Well they've made jet-packs before and they actually did make a hover-board like the ones we saw in Back to the Future, but safety has always been a big concern to make them available to the public. That was until someone got the idea to do these things over water and propel them WITH water! Hey, if something goes wrong, you just take a splash and get up and try again... Both of these devices are attached to and powered from jet-skis by giant long hoses and it's crazy to watch them in action. Satisfy those dreams of flying like Iron Man by renting one of these babies recreationally in tourist locations like Florida, Hawaii, California and Mexico! Wish the travel agency was open...

 

 

 

 

 

What Is 'Google Glass' And Should It Be Banned Before It Even Hits Shelves?

Military jets have had heads-up displays (H.U.D.'s) on their windshields for quite some time and it's been tried out in cars too, not to mention that Tony Stark's helmet display is MAD cool! But here comes the latest generation of heads up technology and just like most of the coolest gadgets we cover, the science behind it feels like it was once again inspired by science FICTION...

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