30 Rocking Turntables - From DJ-Themed Accessories to iPod Turntables::I honestly feel that aside from basic needs and money, music definitely makes the world go round and round—kind of like these rocking turntables. Considering the impact all different types of music has… [More]

45 Relaxation Gifts - From Stress-Sensing Watches to Gem Stone Spa Treatments::For most people, the holiday season is a time for rest and relaxation. For others, it’s the most stressful time of the year, whether it’s Christmas shopping, feast preparation, or end-of-the-year business… [More]

Computer Lamp Hybrids - The Minitopz Combines a Cool Design With Quality Technology::We’ve seen many designers strive to merge disparate products so 2-in-1 combos aren’t all that unique. But, I’ve never seen a computer lamp hybrid—or the Minitopz as it is called. The Minitopz was designed… [More]

Toast Printers - The Toaster Printer Hybrid of Your Modern Dreams::What if you were to take a printer and a toaster and breed them, you get a toaster printer. These folks did just that to reinvent the ordinary toaster. Imagine stacking all your sliced bread into the… [More]

Flameless Firestarters - The Looftlighter Looks Like Curling Iron but Isn't::Beware because the Looftlighter may look like a curling iron, but if you set your tresses with this cylindrical-shaped rod, your head will be ablaze. The Looftlighter is a heavy durty lighter that can… [More]

Musical Pink Gems - The Juicy Rocks Gemstone Speakers are Extremely Girlie::Juicy Couture has forayed into the technology arena once again with their latest Juicy Rocks Gemstone Speakers. While the fashion label isn’t a stranger to gadgetry (they also have headphones and earbuds… [More]

Gaming Glasses - Gunnar Creates Eyewear for the Digital World::Sunglasses are for the real world while Gunnar glasses are for the digital world. Made for professional gamers, designers, musicians, and programmers that are always in front of their computers Gunnar… [More]

75 Innovations for Your Pocket - From Pocket Bogyguards to Personal Spy Gear::The pocket is the ultimate defender against gravity. Want something to stay off the ground? Put that little bite-sized beauty in your pocket. My favorite pocket gadget has to be the Swiss army knife… the… [More]

Hilarious Massage Hats - The uCrown 2 is Definitely a Head Scratcher::The company known as Osim has decided to bestow our little world with a helmet that massages. Not only does the uCrown 2 head massager look cool, but it is also the fastest selling head accessory in Paris.… [More]

80 Tracking Systems and Devices - Collective Tools for Stat Rats and Compulsive Organizers::Something about humans makes us want to organize, count, measure, quantify and generally keep track of stuff. We’ve long since given up doing this in our heads and being the endlessly clever creatures… [More]

55 Alarm Clock Creations - From Timepieces for Travelers to Light Bulb Alarm Clocks::Alarm clocks polarize your emotions like no other gadget on earth. When you are setting your alarm before bed, you feel organized and in control. You know that by setting that alarm clock to 7:00 AM, you… [More]

Hi-Techtizing Disability Aids - Benjamin Carr Makes a Futuristic and Personalizable Walker::German designer Benjamin Carr took on the challenge of redesigning the walker. Carr’s objectives, according to his portfolio, were to design something that would help to get rid of the stigma associated… [More]

50 Gifts for Photographers - From High-End Compact Cameras to Micro Tripods::With the invention of digital cameras it seems everyone is a photographer these days. You can’t buy snap-happy friends and family just any old camera, so, what do you get them? Gifts for photographers… [More]

Manual Espresso Makers - Portable 'Presso' is Greener than Automatic Coffee Maker::The Presso manual espresso maker is non-electric and made of recyclable aluminum. The recyclable material makes it greener than many of its competitors and because it doesn’t use electricity, it is greener… [More]

Hand-Held Magic Pads - Notion Ink Smartpad Makes Other Smart Devices Wear Dunce Caps::The Notion Ink Smartpad is apparently God’s gift to technology. Every site that has written up this divine device has done so with a side of saliva running down the screen -- and for good reason. The… [More]

52 Girlie Gadgets - From Disney Princess Phones to Pink Playstations::Whoever said technology was for the boys was so, so wrong. Over the past few years, we’ve seen more and more females taking a huge chunk out of the technology pie and a corresponding number of phones,… [More]

Cone Head Speakers - Kyong Choi's Portable Speakers Kicks Up the Music Experience::There are several things these Cone Head speakers bring to mind (the film ‘Cone Heads’ and lava lamps, for instance), but I’m sure those weren’t what designer Kyong Choi had in mind when designing it.… [More]

