Snack bar...

At this year's International Gaming Expo, the company 'Playerati' introduced the 'GameBar' - a customizable gaming table with a remote controlled, refrigerated snack module that can rise up from the center of the table.

Time to shoot...

German manufacturer Armatix is getting ready to ship a new handgun - with a bit of a twist.. The handgun will only fire when it's within a couple of inches of a paired transmitter wristwatch. Certainly not for everyone. Anticipated cost: 7000 EUR.





Details from the Armatix site:
www.armatix.com

Stop it.

Electro-Magnetic Pulse devices have been around for a while, but someone is finally getting around to making a production version. Eureka Aerospace has plans to make a suitcase size device that can stop a modern car from about 650 feet away -- spoiling all those exciting car chases.






Information and prototype video via PopSci:
www.popsci.com

Photogenic...

If you're a big fan of Porsche, you might want to get your hands on this: 'Generation Porsche' published by TeNeues. 110 Years of Porsche history - heavily illustrated with artful photos, the perfect addition to a bookshelf or coffee table. Cost: about 30 USD







Available from Amazon.com:
www.amazon.com

Pull..

Tank Skeet Shooting.

Face it...

If your adventures include spending time in very cold weather, you might want to get a hold of one of these: 'The ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava'. Made of medical grade plastic, it covers the lower half of your face and recirculates air - keeping in moisture and heat. Cost: 80 USD.







Info from Talus Outdoor:
www.talusoutdoor.com

Space Diving...

Later this year, Felix Baumgartner will be making quite a jump. His plan is to take a helium ballon to the edge of the atmosphere - and step out the door in a pressurized suit, and jump. Traveling at supersonic speeds, he plans to open a parachute system and float gracefully to earth. Sponsors include Red Bull.









Read more via New Scientist:
www.newscientist.com

Plans for the SuperBowl...

if you're a fan of American Football, you'll know that people are always making plans for 'The SuperBowl'. 'The Advantaged' is a Miami based company who have an idea of what to do. Normally specializing in yacht rentals, they've assembled a few packages that include high end mansion rentals, limo service, yachts - and tickets for the big game. Cost: range from 30,000 to 70,000 depending on the variables.







Contact information for 'The Advantaged':
www.theadvantaged.com

Get a grip...

The PSE TAC 15 crossbow (as discussed earlier) converts the lower of an AR 15 rifle into a very accurate crossbow. But really, what if you just want the crossbow? Welcome the PSE TAC 15i - as you may have guessed, stock and grip included. Available soon from PSE for about 1,600 USD.






Details from PSE Archery:
www.pse-archery.com

Full tilt...

NASA is announcing a project called 'Puffin' - a tiny, personal VTOL (vertical take off and landing) vehicle ... like a little Osprey V22, but personal size. Unlike an Osprey, it will only hold one person, and tilt in flight - rather than have the blades switch orientation. A quick view of the animation will explain it all.

Refurb...

You really can save money by buying used. Take for instance, these cold war era fighter jets - Russian Sukhol SU-27 Flanker jets, capable of 1.3 mach speed. Other updates include GPS, western style instrumentation, and modern radios. Cost: 5 Million USD. Training is included by the company that refurbished them.






More info from Haute Living:
www.hauteliving.com

Hot videos...

Flir - the leader in thermal imaging gear, is finally make a consumer grade product available. 'The Scout' will combine a thermal imaging unit with a camcorder - allowing the home user hunt around in the dark for fun. Cost: about 3,000 USD.







Details from Make zine:
blog.makezine.com

Printing lasagna...

If you're cooking impaired, help may be on the way in the near future. 'The Cornucopia: Digital Gastronomy 3D Printer' has the potential to layer ingredients in the correct proportion and temperature to construct foods from the ground up.








Read a bit more from MIT:
fluid.media.mit.edu

Bouldering...

Well, if you need to practice your climbing skills, you may as well do it in the comfort of your own home.

Slinky hybrid...

Audi showed off another prototype hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show - 'The e-Tron'. Targeted for sale in 2012, this concept is smaller and somewhat sportier than past attempts. The goal is to create an efficient car that isn't dull. It looks like they're headed in the right direction.







Details from AutoBlog:
www.autoblog.comp