Motoped Cruzer

With the versatility of a moped, the styling DNA of a motorcycle, and the DIY ability of a bicycle, Motoped aims to stand out from the crowd. We think it’s got a good chance.

When its 49cc engine-powered, you won’t be breaking any speed records, but you will be able to get between 150 and 200 miles on just one gallon of gas. If you’re in need of exercise, pedal away. Modeled after the board-track racers of the early 1900s, the Cruzer features an elongated brushed steel tank, billet aluminum and brass accents, genuine wood fenders, and a comfortable spring-seat wrapped in bomber-jacket leather. 

Other features include 165mm square tapered aluminum crank arms, real wood fenders with matching tank trim, a 1.3 gallon brushed stainless steel fuel tank, and a double heat treated 6061 aluminum swing arm.

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Pro Light Camera Backpack

The Pro Light Camera Backpack is the ultimate companion for the professional photographer. The high-capacity yet compact rucksack allows the user to carry a considerable amount of photo gear and personal items, including a Pro DSLR with 600mm Telephoto Lens attached. The Telephoto Lens Backpack also features Interchangeable dividers that allow you to custom fit the inside of your bag around your gear, and a large capacity cap pouch that can be removed when the extra storage is not needed. A rain cover is also included.

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Ricoh WG-M1 Action Camera

Let’s talk toughness: The WG-M1 is waterproof to a depth of 33 feet, shock-resistant against falls from 6.6 ft, and it can withstand frigid temperatures as low as 14°F. The camera also comes with a carabiner-equipped strap for easy grab-and-gos. On the camera front, there’s still lots to like, with an ultra-wide-angle 16.8-mm equivalent F2.8 lens and a 14-megapixel 1/2.3-inch type CMOS sensor inside. You can shoot 1080p at 30 fps, and if you drop the resolution down to 848 x 480, the camera records super-sexy slo-mo at 120 fps. Pre-orders are up now at $300.

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Victorinox Dive Master 500 Titanium

Meet the awesome Dive Master 500 Titanium, a limited series of 500 watches by Victorinox. The stunning matt grey amphibious beast features a titanium case and bracelet adding to its robustness while reducing its weight. The diving watch is powered by a ETA 2894-2 mechanical self-winding movement that is visible through the transparent sapphire crystal case backing. It comes equipped with a helium valve and is water resistant to up to 500 meters (1,650 ft).

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F-35 Flight Test Program Milestones Maturing Combat Capabilities

The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program continued a steady path of flight test milestones in August, including weapons separation, software compatibility and flight hours, all demonstrating program maturity.

"The test milestones are a direct result of the detailed planning, coordination and execution between various government teams and the integrated test force," said J.D. McFarlan, Lockheed Martin's Vice President for F-35 Test & Verification. "Every testing milestone demonstrates the development of the F-35 in successive steps toward enabling the U.S. Marine Corps to attain its F-35B Initial Operational Capacity (IOC) next year."

F-35A aircraft AF-1 accomplished its 400th flight during a successful GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) aircraft separation test on Aug. 13 at Edwards Air Force Base, California.  This was the first GBU-31 Mark-84 (2,000-pound guided munition) separation demonstration from the F-35.  Previous GBU-31 separations were with the BLU-109 (Bomb Live Unit) bomb body.

F-35B aircraft BF-1 and BF-4 completed "Mode 4" formation testing on Aug 9th, as required for Block 2B software capability. "In Mode 4 operations, the STOVL Propulsion System is engaged, the lift fan, roll post nozzle, and three-bearing-swivel nozzle are operating, and all propulsion system doors and inlets are open.  Flight testing validated the F-35B Short Take Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant's ability to operate well in this configuration during formation flight which supports operations around the ship; a key milestone for the F-35B path to IOC," McFarlan said.

F-35B aircraft BF-3 completed the 2B software fleet release weapon separation requirements for the F-35B with two successful AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Air Vehicle Instrumented (AAVI) separation flights on consecutive days, Aug. 14 and 15.  The AIM-120 radar-guided missiles were launched over the Atlantic Test Range. "2B software fleet release is critical to the warfighter because it delivers the first combat capability to our most dominant 5th generation platform. Weapons employment is one the most critical combat capabilities.  This culminates years of dedicated work that proves safe separation in 2B configurations and provides this capability and confidence to our customers," McFarlan said.

