The Deronda G400 looks like a track weapon but it's street-legal in all 50 states. With a mid-mounted Corvette LS2 V8 producing 400 bhp in a featherweight 1,890-lb chassis, this hand-built speedster starts at $64,000 and takes eight weeks to build.
Modern furniture has evolved far beyond traditional designs. Today's pieces range from single-sculpted metal chairs to tree-grown seating, egg-pod beds, and even casket-shaped frames. Some designs prioritize artistry over comfort, transforming functional pieces into sculptural statements for every room.
This wireless home security system ditches the monthly subscription model entirely. Features infrared sensors, motion detection, automatic video recording to SD card, support for up to four cameras, and automatic phone alerts to six numbers when triggered. Easy DIY installation.
Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers bring the galaxy far, far away to your living room with authentic movie sounds, light-up blades, and metal hilts. Choose from six character models including Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, and Darth Maul for epic battles.
Brazilian designers Diego Silverio and Helder Filipoy created modular furniture inspired by Tetris blocks. Each piece resembles classic game shapes—cubes, L-pieces, Z-shapes—and stacks together for customizable storage. Some units feature open shelving while others have drawers or doors, and one long piece conceals a fold-out sofa.
Six Flags Magic Mountain unveils Terminator: The Coaster, a Terminator Salvation-themed wooden roller coaster launching Memorial Day Weekend 2009. The 2,850-foot ride features five drops, six banking turns, 100-foot heights, and integrated video modules that cast riders as resistance fighters escaping Skynet.
Maserati unveiled the production GranTurismo MC, a track-only beast engineered for GT4 racing rather than road use. With a 4.7-liter V8 pumping out at least 450 bhp, carbon fiber everything, and racing-grade suspension, it's selling to select gentlemen drivers for €135,000 plus VAT starting October.
This sophisticated universal remote sports a 2.8-inch color touchscreen and comes pre-programmed for 300,000 devices. Point it at any remote and it learns those commands instantly. Program multi-device macros like 'Watch Movie' to control your entire entertainment system with one tap.
On the slopes of Colletto Fava in northern Italy, a massive 200-foot pink rabbit created by Viennese art group Gelitin sprawls across the hillside. Visitors can climb on the wooly installation, which features a darkly whimsical twist: knitted intestines spilling from its side.
The R2 Fish Training School Kit lets you train your goldfish to perform tricks like playing soccer, basketball, weaving through poles, and swimming through tubes. This novelty kit includes an instructional DVD, training platform, manual, and over 20 fish-compatible accessories to turn your pet into an aquatic athlete.
Mopar Underground stole the show at 2009's Moab Jeep Safari with the Lower Forty, a heavily modified Wrangler Rubicon. The one-off beast packed a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, oversized tires, custom carbon-fiber hood, and Red Eye No. 3 paint without adding suspension lifts.
The Truth Wristband is a wearable lie detector that changes from blue to red when you tell a fib. It measures galvanic skin response to detect emotional arousal, revealing not just lies but also embarrassment and self-consciousness. Sold as a DIY kit requiring moderate soldering skills for $45.
3K Computer's Razorbook 400 CE offered mobile professionals a compact alternative to bulky laptops and pricey netbooks. At just $150, it featured Windows CE 5.0, a 7-inch display, Wi-Fi connectivity, and essential business software in an ultra-portable form factor.
Ballard Designs created a vintage-inspired wall organizer that tackles cable chaos with style. The shelf features six docking slots for phones, tablets, and gadgets, with hidden wire storage below. Available in black or white for $79.
DXG entered the mini-camcorder wars with two budget-friendly HD lines. The rugged DXG-125V offered 720p capture and waterproof durability for $99, while the fashion-forward Luxe Collection added a flip-out LCD and clutch-purse styling at $129.
Bell & Ross unveiled the BR 01-92 Carbon Fiber watch, carved from a compressed carbon fiber block. With anti-reflection sapphire crystal, 100-meter water resistance, and multiple colorways, this tough yet understated men's timepiece embodies straightforward luxury. Prices start around $3,000.
This personal stone inspection kit lets anyone verify whether a diamond is genuine or a moissanite imitation. The Diamondite uses audio beeps and LED indicators to analyze gemstones on the spot, giving instant authentication results for those who want certainty about their jewelry.
This covert wristwatch conceals a miniature camcorder that records up to 8 hours of color video with audio. The camera hides inside the numeral 2, virtually invisible unless you know it's there. Battery lasts two hours per charge and connects via USB for video download.
The Costa Verde Hotel transformed a vintage Boeing 727 into a stunning treehouse suite suspended 50 feet above the jungle canopy. With two air-conditioned bedrooms, handcrafted teak furnishings, and a balcony built on the plane's wings, guests enjoy ocean views and visits from sloths and toucans.
The Ridgeline W200 wrist computer was designed for hands-free mobile computing in harsh conditions. With GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, an illuminated keypad, and weather-resistant build, it promised field workers continuous access without holding a device. Pricing and release details were never announced.
Ideapaint is a roller-applied urethane coating that turns ordinary walls into dry-erase surfaces. One coat lets you write, doodle, and brainstorm directly on walls using standard markers, then wipe clean with no ghosting. Perfect for home offices, classrooms, kitchens, or kids' bedrooms.
This solar-powered insect zapper harnesses the sun's energy to eliminate mosquitoes, flies, and over 100 insect varieties using UV-attracting bulbs and a 300-volt charge. Stake four lights anywhere in your yard, and they automatically activate at dusk, switching between bug-zapping and accent lighting modes with no electricity bill.
The Chrome Clocky is an alarm clock mounted on bicycle-like training wheels that literally runs away and hides when you hit snooze. After jumping off your nightstand, it rolls to a corner or under your bed, forcing chronic over-sleepers to actually get out of bed to silence it.
This clever aluminum pen packs four writing functions into one sleek tool: ballpoint ink, mechanical pencil with eraser, orange highlighter, and PDA stylus. Rotate to select your function, click to extend, and enjoy a distinctive crossword-puzzle finish that keeps office borrowers at bay. All components are refillable.
This $35 retro phone handset plugs into your smartphone and transforms ordinary calls into comedy gold. With an authentic coiled cord and comfortable design, it fits most phones and guarantees years of laughs at parties, meetings, and anywhere you want jaws to drop.
Gadget Nation takes readers on a cross-country journey through the world of quirky inventions, from toilet bowl nightlights to windshield-scrubbing wipers. Author Steve Greenberg chronicles both successful and obscure gadgets alongside their inventors' stories, making it perfect coffee-table reading for any gadget lover.
Build your own 3D printer for $700 with the Makerbot CupCake CNC kit. This hobbyist-friendly bundle includes lasercut parts, three motors, electronics, and 5 pounds of ABS plastic—everything you need to start printing custom plastic creations from your garage.
