These Japanese smart glasses track how long you've gone without blinking and fog up the right lens after five seconds to trigger an involuntary blink. Designed for gamers and screen addicts, they recharge via USB and run for eight hours, helping prevent eye strain and fatigue during marathon sessions.
This hand-crafted musical robot features acoustic instruments mounted on an antique shelf and plays tunes based on its social media mood. The Cybraphon checks its Facebook friends, Twitter followers, and online mentions, playing sad melodies when ignored and upbeat songs when popular.
This impossibly cute robot accessory transforms a single audio port into two. Remove Splitterbot's head, plug the 3.5mm jack into your device, then share music by connecting headphones to each of its beady eyes. Compact as a Lego figure, it moonlights as a keychain between listening sessions.
Dutch company Blofield reimagines inflatable furniture with high-end Chesterfield-style chairs and sofas designed for actual living rooms. Constructed from PVC with vinyl bottoms, they inflate in five minutes and come in white, gray, or green. Pricing starts at $532 for single-seaters.
British company Aesir demonstrated their Embler prototype, a flying-saucer-shaped UAV that uses the Coanda Effect to generate lift. The carbon-fiber electric drone flies for ten minutes and serves as the testbed for larger models including the Vidar and Odin, capable of carrying payloads up to 10 kilograms.
This water-soluble bikini dissolves within three minutes of water contact, leaving the wearer exposed. Made from polyamid and elasthan, it looks normal until submerged. Shamelessly marketed as revenge wear for scorned boyfriends, it raises obvious ethical and legal concerns.
The Viliv X70 was a full-featured mobile internet device running Windows XP with a custom Cube UI. Equipped with a 1.33GHz Intel Atom CPU, GPS, 3G, webcam, and a 7-inch touchscreen, it offered web browsing, media playback, VoIP calls, and app compatibility in an ultra-portable package.
The Trinvo Talking Translator is a pocket-sized gadget pre-loaded with over 2,500 words and 750 phrases across 12 languages. Skip the phrase book and let the built-in speaker handle your ordering, directions, and bathroom emergencies abroad. It includes sightseeing info, metric and currency converters, and even language games for downtime.
The Gorilla Tube isn't your typical plastic iPhone case. This premium accessory features a hard shell made from 1.5mm thick carbon fibre, a soft-lined interior, flip-top for quick access, and belt straps. It's designed to protect your iPhone 3G with high-end materials and thoughtful construction.
Infinity edge pools meet aquarium design in the ZeroEdge system, where water cascades over edgeless glass into concealed gutters that recycle it back. The pumps and plumbing hide below, leaving an uninterrupted view of your aquatic ecosystem. Standard systems start around $1,000, with custom sizes available.
A building in Lvov, Ukraine features a massive 100-foot crossword puzzle on its facade. Clues are distributed throughout the city at landmarks like theaters and museums, encouraging exploration. At night, fluorescent paint and lighting reveal the correct answers across the towering grid.
The Tow-N-Stow is a Class 1 trailer that hauls up to 1,000 pounds behind any regular vehicle, then transforms into a vertical storage closet to save garage space. With removable top doors, adjustable tailgate, and optional shelving, it's practical gear for weekend haulers who don't want a trailer taking up floor space year-round.
MillerCoors experimented with boxing draft beer in 1.5-gallon containers complete with dispensers, letting tap-lovers pour fresh beer at home. The recyclable boxes held the equivalent of 16 bottles, stayed fresh for 30 days refrigerated, and retailed for $20—slightly more than bottled equivalents.
This pistol-shaped bug vacuum sucks up flies and small insects without killing them. Choose between catch-and-release cartridges that let you relocate bugs outdoors or glue cylinders that trap them permanently. Makes a loud pop when it snags a target.
Kodak announced the Zi8, a pocket-sized camcorder offering 1080p HD video recording, digital image stabilization, and face tracking. The compact device included a 2.5-inch LCD, HDMI output, external mic slot, and one-click uploads to YouTube and Facebook for just $180.
This battery-powered digital monkey wrench takes the guesswork out of repairs. The built-in torque reader displays precise force measurements between 17 to 85 N.m, features LED lighting, an ergonomic handle, and even buzzes when you're applying too much pressure.
The Taser Shockwave is a modular, stackable electric barricade system designed for law enforcement and security applications. Each panel packs six armed tasers that can be remotely triggered from up to 100 feet, creating a wall of debilitating shock to deter threats within 25 feet.
The Scorpion EXO-900 motorcycle helmet reconfigures into three distinct styles—full-face, flip-front modular, and three-quarters—without requiring tools. It features removable faceshield and visors, adjustable vents, moisture-wicking liners, and AirFit inflation pumps for a custom fit. Available in sizes XS to XXXL for $270-280.
This tiny speaker from ABC Corp Japan sits in your shirt pocket and pipes music directly from your chest. At 50 grams and equipped with dual 0.5-watt channels, it turns any 3.5mm audio device into personal—or obnoxiously public—portable sound for about $22.
Archos challenged netbooks by cramming PC functionality into a keyboard-free tablet. The 9PCtablet featured Intel Atom Z515 processor, 80GB hard drive, Windows 7, dual TV antennae, and Bluetooth in a half-inch thick, 800g touchscreen device priced at $599.
This black baseball cap sports the Wi-Fi symbol on front and actually detects signal strength, lighting up bars to show 802.11b/g availability wherever you roam. At $15 with batteries included, it's a one-size-fits-all novelty for self-confessed internet fiends and tech lovers.
The Solar Flare messenger bag fits 17-inch laptops and charges your phones, music players, and cameras via solar panels built into the flap. Made from 1680 Denier nylon with multiple pockets, it pulls 2.5 volts from the sun and works with car adapters, priced at $99.99.
The Green Hornet movie reboot has revealed its new Black Beauty at Comic Con. Built from a 1960s Chrysler Imperial Crown, the hero car ditches armor plating for sleek black paint and loads up with grille weapons, hood-mounted gatling guns, missile launchers, and smokescreen capabilities.
Japanese rat trap maker Shimada developed an oversized adhesive doormat to deter burglars. The 1×1.5 meter Anti-Burglar Mat uses the same sticky surface technology as rodent traps, designed to startle intruders and send them fleeing before they rob your home.
This palm-sized accessory promised to project iPhone and iPod video onto surfaces up to 70 inches away. The MiLi Pro featured integrated speakers, 640x480 resolution, three-hour battery life, and cables for computers and DVD players.
These adhesive cable clips solve the age-old problem of tangled wires behind your desk. Six CableDrops per pack let you route and separate cables neatly, keeping USB cords and power cables exactly where you want them without mountains of tape.
The Mathmos Fireflow R1 celebrates the moon landing's 40th anniversary with a retro rocket design and a twist: it's the first lava lamp powered by tealight candles instead of electricity. Available in chrome or black nickel with five wax colors, it runs for 3–4 hours per candle.
