The Technology & Gadgets Blog

Scientists at Duke University in North Carolina have just unveiled the worlds first real cloaking device. Right now the cloak only works with microwave light, but will actually distort the light around the object to be cloaked, that when the cloaking device is turned on the object would almost completely disappear. Ulf Leonhardt is a [...]

These glow in the dark pebbles would actually be a really useful addition to a sidewalk or garden path, outside the house I hope to one day buy. They look fairly unremarkable during the day, but at night would glow for up to six hours after the sun goes down, allowing those late night [...]

I thought it might be appropriate to write a more personal entry and give you a little bit of background on me as the author of this blog. So, allow me to tell you a little about who I am and what I do. My name is James, and at my real job [...]

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Do you enjoy barbecuing? Check out The Original WienerStick. Recently invented by a Canadian inventor near Vancouver, the Original WienerStick is designed to make the task of barbecuing hotdogs, wieners and even chicken much easier. Food cooked on the WienerStick does not require turning or constant supervision as [...]

If you enjoyed the superman movies, you’re really going to get a kick out of this remote control flying superman. I happen to be an RC flying hobbiest myself, so having a flying remote control superman sounds pretty good to me. Too bad I’m broke… but if I wasn’t, I’d buy it at [...]

This rocket powered bicycle reminds me of something “Tim the Tool Man” might build. The rocket bike is powered by a 200-pound-thrust rocket engine that uses roofing tar as the propellant, and a model rocket motor as the igniter. Capable of doing 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds and up to 147 [...]

If you have ever found yourself with a dead laptop mouse battery and no spare AA’s, you will probably find the USBCell to be quite useful. This little gadget is a standard fitting AA battery with a built-in USB charging system. When it’s dead, just pop off the top and plug it in to [...]

Want to teach your kids about the value of Fuel Cell technology and being environmentally friendly? How about getting them the H-Racer, a toy fuel cell powered race car for Christmas! This fun little toy is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and will drive for over 100 meters on a single tank. [...]

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If you’ve ever wanted to get an RC vehicle, but had trouble deciding whether you wanted a car, plane or boat, perhaps this Hydroflyer is just what you’re looking for. Watch the video.
The Hydroflyer can function as a boat, can take off to become a “plane” or just skid along [...]

I’m sure that all of us have been in traffic at some point and had the desire communicate something to the idiots (or friends) driving behind us. While some may use a certain finger to indicate their feelings, others might prefer a more geeky … er technological approach. Let me introduce the [...]