These contemporary GPS devices are offering modern tech enthusiasts a chance to easily track and monitor where their essential belongings are at all times.
While GPS devices are often thought of as components found on high-end items as cars, modern technology has been working to expand that concept such that GPS features can be used on a range of other products such as phones and bikes. Perfect for not only locating where you are on a map but also for times when your items have been lost or stolen, these contemporary GPS devices will definitely make keeping track of your belongings a whole lot easier.
From bicycle security systems to GPS walking sticks, these contemporary designs will help locate lost goods in a much quicker manner.
55 Contemporary GPS Devices
From Motion-Detecting Sticker Pads to Sporty Navigational Timepieces:
Tana Makmanee — Dec 19, 2013 — Tech
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Deceptive Tech-Enhanced Bikes
The VANMOOF ‘10 Electrified’ Makes Commuting Painless
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Dashboard Device Mounters
The Steelie Magnetic Phone Socket Holds Smartphones Tightly in Place
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Smartphone-Controlled Timepieces
Receive Mobile Notifications On-the-Go with the Pebble Watch
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Motion-Detecting Sticker Pads
The Gecko Tracker Uses Motion Sensors to Track Wandering Objects
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Suction Cup Smartphone Holders
The iPhone Windshield Mount Securely Holds the Device on the Glass
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Anti-Theft GPS Bikes
The SpyBike Invisible GPS Lets You Know Where Your Bike is at All Times
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3-in-1 Communication Devices
VIVOplay by Evado Filip Keeps Parents and Children in Touch
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Life-Saving Helicopter Drones
The Defikopter is a GPS Location Tracking Defibrillator
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GPS-Trackable Wallets
The Freedom Wallet by Royce Leather has a GPS Tracking System
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Lost Object Locators
The Locca! Locating Device Keeps an Eye on Keys, Bikes and Pets
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Smartphone GPS Bike Mounts
Equip Your Bicycle with This iPhone Bike Mount
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Smartphone-Savvy Cycling
The Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit for iPhone5 Ensures All-Weather Visibility
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GPS-Enabled Wrist Watches
The Suunto Ambit2 is an All-in-One Device for Worldwide Adventurers
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Wallet Loss-Alerting Devices
You Will Never Lose Money with the Wallet TrackR
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Intelligent Security Locks
The WatchLock Features Built-In GPS to Notify When It's Been Opened
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Cycle Securing Systems
Keep Your Ride Safe With the Spybike GPS Tracker
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Clutter-Free GPS Systems
The BridgeMTM GPS Mobile Tablet is Minimal
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Camera-Mounted Quadcopters
The DJI Phantom Quadcopter has a Range of 300 Meters
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Projected Windshield Safety Tech
Garmin’s Light Up Windshield Display Keeps the Focus on the
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Non-Invasive Navigational Equipment
The JVC Kenwood HUD Nav System Doesn't Distract the Driver
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Sporty Navigational Timepieces
The TomTom Multi-Sport GPS Watch Tracks, Times and Directs Athletes
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Virtual Reality GPS Devices
'Cyber Navi' by Pioneer Combines Mario Kart Racing with Car Navigation
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Bicycle Security Systems
