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Soaker is an AK – AK-47 Aqua Fire Water Rifle

by Jay Garrett on March 20, 2010

Super Soakers are fun and there has been some ‘cool’ designs but if I’m looking to get into a water fight I’m opting for this AK!

Say hello to my WMD (weapon of mass drenching) of choice: the AK-47 Aqua Fire.

This soggy shooter is equipped with a battery powered motorised trigger capable of firing 4 “bullets” of water every second and an easy reload mechanism. Gone is the furious pumping to get the pressure and instead of having to shove it under the tap to refil just sling in a full water ammo clip.

The AK-47 Aqua Fire is actually fully licensed from M.T. Kalashnikov, the makers of the actual AK-47.

Features:

No pumping required
Fully motorised
Shoots 4 bullets of water every second
Safety switch
Clear casing to see the auto-fire mechanism
Holds approximately 300ml
Clip holds enough water for approximately 60 seconds of continuous firing
Requires 4 x AA Batteries (Not included)
Approximate dimensions 350 x 230 x 45mm
Range of up to 8 metres

Get one from Gadgets.co.uk for £19.99

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Victorinox Challenges UK Hackers to Win £100,000 and Prove They’re Better Than USA

by Jay Garrett on March 18, 2010

Victorinox, makers of the Swiss Army Knife, have a gadgety challenge for all you hackers and programmers.

They are launching a unique gadget specifically designed to keep your valuable and confidential documents private, The Victorinox Secure Pro and they’re boasting that it’s “completely un-hackable”.

Victorinox are so sure of themselves that they’re waving a £100,000 prize in front of those that reckon anything can be hacked.

Our Stateside cousins failed to break into it at CES earlier this year so let’s see if the UK can do this thing within the allotted two hours!

Here’s the where and when:

Thursday 25 March
8.30am
London Flagship Store
95-96 New Bond Street
London

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Aurora Laser Watch may Create Bald Patch

February 28, 2010 Click to read more →

I prefer my watches to be analogue and whilst most of the ones I own are from the 50’s-70’s every now-and-then there’s a cool modern watch that catches my eye.
This ‘Aurora Watch‘ displays traditional minute and hour hands but in a very 21st Century way.
How does the sound of touch activated laser hands suit you?
Yup [...]

Great Valentines Idea for the Lady – 22 Carat Pink Vodka for Under £40

February 2, 2010 Click to read more →

Ok – we’re still in the crunch even though the Government says that we’re not.
Personally – I’m still not rich so buying the girlfriend some swanky jewellery is just not gonna happen. Even on Valentines Day!
I might be able to stretch to this rather swish looking beverage though (remember I’m just a musician!).
This must [...]

K’Nex Helps You Enjoy the Roller Coaster Thrill in Your Home

January 30, 2010 Click to read more →

If, like me, you take a lot of convincing (and bourbon) to get on the latest breed of big-dippers then this could be your gadgety answer.
K’Nex will be launching a roller coaster set later this year and it will include a webcam so you can watch the ride from the comfort of your chair whilst [...]

Aramtrix Pistol Steps Closer to the Lawgiver

January 30, 2010 Click to read more →

It looks like gun makers are stepping towards the future with a security feature worthy of Judge Dredd’s Lawgiver.
In order to fire off some rounds from the latest firearms by Armatix you need to be wearing a very unassuming wrist watch.
The watch sends a wireless arming signal to the gun. If the gun is picking [...]

Augmented Reality Rock, Paper, Scissors T-Shirt – Arm Busts out of Chest

January 24, 2010 Click to read more →

Perhaps one of the lowest-tech games, Rock-Paper-Scissors (even the game devices are low tech!), has just been given the AR treatment.
To the naked eye, the shirt is a ‘normal’ tribute to the game Rock-Paper-Scissors.
The geek magic happens once you place yourself in front of a puter that’s set to T-post’s special web app and [...]

Smiling Nissan Cube Should Appear in Cars 2 – Expressive

January 11, 2010 Click to read more →

Most if us will have named our car at one point and even given it a gender – perhaps even shed a tear when the time came to part with it.
Well, the car industry, more specifically Nissan, has decided that your car should show its emotions.
The Smiling Vehicle was jointly developed by the Hara Design [...]

Ultimate R2-D2 is Perhaps the Finest R2 Collectable

December 15, 2009 Click to read more →

R2-D2 must be the galaxy’s most loved and most recognised droid.
As well as being adorable as a companion he’s also proved himself handy to have around – whether as a mechanic or patching into computer interfaces he’s helped many a human, as well as fellow droids, out of rather sticky situations.
This R2 statue is probably [...]

