Goodmorning Technology's Bike Porter reimagines the bike basket by building it directly into the handlebar using matching tube construction. The design eliminates clunky add-ons while maintaining a sleek profile, though the Copenhagen company never brought it to market.
Robern's Uplift reimagines the medicine cabinet for the connected home. The four-foot mirror lifts to reveal six built-in power outlets for electric toothbrushes and shavers, optional pendant lights, and an LCD mount for bathroom TV. Prices start at $2,000.
The sold-out Resident Evil Shot Blaster Wii accessory has returned from the dead at Capcom Store. This zombie-slaying gun controller features snap-grip reload, cord management, and dual play modes as either a pistol or two-handed blaster, compatible with Umbrella Chronicles and most Wii shooters.
This Mother's Day roundup features five unconventional gifts for the women in your life. From humorous coffee table books to eco-friendly glycerin soaps disguised as chocolates and color-changing mood mugs, these playful picks balance novelty with genuine thoughtfulness for moms who appreciate a good laugh.
Crossword fanatics will marvel at this Guinness Record holder: a massive 7×7 foot puzzle featuring 28,000 clues, 91,000 squares, and a 100-page hint book. It mounts on your wall so the whole family can chip away at it over months or even years.
The Wandaquarium transforms your wall into a living aquatic display. This flat-panel aquarium mounts like artwork, features built-in filtration and lighting, and includes an LCD display showing water temperature and oxygen levels. At six inches deep, it's perfect for small fish in contemporary spaces.
Discovery Channel's Weaponizers brings Twisted Metal to life as two teams convert real vehicles—from shuttle buses to ice cream vans—into remote-controlled war machines armed with actual weapons. The three-episode series premieres May 11 at 9pm, pitting the weaponized rides against each other in ultimate survival battles.
This isn't your average blanket. The Luminex Fiber Optic Bed Cover features real fiber optic cables sewn into the fabric, creating a shimmering light show across your bed. At $660 for the 160x200cm size, it's a splurge-worthy conversation piece that requires plugging in and hand-washing with natural soap.
This Dainese Tattoo Professional Bodysuit elevates motorcycle gear with tattoo-inspired Japanese Samurai and Maori prints by artist Luca Ionesco. Crafted from kangaroo hide and Lorica black leather using patented D-TEC technology, it features carved designs, Zama shoulder pads, and bi-axial elastic inserts for maximum flexibility on the track.
These futuristic French firefighter helmets look like Stormtrooper gear but deliver serious safety upgrades. With full cranial protection, flip-down gold-plated visors, and the ability to withstand exterior temps up to 1000°C while staying cool inside, they're revolutionizing firefighter safety across Europe at around $190 per custom-fitted unit.
Swiss tuning garage Ueli Anliker Design created the Red Gold Dream, a Mercedes SLR McLaren adorned with 500 rubies and 24K gold accents. The one-off custom build took 30,000 manhours, boosted output to 999 hp, and cost $4.3 million to complete.
Packwhiz is a web-based packing list generator that helps travelers avoid leaving essentials behind. The system offers pre-made lists, easy editing, and Google account integration so you can save custom lists for business trips, family vacations, or weekend getaways.
Kohler's Flipside handshower delivers four shower experiences in one clever design. No filters or complicated adjustments—just flip the head to switch between full-body coverage, soft caressing downpour, circular refreshing spray, or targeted massage stream. Each mode uses a different set of openings for a genuinely distinct sensation.
Volcano boarding transforms a typical volcano hike into an adrenaline-pumping descent. At Nicaragua's active Cerro Negro volcano, adventurers climb to the summit then slide 1,600 feet down steep black slopes on metal-reinforced plywood boards, ending covered in volcanic dust.
The Mexican Army Shelf mimics Swiss Army Knife principles with rotating pull-out layers tucked into a wooden frame. Created by Ludens design students, it features seven fold-out sections including a keyholder, mirror, clothes hanger, coin storage, note plank, and box storage.
Got old SD or MicroSD cards collecting dust? The LaCie DataShare USB Card Reader breathes new life into them by converting those forgotten storage cards into working USB flash drives. The dual-slot design lets you carry two drives at once, making it easy to separate personal and work files.
This wood-encased atomic clock projects the time and temperature onto your wall or ceiling so you never have to lift your head from the pillow. The auto-rotating display adjusts orientation based on placement, shows indoor and outdoor temps, and delivers weather forecasts on its LED-backlit screen.
The Etch-A-Sketch Man creates commissioned art on the iconic toy, rendering portraits and custom designs from your JPEG. Choose crude likenesses or detailed recreations, delivered as preserved Etch-A-Sketch pieces, posters, 3D prints, or digital creation videos. Pricing scales with complexity and detail level.
1UglyShirt is an online men's apparel store specializing in intentionally awful clothing sourced from thrift shops nationwide. Each piece—from horrendous shirts to revolting jackets and cheesy ties—is cleaned, repaired, and guaranteed to offend the fashion police while delivering quality wear.
Thermador's electric cooktops blend striking geometric design with smart cooking tech. Touchscreen controls and Sensor Dome temperature regulation handle multiple dishes simultaneously, while pre-programmed settings simplify meal prep. Prices start around $1,600 and climb from there.
SpreadTweet is a clever Twitter client that makes your feed look like a boring Excel spreadsheet. Perfect for discreet office tweeting, it offers full functionality including replies and direct messages while appearing to be work-related data analysis.
The ZipHolder is a clever little strap that stops your zipper from creeping down when your jeans are snugger than ideal. Loop one end through the zipper pull, hook the other around your top button, and your fly stays locked. Each pack includes three for around seven dollars.
This clever water meter installs on your pipes to measure exactly how much water your household uses each day, room by room. It detects leaks and drips, displays hot vs. cold usage on a detachable screen, and aims to help families reduce water consumption by about twenty percent without affecting flow.
This playful alarm clock borrows the iconic Rubik's Cube design with colorful tiles and a twisting top layer. A digital display shows time, date, alarm, and temperature depending on which face you rotate to the front. Simple controls and bold aesthetics make it a fun bedside companion for puzzle fans.
Goldmund's Telos 5000 is a 651-pound, $189,600 amplifier delivering 5000 watts with distortion at 0.0005%. Only 25 units exist, most already sold. With sixteen transformers and frequency response from 0 Hz to 300,000 Hz, it's absurdly powerful and absurdly expensive.
Gullwing-America's 2009 300 SL Panamericana reproduction blends classic Mercedes styling with modern performance. Featuring a 370hp V8 from the SLR McLaren, BMW transmission, and aircraft-grade composite bodywork on 17-inch AMG wheels, this white-and-red stunner updates the iconic gullwing design with contemporary engineering.
The BloomFrame Window is a custom-built architectural innovation that transforms from a standard window into a full balcony deck at the push of a button. The mechanical system expands and retracts in under a minute, offering on-demand outdoor space without permanent structural changes.
