Sideways Bike

Sideways Bike

The Sideways Bike is like a Skateboard… Kind of

For those who prefer to travel sideways, you have a few options such as a bus, skateboard or tram. The sideways bike is now another option which allows you to ride sideways. Instead of trying to keep your balance from left to right, you now need to balance back to front. It sounds like a difficult task. To add to this complexity, each of the wheels is independently steered which means you can steer from the back (or left) or steer from the front (or right). This allows you to go more then sideways, and allows you to go front ways, diagonal ways and any other ways you can think of.

All I can tell you is that I wouldnt want to fall off this thing, and looking at the bike I can assume I would be off it with in seconds of starting. It is still kind of a funky idea though.

Via: Gadget-Reviews

Puzzle Alarm Clock

Jigsaw Alarm

Solve a puzzle to stop the alarm going

Waking up is tough, but with a Jigsaw alarm clock you need to solve the jigsaw before the alarm will stop. To make it harder, the second the alarm sounds the jigsaw pieces are shot in the air across the bedroom. Your task is to then find them and then solve the puzzle which will then shut the alarm clock up.

I have to say that this is one of the most creative ways of getting someone out of bed, besides the cold water way.

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TV with no Remote Control – All Seeing Wave Controller

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A TV that can change channels by waving your hand at it

If you are used to using a remote control and get devastated when it isnt with in arms reach of you, then this next invention could be for you. It is a box which allows you to control the TV by waving your hand at it. It can control your DVD player, TV and any other device around the TV. A total of 8 gadgets can be controlled by using seven simple hand gestures.

Although it adds to the laziness of the remote control, at least you can never loose the remote control any more because it is not needed. My only thought on this device is what happens when you eat or move, does it know when you are signalling the device or when you are just waving at someone.

The All Seeing Wave Controller was created by two engineers named Dr Prashan Premaratne and Quang Ngyuyen who are based in Australia. Both believe that the remote control wave controller will be on sale in 3 years time.

Various commands to control your gadgets can be found at the link below.

Via: DailyMail

USB Fondue set

USB Fondue Set
For those who spend hours at their PC, the latest and crazy USB gadgets are built just for you. USB devices such as grills and freezers have been built. The next in line is the USB fondue set which allows you to heat up your chocolate and melt it in to liquid with out having to leave your PC. Its real name is the Fundue.

In the box you get 1 Fundue pot with a blue LED regulated heating element. A fundue base with oil guard technology which also has an LCD screen with control panel. You get a blue FureGlow USB device cable and also forks which can be used to play around with the chocolate.

When using the device all the details are put on to screen to help you become even more lazy. The only thing that could top this is a USB chocolate fountain.

Via: Pointlessbutcool

Transformer Phone Concept

Parkoz Hardware Phone
The transformer mobile phone concept comes from Parkoz Hardware. The video which can be found over at Gizmodo shows the robot transforming and then blasting the parkoz logo in to the desk. I think you will probably agree that mini guns will not be included if it were real 😉

Via: Gizmodo

Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router

Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router

Feature packed wireless router from Belkin

Belkin have introduced a cool wireless router which features a screen on the front of the device which can give feedback on various aspects of what is happening on the network. The first mode available is just a regular time and date feature. By clicking on one of the arrows on the front of the device you can then switch to different information pages such as the current broadband connection speed, info on currently connected wifi devices, connection speeds of each of the connected wireless devices, usage over the last 24 hours and guest access information. Overall there isnt too much else that you wouldnt find. I do admit that for those who sit by their wireless router, this information is very handy to have when trouble shooting a network issue as you can see who the bandwidth hogs are, or if there is a problem in general with your broadband connection. Check out the demo over at Belkin to see how it all works.

Features

The N1 from Belkin is an 802.11n compliant device with 3×3 radio design along with wired gigabit ports. Due to the speed at which this N1 router runs, it is ideal for those who transfer a lot of data either wirelessly or wired through out their home. Set up it fairly straight forwards as it is with most routers.

When my current router is due to be replaced, I think I will be taking a closer look at the Belkin B1 vision wireless router.

Via: Belkin

Slim PSP Announced

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The new slimmer PSP is due to be released September this year. Sony have not dropped the UMD and the screen is still the same size at 4.3 inches. However it is 30% lighter and 19% slimmer which is good news. Along with it shrinking a little in size some cool little features have been added. Load time has been improved for games and also there is a video output which you can hook your PSP up to a TV/projector. When playing games, music, or video you can push a button to toggle between the large or small screen. I am interested in seeing what quality of games are like on a large screen. Hopefully they look just as good as they do on the small screen.

The slim PSP will be available in 2 colours which are Piano Black and Ice Silver. The entertainment pack will include a 1GB memory stick duo, daxter (what ever that is), Family Guy collection and it will set you back $199.

Via: Gizmodo

Worlds Thinnest DVD

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DVDs are still going strong and still being worked on. The latest is an ultra thin DVD which measures just 0.092mm thick. It was created by Hitachi Maxell and is 1/13th the thickness of regular DVD media. However, the thin size does not mean less data stored. Full capacity is still at 4.7GB. The price of these ultra thin DVDs will be around $4 when they are made available. I am not sure why they need to be made this thin as DVDs and CDs seem to be just fine as they are. One thing I can think of is the ability to be able to store 13 times more DVDs in the same space as 1 DVD.

Via: GadgetGurus

iPhone – Will it Blend

It had to be done by those crazy folk at BlendTec. The next object to be blended is an iPhone which as you see on the video, it certainly does blend.

Glow Stick Glow Glasses

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Glow Glasses work on the same concept as a glow stick. They just glow in bright colours to get attention in dark places. To get them to glow you just bend them to break the inside glass ampoules, then shake to mix up the chemicals. Once shaken and glowing you then fix the glasses together and wear them. The glow on the glasses will last around 6 hours.

The glow glasses come with a set of 12 units to build them. The glasses are made of 5 parts. 2 glow sticks in each with 3 plastic parts to hold them together.

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Rubiks Cube 2×2

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When the 3x3x3 or 4x4x4 are too tough, Try the 2×2

A few months back I got my self a 4x4x4 Rubiks Cube and after a few hours I managed to complete…. 1 layer. The next 3 layers are next to impossible in my book on a rubiks cube that size. Along comes the 2×2 which has a lot less combinations and should be in reach of the average lower then genius person such as me.

Anyway, this particular entry is not about rubiks cubes alone. The 2×2 is now built in to a keychain to attach to your mobile phone in Japan. I guess it will sit along side the flashy lights which flash each time your phone rings or has any kind of activity with a near by cellular tower. The 2×2 minicube will cost about $2.50 although I have no clue if they will come to England and Im not too fussed if they dont 😉

Via: Technabob

Cool Cufflinks and Pendant made of Gears

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Impressive Mechanical Cufflinks

Above you see a cool looking set of cufflinks and a pendant which are all made of mechanical watches from the early and mid 20th century. Due to each being made of a different watch, the look of them may vary slightly. Each are available and cost $155 for the cufflinks and $68 for the Pendant.

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