Heads up...

Scientists have determined that all the technical hurdles have been overcome for the first human head transplant. What could possibly go wrong there.

More information via the Next Big Future:

nextbigfuture.com

Welcome to the party...

'Spy Party' is a new computer game. The object is to ascertain the spy at a party, and eliminate them. Here's the catch - you only have one shot. Currently in beta, the game is free.

Read more and download the beta via Spy Party:

www.spyparty.com/beta

Bugged...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have successfully modified a Kinect gaming system to 'drive' a wired insect. The 'biobot' receives input through a chip strapped to it's body while sending feedback to the gaming system.

Read more about it via NC State:

news.ncsu.edu

Talking through your hat...

If earphones aren't your thing, you might check out the 'Cynaps' project - a baseball hat with an imbedded bone conduction headset. The set can be used for music, or communications. Cost: 80 USD

Read more about it via Max Virtual:

www.maxvirtual.com

Transformer...

Strand Craft is working on a hydrofoil, hovercraft combination vehicle for use as a yacht tender. Cost: about 770,000 USD.

Concept drawings from Secret Projects:

www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=19806.0

A difficult read...

The Walker Art Center has a project going to create difficult to read fonts - with the purpose of fooling optical character recognition. The idea being a person is able to read the message - but not a computer.

Read the story and watch the video via Walker Art:

blogs.walkerart.org

Divided...

Sabine Pearlman happened upon a trove of World War II ammunition - She has a photo exhibit of bisected ordinance, which is strangely mesmerizing.

View the gallery at Sabine Pearlman Photography:

www.pearlmanphotography.com

Driving details...

The perfect driving gloves for your classic car might just be 'The Stringback Driving Gloves' from AutoDromo. Woven,open backs to keep you hands cool, while leather palms work perfectly with wooden steering wheels. Cost: 110 USD

Info and order from AutoDromo:

www.autodromo.com/products/stringback-driving-gloves

Smarty pants...

Clothing Arts makes a line of 'Pick Pocket Proof Pants'. Multiple layers of pockets, hidden zippers, and extra button flaps are enlisted to keeps your goods safe.

Info and order via Clothing Arts:

clothingarts.com

Exit plan...

The 'T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool' can get you out of a car quickly. A window punch, seat belt cutter, and flashlight all in one small tool. Cost: 40 USD

Available from StatGear Tools:

www.statgeartools.com

In a sling...

Modern science has forged 'The Carbon Fiber Hammock Bathtub'. Perfect for hanging out. Available in several colors from SplinterWorks.

'The Vessel' from SplinterWorks:

www.splinterworks.co.uk/limited_editions/vessel.php

Shot with an arrow...

The new 'BowMag' arrow head combines archery with shooting. The arrow head tip can contain either a .38 or a .357 casing.

Available from Rac-Em-Bac Arrowheads:

www.racembac.com

Closing time...

The watch making madmen at TokyoFlash have built 'The Kisai Intoxicated LCD Watch'. The LCD watch includes a breathalyzer. Cost: 99 USD.

Read more and order via TokyoFlash:

www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/kisai/intoxicated

The shape of things...

Researchers have discovered they can model the shape of a room by reading the minute echoes via a computer algorithm.

Read more about it via The BBC:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22941278

Sergio's story...

Italian design group Pininfarina has shaped many famous cars in the past. The 'Sergio' is a concept car that's been making the rounds at several auto shows lately. It seems they're going to build a few for sale. Five examples will be available at an estimated 2 Million USD.

Photos and info via Pinifarina:

www.pininfarina.com/en/sergio