Nixon releases the third model in its limited Rubber Player series—a striking green timepiece with unified molded silicone construction, stainless steel skeleton hands, and 100-meter water resistance. With only four units allocated per participating store, this $170 watch will sell out fast.
This innovative lamp concept uses a spinning globe mounted on a diagonal axle to generate power through kinetic energy. A soft push creates multiple rotations, harvesting more energy than traditional hand-crank dynamos while producing usable LED light with less physical effort.
This medieval-inspired novelty device features a 20-lb ball, chain, and locking shackle with a programmable timer up to four hours. Designed as a humorous way to keep restless study partners in place, it includes a safety key for emergencies and sells for $115.
The X6 Racing Simulator brings arcade-level immersion with a six-axis motion seat that shakes through every turn, plus a 3D display with blue LED lighting and V8 engine sound. Custom racing software offers varied cars and circuits, with the manufacturer claiming up to 90% realism.
PixelCase offers a free interactive aerial tour of New York City that you control with your mouse or VR headset. Swoop over Times Square, the Empire State Building, and Brooklyn Bridge with full 360-degree movement—though the new age synth soundtrack might make you queasy.
This weatherproof birdhouse comes with a built-in wireless camera that streams live footage directly to your television. Perfect for dedicated birdwatchers, the Pro-Idee Nestbox Camera lets you observe nesting behavior, egg hatching, and daily bird activity from the comfort of your home, with a 100-meter transmission range.
The TwistTogether Lamp reimagines ambient lighting with stackable LED blocks in blue, orange, yellow, and red. Connect them via magnetic-style attachments to build custom shapes. Each set includes four blocks; power travels block-to-block from a single outlet. Perfect as a creative nightlight, not bright enough for reading.
First Class On The Road combines luxury travel with supercar thrills, offering a two-day Alpine tour where guests drive a Lamborghini Gallardo, Aston Martin DB9, BMW M6, and Weismann MF3 through Switzerland or Austria. The package includes five-star hotels, Michelin-starred dining, and spa stops along Europe's most scenic mountain routes.
This Japanese-designed CD player mounts on your wall and starts with a pull-string, just like a vintage light fixture. Load a disc, tug the cord, and dual speakers fill the room. The CD faces outward for visual interest, turning your music collection into rotating wall art.
This F1-inspired chair strips away all the usual racing aesthetics to deliver a minimalist, stackable seat modeled after Formula 1 bucket seats. Designed by Matthias Demacker, it offers contoured comfort in a deceptively simple frame available in multiple colors and custom upholstery options.
Windows XP remains the desktop king with powerful features most users never explore. Learn how to run multiple program instances simultaneously, remotely control another computer for tech support, customize folders with album art, and leverage Remote Desktop—all built into the operating system.
This Electronics Workshop kit features 148 hands-on experiments that teach kids how circuits, diodes, and gadgets work. Set in a futuristic space station with robot mentor Robert M-3, it transforms learning electronics into an adventure while building real skills.
Transport For London is rolling out a major trial of Intelligent Speed Adaption, an in-car system that uses GPS tracking and an onboard computer to prevent vehicles from exceeding speed limits. The technology offers advisory warnings or automatic throttle control, though drivers can override it.
Maker Faire 2009 returns to San Mateo County Expo Center May 30-31 with a mission to Remake America. The family-friendly DIY celebration features exhibits, workshops, demonstrations, and celebrity guests celebrating makers, inventors, and innovators across arts, crafts, engineering, food, science, and technology.
This limited-edition luxury watch doesn't just tell time—it lets you spin a fully functional mechanical roulette wheel right on your wrist. The Azimuth Roulette features a side-dial trigger that sets the wheel and ball in motion, landing randomly on numbered slots. Housed in a 45x34mm stainless steel case with sapphire crystal, only 500 pieces were made.
BMW unveiled its S 1000 RR superbike at Monza Racing Circuit with a water-cooled four-cylinder engine producing 193 horsepower. The literbike features Race ABS, dynamic traction control, and four riding modes while weighing just 403 pounds dry.
The Family Road Trip kit delivers ten classic car games plus quiz questions and conversation starters to keep young minds engaged during long drives. At $20, it's an intellectual alternative to backseat DVD marathons that parents and kids can enjoy together.
Ferrari is selling a signed 7-speed gearbox from the Scuderia F2000 F1 racecar, autographed by Michael Schumacher, Jean Todt, and Luca di Montezemolo. The historic piece can be configured as a tabletop display, lamp, or coffee table for $10,000.
Teenage Engineering crafted a fully-functional turntable almost entirely from styrofoam. The LP-sized prototype features 45/33 rpm playback, built-in amplifier and speaker, USB output, and RCA jacks. While portable, the high-density foam construction remains fragile, and the device was a one-off research project never put into production.
Tired of watered-down whiskey? These soapstone cubes chill your drink without the melt. Pop them in the freezer, toss them in your glass, and enjoy cold liquor that stays full-strength. Comes in sets of eight with a carrying bag for $15.
The Gruber Assist kit retrofits a 200-watt electric motor entirely inside your bike's frame, making the upgrade completely invisible. It delivers 100 watts of pedal-assist power for 45–90 minutes per charge, controlled from your handlebar. At $2,399, it's pricey but unmatched in stealth.
Michael Marcovici turned credit card fraud into performance art by stealing 100 people's card info, using it to buy his own book detailing the theft, then mailing the signed copies to his victims. The 2008–2009 stunt blurred the lines between felony and prank.
The Swedish Firesteel from the Swedish Department of Defense creates sparks approaching 3,000 degrees celsius in any weather condition. With a seven-metal magnesium alloy lasting roughly 12,000 strikes, this lightweight survival tool works flawlessly in rain, snow, or fog—essential gear for campers, hunters, and emergency preparedness.
Half walking shorts, half button-up shirt, Phenomenon's Shirts Shorts create an intentionally mismatched aesthetic that's equal parts trashy and restrained. The shirt gets cut at waist level and sewn directly into the shorts, creating a layered look that defies conventional style while delivering maximum quirk factor.
This solar-powered shower bag heats water to shower temperature in just a couple of hours using the sun's energy. Hang it from a branch or shelter beam and enjoy a hot outdoor shower with up to 150-degree water. Perfect for camping trips, emergency kits, or anyone who needs portable hygiene.
The Blumenau briefcase disguises a fully functional model train set behind its professional exterior. Inside, a battery-powered locomotive runs a scenic route over bridges and through mountains, all secured by aluminum frame and keylocks. Perfect for the train enthusiast who wants portable nostalgia.
The i-Sobot holds the Guinness Record as the smallest humanoid robot in production. Standing just 6.5 inches tall, this pint-sized performer executes over 200 actions including kung-fu kicks, dancing, push-ups, and animal impersonations. Controlled via LCD remote, he responds to voice commands, applause, and even plays your MP3s.