Video Vision Eyewear - You-Vision Glasses Record What You See and Hear::You-Vision glasses will help you record all those awesome adventures and conversations you have. It’s quite handy for arguments as well. These video glasses have a built-in camera and battery life and… [More]

Pop-Out Sockets - The 'Push In to Hide' Wall Outlet::If you are tired of misplacing your portable outlet multiplier, then Demjan Stankovic’s Letout Outlet might just be the thing for you. A winner of the RedDot design in 2009, this sleek cube hides conveniently… [More]

Pens that Read to You - Livescribe’S Pulse Smartpen Perfects Note Taking::The holidays are right around the corner and what better to way to show somebody you care than by getting them the smartest pen in town? The Pulse Smartpen from Livescribe is perfect for intrepid reporters… [More]

Clip-On Music Players - The Clothespin MP3 Player by Mickey Kim::South Korean designer Micky Kim has created the Clothespin MP3 Player, a music player inspired by the standard clothespin. Kim’s Clothespin MP3 Player, which was designed for VOKA, actually clings to your… [More]

50 Gifts for Globe Trotters - From Airplane-Safe Knives to Traveling Tush Cleansers::We all know someone who is a perpetual traveler. Someone who is never in the same place for very long, who lives out of a suitcase, and who sends you a postcard a week from places you’ve never even heard… [More]

Compact Micro Projectors - The M1 from AAXA Fits in Your Hand, Projects Anywhere::The M1 Micro Projector from AAXA is the world’s smallest projector. There are two kinds of M1 Micro Projectors: Standard and Plus. Standard supports Composite A/V Input while Plus supports VGA & Composite… [More]

TV-Inspired Desktops - The SchultzeWORKS Philco PC Looks Like a Modern Antique::It’s ironic that some of the most fascinating designs today take inspiration from the past (you’d think we’d be focused on the space age and galactic by now), but designers like the US-based SchultzeWORKS… [More]

49 Eccentric Analog Clocks - From Reel Cinematic Clocks to Clocks on Stilts::Although it may be easier to own a digital clock (for obvious reasons) do we really want to lose our ability to tell time like in the olden days? Ok, I’m not talking sun dials or anything, but with these… [More]

21 Innovations for the Deaf - From Disposable Hearing Aids to Fire Alarms for the Deaf::For those of us who are getting older, hearing impaired or are actually deaf, these 21 innovations should prove helpful… or at least entertaining. I swear the older I get, the farther up my dial goes on… [More]

21 Scuba Diving Adventures - From Periscopic Scuba Diving to Subaquatic State Sessions::It’s that time of year to escape the cold and travel to far-off, commercial beaches where the sun and sand will warm your chilled bones. After you’ve had enough of the sun and sand, you may find yourself… [More]

50 Biometric Innovations - Using Personal Biology for Security and Fun::Sherlock Holmes used fingerprints to help ID his suspects and fingerprints were just about the only widely accepted biometrics of the 19th and most of the 20th centuries. In the 21st century, biometric… [More]

33 Minimalistic Watches - From Whimsical Watches to Handless Watches::In movies, the future seems to always be depicted as a very minimalistic world. It’s no surprise, then, that as watch designers take on the challenge of creating interesting timepieces, there have been… [More]

Robotic Mousetraps - Jake Easton Creates a Truly Modern Way to Get Rid of Rodents::There are many ways to kill rodents but Jake Easton has designed a truly hands-off, robotic mousetrap system called ‘Better Mousetrap.’ This shiny, sleek, aluminum robotic mousetrap combines electronic… [More]

Flame-Catching Cameras - Japanese 3D Camera has 158 World Record Setting Lenses::Associate professor Ishino Youzirou of the Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan has created a 3D camera. Composed of 158 lenses arranged in an aluminum arc, this 3D camera holds the Guinness World Record… [More]

Life-Saving Sky Scanners - The NASA WISE Telescope Will Detect Dangerous Asteroids::A solar-powered infrared telescope called the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) was launched by NASA today. The NASA WISE telescope will keep scientists abreast of any possible life-threatening… [More]

Sushi-Making Machines - Autec Offers Four Kitchen Helpers to Make Tasty Japanese Treats::I love sushi, that’s right I’m proud to say that I am a sushi lover. That’s why these sushi-making machines really appeal to me. Autec has four different sushi-making machines to help you make everything… [More]

