Military

This Cube Transforms Into A Working Gun (video) (update)

This Cube Transforms Into A Working Gun (video) (update)

This is a gun. Or rather, a 125-piece cube that transforms into a gun, the Intimidator. Here’s what it looks like disassembled: And finally, in gun form: It’s pretty remarkable. Now, not all the peices of [...]

Giant Laser Cannon Shoots Down Planes, Sets Fear Into Hearts

Giant Laser Cannon Shoots Down Planes, Sets Fear Into Hearts

The day has finally come — the laser wars have officially begun. Yup, in just a few years things are get totally Terminator around the world. See, the company Raytheon has officially unveiled their Laser Close-In [...]

‘RAPS: Remote Auxillary Power System’ Steals Electricty From Any Power Line (video)

The RAPS (Remote Auxiliary Power System) can attach to any power line and provide juice to any attached gadgets or equipment. It was developed for combat soldiers in the field who don’t have access to a [...]

Smartsight Gun System Sees Around The Corners So Soliders Don’t Have To

Smartsight Gun System Sees Around The Corners So Soliders Don’t Have To

Inventor Matthew Hagerty has got a device that will give soldiers the ability to see around corners.  It’s called Smartsight, a small 1.5lb camera that attaches to the gun and transmits a real time signal to [...]

Virtual Reality Military Gaming Now Available At An Army National Guard Near You

Virtual Reality Military Gaming Now Available At An Army National Guard Near You

In the last 10 years the military has adopted video games not only as a means of attracting young new blood, but as a way of training their recruits.  Taking that process another step further, a [...]

The XM-25 Laser Guided Grenade Launcher Is Scary Cool (video)

The XM-25 Laser Guided Grenade Launcher Is Scary Cool (video)

I hate to make light of things that murder or maim, but the XM-25 is a bad ass weapon.  Instead of firing your standard 40mm grenade is uses a laser targeting system that measures the distance [...]

The Shark Shield Repels Razor Tooth Fish, Approved By Australian Navy

The Shark Shield Repels Razor Tooth Fish, Approved By Australian Navy

Generally speaking the term ‘shark repellent’ is synonymous with snake oil.  But that may soon change as the Australian Navy has officially adopted and approved a device called The Shark Shield.  Is weighs 13.5oz, fits in [...]

Hypersonic Air Force Glider Goes Mach 20, Disappears, Rouses Crazy Conspiracy Theorists

Hypersonic Air Force Glider Goes Mach 20, Disappears, Rouses Crazy Conspiracy Theorists

Here’s a cool (and kinda scary) government tech story: DARPA’s Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 (HTV-2) is a super fast, super deadly weapon built by Lockheed Martin that is capable of reaching speeds of Mach 20. [...]

Coleman Multi-Tool Lighter

Coleman Multi-Tool Lighter

Condensing a couple key outdoor gadgets into one totally useful device, the Coleman Multi-Tool Lighter is a great gift for the Paul Bunyon in your woodland area.  Housing a wood saw, bottle opener, nail file and [...]

Gaming Rumor: Call Of Duty 7 Details And Title Name

Gaming Rumor: Call Of Duty 7 Details And Title Name

Ooohhh Shiiiiiitt….Call of Duty mavens slobbering everywhere may be entertained by the stink nuggets of rumorism I bring.  Through some totally unsubstantiated source at Treyarch, the new Call of Duty title arriving this holiday will go [...]