This futuristic Bluetooth laser keyboard projects a full-sized keypad onto any flat surface using red laser beams. The matchbox-sized device offers 120 hours of continuous typing, works with any Bluetooth-enabled device, and lets you type at normal speeds without lugging around a bulky keyboard.
Wave Sport's Project 54 CX pushes kayak design to its limits with a feather-light 20-pound carbon-kevlar body. This limited-edition freestyle playboat promises effortless paddling and nimble maneuvering through rapids. Only 50 units available at $2,500 each for serious whitewater adventurers.
Echo Bot is a tripod alien desk companion that sticks to any surface and repeats your 10-second recorded message to anyone passing within three feet. With suction-cup feet and motion detection, this quirky English-speaking robot turns memo-taking into entertainment—or the perfect office prank tool.
This Rubik's Cube salt and pepper mill set brings retro puzzle style to your table. While you can't solve them like real cubes, the tops twist to grind salt and pepper. Perfect for game lovers, kitchen collectors, or anyone who enjoys quirky functional decor.
The Strap turns bicycle-style straps into clever wall storage. Stretch them tight across any wall and slip items between the bands—toys, kitchen tools, shoes, whatever fits. Available in four colors, or DIY your own with large rubber bands for even less.
The USB Doomsday Device transforms mundane port expansion into Cold War theater. This square hub features authentic-looking dual switches, a key lock, and a shielded button that must all be activated before your devices connect. Four USB 2.0 ports hide behind the apocalyptic interface, perfect for geeks who want their desk setup to double as performance art.
This magnetic business card holder transforms a boring desk necessity into desktop entertainment. Twelve magnetic figures and poles let you stage tiny jousting battles, build sculptures, or practice your stacking skills—all while keeping your business cards handy and organized.
Build your own army of six-legged robot crabs with the KicCrab Walker kit. Each programmable bot runs on a KicChip processor you can code in BASIC or simple Flowchart language. The $79.95 kit includes servos, LEDs, circuit board, battery, and all body parts for assembly.
In April 2012, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines will commemorate the Titanic's centennial with the Balmoral Cruise, retracing the ill-fated ship's exact route. The 12-night voyage carries 1,309 passengers from Southampton to New York, with memorial services held at the sinking site at the exact times the tragedy unfolded.
Datamancer crafted this stunning Art Deco keyboard for Cinema 16:9, a themed movie theater. The custom piece combines 1930s elegance with modern typing function, featuring a black acrylic faceplate, wood and chrome frame, and vintage typewriter aesthetics that work as beautifully as any standard keyboard.
The Readius was an innovative ebook reader prototype with a roll-out display that expanded from pocket-size to five inches. Developed by Polymer Vision with E Ink technology and 3.5G connectivity, the device promised to solve the size-versus-portability dilemma but never reached market after funding collapsed.
The Sony TG5V Handycam records up to six hours of video with expandable memory stick storage. Its standout feature is a built-in GPS antenna that maps your footage to locations, perfect for travel videographers who want to pin their clips to an interactive map viewable on PC.
Pet Airways is the world's first pets-only airline, providing luxury air travel for dogs and cats. Founded by Dan and Alysa Binder, the service features climate-controlled cabins, supervised care, and scheduled potty breaks across major U.S. cities, with tickets starting at $149.
The RoboCup putting aid sits in the golf hole and automatically returns every ball that drops in from up to 14 feet away. Pair it with the optional Caddy Cord accessory and even missed shots roll back to you. Running on four AA batteries good for 15,000 putts, it keeps practice flowing without interruption.
Flogos transform advertising into floating art—shaped foam clouds made from soap and helium that rise thousands of feet and drift up to 30 miles before evaporating. Generated by repurposed snow machines at one Flogo every 15 seconds, they've been used by Disney World, Mercedes Benz, and major sporting events.
Prindville Prestige has crafted a one-off carbon-fiber Murcielago LP-640 that's poised to become the most expensive modified Lamborghini ever. With full carbon bodywork, handle-free electronic doors, hand-finished aluminum interiors, and a titanium exhaust, this bespoke supercar is expected to command over €1 million.
Artists are turning obsolete technology into captivating artwork. Jeremy Meyer builds robots from typewriters without glue or welding, Ann Smith crafts pose-able metal creatures, and iri5 creates celebrity portraits using uncut cassette tape. Steampunk artists repurpose vintage gears into unique jewelry and decor.
Originally designed for the LAPD and US military, the Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag offers an absurd number of specialized pockets for everything from combat gear to camera equipment to baby bottles. With scratch-free polyester lining, YKK zippers, and padded straps, it's ridiculously versatile for just $20.
These elegant two-inch cubes are made from bamboo charcoal powder and clay minerals with a micro-honeycomb structure that creates a surface area equivalent to four football fields. They naturally absorb odors and harmful chemicals in enclosed spaces, last up to a year, and only need six hours of monthly sun exposure to refresh.
Apartment dwellers stuck with plain white walls can create a vibrant color mosaic using inexpensive scrapbooking paper and wall-safe adhesive. This renter-friendly project requires careful measuring and pattern planning but delivers a professional look without painting or permanent changes.
Ice cubes don't have to be boring squares. This roundup features creative ice cube trays including a Titanic and iceberg set, Space Invaders aliens for gamers, dinosaur fossil molds perfect for kids' parties, and even a tray that makes frozen teeth for Halloween drinks.
The Harry Winston Opus 9 reinvents luxury timekeeping with two parallel chains of 33 baguette-cut diamonds and Mandarin garnets that move continuously to indicate hours and minutes. Limited to 100 pieces, each white-gold watch sells for $180,000 and features 72-hour power reserve.
A Russian company is working on a bicycle-powered submarine that seats two and dives to 30 meters. The transparent vessel uses innovative rotor-jet propellers to amplify human pedaling into submarine-worthy thrust, with estimated costs between $30,000–$70,000 if it reaches production.
A team at the University of Warwick created the WorldFirst Formula 3 car from renewable resources including carrot-fiber polymers, potato starch, flax mirrors, and soybean seats. Running on plant oil fuel, it's designed to prove eco-friendly cars can be competitive racers.
Forbidden Lego is a paperback that tosses out the boring corporate rules and teaches you to build fully automated food catapults, Lego plate guns, ping pong launchers, and paper plane shooters. Written by former Lego designers, it includes full-color diagrams and step-by-step instructions for delightfully deviant builds.
This clever USB gadget looks like a flash drive but functions as an aromatherapy oil burner. It uses the warmth from your computer to gently diffuse essential oils at your desk. No software or drivers required—just add a drop of lavender or your favorite scent and plug it into any USB port.
Garder Post transformed a baby grand piano into an eye-popping DJ workstation, cramming three LCDs, four subwoofers, three tweeters, a full mixer board, and 1100W amplifier into the classic frame. The ultra-reflective white setup features a rotating turntable and claims to be ultra-responsive.
