This rear view mirror upgrade includes a built-in camera that records accidents with time and date stamps saved to an SD card. It mounts over your existing mirror without extensive installation, giving you video evidence if you're hit or capturing that hit-and-run driver who fled the scene.
Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science unveiled the HRP-4C, a 5-foot, 95-pound robot designed to look and move like an Asian supermodel. The lifelike android can mimic runway walks and facial expressions with such precision it's slated to appear in Tokyo's five-day fashion show.
Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Si is the first robotic endoscopic system offering 3D HD visuals with dual video channels for superior depth perception. Surgeons control procedures remotely via ergonomic console with wristed instruments in 5mm and 8mm sizes, designed for future upgrades and extended precision operations.
This spider-shaped screen cleaner attaches magnetically to your computer monitor so you can give it a quick wipe whenever needed. The retractable cord keeps it tidy, and it's easy to rinse clean after use. At $10, it's a simple solution for keeping displays smudge-free.
This tiny USB-powered vacuum plugs directly into your computer and cleans crumbs, chip slivers, and debris from between keyboard keys. It comes with a flexible rubber nozzle and brush attachment, making keyboard maintenance easy and affordable at just $10.
Perrelet's new Turbine series takes inspiration from jet rotary engines to create striking timepieces with 12 spinning titanium blades. The oscillating rotor spins prominently on the watch face, with luminous hour markers behind the vanes creating a mesmerizing visual effect that looks ready for takeoff.
Lutron brought dimmer switch technology to the iPhone generation with a system that lets you control and dim lights throughout your home using your iPod Touch or iPhone. The device allows room-by-room control, helping you monitor energy use and cut costs.
Jam Legend delivers a Guitar Hero experience without the plastic controller. Flip your keyboard upside down, use the spacebar to strum and F1-F5 as frets, then shred through dozens of songs on their free web platform.
This solar-powered backpack generates up to four watts of power to recharge your phone, PDA, iPod, or digital camera while you're on the move. Featuring waterproof panels, recycled PET fabric, and a mesh design for airflow and wiring, it's perfect for travelers and tech enthusiasts who need power anywhere.
This compact aluminum flashlight solves the eternal problem of needing a third hand during projects. The Tracklight uses a powerful magnetic mount to attach to any metal surface, swivels to aim its beam exactly where you need it, and clips to your keychain so it's always within reach.
Experience the look of wealth without the price tag. This wireless mouse is sculpted to resemble a gold bullion bar, complete with USB recharging and full wireless functionality. At around $40, it's an affordable novelty that turns heads while handling your everyday computing needs.
Inspired by Salvador Dali's surrealist aesthetic, this wall clock features warped, melting numbers and hands that create a dizzying, dreamlike effect every time you check the time. Despite its distorted appearance, it keeps accurate time to the nearest second and runs on a single AA battery.
This pocket-sized Marshall half-stack replica is a functional 2-watt practice amp perfect for guitarists who want to play without disturbing everyone. It includes a headphone jack for silent practice, a belt clip for portability, and runs on AC or 9-volt battery power.
The ScanDock turns your iPhone into a document scanner using a clever corrugated cardboard stand. Designed by a University of Cincinnati student, this collapsible rig holds your phone at the optimal distance for crisp, blur-free scans. At $16, it beats buying an actual scanner.
The Wireless X12 Taser LLS is a less-lethal shotgun that fires charged rounds up to 88 feet away, immobilizing targets through electrical impulses rather than conventional pain-based methods. Designed for law enforcement, it was slated for June release but availability to the general public remains unclear.
This in-car camera records your drives at programmable intervals using a 1.3 CMOS sensor and 2GB SD card for up to 18 hours of footage. Power it with two AAA batteries or a 12V DC charger, and have video evidence ready if an accident occurs.
Tokyoflash, known for impossibly cryptic watches, is crowdsourcing feedback on nine concept clock designs. Each collaborative creation features colorful LEDs, bizarre shapes, and head-scratching time-telling methods. Some include iPod docks and multi-zone displays. Vote to influence what gets produced next.
A clever hardware modder discovered how to transform the glowing Apple logo on the back of a MacBook into a tiny programmable LCD screen. Eddie Zarick published full instructions, parts lists, and pricing so tech enthusiasts can advertise whatever they want instead of just the Apple brand.
Clearwire developed a portable hotspot that created wireless connectivity anywhere within their service area. The battery-powered router supported up to eight devices simultaneously and offered both pay-as-you-go and monthly service plans for mobile broadband access.
The Amphibious R/C Tank rotates its arms to set wheels on the ground and takes off across any terrain. With full 4-wheel drive, it converts into a speeding boat, crosses water effortlessly, and fires BBs up to 33 yards from its mounted gun. It even holds drinks while you command it by remote.
SatNav Shoes embed GPS navigation directly into footwear, using built-in waterproof speakers in the left heel to provide turn-by-turn walking directions. Enter your destination via buttons on the shoe, and the system beeps when you head the wrong way or connects via Bluetooth to your headset.
Never worry about dead gadgets again. The Freeloader Solar Charger uses the sun to power your phone for up to 44 hours, your iPod for 18 hours, or your PSP for 2.5 hours. With universal adapters and three months of charge retention, it's perfect for camping trips, commutes, and emergencies.
Unify4Life created two Blackberry accessories that expanded the phone's capabilities: the AV Shadow for controlling TVs and DVD players via Bluetooth, and a garage door opener. Both devices aimed to make the Blackberry the central control hub for home electronics.
The GPS Homing Device is a simple keychain gadget that remembers where you parked. Hit the button when you leave your car in a crowded mall lot, then follow it back hours later without circling aimlessly. It's stripped-down GPS with one job: getting you home.
This unusual gadget merges a three-watt LED flashlight with seventeen infrared LEDs and a built-in video recorder. Capture night-time footage stored on a 2GB SD card, powered by three C batteries. At four hundred dollars, it's a premium tool for photographers and night explorers.
The Asus Eee Top desktop merges the beloved Eee PC netbook line into a compact all-in-one touchscreen. With a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB storage, and built-in webcam, it's designed as a portable secondary PC for browsing recipes or homework—sleek, lightweight at 9 pounds, and irresistibly cute.
Dust off those boxes of vinyl albums and cassettes from the attic. The Urecord Vinyl and Cassette Ripper plugs into your computer via USB and connects to your turntable or cassette player, converting analog audio into digital files you can enjoy on modern devices.
