It goes without saying that Santa’s sleigh easily has some of the most advanced gear anywhere in the world. Who was the first guy to have GPS, you ask? Yup. The Man. Santa’s guys at the top secret North Pole R&D Skunkworks are renowned for their cutting-edge technology, and maniacal secrecy. (Sounds like One Infinite Loop, no?) Here’s a brief look at what Santa’s got under the hood. (There’s a lot we can’t show due to “Top Secret” status.)

Meanwhile, the gang at GE Mobile Research has come up with a new Santa Sleigh concept that’s greener than ever.