Flying carpet ride...

Emirates Airlines plans to add 'Shisha' lounges to it's A380 fleet. First class and business passengers will be able to enjoy a bit of middle eastern culture while en route.

Read more about it via the Pan Arabia Enquirer:

www.panarabiaenquirer.com

No one's driving...

Follow the link to watch the first catapult assisted launch of the unmanned X-47B combat system from an aircraft carrier. It's a clever robot.

X47B Launch via YouTube:

youtu.be/_FMvNrkwmi0

Just drop by...

'Kevo' is the newest keyless entry system from Kwikset & Weiser. A phone based application or RFID fob will activate the lock from a 'bubble' distance - no physical key required. Other programable feature will include virtual keys shipped electronically - for specified times and durations.

Read more about it via UniKey:

www.unikey.com

Driven...

'Ultimate Drives' offers Aston Martin Driving Packages in the Swiss Alps and Italian Lake Country. Three days of visiting shooting locations of James Bond films while enjoying a V8 Vantage S. Cost: from 5450 EUR

Details via Ultimate Drives:

www.ultimatedrives.net

Looking like the pros...

The National Security Agency recently published a guide on how to use google for 'sensitive' information. The book is a downloadable PDF of pro tips on how to be your own spy agency. Enjoy with caution.

Read more about it via Wired:

www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/05/nsa-manual-on-hacking-internet

Going places...

The gents at 'GiltMan' have put together a concise slideshow on how to pack a suit in carry on, and arrive on the other side looking crisp.

'How to Pack a Suit' via GiltMan:

www.gilt.com/giltmanual/2013/05/how-to-pack-a-suit

Pumped up...

Surprise your party people with a 'Beach& Airlounge' - inflatable party seating for up to thirty people. Folds away for storage when not in use. Cost: 5400 EUR

Read more about it via RedFerret:

www.redferret.net/?p=36852

Future perfect...

The company Terrafugia has been working hard at making your flying car dreams come true. The newest vision is the TF-X model, a hybrid electric tilt rotor flying car that can land vertically and cruise at 200 MPH.

Read more about it via The Wall Street Journal:

blogs.wsj.com

iDrink...

There are times when you want your flask to look like an iPhone - and for those times, there's 'iFlask'. Cost 25 USD

Available from GoiFlask:

goiflask.com

Original recipe...

The Kalashikov AK-47 is perhaps the most successful assault rifle ever made. It's been virtually unchanged for over 60 years - but, it might be time for a major makeover. The Russian government is continuing trials of the AK-12, with a major milestone this June.

Read all about it via DefenceTalk:

www.defencetalk.com

Gimme shelter...

The 'RDM - Rapid Deployment Module' is a new shelter product from the company 'Visible Good'. In 25 minutes, two people can assemble one without any tools needed. The module can be broken down and re-used later. Various configurations are available.

Read more about it via Visible Good:

visible-good.com

Fourth time's a charm...

The fourth test of the Boeing X-51A WaveRider Hypersonic Vehicle was a success. The unmanned test vehicle used a scramjet to achieve a top speed of Mach 5.1.

Read more about it via Boeing:

boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2667

Lighten up...

Add some whimsy to your weapons lab decor with the 'Mister Boom and Miss Dynamite Lamp Set' - styled like a classic detonator and sticks of dynamite.

Read more about the via The Mag:

www.themag.it

Critter-Cam...

Now man's best friend can help record shenanigans. Sony has announced the 'AKA-DM1' - harness cam for dogs. Cost: about 54 USD

Translated announcement via Akihabara News:

en.akihabaranews.com Announcement from Sony:

www.sony.jp/actioncam/products/AKA-DM1

Brawny...

The Mercedes Unimog is a serious piece of off road kit, but it's needed a bit of an overhaul. Happily, Mercedes has introduced a whole new line ready for duty.

Read more and watch videos via AutoBlog:

www.autoblog.com