vehicle. The tethered observation tool can hover as long as power is supplied from it's base station.




Story via sUAS News:
www.suasnews.com

Friday, March 2, 2012

This conversation is over...


Japanese researchers have built a device that can stop a person from speaking. This non-lethal device renders the target incapable of speech mid-sentence.





Read more about it via Technology Review:
www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/27620