Friday, 28 November 2008

Revolver Ring: The Perfect Way To Say I…PEW.

This revolver ring could give the term cold feet a whole new and very literal meaning. It apparently comes with tiny bullets which in reality, probably only pack about as much punch as a Japanese BB Gun – which can…well…kill!. Birds. But not the kind you’d marry…unless you’re a particularly keen Ornithologist. And a dwarf. Look, if nothing else, the height difference is gonna ruin things.

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Tuesday, 4 November 2008

Knife-Proof Fabric Protects You From Thugs, Jealous Lovers.

…And backstabbers (but only in the literal sense).

So, you got yourself a bullet-proof polo shirt and a taser-proof vest, which has got you covered for a stay in New York, but what about London? Well, thanks to this patent, you could perhaps kit yourself out in a knife-proof jacket as well.

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Wednesday, 22 October 2008

Safe Bedside Table Is A Weapon In Disguise

So, you’ve taken off your taser-proof vest and bullet-proof polo shirt to settle down in bed for the night. You’ve drifted off to sleep when…BAM…an intruder breaks into your house. What do you do? You reach for your trusty Safe Bedside Table, which is sure to unnerve just about any uninvited guest.

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Tuesday, 21 October 2008

Thor Shield: Taser-Proof Vests

We saw the bullet-proof polo shirt a couple of weeks ago, but what if you get into a tangle with a taser-armed cop? No worries. Get yourself one of these Thor Shield taser-proof vests and continue to enjoy that feeling of (false) invincibility.

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Thursday, 9 October 2008

High-Security Fashion: $12,000 Bullet-Proof Polo Shirt

That’s right, we have a new buzz-word. Columbian designer Miguel Caballero has developed a range of clothing tagged “high-security fashion”, which incorporates an ultra-lightweight bullet-proof fabric that is virtually indistinguishable from regular designer clothing. A $12,000 anti-ballistic polo shirt has been developed as part of his “Black Collection” line and is available now from Harrod’s of London.

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Tuesday, 22 July 2008

Golden Shellback Invisible Coating: Protects iPhone From Bodily Fluids, Water.

A new waterproofing solution has emerged from a company called Golden Shellback which promises to protect your shiny new iPhone 3G or other gadgets from all sorts of liquids and contaminates. It manages this while remaining completely invisible and without impacting usability.


Ideal for those who appreciate the iPhone 3Gs easy access to adult services or those terrified of getting their little gem anywhere near water, this coating covers all the inner and outer components and does such a good job that your gadget can even be used underwater (see video below).


The coating is applied in a vacuum and can be applied to virtually anything. It will also protect against oils, synthetic fluids, dust and dirt.

Pricing is expected to be between US$50-US$75 depending on the size of your gadget. No word on release date or distribution but we will probably have to mail our gizmos in for the company to apply the coating.

Sources:
OhGizmo
Gizmodo
Golden Shellback