Latest Inventions and Gadgets

The Wii balance board has long been in need for a useful addon, and this push-up bar is meant to deliver just that. Unfortunately, this set of bars are extremely vulnerable, being held in place using your weight alone and a couple of cheap foam strips acting as "grips" which essentially don't do much gripping at all. The design is sloppy and cheap looking and any significant pressure on the bar will result in it falling to pieces. The bar fits onto your existing balance board and is...

The Refresh Electronics Charging Station is a sleek charging station that allows you to recharge four devices simultaneously. Compatible with over 1,000 products, it is also "future ready" by incorporating the micro USB based charging interface - a standard being introduced by most major brands. Fully customizable via two USB sockets and extra connectors for an additional 2,000 device compatibility. A practical and affordable charging station, Refresh is offered in white or black color...

Zeal Optics have jumped "on board" to develop a set of ski goggles. They claim to be the first GPS enabled, and sensor laden ski goggles, which enable the goggles to compute speed, altitude, temperature and time details. The toggle switch on the side allows this data to be viewed in real time, though it may be preferrable to watch the huge slopes of snow which you are quickly approaching. Otherwise, it would almost be like trying to read a text message whilst driving on a spiralling...

We don't often cover such generic items such as a basic calculator, but this latest invention from Canon U.S.A, Inc, deserves a mention. Canon have delivered the X Mark I calculator, which not only looks very polished, but is environmentally friendly, being made entirely from recycled materials. The display panel is made exclusively of recycled Canon Digital Camera Prism Preconsumer materials. Following the success of the design of Canon's Powershot Digital Camera range, the calculator...

Golf is often associated with old men who have nothing better to do than fill their time, hitting a small ball across miles of land. But, the game is played by everyone, and a new company have catered for the hardcore golfer, willing to invest heavily into their pasttime. Golf can be relatively expensive at the best of times, with the correct clubs, correct bag, correct balls and a course membership. Well add on top of all that another $17,499 and you will also be able to afford this new...

Available to buy at ThinkGeek Outdoor camping is hard work, even for you rugged wilderness geeks. You gotta pitch a tent in a place free of uncomfortable pointy rocks, then you gotta build up a...

Dragging your luggage around with you is a mundane and painful task, especially on the way back from an action-packed, or relaxing holiday. Well now you can stop pulling around your luggage and wheeling it back home, thanks to this new invention. The Samsonite luggage bag is also a mini scooter, allowing you to scoot around with your luggage safely tucked away. Just think about when everyone else is carrying around their luggage, whilst you just jump on your scooter and fly by them,...

Time to re-live those old game classics on a modern day handheld, portable games console. What a fantastic Christmas gift this would make! (I've actually bought one for myb younger brother) Normally this is the space where we would make some clever jokes and tell you why you might like to purchase this fine product. But in the case of this amazing GP2X Wiz pocket size gaming system we're cutting straight to the chase. If you are into retro gaming and have paid your rent this month you...

Video arcade games are fast becoming a thing of the past, with only a handful of games making their way into full-scale arcade machines, such as Dance Dance Revolution. The latest game to try and revive the popularity of arcade machines is Textminator. The game focuses on texting, and unfortunately not the Terminator. Since kids these days seem to be so keen on texting, and the ability to text fast, this game sets up a challenge between two contestants to have a "text-off", using...

For soccer fans everywhere, looking forward to the World Cup next year in South Africa, there have been a series of soccer shaped fans manufactured. These solar powered fans are soccer-shaped and provide a touch of relief from the warm Summer weather. This clever, solar-powered Soccer-shaped fan circulates the air to help reduce the temperature without the need for standard electricity. It is handy and easy to use. The blades will spin as long as the round fan is opened and the sunlight...

Vuzix Corporation, the leader in video eyewear for the consumer, defense and low vision markets, is thrilled to be shipping the Wrap 310 worldwide. The game-changing Wrap 310 challenges the status quo of traditional video viewing devices by looking and feeling like normal sunglasses. The Wrap 310, featuring twin high-resolution video displays and projecting a 55-inch screen at 10-feet is now available through Vuzix.com and a number of other retailers and distribution partners. "The Wrap...

This bicycle simulator was initially built for traffic safety education but due to the buzz around the product Honda have decided to bring them onto the Japanese market early next year. The simulator allows the user to cycle through a host of different conditions, without the risk of being knocked down by another vehicle. You won't have to experience the wet weather, or the cold conditons either, but can safely and warmly use the simulator from the comfort of your own home. The...

This gadget may not be particularly ground-breaking but it certainly does offer a very valuable benefit to those in the kitchen. We've all been in the scenario of having our hands full, and needing to contort ourselves just to turn on the tap, to wash our hands. Well, let me introduce to you the touch sensitive faucet. Both the spout and handle are touch sensitive, so one small touch on either part will cause the water to fall. The faucet comes in two different styles, the chrome...

Hammacher Schlemmer have produced a realistic golf video arcade game. The machine offers the user the best experience in miniature golf, and is similar to the machines found in popular arcade venues. The machine utilises real golf balls and real golf putters, whilst the courses are disaplyed virtually on screen, via the 32-inch LCD display. The game allows up to four players to participate at any one time, with two courses to choose from, the casino based Las Vegas course as well as the...

This watch not only looks fantastic, but serves a great purpose which really should have been invented before now. But alas, it is now available. The stress watch is aimed at busy people, with hectic lives, as it monitors stress levels throughout the day, and indicates your levels via a black bar graph on the screen. The blues and greens indicate a mellow mood, compared to pinks, reds, and oranges which indicate a stressed out individual. Thankfully, the watch also tells the time (as...

Let's face it - your roommate is nice enough. Seems trustworthy. Only eats his food, and doesn't touch your stuff. But do you really trust him with everything? Would you trust him with your wallet? Your phone? Your laptop? That laptop is your entire life! It's got all your papers on it, your music - maybe even pictures of you and your girlfriend at Spring Break! You know... those pictures. You might think that a cable-lock would be adequate to secure your laptop, but not only can those...

As any soldier will tell you, the best time to strike is at night using the elephant of surprise (that may be a typo) and a pair of Night Vision Goggles. Now your kids can experience the thrill of night manoeuvres in your back garden. These goggles will allow them to see up to 15 metres ahead of them in absolute darkness. They look pretty darn cool too. Who hasn't wanted to wear a pair of Night Vision Goggles? Not that anyone will be able to see them of course. The goggles work using...

Thanks to our increasing need for mobility and instant access to information, laptop computers are no longer a luxury - they are a necessity. However, we're paying a price for convenience. The ergonomical side effects of constantly using a laptop may carry serious health risks. The GRACE STAND corrects this problem, providing a unique, portable and flexible surface for adjusting your laptop into an ergonomically correct position. Inventor Karel Strydom was inspired to create the...

Foosball used to be a highly popular game, but has recently became somewhat redundant. This new product could spark a resurgence in the game's popularity, as well as appealing to those who still enjoy the game. It may very well bring a host of brand new foosball players to the table, literally. Named '11', the new table, designed by GRO Design and developed by TIM Model Makers, is expected to be revealed during Milan Design Week, which launches later this month. The design is based...

Camping is always fun. A chance to get away from the world, and live in a world of isolation without any form of electrical aids or entertainment. Well, up until now that is. Orange have just revealed their new solar powered tent which is labelled as a 'tent of the future'. The tent will ensure that all your gadgets and electronics will function during your camping visit, though some may feel this defeats the purpose of camping. Orange teamed up with American product design...