From the monthly archives:
Built from Stainless Steel and toughened glass this illuminated coffee table would make an interesting change to anyone’s living room. The table top and down lights are independently controlled. The table’s standard dimensions are 1140×770mm which you also have the option of custom sizes. For £2000+ I would hope to make any requests I wanted 
The table is available from SuckUK.
Via: GearCrave
Wheelman is a great two wheeler skating type device which features a mini 43cc 2 stroke engine on board which can take you up to speeds of 19mph. You attach your feet to the wheels and speed away for about 90 minutes on one tank of fuel. There is no automatic fuel pump and this part of the engine is fuelled by squeezing a pneumatic ball in your hand. Steering is done by leaning the direction you want to head.
Although it is not a brand new gadget device, it is still new to me which made me figure it will be new to a lot of you
Via: HackedGadgets
iPod Docking Stations seem to be all over at the moment in a similar way to crazy USB gadgets. I came across 3 unique ones today which are both interesting and a little crazy. The first one pictured above is the High School Musical MP3 player dock which is shaped like a basketball and opens up to reveal a microphone, speakers and dock. I wouldn’t suggest bouncing it around.
Next is the iConcepts iPod dock which is built for the shower. A compartment opens up to reveal a place to dock your iPod or similar MP3 device. The enclosure is waterproof which protects your iPod from harm. If you forget the iPod then you also have the option to play radio which happens to be digital according to Gadgetizer where I came across the iConcepts device. It costs $40.
Last on the list today is the PS-Mi iPod dock. This one is the more serious out of the three devices and features 3 drivers in the top section and a subwoofer to the side.
Via: 7Gadgets
If you want to visit the mobile version of GadgetVenue but do not have time to make note of the site then take a quick photo of this encoded barcode which will share the GV mobi site with you. To download the software to read the barcode check out Kawya reader. The software is compatible with many camera phones and once installed it provides a quick way of getting information from a screen to your phone when in a hurry.
To create your own barcodes check here.
A one person flying platform has been developed. It is called the VertiPod and falls in to the category of an ultra light aircraft. The VertiPod is powered by propeller and works a bit like a segway in that you lean and it goes in that direction. The propeller is found underneath the platform which takes the platform up to 15 feet in the air. Power is generated by a 440 cc engine which is activated with a pull start mechanism. No details of how much flying time there is have been released. However, it can propel you at 40 MPH which is a lot quicker then rush hour traffic.
It costs $10000 with more details available over at Wired.
For those of you who do not (or cannot) shell out $1564 on a 113 key Optimus Maximus keyboard but still want to get in on some of that OLED keyboard action there is good news for you. Optimus have announced that 3 new configurations of the keyboard will be available. The new configurations come in 1, 10 and 47 programmable keys which weigh in at $462, $599 and $999 respectively. Although the idea of a 1 OLED key keyboard sounds a little lame, I actually do think the 10 and 47 key versions could do well as they make for great programmable keyboards.
Via: Engadget
This 18th century device is an incredible piece of kit. When looking at the side you see a model of inner planets. When looking from above that changes and you see a complex clockwork mechanism.
For those of you who are not sure what an Orrery is… it is a mechanical model built to show the alignment of planets and moons. In the centre of the Orrery you tend to find the Sun which then has arms which rotate mechanically around it on arms.
Via: Oobject
I came across this video a few months back but forgot to post it. The bollards are in Manchester and drop down to allow busses and other permitted vehicles through on to the street. People either miss the bright red signs or think they can out run them.
Next time you see automatic bollards in the UK, do not go through them 
MyDreamTech are reporting that the N95 has a new firmware update available from Nokia. Several new features are bundled in which include a search box on the home screen. The main feature of the firmware upgrade seems to be a paging feature which handles free RAM better which I assume, speeds up the N95 when switching between apps and such.
Please note that this firmware upgrade is for version 1 of the N95 (not pictured above). To upgrade you just need to visit Nokia and follow the onscreen instructions.
Via: MyDreamTech
Night Vision in cars can be great as it allows you to more easily spot people who are not easily seen in the dark. BMW is one user of this type of product in their 5, 6 and 7 series cars. FLIR have created a new product called the PathFindIR which is a thermal imaging camera designed for cars. It allows you to see past what your headlights will naturally light up and also spots the darker parts of the road that are difficult to see. Temperature is also detectable with this camera as it shows cold as black and warm as white.
A good example of the type of vision you will gain is below. As you can see, the person can clearly be seen with the camera but cannot with out it.
The way you see the image is by an LCD screen in your dash board although I have heard of similar solutions in the past which project the image on to your windscreen.
Although it is a little pricey at $4425 at the moment it is still beginning stages and as this item becomes more popular we should start seeing it become standard in cars.
Video Demonstration found Here.
Via: SoundDomain
The KenBuster is a new device which helps you avoid being fined for driving in to London’s congestion charging zone when you have forgotten to prepay the charge. It uses a mixture of GPS and GPRS to track where you are and notify you when you are approaching a congestion charge zone so that you do not get fined. It is about the size of a mobile phone and when entering a congestion zone it automatically triggers a payment to Transport for London if needed. So that you do not pay when required (off peak hours) it also knows the time and will only trigger a payment when it is due.
This is not a bad idea for those who drive regularly in London. For more details on the KenBuster check out KenBuster.
By using electroluminescent sheets the fake window makes the appearance of light in your room with that nice day glow from behind the blinds. It’s perfect for the office where no windows are available. However, you cannot buy this product at the moment as it is just a prototype.
Via: Coolest-Gadgets
Golfing is a difficult game to master as it requires precision on each and every swing. The new LCD putter could help you on part of this by giving you an analysis of what happens when you use the putter. The LCD screen built in, displays this information and helps you aim far better. The Dixx Digital Putter costs €949 at the moment and is available at the link below.
Product Page Via: Nexus404
The Radialstrahler Speakers from MBL are a huge $180,000 to purchase. Named the 101 “X-treme” they create a unique 3D sound to match up with what you would hear in a concert hall. To do this, sound waves are radiated in all directions rather then the more conventional one direction. The system takes about 1 month to build and will be launched at CES in January 2008. The platform is made of carbon fiber, aluminium, steel, acrylic and wood. In total the setup weighs a massive 3600 pounds.
Product Page (PDF) Via: Audio Junkies
