Each year, the Toy Industry Association presents the top toys in a variety of categories the coveted “Toy of The Year” award. This week, I’m happy to showcase the premier preschool toys from the past five years, and I know I’d have had a blast with this cool stuff when I was in preschool…
Are you looking to add a bit of the universe to your PC? The Astronaut USB Light might be just what the doctor ordered. It’s small, it’s practical, and it’s…well, it’s actually really, really cool.
If you’ve never heard a trombone quartet, you’ve been missing a
spectacular music experience. There’s nothing like four talented trombone-crazy
musicians playing a classical or jazz piece together. It’s just – well,
it’s wild and infectious.. And the pBone, the world’s first full-size
trombone manufactured with ABS plastic, caught on so well that it became
the world’s best selling trombone last year partly because Bones Apart, a British trombone quartet, took it up as their cause, giving educational tours in British schools with their pBones.
If you are a bicyclist you know how frustrating dealing with cars on the road can be. Bicycle riders can be hard for motorists to see even under the best conditions. So anything you can do to make yourself and your intended movements as visible as possible is a plus for your safety. The Wireless Rear Turn Signal not only lets others know which way you are going, but is a way cool gadget accessory for your two-wheeled ride.
Although you won’t find any big red buttons, repulsion gel or cake on this list, any fan of Valve’s videogame series will certainly enjoy thinking and living with Portals!
It’s almost time for Japan’s answer to America’s E3- Are you ready for the Tokyo Game Show?
Inventor Ayah Bdeir thinks she might just have a lock on a reliable, unique way to foster electronics innovation in the average consumer: modular design. To that end, Bdeir has invented littleBits – circuit-board building blocks that quite literally make electronic design a snap.
No, this isn’t a euphemism. There’s actually a peripheral known as a USB condom; designed to keep you safe when using public USB ports. Designed by int3.cc, it works by allowing only the power pins of a USB jack to connect – meaning you can charge your devices in even the dirtiest port without fear.
SpecialEffect is looking to unlock gaming as a pastime for more than just the (relatively) able-bodied. On Friday, the UK-based charity launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Gambitious. Its goal is simple: it wishes to purchase a specialized controller that will let the disabled play video games with their eyes.
The bathroom renovation of the future will include more than just new
technology. New innovations will include more customizable and
programmable features than ever. Connected bathrooms will be the norm,
as toilets automatically open and shut or clean themselves. Potentially
offensive or embarrassing odors and noises will be a thing of the past.
Your connected scale and toothbrush might monitor your hygiene habits or
send reports straight to your doctor and dentist. Nope, not creepy at
all. So take a look at what’s coming soon:
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