Da Gadgetz

The Nissan Mori electric scooter that you see here looks way too kiddy-like to be used by adults, so I suspect that sales will be pretty limited if it ever rolls off a production line. What makes the Nissan Mori interesting, however, is the ability to suit the rider by adjusting itself, while all mechanical and maintenance issues are managed by the on-board computer. Being powered by electricity, there is also a lower impact on the environment, making this the perfect personal transportation device to have in crowded, metropolitan cities. How much are you willing to pay for something like this?

Here's a iris webcam from Boynq. It's a VGA webcam, it’s got a 5W RMS speaker and an 8-LED light. It’s just $59.

Now I know that this Karlsson vibrating alarm clock might get sniggers and strange look from certain people, as they think you’d rather be aroused each morning instead of being rudely awakened by a deafening ring. Still, if you’re willing to look at it maturely, this is one gentle alarm clock that gets you out of bed. Place it under your pillow and let the $59 wonder get to work at the designated wake up time. During the day, you can keep its batteries juiced up by docking it in the charging dock, ready for the next morning’s work. If snooze buttons are your favorite friends, then hitting snooze enough times will cause it to resort to an audible alarm instead.

Scientists at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have found a new way to generate electricity for the masses without adding a single step of carbon footprint to the earth simply by tethering a 10 square meter kite to a generator. This move is able to generate up to 10 kilowatts of power - more than enough juice to power 10 homes. Taking this idea and enlarging it, the same team of scientists hope to use a 50 kilowatt kite and a 100 megawatt array dubbed the Laddermill, hoping that this will eventually power 100,000 homes - all without the risk of a nuclear power plant blowing up. I wonder what happens when these kites are covered in lightweight solar panels?

The Winglet is Toyota’s Segway killer—as if there was anything left to kill—a personal transport assistant that comes in three different models, all destined to fail in the US to the lack of sidewalk vehicle regulations and cheeseburger/cup holders. The three models—Type S, M, and L—look great, especially the small one, with no handlebar at all.The Winglet—still being refined—is one of TMC’s people-assisting Toyota Partner Robots. Designed to contribute to society by helping people enjoy a safe and fully mobile life, the Winglet is a compact next-generation everyday transport tool that offers advanced ease of use and expands the user’s range of mobility.

Sakku has introduced the Solar Buddy for those who just need something tossed over their shoulder, and while the solar panel is unmistakable, the bag still manages to go easy on the eyes. Reportedly, the knapsacks are constructed from recycled material, and while the “direct” model charges portable gadgetry directly (big shock, right?), the “akku” model actually includes a battery pack that can be juiced for use in darkened alleyways and the like. A tad steep at €175 ($271) / €245 ($380) in order of mention, but it’s probably a design premium we’d be willing to pay.

Shelves are handy things to have in any home, as they offer additional storage space for you to keep your junk - er, memorabilia. Enter the giant LED clock shelf that not only houses your collection of books and toys, the space between these square “pigeon holes” are not wasted as they have been adorned with LED strips, lighting up in different combinations to form a digital clock when seen from afar.