Along with the testing milestones, to date, the overall System Development and Demonstration (SDD) F-35A test fleet surpassed its 4,000th flight hour on Aug. 14 and in total, the F-35 Fleet has surpassed 19,500 flight hours, with more than 8,000 hours in SDD aircraft. F-35A aircraft AF-1 achieved its 400th flight milestone on Aug. 13; F-35A aircraft AF-4 surpassed 500 flight hours, Aug. 11 and F-35C aircraft CF-2 achieved 300 flights on Aug. 14.

The F-35 Lightning II, a 5th generation fighter, combines advanced low observable stealth technology with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. Three distinct variants of the F-35 will replace the A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon for the U.S. Air Force, the F/A-18 Hornet for the U.S. Navy, the F/A-18 and AV-8B Harrier for the U.S. Marine Corps, and a variety of fighters for at least 10 other countries. Following the U.S. Marine Corps' planned 2015 IOC, the U.S. Air Force and Navy intend to attain IOC in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 113,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for 2013 were $45.4 billion.

Source : The Lockheed Martin

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Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter

Timepiece makers Oris have launched the world’s first automatic mechanical watch with an altimeter. The stunning Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter watch was designed with performance pilots and adventurers in mind, the 47mm stainless steel crown houses an utilitarian dial that features a yellow indicator on an outer scale indicating the altitude, while a "recessed” scale is used to indicate the barometric pressure via the red indicator. Available with an altitude scale in meters or in feet, and with a choice of leather, textile, or metal strap.

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Box Clever Concept Span Watch

We’re just spit-wadding here, but we think by the year 2025 or so, the question won’t be whether or not you wear a smartwatch, but how smart you want it to be. For the man who doesn’t want another glowing screen in his life, something like the Concept Span Watch from Box Clever might be the perfect fit—if it ever hits the market.

Yes, there’s a screen here, but it’s modestly applied via a horizontal OLED ribbon across the traditional watch face. You’ll see alerts and notifications, but you’ll also see a stylish accessory that won’t look tacky at a wedding or other formal occasion. Quartz movement handles the jump hour timekeeping, with a simple jog dial on the bezel handling the navigation and controls.

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Nikon 1 V3 Offers the World’s Fastest Continuous Shooting with Autofocus Tracking

Adding to their mirrorless camera lineup, Nikon have announced the Nikon 1 V3 camera. Its biggest feature is that it offers continuous stills shooting at 20fps with autofocus tracking, making it the world’s fastest for an interchangeable lens camera. It also includes an 18.4 megapixel sensor, 1080/60p video shooting, built-in WiFi, and 171 focus points that allow for better tracking of moving objects. 

At the rear, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD can be tilted to various angles, making for easy shooting. A wide-angle 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom and 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto lens are available, with a kit including the wide-angle lens, attachable viewfinder, and grip will be available for $1,200 USD. The Nikon 1 V3 is expected to hit stores in April.

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Rover Chrono Nixon

The Rover Chrono is included in Nixon´s 2014 spring/summer release. The new chronograph model has a simplified sleek design and features, a robust silicone wristband, and a 44mm stainless steel case with a hardened mineral crystal face so no need to worry about scratches. It is powered by a Miyota Japanese quartz 6 hand chronograph and is water resistant up to 100 meters. Available now in two colorways, black/red and Midnight GT, both are accented by contrasting second hand and screw pin lugs.

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Neptune Pine Smart Watch

Most smart watches available today are usually sold as Bluetooth accessories for your phone, either for fitness tracking or as a sort of notification center, that was until Neptune Pine was born, a truly stand alone device that takes previous smartwatch functionality to the next level.

 The Pine smart watch is the only device youll ever need, it is packed with features allowing you to make and receive phone calls, text messages, send and receive e-mail, browse your favorite websites, video chat, and take photos via the rear-facing 5-megapixel camera. Plus, it works as a fitness tracker, has voice recognition to conveniently enter text by speaking directly to your Pine, and will seamlessly run hundreds of thousands of existing Android apps. Oh, and it can be removed from the watch and mounted on other accessories becoming a wearable, point-of-view (POV) video camera. 

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