The BikeSpike Can Locate Your Ride Using GPS If It Gets Stolen
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GPS-Infused Jewelry Boxes
The Döttling Portable Jewelry Box is Perfect for Thief-Wary Travell
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Smartphone-Controlled Scooters
This Smart Scooter Takes Commands of Your iPhone
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Child Photographer Phones
BlackBerry Peer Provides Kids with the Most Fun Features of Smartphones
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Compatible Exercise-Monitoring Devices
The Runtastic GPS Watch Has Functional Tracking Technology
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Child Locating Wristwatches
The Leo GPS Watch Helps You Keep Your Children Out of Harm's Way
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Anti-Assault GPS Sirens
Safe Mate GPS Transmits Coordinates and Lets You Speak to Safety Personnel
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Rugged GPS Cameras
Record and Track an Adventure Using the Garmin Virb Elite
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Life-Proof Phones
The inReach SE Ensures Connectivity Regardless of Global Location
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Luminous Bike Indication Signals
The Open Sight Bike GPS by Kim Tae-jin Lights Up Your Direction
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GPS-Enabled Public Transit Apps
OnTheBus Helps the Visually and Audibly Impaired Navigate
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Smartphone-Synced Dog Collars
The Ridogulous Collar Keeps Tabs On Your Canine During the Day
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Phone-Manipulating Tokens
Sony Xperia SmartTags Help You Perform Functions Quickly
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GPS Golf Watches
The 'Approach S3' by Garmin Raises the Odds of a Hole in One
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Emergency-Detecting Stickers
The ICEdot Sensor Alerts Emergency Contact When a Person Has Fallen
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Smartphone-Enabled Laser Measuring
The Spike is a Laser Measurement & Modelling Smartphone Tool
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Bike-Tracking Bottle Holders
The BikeSpike Has a Built-In GPS to Thwart Bike Thieves
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Hyperactive GPS-Aided Novels
If You Are Reading The Silent History, You'd Better Be Ready to Roadt
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GPS-Equipped Walking Canes
This Device Comes with a Built-In Tracker to Help Ensure Elderly Safety
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Gigantic GPS Art Illustrations
Michael Wallace Uses Bike to Create Giant Grid Images in Baltimore
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Sensor-equipped Sneakers
The Runsafer Smart Shoe Ensures People Have the Proper Running Form
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GPS Golf Accessories
The Callaway Upro MX+ Will Guide Your Game in the Right Direction
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GPS Music Festival Apps
Fezzee is a One-Time Stop for the Active Music Festival-Goer
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Gaming GPS Handhelds
Toyota Makes a Nintendo DS Navigation System
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Solar-Powered GPS Trackers
The Retrievor Makes Finding Lost Pets and Electronics a Breeze
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Rider-Warning Bike Locks
The Lock8 Bike Lock Sounds its Alarm When Trouble is Afoot
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GPS-Enhanced Ski Gloves
These Ski Gloves Measures Your Velocity and Displays Your Location
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Emergency Activated Wristbands
The Natalia Project Helps the Constant Threat Around Aid Workers
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GPS-Guided Flying Drones
The 'Skycall' Drone Will Be Your Personal Tour Guide for MIT
