Kenguru

Wheelchair users just got themselves a bigger set of wheels. What's dandy here is that it's an electric mini car built from scratch for the disabled, which is an unusual move. More unusual is the fact that it's developed by a Hungarian company, Rehab Ltd. The Kenguru makes having to hoist oneself into the driver's seat a thing of the past. Instead, the wheelchair-bound can now roll right in through a super large back door, directly into the driver's seat so to speak, since the seat has made way for a wheelchair area. The wheelchair then locks into place within reach of the controls, which are in turn centered round a joystick. Kenguru drivers, however, won't get to burn the tarmac a la The Fast and the Furious since this little auto is capable of revving up to only 40kmh, and needs a recharge every 60km.

See the Kenguru

Via The Cool Hunter

Price: Est. at US$12,500 or free with Hungary's healthcare if the individual qualifies
Availability: Only in Hungary
Device: Electric car for wheelchair users
Basic specs: N.A.

Cyfus UAB

We almost mistook it for a flash disk, until we picked up the brochure. Taiwan company Cyfus' USB DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) is one of the smallest we've come across. At heart, this thumbdrive-sized device provides a high-fidelity avenue to connect your PC to your home stereo to listen to MP3s, lossless, Internet radio, etc. Think of it as a sound card with USB which happens to come in four perky colors to match your listening mood.

See various colors

Price: N.A.
Availability: Check out the Web site
Device: Amplifier
Basic specs: USB 2.0/1.1, 3.55mm stereo jack, 1.5 watts above, 79 x 26 x 20mm, 30g

Pumpabike

Hie, ho, Silver, away! This watercraft reminds one of the water strider, a bug with long slender legs that it uses to skim the surface of the water. Probably drawing on the same idea, Zimbabwean inventor Mike Puzey equips this human-powered hydrofoil with an elegant aluminum and fiberglass frame that somehow defies the laws of gravity and walks water. Oddly, the way to fuel this aquatic skipper is to hop (gently) up and down. This then lifts the hydrofoil to skim across any water surface at up to 30kmh. Which also makes for one heck of a cardiac workout.

See bike close up | closed | see also Transparent hybrid kayak/canoe

Via Gizmag

Price: US$499.95 at HS, US$1,000 at Pumpabike
Availability: Sold as Hydrofoil Water Scooter under Hammacher Schlemmer , and Pumpabike under Puzey's site
Device: Water sport device
Basic specs: 14kg, takes up to 110kg, up to 30kmh, no moving parts or noisy engines, rear wing at 7ft, 15kg, 667 x 813 x 673mm

Blue LED Faucet Light

Just for kicks, impress your guests with a techno faucet that sprouts blue water, thanks to a blue LED faucet attachment. Works even better in the dark, so don't be surprised if you find guests stuck in the loo for longer than usual, and your water bill spiking drastically. For a more sophisticated option, check out as well KWC's Eve faucet which casts new light on the humble tap. Nice!

See big image | components | in the dark

Price: US$14.99
Availability: At ThinkGeek
Device: Toilet tool
Basic specs: Chamber with blue LEDs, batteries pre-installed plus a set of spare batteries (uses G13-A style watch batteries), instruction sheet, two universal adapters (not recommended for faucets outside of the US), 2.25-inch tall, 1.25-inch in diameter

Cerealtop

Cereal boxes are funny things. They haven't changed much in the last decade. Most times your Wheaties or Cocoa Puffs come in large cardboard boxes with an inner plastic pack. Once open, you had better watch out. Those crunchy flakes aren't going to stay crunchy for long. Ever tried Rice Krispies after they've gone soft? Most definitely a cereal killer. Philippe Meert must have felt the same way with his Weetabix, which may explain his brainwave--the Cerealtop, which is an adjustable box lid that comes with a dispenser flap. It won't win any Nobel prizes but it's a godsend for those who like their Cap'n Crunch the way it claims--crunchy.

Check out how to install | packaging | image #1 | image #2 | image #3 | image #4 | Ben & Jerry's ice cream lid lock

Via Gizmag

Price: N.A.
Availability: At Amerone Webshop
Device: Household tool
Basic specs: Food-safe plastic

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