Jewelry maker John Welden created an ingenious mechanical wedding band for his fiancée that appears as a simple titanium and stainless steel ring. A light outward pull from both sides reveals a hidden diamond tucked inside a hollow slot, combining surprise with security.
Hillcrest Labs' Loop pointer is a quirky bagel-shaped wireless mouse that controls home theater PCs through motion gestures. Just flick your wrist to navigate menus on your HTPC, PS3, or Apple TV setup without traditional remote hassles.
Designed by John Cornock, this kitchen knife replaces the traditional pointed tip with a rounded corner to reduce stabbing accidents at home. It includes a clothing-snag hook and maintains full slicing capability. Expected to retail between £40–£50 in the UK.
This space-age bachelor pad workstation cleverly hides bulky gaming rigs inside a bar-height desk built from IKEA components. The standing-desk design saves floor space while accommodating your PC tower in the bottom cabinet, with cables routed discreetly behind and your monitor mounted at bar level.
Remember Viewmaster? The Holga 120-3D Stereo Camera lets you shoot your own 3D slides using dual lenses and 120mm film. Pop them into a Viewmaster-style viewer and relive that childhood magic—this time with your own whimsical, dreamy photography.
This custom carbon fiber arcade joystick isn't about weight savings—it's pure gaming flex. Dual PCBs let it work across Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, while Seimitsu buttons and a carbon fiber chassis deliver premium arcade control. At 1.7 kg, the handcrafted controller is built to dominate your gaming station, not your carry-on.
Mini's JCW World Championship 50 special edition honors five decades of racing glory with 1950s-inspired Connaught Green livery, white Cooper F1 stripes, carbon fiber accents, and the brand's punchy 211-hp turbo four. Only 250 numbered examples will be built.
Microsoft launched a promotional campaign donating the equivalent of eight meals to Feeding America for each Internet Explorer 8 download. The initiative runs through August 8 with a $1 million cap, aiming to boost IE8 adoption while supporting domestic hunger relief across America.
Ever wonder how luxury yachts travel between continents? The Yacht Express from Dockwise is a massive semi-submersible vessel that sinks into the water to load two dozen yachts onto its deck, then ferries them across oceans before submerging again for float-off delivery.
The All-In-One Card Stamp is a brilliant time-saver with pre-carved greetings for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations—just stamp and check a box. Creator Jin Lee made it as a personal project to churn out pleasantries by the hundreds, though it's not commercially available.
The Piaggio MP3 500 three-wheeled maxi-scooter challenges conventional motorcycle cool with its aggressive looks and innovative tilting parallelogram front suspension. With two front wheels that lean without tipping, 89 mph top speed, and stepless CVT transmission, this $8,899 ride turns heads while delivering safety and performance.
The Franklin Institute is running a contest for die-hard Trekkies to win their dream wedding aboard an Enterprise bridge replica used in the films. Submit a photo and paragraph explaining why you deserve to marry surrounded by 12,500 square feet of Star Trek memorabilia, including Kirk's original captain's chair.
Skip the inflatable floaties and set up real furniture in your pool. This powder-coated aluminum bistro set includes four bar-height chairs, a table, and umbrella—all designed to stand in three feet of water. Water-fast woven nylon and perforated frames let you lounge, eat, and socialize while staying refreshingly submerged.
These novelty bandages wrap wounds in black leather instead of beige plastic, preserving the dignity of weekend bikers and tough-guy posers everywhere. Each pack includes three leather-look band-aids with medicated centers, plus a Louis Vuitton version for fashion-conscious friends.
French designer Chloe Ruchon created Barbiefoot, a custom foosball table that swaps standard players for mutilated Barbie dolls with missing arms and cut-off ankles. Created for Barbie's 50th anniversary, it's simultaneously charming and unsettling—22 smiling pink dolls trapped in a game.
This $25 clamshell gadget projects a bow-shaped rainbow onto walls using a baffle board and light modes. Set the timer, surprise friends, or use it as a whimsical night light that channels childhood wonder without needing actual weather.
The L@p Chair is an unusually-sculptured lounge chair with a built-in laptop desk. Shaped like an apostrophe, it features a sweeping metal frame, revolving base, and integrated table—perfect for airport lounges or hotel lobbies where you need a private work spot.
This quirky Japanese invention is a kneeling stool designed to let you pee without making noise. Available in two models with soft cushions, it positions you closer to the bowl to eliminate sound, splashes, and targeting issues. Because apparently silent relief is a thing.
This official Tooth Fairy Kit includes three letterpress Certificates of Record and a silk deposit bag that document your child's lost teeth with proper paperwork. Track names, extraction methods, and compensation while preserving childhood memories in a fun, slightly creepy way.
Never feel guilty about leaving dishes behind again. This biodegradable picnic set is made from Cassava and includes four plates, bowls, cups, plus cutlery and a tablecloth. Each piece disintegrates within a week in water or a few months on land, making outdoor dining eco-friendly.
Ditch soggy paper plates and heavy dish loads with this all-in-one picnic solution. The Outdoor Meal Kit contains two plates, a spill-free cup, colander, cutting board, bowl with lid, and serrated spork—all in a compact dishwasher-safe package made from eco-friendly polypropylene.
The Levitron Revolution is a magnetic levitation platform that makes small household items float and spin in mid-air. Place collectibles, figurines, or trinkets weighing up to a quarter pound on the illuminated disk and watch them hover like UFOs above the glowing base.
Defense contractor L-3 Link built the Simusphere, an ultra-high-definition F-16 flight simulator that runs on 120 Intel Dual Core machines with nine projectors creating a 180-degree field of view. The $15 million system renders over 30,000 simultaneous entities for the most accurate combat training conditions available.
This 1-inch cube speaker weighs a mere 17 grams and claims to be the world's smallest standalone speaker. Despite its dice-sized form, it offers built-in amplification, works with iPods and most media players, and can stick to your shirt with tape or clip to your keychain.
This bespoke game table from Geoffrey Parker combines 33 tabletop classics in a single striking piece of furniture. Wrapped in orange Dauphin calf leather with stainless steel accents, it features a center pivot revealing a mahogany roulette wheel, backgammon board, and drawers storing chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, and 28 more games.
US Canteen reimagines the classic Army M1910 canteen as a fashionable reusable water bottle. The 25-ounce medical-grade stainless steel flask comes with optional shoulder bags in leather or nylon, making eco-friendly hydration look like a designer accessory.
The military's XM25 rifle fires explosive bullets with embedded chips that calculate distance using a laser rangefinder, pierce through walls and cover, then detonate at precise locations. Each round costs around $25 and eliminates enemies hiding behind barriers with rifle-like accuracy and grenade-level impact.