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Voice-Controlled Car Gadgets
The Dragon Drive! Provides Hands-Free Access to Digital Devices
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Chic GPS-Infused Jumpers
The Navigate Jacket Gets You from Point A to B in Style
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Anti-Surveillance Smartphone Covers
The OFF Pocket Takes Your Phone Off the Grid
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Wallet-Replacing Phone Cases
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Body-Inspired Bikes
The Zapfina Bike Takes Inspiration from Your Body to Create a Smooth Ride
Fashionably Feminine Bicycles
The Fluxa Bike by Callie Clark Accommodates Stylish Outfits
Water-Treading Bicycles
The 'Baycycle' Water Bicycle Makes Cycling on Water an Option
Remote Controlled Cleaning Devices
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Flashy Smartphone Accessories
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Origami-Like Leather Goods
Clean Everything Embraces Simplicity with its Minimalist Leather
Drastic Drug Deterrent Apps
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Dashboard Device Mounters
The Steelie Magnetic Phone Socket Holds Smartphones Tightly in Place
Cutting-Edge Sports Equipment
The Agent CTRUS Football Changes Color When It's Passed the Goalpost
Rebellious Ladylike Fashion
The Marie Claire Romania September 2013 Editorial Stars Eva Doll
Minimally Marked Watches
The Ora Lattea Watch Takes Minimalist Watches to the Next Level
Anti-Identity Theft Wallets
The Anti-Identity Theft Wallet Blocks Radio Signals From Intrusion
Integrated Phone Wallets
The Wally iPhone Wallet Ensures Your Phone and Valuables Come as One
Phone-Charging Smartphone Sheaths
The PocketPlug Cuts the Charging Cord
Smartphone Laser Tag
HEX3 AppTag Makes Virtual War a Gaming Reality
3D Smartphone Lenses
The 'Poppy' Transforms Your Phone Into a Cheap 3D Camera
Film-Inspired Footwear
The New Megatron Nike Sneakers Fill Geeks with Glee
Adorable Villainous Cartoon Costumes
This Despicable Me Minion Costume is Perfect for Halloween
Lomography-Powered Watches
The Hyetis Crossbow Incorporates a Mini 41-Megapixel Video Camera
Illuminating Circus Editorials
Fernando Arrais Retouches a Light-Catching Spectacle
Sustainable Reduced Shoeboxes
The Omni Clip Effectively Holds Footwear with 11 Times Less Material
Home Phone Smartphone Receivers
The POP Desk Harks Back to a Time When Phones Held Us in One Room
Life-Saving Helicopter Drones
The Defikopter is a GPS Location Tracking Defibrillator
Wireless Videocamera Drones
The Swivl Robotic Cameraman Will Help you Take Stunning Videos
Kickstand Cycle Security
The In Passing Lock Makes Your Bike Unrideable to Thieves
GPS-Trackable Wallets
The Freedom Wallet by Royce Leather has a GPS Tracking System
Emotional Boxing Editorials
Van Sarki's Stunning Portraits are a Total Fashion Knock Out
Nesting Head Protection
The Tandem Helmet Separates into a Set of Two for the Passenger's Safety
Animal-Saving Brakes
The Volvo Kangaroo Brake System Will Save Lives
Smartphone GPS Bike Mounts
Equip Your Bicycle with This iPhone Bike Mount
Luxe Walking Shoes
These Balenciaga Sneakers Marry Comfort with Luxe Design Details
Provocative Western Editorials
The Garage Magazine Fall/Winter 2014 Issue is Denim-Infused
Pop Art Painting Sneakers
The Keith Haring Reebok 2013 Collection Includes Vibrant Looks
Luxe Seafaring Timepieces
The 'Class Sail' Burel Watch Places Nautical Design on Your Wrist
Social 3D Photo Apps
The 'Tadaa 3D' App Lets Users Take and Share 3D Pictures
Spiral Snakeskin Pink Sneakers
The Pink GS Reebok Shaqnosis are Exclusively for the Ladies
Concrete Smartphone Cradles
The Concrete Docking Station by Zeitgeist Factory is Made by Hand
Energy-Siphoning Phone Bumpers
The 'Juice Up' Detaches to Transfer Electricity Between Phones
Lost Item Locators
The Stick-N-Find Bluetooth Location Tracker Finds Things Without Fuss
Fully Autonomous Quadcopters
Quadcopter Uses In-built Camera to Map Out Own Surroundings
