Gadgets

Snowboarding and skiing are pretty ancient on the whole scheme of things. While we’ve seen some interesting uses of snowboard integration, this is a first for a totally new snow ride concept. The Brenter Snobike C4 adds in the functionality of bicycles for the slope. Even though it’s called a Snowbike, don’t expect to see any wheels. The system uses ...

UK based designer Kwang Hoo Lee (doesn’t sound very British does it?) has presented his Light CD Tower, merging a desk lamp and a disc tower for some optimal space saving goodness. Hitting someone over the head with this thing should probably cause some damage as well. The mash-up of a compact gadget shows that no matter how long you ...

How could you forget that antics of Doc Brown as he excitedly explains the Flux Capacitor to Marty McFly. If you don’t know what we are talking about, go watch Back To The Future right now! We’re not kidding. This Flux Capacitor Replica is reproduced with full light effects and adjustable power settings, fully capable of being integrated into your ...

One of the things that holds back most D-SLR cameras is the lack of a built-in on-screen viewfinder. We still have to rely on having the camera right up by our face to snap a shot. The Zigview S2 Digital Viewfinder lets you control the shutter and see what your shooting from a distance. As long as you have a ...

If you’ve ever tried to read and eat at the same time, it can be an eye-opening experience. The two forms of enjoyment just don’t go together. They are no peas and carrots, as Mr. Gump would say. BookGem holds your book open for you, keeping it at a readable angle while you enjoy your BBQ ribs. One thing that ...

There are few radiators that are worth showing off to your friend. They’re typically boring hunks of metal. There are even less radiators that allow you to build upon with extensions. The Expandable Radiator is like some sort of adult Erector Set, constructing your own design as you go. We’re hard pressed to find any information about pricing or availability, ...

How cool would it be to walk through a rainy day wielding an umbrella that resembles a weapon fit for a Jedi? The LED Umbrella looks like a modified lightsaber with a cool rain protection feature. Eat that, Darth! The umbrella has a special illuminated shaft with LED as the source behind the light, hence the lightsaber glow. With the ...

We always see hidden doors hidden in book shelves, opened with the pull of one volume. What about integrating other designs into book shelves? This Book Collection Clock is a cool way to integrate a time device right in your book collection, while making people make a “huh?” sound as they pass. The numbers “Nine” and “Three” appear to be ...

Designer Miyoshimasato has designed a device that resembles what a flashlight might look like if the Cupertino bad-boys had designed one (that is if the white color of their Apple headquarters doesn’t cause a reflective faux day light at all hours, like some sort of tech inspired Alaskan winter). The iLight has a sleek, buttonless body, that would rely on ...

Hanukkah starts at sunset tonight, and many jews still use traditional menorahs lit with candles. There is no need anymore my friends! This cool DIY project shows you how to make an LED lit menorah. We understand that lighting the candles is an essential part of the process, but it’s just so 17th century. Jews living in the modern age ...