Just in time for the latest 007 movie release, Eurotech subsidiary Parvus announced a new version of its military-targeted personal wrist computer. The Linux-ready Zypad WR1100 offers a faster Marvell PXA 270 processor, more memory, a higher-resolution display, plus ZigBee and fingerprint scanner options.
Designed for harsh field conditions where hands-free operation is desirable, the Zypad [...]
Developed by General Dynamics, the EFV (Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle) is the US Marine Corps’ latest amphibious vehicle — prototypes currently undergoing tests. It boasts an aluminum hull that comes equipped with an acutated bow flap to help planing when at sea. Features include: a Bushmaster II 30mm cannon, 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke/gas dispensers. The [...]
At just 2.16-inches, the SwissMiniGun is the world’s smallest functional revolver, complete with ammunition — shoots tiny 0.35-inch long bullets. If you want to see this mini gadget in action, then please continue reading. Click here for more pictures.
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While it doesn’t look like it’ll hold up to quite the same “nuclear stresses” as the apparently unrelated Iron Drive, the new IronKey: Enterprise Special Edition flash drive looks like it should at least keep your data safer than the average USB stick. Helping it in that regard is the drive’s “military-grade” hardware encryption, which [...]
Although glitzy, stat-filled jerseys are certainly sufficient ways to get information off your chest (ahem), a new vibrating vest could give “body language” an entirely new meaning. Joining the air-conditioned and insulating renditions, this snazzy vest features a “tactile display” on the back, which is created by 16 small vibrating motors that are connected to [...]
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So you’ve seen the .22-caliber cell phone gun, now check out G.R.A.D., a .22-caliber knife gun.
G.R.A.D. .22 RS Knife gun. holds 5 .22 cal bullets in a revolver type loader. fires with every pull of the trigger on the handle
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One of our readers just sent in an interesting video of the FN F2000, a futuristic looking “assault rifle manufactured by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FN Herstal).â€
The F2000 platform has a bayonet lug mounted near the muzzle, and has an adjustable gas regulator with two settings: “normal†for standard ammunition meeting SAAMI or NATO [...]
If you’ve got a broken DVD-burner laying around, then why not use it to make your own “high-powered laser� Full instructions here.
The laser pictured above has a peak output measured at 225 mW (average output 200 mW). It’s a visible red at about 650nm. It can light matches, pop balloons, cut electrical tape, and so [...]
One of our readers just sent in a Military Channel documentary on the Metal Storm Weapons system, which is “based on an electronically fired gun-and-launcher design with multiple rounds stacked in a single barrel.†For those who missed our previous post, check it out here. Video after the jump.
The reason for the 36 barrels was [...]
So you’ve seen what spud guns are capable of, now find out how to make your own with this tutorial. Parts needed include, a cannon barrel, reducer coupling, end cap, female adapter, two clamps, hardware (nuts, connectors, etc.), stun gun, and wiring.
You can use the Night Lighter both day and night, but when it’s dark, [...]
The Escopetarras combines a guitar and gun into one device It was created by Cesar Lopez, who got the inspiration “while standing outside a bombed Bogotá club and noticing the similarities between his guitar and a soldier’s rifle.â€
Partnering up with musical instrument craftsman, Luis Alberto Paredes, he has been creating the instruments ever since. Initially [...]
Heck yes. We’ve been trying to utilize our Lego collection for the production of projectile apparatuses ever since the Pirate sets stopped coming with those flickable cannons. Now it seems our sad attempts have been eternally showed up by Sebastian’s ULTIMATE Lego Chaingun, which has 8 barrels, a 64 shot capacity, and an eleven rounds [...]
One of our readers just sent in a video clip of the “Gun Control†security camera, first introduced earlier this year. No other surveillance system quite matches the security of Scott Kildall’s Gun Control, which integrates a “police-issue†revolver and video camera into the killer package seen above. Like something out of a 007 movie, [...]
The ultra rich have sportscars to spend hundreds on thousands of dollars on, if not millions. What do the SUV crowd do when they win the lottery? Buy a Gurka by Armet. Cousin site Jalopnik, who we have constant toy-envy of, says it best:
The squat and hedgehog-lookin’ 19,000 lb beast-of-an-armored-vehicle ain’t just built to shrug [...]
At just 2.16-inches, the SwissMiniGun is the world’s smallest functional revolver, complete with ammunition — shoots tiny 0.35-inch long bullets. Product page here.
This miniature Swiss-made revolver and its ammunition are painstakingly crafted using watchmaking technology. Looks like the little shooter could do some damage, propelling that tiny slug at 426.5 f/sec. out of the muzzle
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One of our readers just pointed us towards this impressive “Rubber Band Gatling Gunâ€. It can hold approx. 400-rounds , allowing you to shoot a constant stream of rubber bands. For those who haven’t already seen, handheld version after the jump.
It stands 40 inches tall and 44 inches from the handle to the tip of [...]
This semi-automatic rubber band machine gun is powered by two AA batteries and made from Japanese cypress/silk wood/Chinese veneer. More information here (Japanese).
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Powered by your mac or pc’s USB, you’ll have hours of flying fun with these USB air darts. Let the mission begin! * Control the aim and the firing mechanism of the darts via your computer mouse * Cylindrical base * 3 darts * USB powered * Software included
From Engadget.com and the Ferret
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