Security

Electromagnetic Pulse Cannon Demos Car-Stopping Power

Stopping a speeding car without killing its driver and passengers with traditional means - bullets - can prove tricky, even if skilled snipers can put a disabling shot in a car's engine block. But a Canadian company could soon demo an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) cannon capable of effectively scrambling a car's chips and other electronics, according to Flight International.Read More

Sophisticated mind-reading scanners may soon be a part of airport security

Security experts say that a new approach to airport security involves using mind-reading scanners to determine the travelers intentions. One such mind-reading scanner, produced by WeCU Technology, is already in development.

The device uses images projected onto airport security screens that only a terrorist would likely recognize.Read More

Woodworking project shows how a combination lock works

In terms of neat mechanical things to build out of wood, Matthias Wandel figured a single dial sequential combination lock would be a great project to make. It's relatively simple and shows people how a combination lock actually works. The video (below) shows the steps.Read More

ZOMM bluetooth wireless alert keeps you from losing your cell phone

ZOMM, a wireless leash for any Bluetooth-enabled phone, will sound an alarm if you walk away from your mobile phone, notifying you to turn around. The award-winning device also features call notification with speakerphone, a panic alarm and a feature that allows you to call emergency assistance from anywhere in the world with just one press of a button.Read More

Small unmanned aerial aircraft (UAV) provides wireless control and video surveillance

The Cyber Quad vertical take-off drone with built-in video camera has been tested to survey an offshore drilling platform damaged by fire. The wireless machine was able to fly throughout the structure and land on the deck, continuously visually taping the damage. The machine was produced by Cyber Technology, and can also carry sensors to detect gases such as pollutants or chemical warfare agents.Read More

The Tissue Box Recluse is a recording device in a simple tissue box that has no pinholes or wires to give it away. The enclosed DVR and camera become invisible as the Tissue box blends into the background.Read More

The "Stop Thief" chair has slots that keep purses safe

The “Stop Thief” chair is a very simple crime-busting seat that formalizes something we all do anyway. The stacking chairs, presumably aimed at bars, cafes and restaurants, have a couple of slots in the seat so you can slip in the strap of your purse or man-bag, thus securing it between your legs, safe from the wandering hands of light-fingered street thieves.Read More

Built to be indestructible, abandoned bank vaults often survive long after the buildings which house them. Many creative individuals have played off of our fascination with them and dreamed up new uses for these marvels of impenetrable steel.Read More

The real power behind this ultra advanced device isn't its 4GB internal memory, rechargeable Li-Ion battery, or even its pin-hole VGA quality camera; it’s in its simple, unassuming look of an every day soda can. You can leave this device right out in the open. Place it on a table or your desk and record everything without the slightest notice from anyone around.Read More

The Schlage LiNK™ remote home management system enables homeowners to lock and unlock doors, monitor live camera feeds, control temperature, lighting and other devices from a computer or Web-enabled cell phone.Read More