Training wheels...

The 'GP Experience' puts you into an F1 race car - either as a passenger or driver. Several locations. Cost: 999 USD for the passenger experience, 10,000 USD for the full drive.

Read more about it via the GPExperience:

www.gpexperience.com

Getting steamed...

KitchenAid will be offering a home version of a 'Siphon Coffee Brewer'. The system uses steam and vapor in a sealed globe to deliver a superior cup of coffee - but really, it's just fun to use. Cost: 250 USD

Review and video via CNet:

www.cnet.com/products/kitchenaid-siphon-coffee-brewer

Privacy, the sequel...

The second version of 'The Blackphone' will be arriving this summer. The second version has a few new software tricks up its sleeve - including virtual compartments. Cost: estimated at 650 USD

Read more about it via DigitalTrends:

www.digitaltrends.com

Power suit...

Amazon is selling a 13 foot tall exoskeleton robotic suit. The 5 ton, four wheeled suit can be fitted with weapons. Cost: 1 Million USD, but you can't really put a price on fun.

Read more via The DailyMail:

www.dailymail.co.uk

Audio clues...

Researchers at Ramon Llull University in Spain are working on a new algorithm to locate where a video was shot, based on audio clues and comparison videos.

Read more about it via AlphaGalileo:

www.alphagalileo.es

Time for basics...

Luxury watchmaker Bell&Ross has announced a military type BR03 watch. The chunky, automatic watch is available in khaki or black. Cost: about 4,000 USD

Read more about it via Luxuryes:

luxuryes.com

Silver lining...

Garrison of Toronto is offering bespoke tailoring of bulletproof suits. Woven into the fabric are carbon nanotubes, rather than kevlar - which allows for a less bulky profile while offering good protection.

Read more, demo video, and contact info via Garrison:

garrisonbespoke.com

Get bombed...

The 'Bombs Drinks Cabinet' is a beverage storage cabinet made from an RAF MK1 practice cluster bomb. The polished aluminum doors contain three shelves that revolve around a gold plated spindle. Cost: on request from Fallen Furniture, Bath England.

Read more and make enquiries via Fallen Furniture:

www.fallenfurniture.com/product/the-bomb

Halt...

Lockheed Martin has been showing off their prototype laser weapon 'ATHENA' (Advanced Test High Energy Asset). The 30 kilowatt laser cooked a pickup truck's engine block from a mile away.

Read more about it via Lockheed Martin:

www.lockheedmartin.com

Adventure pants...

The 'Vidda Pro Trekking Trousers' may not win a beauty contest, but they are extremely practical. They are reinforced with double fabric, have many pockets, and inserts for additional padding. Cost: 150 USD

Read more and order via Fjallraven:

www.fjallraven.us/products/vidda-pro

Open sesame...

The 'Sesame Smart Lock' is a simplified, smart phone controlled lock. One of the interesting features is the ability to program 'secret knocks' for entry.

Read more about it via Candyhouse:

www.candyhouse.co

I'd like to place a call...

There's another new option for placing encrypted calls - 'Signal' has been upgraded to include voice and texting. The app works with both IOS and Android devices. It is very simple to use. Cost: free

Read more about it via Wired:

www.wired.com

Whip it...

The 'Urumi' is flexible weapon that's kind of a cross between a whip and a sword. Follow the link to see it in action.

The most dangerous sword via YouTube:

youtu.be/eMAsCuDFSUI

The big drop...

Paul Allen's Stratolaunch System is taking shape in the Mojave dessert. The world's largest aircraft will release its payload in high altitude, where it will continue on into orbit.

Read more about it via AviationWeek:

aviationweek.com/blog/inside-rocs-lair

Grab bag...

The 'First 24' by Taurus includes everything you'd need in the first 24 hours of an emergency, all in one handy case. Cost: 1,500 USD

Info and order via Taurus USA:

www.taurususa.com