Very efficient...

The 'Volta Volare GT4' is an extremely efficient, high performance personal aircraft. It's state of the art composite body and hi-torque hybrid engine make it an inexpensive, quiet, and low cost of ownership choice. Orders being taken now - makes a great holiday gift.

Read more via Volta Volare:

www.voltavolare.com

Travel safe...

German safe maker Doettling introduced another innovation, 'The Guardian'. A portable travel safe made of composite materials. The stylish cylinder is the perfect size for jewelry, cash, and documents.

Read more about it via HauteTime:

www.hautetime.com

Don't get left behind...

The 'Nautilus Lifeline Marine Radio' might just be your best dive buddy. This waterproof marine radio with GPS and distress features can signal for help when you run into trouble. Cost: 299 USD

Read more via Nautilus Lifeline:

www.nautiluslifeline.com

The end of the world...

Located at the southern most tip of Chile, is Tierra Patagonia. This newly opened eco-chic hotel has a view of the Torres del Paine National Park - a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It's not even close to camping.

Info and booking via Tierra Patagonia:

www.tierrapatagonia.com

Your digits...

It's an annoyance - using a touchscreen device while wearing gloves. Finally, nanotechnology has come to the rescue. The 'Leather TouchScreen Gloves' from Mujjo are infused with a material that allows you to keep your finger covered while typing. Cost: 129 EUR

Read more and order via Mujjo:

www.mujjo.com/leather-touchscreen-gloves

Knock Knock...

Soon you'll be able to see who's at the door from anywhere in the world. The 'DoorBot' will use your local wi-fi to stream video from your front porch to your cell phone. It will include infrared so you'll be able to see at night. Available in July 2013

Read more about it via ChristieStreet:

secure.christiestreet.com/products/doorbot

Crushing it...

The next time you're near Kasota, Minnesota - you might drop by the 'Drive a Tank'. They offer a variety of tank driving experiences, and they might just let you crush a car (for a price).

Read more about it via Drive A Tank:

www.driveatank.com

Range finder...

At MGV (Machine Guns Vegas) - you can indulge your Las Vegas firing range wants. Something of a cross between an ultra lounge and firing range, packages are available for an interesting day out. The 007 package includes an Aston Martin and tailored suit rental.

Get all the details from MGV:

machinegunsvegas.com

Refined...

This week the 2013 Porsche Cayman makes it's first person appearance at the LA Auto Show. Yes, it's very cool.

The 2013 Porsche Cayman MicroSite:

http://www.porsche.com/microsite/cayman/usa.aspx?ws=1

You're getting warmer...

The 'StickNFind' system will soon be acting as your own personal radar. Using 'stick on sensors', smart phone based software will help you locate items that you've tagged. Currently in development via Indiegogo.

Read more, watch the video and purchase via IndieGoGo:

www.indiegogo.com/sticknfind

Snow monster...

Styled after the Russian Icebreaker Ship, the limited edition 'Ural Yamal' is rather distinctive. The two wheel drive bike is equipped with a 749cc 4 stroke engine. Cost: 14,250 USD.

Details and specs via Ural:

www.imz-ural.com/2012-yamal-limited-edition

Smart socks...

Billed as 'The Most Clever Socks Ever', the Socrates socks are built to high specifications. Military spec elastic, kevlar-carbon matrix, and 'anti-droop' technology should keep them looking good. Cost: about 15 USD. Don't worry, they are available in 'serious' colors, as well...

Information via Kickstarter:

www.kickstarter.com

Something fishy...

The Department of Homeland Security is working on an underwater drone that's 'tuna shaped'. The small flexible bodied drone can be used to patrol areas, or fit into tight underwater spaces.

Info and video via 'The Daily Mail':

www.dailymail.co.uk

Snow angels...

The North Face 'Patrol Avalanche Airbag Pack' might just be your new climbing buddy. Besides being a fully functional backpack - it has nitrogen canisters for a quick deployment of floatation wings to keep you on top of an avalanche. Cost: 1,179 USD

Details and order from REI:

www.rei.com

Sea view...

The Dutch company UBoatWorx has really outdone themselves with their new 'C Explorer 5' - the first underwater 'limo'. The multi-passenger dry sub gives a full 360 panorama view while cruising in style. Cost: 2.4 Million USD

Details and Tech Specs via UBoatWorx:

www.uboatworx.com