Troika designed a concept card to store drivers licenses, social security numbers, credit cards, and more behind thumbprint-locked security. The device aimed to protect against identity theft by consolidating wallet contents into one biometrically secured digital card.
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.
Lamborghini runs its own driving school where enthusiasts can learn to handle supercars properly. The two-day entry course costs $4,500 and includes accommodations, track time at Italian racecourses, professional instruction, and use of a Gallardo LP 560-4 to practice high-performance driving techniques.
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.
Darwin's Crocosaurus Cove offers the ultimate adrenaline rush: the Cage of Death, where visitors are lowered in a clear acrylic cage into a pool with Choppa, an 18-foot saltwater crocodile missing both front feet from brutal fights. Only 1.5 inches of plastic separate you from one of nature's fiercest predators.
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.
The Gravity Two recliner reimagines comfort with a unique tilting mechanism that moves seat, backrest, and leg rests together through four positions. At full recline, you appear to levitate horizontally. Choose from wood finishes and leather colors for this $1,800 zero-gravity experience.
This rear view mirror upgrade includes a built-in camera that records accidents with time and date stamps saved to an SD card. It mounts over your existing mirror without extensive installation, giving you video evidence if you're hit or capturing that hit-and-run driver who fled the scene.
Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science unveiled the HRP-4C, a 5-foot, 95-pound robot designed to look and move like an Asian supermodel. The lifelike android can mimic runway walks and facial expressions with such precision it's slated to appear in Tokyo's five-day fashion show.
Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Si is the first robotic endoscopic system offering 3D HD visuals with dual video channels for superior depth perception. Surgeons control procedures remotely via ergonomic console with wristed instruments in 5mm and 8mm sizes, designed for future upgrades and extended precision operations.
This spider-shaped screen cleaner attaches magnetically to your computer monitor so you can give it a quick wipe whenever needed. The retractable cord keeps it tidy, and it's easy to rinse clean after use. At $10, it's a simple solution for keeping displays smudge-free.
Finally, an umbrella that won't flip inside-out and destroy itself. The Senz Aerodynamic Umbrella uses a unique batcape-inspired shape to handle winds up to 70 mph, opens with a smooth manual release instead of a dangerous pop, and provides maximum rain coverage.
This tiny USB-powered vacuum plugs directly into your computer and cleans crumbs, chip slivers, and debris from between keyboard keys. It comes with a flexible rubber nozzle and brush attachment, making keyboard maintenance easy and affordable at just $10.
The Zero S Electric Supermoto brought gas-free riding to the streets with aggressive styling borrowed from the off-road Zero X. With instant torque, 60-mile range, and street-legal specs, this aluminum-framed electric motorcycle aimed to make green transportation desirable.
