Hard knocks...

The 'Yoogo Self Defense Keychain' can deliver a little extra punch when you need it. Cost: 20 USD

Info, order and video via Yoogo:

yoogo.co

The mask...

Currently in development, the 'Scubus S HD Scuba Mask' promises HD recording, heads-up display of critical information, and communications with other divers.

Info via Discovery News:

news.discovery.com

Plot twist...

For years, movie plot lines have often included having to find a hidden nuclear device. Now, Sandia Labs has developed a 'Mobile Imager of Neutrons for Emergency Responders' or 'MINER' for short. The device is a backscatter neutron camera that can help quickly locate sources of radiation.

Read more about it via Sandia:

share.sandia.gov

Printing a new home...

The European Space Agency has been experimenting with 'printing' a moon base. The idea is to use native moon materials to load a 3D printer, then print/build on top of an inflatable central core.

Read more about it via the ESA:

www.esa.int

Gun case...

Land Rover has teamed up with luxury gun manufacturer Holland and Holland to produce the most luxurious SUV ever. The specially badged vehicle sports a leather clad interior with walnut gunstock accents. The tailgate includes additional gun storage, and an extension for easy seating. Cost: 180,000 GPB

Read more about it via Land Rover:

newsroom.jaguarlandrover.com

Spacey bike...

The 2014 Ural 'Mir' commemorates the joint US-Russian space mission. Styling queues include an 'orbital white' paint treatment, solar panel, and engraved external wrench. Cost: 17,000 USD

Read more about it via Ural:

imz-ural.com/2014-ural-mir.html

Foiled again...

UPDATE: A while back, the two seater hydrofoil was announced by Quadrofoil. Now, it's in production with a delivery date in spring of 2015. Cost: from 19,000 USD

Info, video, and order via Quadrofoil:

www.quadrofoil.com/en

Arsenal...

The gents at Military Factory have compiled an impressive list of all the small arms used during World War II.

WW2 Small Arms via Military Factory:

www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/ww2-guns.asp

Not so honest...

Noah Zandan has a few interesting ideas about how to detect lies. Follow the link for a quick overview via YouTube, and further links for more details. Honest.

The Language of Lying via YouTube and TED:

youtu.be/H0-WkpmTPrM

In the chips...

DARPA announced they have a computer chip that is capable of 1 Trillion cycles per second. That would be about 250 times faster than the highest end Mac Pro, but on a single chip. It will not be on store shelves anytime soon.

Read more from DARPA:

www.darpa.mil/NewsEvents/Releases/2014/10/28.aspx

Getting sidetracked...

'Sidetracked' is a new adventure magazine with high quality photography and insightful writing.

See back issues and other content via Sidetracked:

www.sidetracked.com

Listening in...

The tiny 'Invisity Ear Prompter' by Phonak is the smallest radio frequency receiver on the commercial market. Cost: 1100 GPB transmit options are also available.

Read more about it via Phonak:

www.phonak-communications.com

Ferrari of the Sea...

It's a common problem: your old mini-sub is not sporty enough. Fortunately, U-Boatworx is building the 'HP Sport Sub 2'. The compact, lightweight sub will fit perfectly in the bay of most large mega-yachts. Cost: 1.35 Million USD

Specs and order via U-Boatworx:

www.uboatworx.com

Get going...

Here's a short list of '15 Ways to Immediately Get Motivated' from The Success Soup.

'15 Ways to Immediately Get Motivated' from The Success Soup.

thesuccesssoup.com

Yes, I'm talking to YOU...

SoundLazer is making a small parametric speaker, which can send a very focused beam of sound. The small device can be pointed at a specific person in a group to send a private message over the open air. Cost: about 150 USD

Read more about it via SoundLazer:

www.soundlazer.com