The truth is...

'Get the Truth' is the new book from former CIA officers that will coach you - step by step - on how to get to the bottom of things. Cost: about 20 USD

Available from Amazon:

www.amazon.com

Through the looking glass...

AVG Innovation Labs have been working on 'invisibility glasses' - prototype eyeglass frames with built-in infrared lights that can baffle facial recognition software.

Read more about it via AVG Innovation Labs:

now.avg.com

Lizard of the Sea...

Jet Capsule's newest mini-yacht is 'The Reptile' - the lighter weight capsule can speed along at up to 50 knots. It can seat 8 to 12 passengers. Cost: 282,000 USD

Info and order via Jet Capsule:

www.jetcapsule.com/MainPages/JETCAPSULE-Reptile.html

Just in case...

The 'MTS Multi-Threat Shield Briefcase' can protect from gunshots, knives, and physical attacks. When unrolled, the protection surface is 3 feet long. Cost: 900 USD

Info and order via Force Training Institute:

forcetraining.com/products/mts

Planning a forcefield...

Boeing has just patented a method for canceling out shockwaves from detonations - essentially a 'forcefield' of sorts. As described, it will not stop a projectile, but it might be useful in avoiding other types of damage.

Info and description via Forbes:

www.forbes.com

Save your breath...

The US Navy has been showing off a prototype of their newest diving suit. One of the design points is to recycle more of the gases being used, rather than venting them - making the system more efficient and less expensive.

Read more about it via the US Navy:

www.navy.mil

User's manual...

If you've ever wondered what the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire Mark IX looks like, Harald Joergens can help you. Follow the link below for an interactive panorama complete with pop-up descriptions of the controls.

Supermarine Spitfire Mark IX Cockpit via Harald Joergens:

www.haraldjoergens.com

The nerve...

Nerve gas is kind of a problem. Researchers at Northwestern University have come up with a new catalyst that can neutralize nerve gas. In the near future, this could be incorporated into protective gear, or more efficient ways to destroy stockpiles of chemical weapons.

Read more about it via NorthWestern University:

www.northwestern.edu

Just tinkering...

Car designer Henrik Fisker has been thinking about Aston Martins again, this time he has a concept idea for a 'Thunderbolt Vanquish'. Hopefully his ideas will make their way into the production models...

The Aston Martin Thunderbolt Vanquish via TopSpeed:

www.topspeed.com

Flame on!

The 'XM42' is the first production, personal flamethrower. The brushed stainless steel device will shoot a flame for 20 to 25 feet. Uses standard 87 octane fuel. Cost: from 699 USD. The perfect gift for the guy who has everything.

Info from XM42:

xm42.com

Magic goo...

The company 'Carbon3D' showed off a new technique for 3D printing - one that uses oxygen and light to form objects out of a liquid pool. Aside from looking like a scene from 'The Terminator', it also speeds the process by many times.

Read more and watch the video via the Washington Post:

www.washingtonpost.com

Shocking workout secrets...

A new workout suit called 'The Antelope' targets muscle groups using electrodes. There have been other systems for using electronic muscle stimulation, but this one is completely self-contained and uses a smartphone as a controller. The manufacturer states that 20 minutes of working out while wearing the suit is equal to 3 hours of a traditional exercise.

Read more about it via Wearable Life Science:

wls.club

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