Every week we run across stuff that is cool but doesn’t make it into the daily for whatever reason. Here are this week’s picks:
Nomad RV
The infamous body armor t-shirt
Opera Mini approved for iPhone
TED: Mark Roth Discusses Suspended Animation
Russian Tactical AKs
We found lots of great info this week on the net but didn’t write about it for one reason or another. Below are some links.
Universal Wrist Charger
Wear That iPad in Style
Sidewinder Firefighter Mask
6 Moleskine Hacks
CV-22 Crashes in Afghanistan
Right on the heals of releasing the iPad, Apple announced today that they will be releasing a new version of the iPhone operating system in June. As so many SSD followers rely on the iPhone for their mobile communications requirements, we thought it would be a good idea to update our readers.
Our favorite gizmo blog, Gizmodo has some excellent coverage. Here are some of the highlights.
The biggest improvement looks to be multi-tasking.
New mail app with support for multiple exchange servers, etc.
App folders and the max number of apps shoots from 180 to 2160.
Bluetooth keyboards!
Now the bad news. Users of the original 3G will not be able to fully upgrade to the new OS.
We are big fans of Fisher Space pens. Our only real complaint is that they are so nice they seem to disappear from our midst. Fisher has just released versions of two of their popular models in Desert Tan; the Bullet and Cap-o-matic Space Pens.
The Bullet is a great size and shape and available in a wide variety of colors and finishes as well as being offered with a pocket clip as well as a stylus. Fisher is best known for the pens issued to NASA astronuats on their missions. The heart of these pens are the cartridges which are designed to work no matter in water or outer space. The thixotropic ink is semisolid until the shearing action of the rolling ball liquefies it and it remains under pressure using nitrogen to ensure a continuous flow of ink.
SOCOM has released a tender to purchase 1441, AN/PSH-6 “Helmet Mounted Recording Systems” despite its having an NSN. Type classified in 2008 as the Mission Helmet Recording System, it is a headborne video recording system designed and manufactured by Wilcox Industries.
Designed to record what the wearer sees through his NVG monocle, it is a great way to record details of an operation from the Warrior perspective. Additionally, the system conforms with the helmet’s NVG ratchet strap. The solicitation as well as our earlier article are packed with technical data for those so inclined.
We have written about both S&S Precision as well as V-Lite. Both are excellent companies that offer niche products built to exacting standards, that are not found anywhere else. They have recently merged under the S&S Precision brand but will maintain their distinct web presence for the time being. For the those of you unfamiliar with S&S Precision check out their catalog below. By no means is this the entirety of their offerings. For example, we recently wrote about their Grenade Launcher Holster. Another item to watch is the WeaponLinkâ„¢; truly revolutionary in design. Look for further information here in the near future of this and other products.
For those interested in purchasing S&S Precision products contact Grey Group Training.
With commissioning season just around the corner you might be looking for a unique gift idea. Officially dubbed the M-73 Liquid Prismatic Compass, it is manufactured from aluminum, glass, and brass by the firm Francis Barker. This liquid filled compass is accurate to within 1 degree and features a prismatic aiming system as well as five tritium light sources. In addition to the M-73, Telluric Group offers several other compasses including the highly sought after SAS survival compass.
To order contact Telluric Group.
The latest in the Stylus Tough series of cameras boasts 14 megapixels and a 5x zoom. Not only is it waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof, it also has a tough exoskeleton that can withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure. Indestructible? Not quite, but it would make a great field camera. With its 29 shooting modes and the capability of recording in HD video, this camera is perfect for any outdoorsman or adventurer. Did we mention the 2GB internal memory?
Visit Olympus for more info.
