Do you love gadgets? Well, if you are going to answer “No”, you probably just don’t know what I mean.
Gadgets are little (and huge) devices that are meant to make our lives easier. They do not necessarily mean any technological innovations, sometimes these are ordinary things with enhanced functionality.
So today I am going to show you how daily-routine things may be optimized so that you could never imagine. You have dreamed about them without even knowing this is possible!
Love singing when taking shower? Then this Shower Mic Sponge is right for you! (Via grandrivertoys.com)
Are you lazy? Then this device is right for you! Instead of having to lean down and put your mouth under the faucet just to rinse away the toothpaste. A clever internal tube takes the flowing water and redirects it as a small jet (via wired.com):
Let your dog peek outside with this awesome Pet Peek gadget (via PetPeek):
Another gadget for your yard: a ball-shaped glass bird feeder (via WhereDidYouBuyThat):
Here’s another gadget for your yard birds: solar bird house – it has has a solar panel that charges a small battery. At sunset a sensor turns on the illuminated perch, creating a whimsical glow in your garden and hopefully makes it easier for your birdies to get home (via Australia gift shop):
A perfect example of an ordinary thing getting optimized: The Drinkin’ Tray (via slightlywarped.com)
Burnt toast could soon be a thing of the past as this glass toaster lets you see your bread as it browns (via PicoCool):
More cooking gadgets: this Lap Counter gives you the mobility to peel, chop, slice fruits and vegetables almost anywhere in the house (via kickstyle.me):
The following gadget allows for the safe transport and storage of individual bananas letting you enjoy perfect banana anytime, anywhere (via wallbike.com):
Who knew there are so many devices to store and transport bananas? Here is another one: (via vat19.com):
The weight watch belt measures the waist every time you put it on & lets you know if you put on any weight (via crookedbrains.net):
These cool electrical outlets will stash electrical cords behind a Picket Fence to hide clutter (via PicoCool):
This cool stackable furniture set will save your place: it will be there only when you need it (via freakyfrugalite.com):
Have a habit to wake up late at night and don’t want to bother your family? Check out these amazing slippers (via freakyfrugalite.com):
Squishy Bowl: you can shove them in a pocket, backpack, laptop bag, belly button (if it’s big enough), and more. They pop back into shape and are ready to go (via ThinkGeek).
Another example of an optimized : ‘spill-resistant’ bowl that uses a gyroscope to prevent spills when you’re gyrating (via gizmodo.com):
Special thanks to one of our commenters, Alf Hayward, for this correction:
“Sorry, that’s not a gyroscope. A gyroscope is a sort of flywheel that spins, usually driven by an electric motor. What you’ve illustrated is a set of gimbals, used on yachts to keep things upright by the simple use of gravity.”
The clever Post-A-Note pen comes with a built-in cartridge filled with small yellow Post-it inspired notes, so you’ll never have to worry about being without paper again (via Geek Alerts).
Sometimes you just can’t do without crutches, but why settle for regular crutches if you can have collapsible ones? (via Craziest Gadgets)
Do you ever have to work in the badly-heated office or even outside? Are cold hands slowing down your reaction time when you are playing a video game? The USB Heating Gloves may be the answer to your prayers! (via perpetualkid.com)
Post image by Aitor Escauriaza
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Cool gadgets.
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Um… Crunches?
It’s “crutches”, not crunches. You made that mistake twice so it can’t be a typo.
@MonkeyMons: It has been fixed. Thanks
These are fantastic ideas. It’s just too bad that they are not in production. Would have loved those collapsible crutches a few years back.
Cool gadgets! My favorite will have to be the stackable furniture set.
Most of these gadgets are VERY unique and very cool! Thanks for the post.
We ordered and tried the USB heated fingerless gloves and they don’t work at all. I had them plugged in all day and didn’t get heat.
We decided to stick with heated items that really work well and get the job done: a heated mouse, heated mouse pad, heated keyboard pad and mouse hand warmer blanket pouch. They’ve all best tried, tested and work fantastic to relieve cold hands when using the computer.
@empa7hy, MonkeyMons, thanks for the catch 🙂 I think I copy-pasted and thus the error occurred twice. Sorry, guys
Cool stuff. I think my dog would like the Peek Pet device.
All of them are superb!
I am too lazy and i think i should have the one for tooth paste..
🙂
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Thanks,
Great.
I really enjoyed it.
Kind regards,
Assa
I think you’re misreporting.
