For those conscious about the environment and the harm we are emitting into the atmosphere as we drive our cars, you will be happy to hear of a new economically friendly four seated pedal vehicle. The DogSled allows four people to travel together with no need for fuel or any form of power other than the power in your legs. The quad-cycle uses only pedal power, which reminds me of a Flintstones style car, so this vehicle is best suited to flat ground as hills will become a strenuous workout. Carpooling is not only good for the environment but minimises expenditure since no fuel is required, and let's face it, fuel is becoming more expensive by the second. The DogSled also is a...

The Matrix Cube Alarm Clock is one of those cool gadgets that you just either want, or think is a complete waste of time. If you're in to retro items and cool new gadgetry then this could be for you especially if you're a heavy sleeper. The hours, minutes and seconds are all separated with individual cubes -- just remember to align them in the correct order to prevent looking at the clock during the night and realising its twenty minutes past 59 o'clock. "Connected by thin ribbon cables, each clock module can be stacked vertically, horizontally or in a pyramid, depending on your mood and the alignment of Jupiter and Saturn's moons…Each cube is approximately 3.5" square. 12 or...

Golf is one of the most enjoyable sports when you can play it well, yet one of the most frustrating when your game is struggling. Personally, I'm going through a bad patch and I am struggling to refine my swing in order to hit more accurate shots. The fundamentals of golf are essential to improving your game, as when you have the basics nailed your game will naturally develop. For those of you struggling with your game, the reason could be down to one sole factor; your swing. The SensoGlove puts your swing to the test, by utilising a set of sensors and a small on-board computer. As soon as the glove recognises a problem with your grip, the glove will warn you both visually and...

Tanning beds are cause of much debate amongst health professionals over how safe they are, and the long term effects of prolonged use. Leaving these debates to one side, here is a new modernised tanning bed, the Luxura X7. Not content with old tanning beds the X7 aims to create a more up to date style and definitely achieves it from these first pictures. The Luxura not only delivers a tan to your body but boasts an array of additional features such as MP3 playback with surround sound, Smart Voice, CliMax air conditioning, and Xsens. Xsens is effectively a ventilation system which filters through a fragrance which helps you to relax more easily. The Luxura comes in Starlight Silver,...

This invention is the ultimate innovation for gym and entertainment enthusiasts. Once you appreciate its looks and design, you begin to realise how much you actually want to own one of these, despite it being out of many peoples price range for this kind of equipment. Nevertheless let's have a closer look at this ultimate fitness invention. The Fusion HC6 is one of the most sophisticated home gyms available and accommodates a vast array of exercises into a single contraption. The amazing thing about this gym is the ability to attach an add-on. The add-on is a built-in full-blown media centre. The fitness machine and media inbuilt makes this one of the most appealing gyms on the...

Transforming a popular product into a wooden version is a bizarre development, but the cell phone has just undergone such treatment. The Maple Phone has been developed by two Koreans, Hyun Jin Yoon and Eun Hak Lee as they prove that phones do not need to follow the same trend of plastic products. The wooden phone exhibits a touch sensitive keypad and also a camera. For the touchpad to work correctly, we believe that some different materials are used, as this would be impossible based on wood alone. The phone is great from an environmental perspective, since wood is a natural source and completely renewable. Perhaps this will pave the way for future wooden products, for example...

The jetpack has always been a much sought after invention, which as of yet no one has managed to invent a safe, secure and economical version of. In my younger days, I used to envisage a world where people would use jetpack and take to the skies, reducing the need for transportation on the roads. It is disappointing that no jetpack has managed to enter the mainstream market. Inventor, Glenn Martin, is the latest to have a go at developing a safe jetpack product. It is not exactly a jetpack, since there are no jets involved at all. This jetpack is powered by two gasoline fuelled 200 horsepower fans, which make the jetpack incredibly loud. The lack of flaming jets is why Martin...

Osaka University have engineered a sophisticated new robotic buoy which aims to minimise sea pollution. The robot aims to reduce oil spillages aboard oil tankers. The prototype, termed SOTAB (Spilled Oil Tracking Autonomous Buoy), is a 110Kg GPS-enabled robot which measures 2.7m in length and 27cm in diameter. The concept allows the robot to be dropped into the sea automatically when an oil spillage occurs. Unfortunately the robotic buoys will not be instilled for a further three years, as it will take that duration of time to develop them from the labs into productive use. Naomi Kato, professor of Submersible Robotic Engineering in the department of Naval Architecture, developed...

It is common for people to take a drink of water with them to their bedroom at night. This is more familiar to light sleepers who wake with a thirst, so this little invention may be of greater use to you, than heavy sleepers. So, the invention is effectively a set of luminous, glow in the dark elastic bands, which have been defined as a 'new gadget'. Also, the seller refuses to accept that they are rubber bands, calling them 'stretchy rings'. Uh, yeah - the expression six and 2 three's springs to mind, pardon the pun. Although not revolutionary as the seller likes us to believe, they can prove useful to those who take a glass up to their darkened room and potentially reduce...

Kinesis Corporation(R), the leading innovator of ergonomic computer keyboards and related devices, today announced two new accessories for the award winning Freestyle(TM) Convertible Keyboard family which includes the Freestyle Solo(TM) keyboard. The new Freestyle V3(TM) and Ascent Multi-tent(TM) accessories, along with the previously-released Incline and VIP accessories, enable the Solo keyboard to improve the comfort and productivity of nearly any computer user. The easy-on/easy-off Freestyle accessories provide a virtual "Swiss army knife" of ergonomic features and configurations. The Freestyle Solo keyboard is available in both Macintosh and PC versions. According to...