Paintball-Shooting Cars - The Robotic Weapon Paintball Car is a Cool Non-Lethal Toy::For the true paintball fan, there are few things better than running across a field with a ‘gun’ in your hands and dodging ‘bullets.’ The next best thing would probably be this ‘Robotic Weapon’ paintball… [More]

Employee Movement Trackers - The DirectLife Fitness Monitor Reduces Health Costs::Most businesses know that the more active and healthy their employees are, the less costs they will incur from absenteeism and health-related issues. To encourage this, Philips has designed a device called… [More]

Mommy Media Holders - The Texthook Keeps Moms Connected While On the Go::Staying connected to the outside world when you’re a full-time mom can be difficult. But the Texthook can change that. The Texthook is a phone-holder that clips on to any handle bar—namely, the one on… [More]

iPod Toting Toques - The iThreeSixty Beanie... At Least its Heart is in the Right Place::The iThreeSixty beanie is a clear cut example of when style interrupts function. Not to say that it wouldn’t be sweet to show everyone your playlist while you are cruising down the mountain, but what happens… [More]

Next-Gen Google Phones - Images of the The Nexus One Leaked to Public::Google is ready to enter the mobile marketplace. That’s right, Google is going to sell its own phone, the Nexus One. Details are scarce but what we do know is that the phone runs on Android 2.1, has a… [More]

Newlywed Sex Tweets - @newlywedsontjob Updates the World with Hot Honeymoon Tweets::The latest application of Twitter is blazing a new trail. While on their Honeymoon, the best man of the bride and groom rigged their bed at home to sense when they are doing the mattress mambo, and report… [More]

Messiah Pods - J. Derek Allred Unveils 'Jesus Shuffle' Concept::J Derek Allred is attempting to bring the true meaning of Christmas to the mainstream. Although I seriously doubt that the ‘Jesus Shuffle’ will be making its way to the Apple Store any time soon, the idea… [More]

Top 50 Gadgets and Goodies for Geeks in 2009::For the nerd in all of us, we've compiled a countdown of the most popular 50 gadgets and goodies for geeks in 2009. If you're inner geek is crazing more nerdtastic finds, browse our gadgets trend database,… [More]

Virtual Penmanship Gadgets - 'Pen De Touch' for the Tachi Lab Projects Revives Old-School Writing::Tachi Lab Projects created the Pen de Touch as an option for writing virtually. The user holds the pen and writes, interacting with a virtual canvas as though it were real. The Pen de Touch doesn’t look… [More]

40 Gifts for Business Gurus - From Blinged Office Supplies to Executive Coloring Books::There is probably at least one person on your holiday gift-list who spends their life at the office, living and breathing business. You know the one—they always have a business card ready, a BlackBerry… [More]

Accordion Keyboards - The Compact Keystick Folding Keyboard is Great for Worker Bees::The Keystick folding keyboard by designers Yoonsang Kim and Eunsung Park is a full-sized keyboard that folds up like a fan. This is a wonderful, compact keyboard design that would be perfect for those… [More]

Super Nintoasters - The SNES Toaster Mod Makes Gaming Fun, Leaves You Hungry::I know when I was playing my Super Nintendo system, the last thing on my mind was doing something crazy with it, like a nutty modification job. But the genius behind the SNES toaster mod is obviously not… [More]

Multimedia Microwaves - The Castoven Microwave Plays YouTube Videos While You Wait::What do you do while you are waiting for hot water to heat up, or popcorn to pop in the microwave? If you typically just stand there and watch the clock count down, then you are the type of person that… [More]

Cowboy Controllers - Win Channel-Changing Battles With a Trusty Gun-Shaped TV Remote::This gun-shaped TV remote can change channels, adjust volume levels and turn your TV on and off by simply pulling the trigger. It’s perfect for those TV night stand-offs when several people all want to… [More]

75 Next-Gen Batteries - Nano, Eco & Futuristic Tech Solutions That Charge Us Up for CES 2010::CES, the world’s most biggest consumer electronics show, is a hotbed of next-gen gadgets, batteries and technology. While we’re pumped to see all of the innovations that will spring forth from this tech… [More]

Zen Word Processors - Ommwriter Reduces Writer Distraction With Visual Elements::Ah, writer distraction. It’s almost impossible to avoid. The people behind Ommwriter describe it poetically, “Your mind, a wild monkey.” Indeed. But with the Ommwriter by Barcelona creative agency Herraiz… [More]