That bowl seems too simple to have built-in gyroscopes to ensure it doesn’t tip. Where would you put them? It’s just molded plastic construction.
I think the bowl is just weighted and gimballed.
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Here’s a link to the slippers with lights
http://shop.energysmartcompany.com/green-gadgets-40/brightfeet-slippers-101/
Okay, that toothbrush fountain is just TOO COOL. The slippers with lights on the toes made me laugh. Banana holders, too! hahaha!
But the most brilliant from my perspective is the lap work station. What a terrific item to have, for someone wheelchair bound! VERY good idea.
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#2 would be useless in Australia, with water restrictions and so forth. 😛
Yup, the plastic bowl doesn’t have gyroscopes, it has gimbals like old sailing compasses and the awesome flight cockpit in The Last Starfighter!
A lot of them look photoshopped.
Wow usb-heated gloves
Why? lol
Some of these are just nuts,,,but they are all funny LMAO
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Phil E Drifter, you are an idiot.
cool but toooo funy.
Those USB mittens are epic!
These are so awesome!
I wouldn’t exactly call a sponge shaped like a microphone an ‘innovation’. Otherwise, a few cool things on here.
awesome stuff i like the stacking furniture
In love with toothbrush, furniture, and gloves. They all really make my day. In fact, I see a purchase of mittens in the near future..
excellent, love these products
coool, the ’spill-resistant’ bowl is too cute
retractable crutches might be the most useful of them.
nice one.
I love the stackable furnitures!
The problem is they cost a bit too much:
http://www.jmporters.net/capsulestacking.aspx
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The tray is not an innovation as it is biased against left-handed people.
I have the USB Mittens. They are incredible.
The Bird house will be great for those sparrows getting home late from a night of drinking otherwise great Stuff.
C-O-O-L! I LIKE SO MUCH THE ROCKER-SEATS!
Very interesting and inovative. I like the stacking and space saving furniture.
I have a similar collapsible bowl and cup set to that squishy bowl from Mountain Equipment Co-Op here in Canada… we’ve had them for years, and they’ve gone across Canada and into Europe with us. It’s a fantastic way to be able to eat and drink while travelling without resorting to disposable plates, restaurants, or bulky items in your luggage.
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woow that baby bowl is pretty cooll
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Wow. These are so random but so useful!!!
I especially like the table/chair/artwork combo. I’d also take the lighted slippers, self-righting bowls, and the collapsible bowls.
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HEATED GLOVES. Okay that’s a good one. I’m a fan of heated stuff.
I also love the toothbrush.
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I don’t know how practical some of these are, but they are interesting.
Benjamin Koshkin
what’s up with the bee at the top of the page?
The toaster does not exist, the spill resistant bowl does not use a gyroscope – it uses a gimbal. The toaster is only a concept. The slippers were a joke, look it up. In all honesty, you, my dear, are some sort of CUNT
Okay, I need to buy that Post-it Pen. I always need to write notes but have to resort to scrap paper. And that Drinkin’ Tray would be cool if it worked for lefties…
The banana holder looks like a dildo……..
Love the USB Gloves/Mittens. First chance I get, I’m getting a pair!
I like to think of stuff to…if u would like or would like ideas or problems solved let me know Thanks and may God bless :-))
I think that the Doggy Peep device is a good idea but I’m not sure how many people would buy it. 🙂
@lalalaland
My dog nevr leaves my window….. I would buy it
Hehe some great idea’s here. I’ve seen a few of them in stores.
the doggy and chair set idea is pretty coo
Wow, those are pretty cool stuff. That solar bird house looks fantastic.
The solar bird house is great … Think of all those hungry cats that won’t have to starve because they can’t see precisely where the birds sleep … Now they can!
The stackable furniture and the slippers with the flashlights are my favorite!!!
LOVE these! Thanx for sharing 🙂
Well, they are really good. The idea for the transparent toaster is really cool one.
Sorry, that’s not a gyroscope. A gyroscope is a sort of flywheel that spins, usually driven by an electric motor. What you’ve illustrated is a set of gimbals, used on yachts to keep things upright by the simple use of gravity.
Thanks for taking the time to let us know, Alf. I’m sure most of us wouldn’t have known the difference! I’ve added a correction to the post and attributed credit to you.
You’re annoying.
I’m sorry you feel that way. I have no idea what I have done to annoy you. It is only right to give credit and attribution. If you prefer not to receive follow up comments via e-mail you can turn those off.
Haha, I love the banana ! The Drinkin’ Tray is a prototype?