Viewing goggles from the likes of myvu and Vuzix have yet to become commonplace, mostly due to the fact that you would look entirely out of place whilst wearing them on the train to work. There is a rumour that Apple are developing a set of video goggles, which will allow you to view video files through them, which can be taken from an iPod or any other Portable Media Player. It is also though that Sony will be partnering with Apple to create the ideal technology for the screen which resides inside the goggles. I for one am excited about this, as Apple and Sony joint venturing will no doubt result in a fantastic end product. If the goggles receive as much attention as the iPod...

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...

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...

What on earth! This space structure has been implemented by astronauts in an attempt to cool the polar caps of the earth, and to reduce global warning. OK, well that is fiction -- but this little global ornament with an electromagnetic mechanism inbuilt looks pretty damn cool! Especially with the blue LED's which illuminate the Earth during times of darkness! Not a ground breaking invention, but something we think looks cool and would sit well on anyone's desk.

Biometrics is not exactly common in our everyday lives, but the technology holds so much potential that it is inevitably going to be introduced. One form is fingerprint identification, a technology which promises so much in terms of individual security and a far safer approach to identification. Up until now, these types of technologies have only been experimented with, but now Government ministers and the Post Office have agreed to implement ID passports with sophisticated fingerprint technology built in. The current plan is to roll out the fingerprint secured passports in 2012, with some experimental cards being introduced in 2009 to Non-EU nationals and 'workers in sensitive...

Here is another bike with a twist, a bicycle which exercises all four limbs, without being restricted to indoors. The concept is built around a regular bicycle, but with a swivel axel attached to allow your arms to increase both your muscle and your speed. It is extremely easy to make and attach to a common bicycle and within a few hours of practice, you should be able to ride it as if you've been using it since you very first learned to ride a bike. It is rare for a bike to offer exercise to the upper body, so therefore is an all round comprehensive workout. The bike termed 'Robbo' includes a swivel lever design which can be applied to many existing machines including paraplegic...

Ok, so what do you get if you cross an aquarium with a refrigerator? This sounds like a joke, but this new invention does exactly that, merges the two functions of each separate device. At the bottom of the fish tank is an additional tank which contains freshwater fish, with pods for growing vegetables at the top. The neat part is that the plants filter the water which gets to the fish, whilst the fish fertilise the water for the plants. The Locavores appeared in San Francisco in 2005 and define themselves as 'a group of culinary adventurers who eat foods produced in a radius of 100 miles (160 km) around their city'. By doing so they aim to reduce impact on the environment...

Shots of alcohol are the preferred drink for many drinkers, due to the speed at which you can drink them, and the speed which they can get you drunk. Those taking them, rarely need persuaded, and down them as if they were drinking small glasses of water. Well, now shots can be enjoyed that extra bit more, thanks to a set of Lava Lamp Shot Glasses. The glasses come in three colours; red, blue and green -- with each individual glass flashing when liquid is added to it, and when the glass becomes empty, a drinker's nightmare, the glass stops flashing. Not entirely useful, but after you've necked a few of these in quick succession we believe they will look more amusing and probably...

One of the latest inventions to be thought up comes courtesy of a prototype version of a flying camera from Aeryon Labs of Waterloo. The camera is constructed of four foam rings which are all interconnected and each 30cm in diameter. There exists a rotor inside which makes the Aeryon Scout, as they have chosen to name it. A camera is concealed in its underbelly, where the "quad-rotor" is controlled by a remote control which allows the Scout to navigate into difficult areas, perhaps enemy territory. It could also be used more leisurely to simply make taking photographs simpler, by reaching higher to capture a special view.

Water is an essential product whenever we venture into warmer climates and warmer countries, but it is sometimes difficult to ensure that the water in such Third World countries is properly purified and filtered. Finding suitable drinking water can be a major problem -- leaving you having to carry bottled water around with you at all times to ensure the water is no contaminated. Well, such doubts can now disappear thanks to the Thirst Aid Pouch, which filters water from most sources into safe drinking water. "Our advanced water filtration technology enables the user to get water from just about any source, from drainage ditch and muddy puddle to a standpipe, and be confident that...

Watches are typically battery driven meaning that you have to change batteries often during your watch's lifetime. There have been few innovations on the mechanics of watches in recent years, but there is now - and it comes courtesy of the Urwerk 202. The 202 holds no battery, but functions by making use of compressed air. The internals of the watch are waterproof, allowing the built-in turbines to rotate based on temperature changes. In an effort to increase the lifespan of the watch, there is a switch on the back which can be set at one of three positions - each controlling the turbine speeds to a different degree. "In addition, the reading manner is fairly innovative. The...

Photographs are, for some of us, our most prized possessions allowing memories to be taken in a snapshot, saved and shared. With the digital age now upon us, storing images and pictures onto digital media is much preferred to preserve photographs and memories, ensuring that you have a backup and cannot be damaged by lying around in a box. Transforming normal photographs into their digital equivalents is no easy task, but it has now been made easy thanks to the USB Photo Scanner. Armed with a 5 Mega-pixel CMOS sensor, scanning a photo takes a few minutes, much faster than most modern scanners. As you filter each photograph into the tray and slide them into the converter, you press...

For those who enjoy a back massage, but have no partner to assist them with relieving their back aches and pains, then the Massaging Backpack may be just what you're after. Eliminating the need for someone else to massage you, the backpack rests on your back and does the job without either complaining or getting bored. The Massaging Backpack gives several vibrations evenly across your back allowing you to feel more relaxed. Also, without restricting you to having to lie down horizontally, this massage can be continued as you walk around. The backpack delivers stress relieving impulses over your shoulders and across your shoulder blades for maximum relief. It comes complete with a...