Literal Time-Telling Watches
The Til Watch by Daniel Will-Harris is Easier to Read
Gesture-Activated Phone Speakers
This iPhone Speaker Receives Messages Through Infrared Technology
Sleek Monochromatic Kicks
The Balenciaga Holiday 2013 Collection Features Some Great Sneakers
Anti-Wireless Theft Wallets
The Pocket Vault Stops RFID Cards From Being Hacked or Stolen
Sport Activity Trackers
The TRACE Action Sports Monitor Records Trickier Athletic Data
Multi-Pronged Cutlery
This Nils Hint Utensil Design was Conceived for an Experimental Eating Event
Transparent Tower Lamps
LIGHTHOUSE by Dan Yeffet is Modern and Versatile
Comfy Smartphone Holders
The Bean Bag Phone Rest is Great After an Exhausting Electronic Day
Home-Controlling Phone Apps
This 'Benki' Phone Add-on Gives Even More Power to Smartphones
Insect-Ridding Unmanned Vehicles
The Mosquito-Fighting Maveric Drone is an Extreme Next Step
Non-Invasive Navigational Equipment
The JVC Kenwood HUD Nav System Doesn't Distract the Driver
Money-Loving Engraved Wallets
The Dolla Dolla Bills Y'all Brass Wallet is a Wu-Tang Tribute
Secure Smartphone Cradles
The Just Mobile AluPocket Places a Device Up and Within Reach
Tablet Gaming Controllers
The Drone Controller is Bluetooth-Enabled for Gaming On-the-Go
Inflatable Roadside Equipment
The Bushranger X-Jack Can Offer a Lift on Unstable Ground
Sleek Bicycle Wall-Mounts
The Statement Bike Rack Displays Them in an Artistic Way
Practical Purse-Replacing Boots
Purse N' Boots by Elizabeth Anne Lets Women Chuck Their Handbags
Deceptive Faux-Timepieces
This Magnifying Glass Watch Doesn't Function as a Normal Timepiece
Deceptive Gothic Touchscreen Tools
This Stylish Stylus Puts the Gothic in Your Gadgets
Important Item Trackers
The 'Button TrackR' is an Effective Way to Prevent Losing Your Keys
Voice-Activated Electronic Assistants
The ivee Sleek Can Control the Lights, Temperature and More
Survival Pack Shovels
The Acecamp Survivor Multitool Shovel is Packed with Features
Fantasy Framed Phone Cases
Mara Hoffman's Inspired iPhone Cases are Psychadelic
Seriously Thin Wallets
Ball and Buck Set Out to Create the Perfect Wallet
Destruction-Proof Tablets
The ‘Earl’ Tablet Was Built to Survive While Helping You Sta
Alphabetical Home Furnishings
Designer Claudio Scotto is Behind These Alphabet Shaped Furnishings
Stone-Mimicking Timepieces
This Minimalist Leather Watch from Bulbul are Timeless
Digital Vinyl Record Players
The Kontor Back to Vinyl Office Turntable Digitally Plays Records
Book Delivery Drones
The Zookal Textbook Drones Make Ordering Required Readings a Breeze
Smartphone-Reporting Security Systems
This Smart Security Device Corresponds With Your Mobile
Fire-Fighting Flying Drones
This Wildfire Prevention Technology Helps Monitor Fires from Afar
Stylish Psychedelic Watches
These Ethnic Watches from Swatch are Both Timeless and Trendy
Unexpected Halloween Costumes
Courtney Scharf Walks You Through Unflattering Halloween Looks
Wheat-Inspired Street Foorwear
The KD6 'Wheat' is Farm and Court-Ready
Yellow Submarine Watches
The Scuba Watch from Swatch is Ideal for Beach Life
Chiseled Couture Fighting Campaigns
The Alexander Wang F/W 13 Ads are Monochromatic and Fierce
Boot-Hopping Photography
The Model Flies to New Heights in ‘Rest on Other Planet’
Wallet-Sized Cellphones
The Micro-Phone is the Size of a Credit Card and Also Acts as a Locator
Blown-Up Smartphone Displays
The TableConnect is the World's First Multi-touch Interactive Screen
Candy Box Robot Transformations
This Cardboard Robot Took Serious Precision to Make
Zooming Luggage Scooters
This Travel Necessity by Micro Makes Traveling a Breeze
Political Traffic Apps
The I'm Stuck App Lets Citizens Send Commuting Complaints to Congress
Pet-Protecting Leashes
The 'StayBoy Lock' Secures Your Pet from Theives
Anti-Surveillance Apps
The Surv App Keeps You Safe from Prying Camera Eyes
Smartphone Shortcut Buttons
Pressy Inserts into Your Headphone Jack to Enable Shortcut Features
Retro Basketball Sneaker Makeovers
The Air Jordan White Infrared 6 is Set to Drop Soon
