Lights out...

Add some military grade flair to your home with the 'Andromeda Tactical Lamp'. Made of gun rails, bolts, and metal shielding -- it could be just the accent piece you're looking for. Currently a project on Kickstarter. Cost: 560 when the project is complete - early purchase at a discount.

More info via Kickstarter:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sketchydesignstudio/andromeda-tactical-lighting

What's in your pocket?

New technology will be able to scan people to the molecular level from 50 meters (about 164 feet) away. The laser based scanners are said to be an order of magnitude faster and more sensitive - literally a million times faster - able to do a detail analysis on surface and content. They should be in service within the next year or two.

Technical details via GeniaPhotonics:

www.geniaphotonics.com/

Improvise...

Did you know a piranha can be used as a pair of scissors in case of an emergency? Follow the link for a quick demo of piranha power.

Piranha scissors via YouTube:

www.youtube.com

The art boat...

Designer Zaha Hadid designed a rather interesting 8 meter speed boat for an American art dealer. The asymmetrical design is rather distinctive. It is currently being built by Shoreteam in France.

Read more about it via Phaidon:

www.phaidon.com

A little spicy...

Bollywood meets Bond with 'You Me Bullets Love' by The Bombay Royale. If you listen closely, you might notice the re-work of the classic tune 'Jaan Pehechan Ho' was recently used in a Heineken beer commercial. Cost: about 10 USD

Available from iTunes and Amazon:

Amazon.com

It's in my phone...

The 'iStash' is a small, wallet like container that looks very much like an iPhone. Enough said. Cost: 10 USD.

Available from MTMi:

istashonlinestore.bigcartel.com/product/istash

Unhinged...

The McLaren MP4-12C is now available as a Spider. The 616 hp twin turbo V8 is now sporting a retractable hard top that can function while moving at slow speeds. Cost: 266k USD.

Tech specs and configuration via McLaren:

www.mclarenautomotive.com

Pack it in...

Get comfortable and watch this tutorial on 'how to pack' from Louis Vuitton. You might want to watch a couple of times... it's a bit mesmerizing. Viewing tip: set to full screen to see the details.

The Art of Packing from Louis Vuitton - via Presurfer:

presurfer.blogspot.com

Down to earth...

The rocket scientists at Masten Space Systems have been refining their suborbital rocket. Follow the link to watch their newest video of a launch and a 'buck roger's style' landing using their Xaero system...

Details and video via Masten Space:

masten-space.com

A little guidance...

BAE Systems has been working on replacing GPS systems. The idea is to start with GPS coordinates, but to learn from other transmissions in the environment - making the guidance systems work, even when the GPS cuts out. The same tech could be used to build maps of indoor spaces via electronic transmissions. Very interesting.

Read more about it via BAE Systems:

baesystems.com

Stick shifties...

In some corners of the world, it's a dying art - the driving of standard shift cars. Here we have a handy tutorial from the lads at Jalopnik - on 'How to Drive a Stick Shift Properly'.

'How to Drive a Stick Shift Properly' from Jalopnik:

jalopnik.com

To Go...

Since 1959, the AR-7 survival rifle has been a staple in backpacks. The current incarnation has changed little - just updated materials of the breakdown .22 that fits into it's own waterproof stock. Cost: 275 USD

Available from Henry:

www.henryrepeating.com/rifle-survival-ar7.cfm

You can read it from here...

The 'AirPrint' system from IDair can read your fingerprints ... from up to 20 feet away. Using a burst of coherent light and special optics, biometric identification can be confirmed at a distance.

Details via IDair Co:

idairco.com/products

Spear fishing...

During the Cold War days, the Russians had quietly developed gear for underwater use. One such weapon is a four barrel underwater dart gun. Four, 4.5 inch steel spikes are fired effectively up to 60 feet.

Story and details via Small Arms Defense Journal:

sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=512

Vice squad...

You can keep everything in it's place with the 'Vice Holster' - a custom shoulder holster for a flask and a pack of smokes. Cost: 145 USD

Available via Etsy:

www.etsy.com