Military

Today Zombie Pigs, Tomorrow Project NIMBUS

Some days I don’t know just how creeped out to feel about the Pentagon. There are days when I’m convinced the whole thing is run by Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers series. Not too long [...]

Neato Robotics’ XV11 Surpasses Roomba Easily

All right, everybody, got a new and interesting gadget for you today, so brace yourselves–the logical successor to the Roomba has reared its suctiony head, and it’s called the XV11 from Neato Robotics. Okay, with a [...]

Pentagon Plans Zombie Pig Project: Night of the Living Swine?

Now, you might look at the above title, and conclude that I’ve finally gone whistling fruitcrackers clear round the bend. Or maybe just thoroughly insane for those who don’t like colorful metaphors. But I assure you [...]

D3O Gadget Cases Offer Incredible Shock Resistance

You may remember reading here, back in March, about the D3O protective plasticine goo being used in soldiers’ helmets, but now it’s got a more mundane use–as a gadget protector. Parent company Tech21 recently launched a [...]

Almost BulletProof Japanese Self-Defense Force Sunglasses

Officially endorsed by the Japanese Military, these “Japan Self-Defense Force Sunglasses” really need to be worn by the Terminator for true authenticity purposes. Apparently capable of withstanding impact from 6.5mm object traveling at a speed of [...]