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Not all Steampunk creations are attractive to look at, then why do I fall for them each time they show up in some form or the other? I think some of you can relate to what I’m trying to say. My take is that given a Steampunk-ish makeover to…

If I was to tell you there is this electronic candle that needs a match to light up and your fingertips to turn it off, would you believe it? Well, it’s not a matter of flirting with words, nor do I intend to do so. Perhaps after checking out the…

Empty wine bottles may only get tossed into your trash bin, but it’s the trash bin that’s been housing raw material for most ecofriendly artists. One such example is this outdoor recycled wine bottle torch. You can make one by following the…

Now I know why blogs with concept gadgets as their focal point manage to attract quite a handful of readers. The concept products are such that the reader just cannot resist being attracted, but sadly, it ends up as a wish that it was real. The Star..

Available for £29.99, the Bluetooth Mini Phone is a handy handset that pairs up with your mobile phone. When call comes your way, just press the answer button and practice the landline approach, and when not in use, just hang it around your neck….

Here comes an innovative pocketknife that doubles as a flashlight. Made from stainless steel, it has a head-mounted working LED light that activates by pressing the button located on the seat. I must admit that its laser-etched blades are not sharp…

When do you know that technology is really making some big inroads? Is it like NASA coming up with a huge space shuttle, or would you consider the role of micro technology adding to the portability clause? Honestly, in the walk of life as a layman,…

Extracting energy from the sun are these portable speakers that offer eight hours of playtime for a six-hour charge. Available for $40, the infinity X solar-powered speakers from Kitsound are suitable for use as mobile phone speakers, computer…

Just by shaking the bottle, some people make assumptions if the liquor in there is adulterated or not. I don’t know the philosophy behind it, they say that more the bubble retention the better the liquor is supposed to be. It’s convincing but not.

The Seca 952 is a wheelchair designed for the disabled and elderly patients with a battery operated weighing scale so that they don’t have to get off the chair. With a capacity of 200 kg, this simple application can go a long way in easing down…