Trolley Suitcase Transforms into Scooter – Samsonite Trolley Scooter

December 6, 2009 Click to read more →

You may remember that I’ve written in the past about cases that can detect Wi-Fi, powered suitcases, baggage that’s secured by a scanning Biolock, circular cases for all-terrain dragging and even luggage that can convert into a two-seater settee.
Now there’s one that you can whizz-away on!
The Trolley Scooter from Samsonite and Micro Mobility is the [...]

Uno Electric Racing Unicycle Now Real – Not as Exciting

December 4, 2009 Click to read more →

Remember the funky Canadian Uno concept from last year?
Part TT Racer, Part unicycle. You know, the unholy coupling of a Yamaha R6 and a Segway?
It blew me away with its almost Akira futurism.
Now it’s a really real thing and you’d think that I’d still be blown away – even more so now it’s a [...]

Honda P-NUT is Most Savoury

December 4, 2009 Click to read more →

Mmmmmm……….. peeeeeeeeeeeeeanuuuuuuts……. Peanuts and beer……. beeeeeeeeeer…..
Ahem – you’d better not be thinking beer if you’re going to use this P-NUT from Honda.
Yup – The Honda P-NUT.
This is the Japanese manufacturers glimpse into the future and there’s not even a snack-tray in sight.
The Honda P-NUT (Or Personal-Neo Urban Transport) has just been unveiled at the LA [...]

Electrolux Can of Fire – Pack Away Fireplace

October 20, 2009 Click to read more →

“Hang on – I just need to dive into the store and get four cans of fire.”
Sounds daft but if designer Camillo Vanacore gets their way this could be a quote from the future.
The capsule fireplace concept involves some sort of future-ceramic that apparently becomes transparent when exposed to heat.
It looks like this fireplace [...]

Mix Tape USB – Retro Romantic Nostalgia in The Guise of a C90

September 30, 2009 Click to read more →

Those of you out there of a certain age will be able to recall the romance of putting together a mix tape.
In the Americanised, but still fab, film version of the great book Hi Fidelity – Rob puts the art of the mix tape thus:
“The making of a great compilation tape, like breaking up, is [...]

Brick Construction Shirt – LEGO Interactive Clothing

September 21, 2009 Click to read more →

Just when you’ve thought you’ve seen just about everything LEGO related in comes Think Geek with a genius T-sirt!
The aptly named “Brick Construction Shirt” has a removable black breastplate that will take you blocks of choice – LEGO, PixelBlocks, Mega Bloks and K’NEX Bricks.
From there it’s up to you. Just start building!
Go from basic [...]

Ay-up to the E-UP! New Volkswagen Has a Yokshire Accent [electric car]

September 16, 2009 Click to read more →

Volkswagen’s E-Up!
Eeeeeeeee. I thought it was saying hello using Yorkshire dialect.
Apparently the German concept vehicle has stepped up its game and appeared at the Frankfurt Motor Show where VW also announced its launch date.
That date will be sometime in 2013 when Volkswagen hopes that the vehicle will become “the Beetle of the 21st [...]

Bugatti Have a Futuristic Funky Kettle and Call it Vera

September 11, 2009 Click to read more →

I love a good brew, I love brands with heritage and I also love things that are over-designed.
Imagine if I could get all of the above in one kitchen item…..
….and I can!
It comes in the form of a kettle from none other than Bugatti!
Casa Bugatti’s Vera has a self-timer so you can get your tea [...]

Survival Straps – Jewelry Fit For Heroes! James Bond, MacGyver, Batman, Indiana Jones, You!

September 7, 2009 Click to read more →

Picture the scene.
You’re out walking and day-dreaming when, suddenly, from out of nowhere you find that you’re surrounded by an elite mercenary army sent to ‘neutralise’ you. Your only route of escape is down a sheer drop.
You could do with some rope, a safety line – something! You glance at your wrist and [...]

Rizk Autos Brings the 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 Le Mans up-to-date [Stunning]

August 6, 2009 Click to read more →

Aston Martins are great.
If you asked: “Jay; what’s your favourite Aston Martin?” – I couldn’t do it. It would be like asking a father which is his favourite child.
What I can say though is the 1957 Le Mans racer DBR2 would certainly feature in the top 5, even top 3!
It seems that Rizk Automobiles [...]

DXG Camcorders For Chic Girl Geeks Who Love Designer Bags

July 29, 2009 Click to read more →

You’re looking for a camcoder that will capture around 8 hours of 720p video on a 16GB card, that will also snap 8mp stills?
Thing is that it must resemble a top-end clutch, hand or shoulder bag.
I know – this is so a typical story in that hecticly fashionable life of yours.
Well, the DXG Luxe Collection [...]

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