Text-Mimicking Email Apps
E-mail Gets a Modern Facelift with Ping
Shielded Lunchroom Seating
The Kyoto University Introduces 'Bocchi Seki' for People Who Eat Alone
Bluetooth-Powered Bike Locks
The Bitlock Ditches Keys in Favor of Smartphones
Email-Reading President Tumblrs
This Barack Obama Tumblr Makes a Statement About Online Privacy
Sophisticated Finger-Tracking Gloves
The IGS-Glove Makes Capturing Hand Movement Easier Than Ever
Smartphone Jumper Cables
The Smartphone-to-Smartphone Charger Cable Makes Sharing Power Simple
Helmeted Hero Tech Accessories
The Thor iPhone Case from Shop Jeen Celebrates the Comic Warrior
Lettered Bike Locks
The WordLock Cable Bike Lock Uses Language for Safety
Collapsible Emergency Head Equipment
The Bloom Helmet is Designed to Be Used in Natural Disasters
Flexible Skate Shoes
The Nike SB Lunar One Shot Shoe is a Skateboarder's Dream Shoe
Light-Up Emergency Batteries
This Multifunctional External Battery Will be Useful When Stranded
Hi-Tech Lifesaver Drones
The PARS Robot is an Incredible Automated Life Saving Device
Vertically-Stacked Gear Watches
The Classic Golden Bridge Watch by Corum Gets a Sleek Update
Head-Protecting Seating
The Mamoris Chair Offers Accessible Head Protection in Case of Earthquakes
Artistically Updated Sci-Fi Gear
These Artworks Turn Stormtrooper Helmets into Unusual Canvases
Phone-Implementing Bike Accesories
The Handleband Safely Puts an iPhone onto Bike Handlebars
Sanctuary-Seeking Apps
The ‘Breather’ App Finds You Reprieve from Urban Life
Aerial Social Media Apps
Dronestagram Allows Drone Owners to Post Aerial Photos Online
Wireless Driving Assistants
The Automatic Smart Driving Assistant Controls Your Driving Patterns
Sophisticated Pet Trackers
The Garmin Astro Dog Tracking System Can Keep an Eye on Up to Ten Dogs
Helmeted Musician Editorials
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Functional Feline Styluses
This 'Romwe' Cat Stylus Will Keep You from Scratching Your Screen
Self-Grouping Drones
The Distributed Flight Array Drones are 3D-Printed
GPS-Enhanced Ski Gloves
These Ski Gloves Measures Your Velocity and Displays Your Location
Web-Weaving Drones
These Spider Robot Drones Make Incredible Wire Structures
Dictatorial Energy Systems
The Valta Energy Management System Gives You Complete Energy Control
Enduring Wallet Designs
These Durable Wallets Were Made to Last a Long Time
Earbud-Integrated Phone Cases
The TurtleCell iPhone Case Ensures You Never Lose Your Headphones
Long-Lasting Smartphones
The ZTE Vital Sprint Smartphone Has Extended Battery Life
Self-Destructing Messaging Apps
The Privatext App Keeps Your Sent Messages and Images Safe
Digital Currency Wallets
The 'Trezor' Wallet Lets You Carry Your Bitcoins in Your Hand
Augmented Reality Flight Apps
Keep the Kids Entertained While Traveling with the Blippar App
Flying Object-Transforming Kits
This DIY Make-a-Drone Kit Makes any Household Object Able to Fly
Tool-Storing Phone Covers
The iN1 Phone Case Comes With Removable Tools for Mini Emergencies
Astounding Phone Design Spoofs
Václav Krejčí Recreates the iOS 7 Flat Design in Mic
Underwater Drone Cameras
Ziphius’ App-Controlled Camera Shows New Depths
Smartphone Microscope Attachments
The Micro Phone Lens Lets You Zoom in Up to 60x
Vibrating GPS Belts
The Triposo Travel Belt Helps Travellers Find Their Way Around
Stylized Texting Apps
Notegraphy Lets You Inject Some Style into Your Texts
Shower-Proof Smartphone Gear
Use Your Phone in the Shower with the Bullseye Bag and Smart Hook
Beginner-Friendly Power Tools
Slobodan Cvijetić's Concept Cordless Drill is for Rookie DIYers
Touch-Sensing Smartphone Apps
The Virtual Touching Room Lets You Touch Your Friends Over the Phone
Waste Handling Buckets
The GloveBucket can Handle Goo, Grease and Grime
Gun Handle Phone Grips
The 'Grip & Shoot' Attaches to Your Phone for More Stable Photos
Archeological Piano Sculptures
Daniel Arsham & Pharell's Collaboration is Meaningful Art
Microchip Student Safety Programs
This Student Locator Program Uses RFID Technology to Track Kids