Rolex revives its iconic Cosmograph Daytona with two 2009 limited-edition diamond models. Each watch features white gold construction, white alligator straps, and a fully pavé diamond dial with emerald-cut accents on the bezel. One displays Roman numerals, the other Arabic numbers with rubies, both powered by the 290-component Caliber 4130 automatic chronograph movement.
The Warsash Maritime Academy uses quarter-million-dollar miniature supertankers to train future captains. These deceptively toy-like vessels are actually difficult to control and feature full electronics that can be remotely commanded to fail, mimicking real crisis scenarios students will face on actual oil tankers.
The Veritas RS III throws back to 1940s BMW racing with a radically minimal design: single seat positioned off-center, no hood, no doors, no canopy. Choose between a 473bhp V8 or 592bhp V10, hit 200+ mph, and forget about passengers. Only 50 will be made at $375,000 each.
Finnish designer Anni Nykänen conceived a brilliant solution to microwave popcorn packaging: a container that folds flat for cooking, then pops up into a four-legged bowl. The concept offers a healthier, more sustainable alternative to traditional PFOA-laden popcorn bags.
The Super Colon is a grotesque 20-foot inflatable replica of the human digestive tract that lets visitors walk through from small intestine to rectum. Complete with bloody veins and lesions showing colon damage stages, this traveling educational exhibit teaches colorectal cancer prevention in the most visceral way possible.
Rob Matthews printed Wikipedia's Featured Articles section into a 5,000-page physical book. It's wonderfully backward—taking free online content and binding it in a massive tome—yet undeniably intriguing as a novelty artifact for anyone who appreciates internet culture's quirks.
Ms. Taken is a clever fake engagement ring stored in a keychain fob that you can slip on in seconds to discourage creepy guys at bars and clubs. The set includes a two-carat crystal ring, secure fob, jewelry case, and novelty cards detailing common loser types.
NASA has launched The Right Stuff, a sports drink engineered for astronauts now available to consumers. The electrolyte concentrate promises 20% more endurance than competitors, comes in flavored and unflavored options, and packs zero calories—all with technology proven in space missions.
This belt-style wine thermometer hugs your bottle and delivers a precise digital temperature readout in minutes, so you can serve reds and whites at their ideal chill. Heat-sensitive bands measure between 5°C to 30°C, the device auto-powers down when removed, and its 2,000-hour battery keeps going for years.
A UK leasing company offers the chance to drive a Bugatti Veyron for 24 hours at £16,000 per day. The rental requires a £100,000 security deposit and has already attracted takers from St. Tropez seeking the ultimate supercar experience.
These sandals pack a copper coil, battery pack, and red LEDs to detect metal up to two feet deep while you stroll the beach. When they find coins or jewelry, they vibrate and flash instead of beeping—so you can hunt treasure without the dorky detector look.
ToastIt toaster bags let you make hot grilled sandwiches in minutes using just your toaster. The heat-resistant, reusable bags hold bread and fillings, toast up to 500°F, and clean easily. Two bags cost $4.95 and each lasts 50 uses.
The Rubber Bandit is a beautifully handcrafted rubber band shooter made from bloodwood and curly maple. Shaped like a pistol with three replaceable barrels for varying shot strength, it's a stylish piece of desktop weaponry that would have been the envy of any neighborhood kid.
NEC's CRV43 desktop display is a curved 43-inch ultra-widescreen monitor that spans your entire peripheral vision. Using four DLP projectors instead of LCD tech, it delivers 2880×900 resolution with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 32:10 aspect ratio for simulations, design work, and immersive gaming.
This clever ice tray solves the eternal problem of spilled water and scattered cubes. Fill the oval molds, freeze, then pop them out into the attached bucket. The orb-shaped ice adds visual flair to drinks, and the bucket doubles as a wine chiller.
These Atari keychains are fully functional mini consoles that plug directly into any television with RCA inputs. Loaded with seven classic games including Asteroids, Pong, Breakout, and Centipede, they let you carry nostalgic arcade gaming wherever you go for just $9.95.
The e-Volve Gadget Holster 2.0 is a shoulder-worn organizer designed to carry an iPhone, wallet, passport, and small accessories securely. With dual pouches, zippered pockets, and a cable-management system for earphones, it offers hands-free convenience for $30—even if it looks like a man-purse.
SoCal surfer Mike Sheldrake developed an innovative surfboard construction method using cardboard cores and aerospace quarter isogrid technology. While seeking a budget-friendly alternative to foam and composite boards, he discovered that cardboard's light weight and surprising strength make it ideal for DIY surf enthusiasts. Core kits for various board styles are available for self-assembly.
Sony unveiled the PSP Go at E3 2009, a pocket-sized gaming handheld that ditched the UMD drive for digital downloads. With slide-down controls, 16GB storage, and 40% lighter weight than the PSP-3000, it marked Sony's shift toward downloadable titles while maintaining full backward compatibility.
Amazon's Kindle DX doubled down on screen size with a 9.7-inch display designed for textbooks and newspapers. The large-format e-reader featured PDF support, an accelerometer for auto-rotation, and storage for 3,500 titles in a 1.3-pound device.
A company with a morbid sense of humor sells bottled ghosts supposedly captured from haunted establishments. Each 11-inch sealed bottle comes with a certificate signed by the ghost hunter who bagged it, warning buyers not to release the entity. At $20, it's a quirky novelty for anyone who loves paranormal gags.
The US Air Force transformed a Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger into exhibition supercars featuring authentic jet fighter cockpits instead of normal interiors. Galpin Auto Sports built the X-1 and Vapor Challenger for the USAF's Project: Supercar recruitment campaign, complete with flight sticks, ejection seats, and military-grade dashboards.
Spare your office coffee runner the stained shirts and burns. The Tota Coffee Carrier holds two cups securely in thick styrene and gray felt, stable enough to carry four carriers at once for eight total cups. Reusable, stylish, and fits most cup sizes for just $12.
This manual treadmill generates its own electricity as you run, powering digital displays and electronic incline control without an outlet. The EcoMill combines eco-friendly unplugged operation with motorized-treadmill conveniences, handling runners up to 500 lbs on 47-slat surface with elevations to 15%.
These apocalypse-worthy steel spike brackets bolt onto lawnmower tires to aerate your lawn while you mow. The 1.5-inch spikes improve traction on wet or sloping ground and make your mower look like it rolled off a Mad Max set.
Photo Shower Curtain creates 100% custom shower curtains from your personal images using a sublimation process that permanently integrates photos into polyester poplin fabric. Upload any clear 2+ megapixel image and receive a laundered-safe, fade-resistant curtain in two to four weeks for $149-$199.
Mercedes-Benz's premium Foldingbike combines urban elegance with ingenious engineering. It folds completely into a compact 80x80x35cm package or transforms into Shuttle Mode for pushing through buildings and trains. The aluminum frame features Shimano eight-speed gears, disc brakes, and adjustable suspension—all configurable in seconds without tools.
