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Military Tech for Daily Life

Posted by samzenpus on from the still-no-wave-motion-gun dept.

PreacherTom writes "It is nothing new to see technology from military and governmental endeavors change daily life profoundly. One only has to look at the fruits of the space program (from computers to microwave ovens to Tang). New military gear is on the horizon that promises to do the same, including biosensors, bandages that clot blood using soundwaves, and the ubiquitous Swiss Army Pen."

9 of 234 comments (clear)

  1. Where is my home flamethrower? by Asshat+Canada · · Score: 3, Funny

    Books don't burn themselves ya know

  2. Re:Clotthes will call for help in a health emergen by GigsVT · · Score: 3, Funny

    They make this device that projects a lump of solid metal (usually lead). It's quite effective at stopping a mugging. You should try it sometime.

    (Police don't give a shit about catching some mugger. Do you really think they want a DNA sample?)

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  3. I need these by Martin+Blank · · Score: 4, Funny

    I need all of these.

    I'll tie my smartshirt (worn under the bodysuit made of liquid body armor) into the HUD on the powered exoskeleton, which I can use to assist a long and high launch of my micro spy planes as I wait for resupply by my GT Max Mini Helicopter. When I have picked out my target, I'll glide in (again wearing liquid body armor) using my Gryphon flying wing, pick off the guards using my Cornershot rifle, rescue the hostage using my Swiss Army Pen, slap an ultrasonic bandage over his wounds, and then...

    Erm...

    OK, I'm out of gadgets. Someone wanna find me a personal rocket pack capable of carrying two?

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  4. Re:Military-tech always trickles down to civilians by jd · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes yes yes, but what have the Romans ever done for us?

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  5. What about my lawn? by st0rmshad0w · · Score: 4, Funny

    What about something to keep those damn kids off my lawn?

    1. Re:What about my lawn? by rk · · Score: 3, Funny

      Ask... and ye shall receive.

  6. Re:which raises the question... by dingDaShan · · Score: 5, Funny

    Our secret blood clot weapon has been slowly invading other countries. A few years back they just opened one in China. I'm lovin it

  7. Strange Title For Underwear by StikyPad · · Score: 3, Funny

    Shear Thickening Fluid (STF) is a liquid armor that turns extremely hard and spreads itself out when punctured or struck with a high-velocity object, such as a bullet.

    Making it only a matter of time before the phrase "Gear up" is replaced by "STF up!"

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  8. Re:Military-tech always trickles down to civilians by suv4x4 · · Score: 4, Funny

    It hurted like pain

    Nice, another gem from the "don't post while still sleeping department"