The 'Noir Caffettiera Con 6' coffee shots set will serve up your java in film noir style. The revolver espresso pot comes with shell shaped cups. Cost: 82 EUR
Available from ViceVersa:
The US Military is working on a method of disabling electronic gear using a 'ray gun', of sorts. The 'Burke's Pulsar' unit would fire a projectile that would pulse and disrupt electrical equipment.
Read more about it via DefenseOne:
Here's a handy website that shows what passports look like from all over the world.
A while back, some MIT students created a program that could spit out fake scientific journals. Now, they've upgraded their program with 'SCIpher' - a program that can hide messages inside the fake journals. Read more about it via MIT:
Or just play with it online:
The 'Kniper' is a rather unusual multi-tool. It has a few of the usuals - screw driver, saw, fork, pry bar, etc - but, it's also a throwing knife and a tobacco pipe. Cost: 75 USD
Available from UrchinSky:
The newly renovated 'Pumphouse Point', located in the Tasmanian wilderness, is available to get away from it all. The gently reworked industrial site is located on Lake St. Clair.
Info and reservations via Pumphouse Point:
Practice your lock picking skills in the safety and comfort of your own home with 'The Lockpick School in a Box'. The set includes tools and multiple practice tumblers with a handy stand. Cost: 100 USD
Info and order via MakerShed:
Famed travel expert Anthony Bourdain gives his 3 best tips for eating well while traveling abroad.
Anthony Bourdain's tips via Entrepreneur Magazine:
The 'Hairware smart extension' is a bluetooth controlled piece of hair that can be woven into a woman's hair. By stroking the strands of artificial hair it is possible to control a pared smartphone. They're working on a men's beard version as well.
Read more about it via the Metro:
The 'Endure Survival Pen' is a project currently under consideration on Kickstarter. The small pen bristles with survival gear - a snare, a whistle, fire starter, and a flare launcher are among the lineup. Cost: pledge of 100 USD or more.
Read more about it via
Some people fear snakes, others fear robots. Follow the link for a double-threat video of a robotic snake that can swim.
The IEEE Robotic Snake via YouTube:
The hidden compartment 'Air Vent RFID Locked Safe' is great way to stash things in plain sight. The innocuous vent is easily installed and opens with a simple RFID card. Cost: 220 USD
Available from Amazon:
Christopher McDougall is back with an interesting story - 'Natural Born Heros'. Part action story, part training philosophy, and a bit of a 'how to' - this book is fun and informative for anyone looking for a fresh perspective on physical training. Cost: 20 USD
Available from Amazon:
FLIR's new 'FX WiFi Camera' has an excellent feature - intelligent motion tracking. The software compresses activity in a given area, overlaying activity with timestamps - making review of a clip much faster. Cost: 200 USD
Read more about it via FLIR:
It's possible to keep a blade close to your heart with the 'Spyderco Dog Tag Folding Knife'. The 1.23 inch blade folds discreetly into the size and shape of a dog tag. Cost: 75 USD
Available via Amazon:
