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Military Tech for Daily Life
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."
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?
You can never go home again... but I guess you can shop there.
Yes yes yes, but what have the Romans ever done for us?
It's a small world and it smells funny; I'd buy another if it wasn't for the money; Take back what I paid (SoM)
What about something to keep those damn kids off my lawn?
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
It hurted like pain
Nice, another gem from the "don't post while still sleeping department"