Targus Notebook Privacy Filter. Secure your portable computer from prying, devious eyes. Slap one of these various sized polarizing filters on it and you’re guaranteed to enjoy private viewing of your spreadsheets, documents and other sensitive data. Just try not to leave your machine in the back of the taxi, OK? $47.99.  The Targus 12.1” Notebook Privacy Filter is designed to fit 12.1” widescreen laptops. To protect your information, tiny vertical blinds on the surface of the screen narrow the viewing…

Bike Cuffs. A new take on bicycle security combines a traditional shaped handcuff motif with hardened laminated steel and a drill proof locking system. Well it will probably keep opportunism thieves at bay, but we suggest you use additional safeguards if your precious is worth more than your car. Or you live in New York. £79.95 ($158.60).  Thanks to a hardened pivot link, wannabe crooks can’t use leverage to defeat the cuffs. What’s more, the heat-treated, patented lock core is virtually…

Superheated Steam Cleaner. Add anti-bacterial cleaning solution, water, and press the trigger. Result? A jet of super hot pressurised steam which will dissolve everything in its path. Why they didn’t use this in the Cloverfield movie I don’t understand. Anyhoo, say goodbye to streptococcus and hello singed cat. $99.95.  Just aim the nozzle, press the trigger, and a powerful stream of pressurized steam makes dirt, grime and crud disappear from grills, stove tops, toilet bowls, lawn mowers, car interiors, shower doors, tile walls…

Tabletop Induction Cooker Hob. Small, discreet, high tech and black. How else do you want your steak, sir? This small induction hob uses magnetic wizardry to heat up only when a saucepan is placed on the ring, so you don’t have wasted energy, risk of burning and dodgy flames swirling all over the place. The downside is you have to use proper metal pots, no copper, ceramic or glass utensils will work. Hey, it’s a small price to pay for…

Stand-Up Fisherman’s Kayak. Outrigger system means you can paddle to your fave fishing spot, then perch precariously on your feet while trying to hook something small that’s won’t jerk you mercilessly overboard, Jaws style. Good luck with that, dude. $1,899.95.  This is the only kayak available that uses a patented extendable outrigger system to stabilize the craft, enabling outdoor enthusiasts to fish from a standing position. Made of durable polyethylene with stainless steel and aluminum hardware, the kayak has two independent outriggers that pivot outward…

Ultra Thin Credit Card Voice Recorder. Apparently this skinny voice recorder will only be sold to people who weigh under 130 pounds in order to keep the design pure and free from over-weight pollution. Nah, just kidding. But you do need skinny fingers to operate those little buttons all right. $69.99.  This credit card size digital voice recorder measures in at just 6.5 millimeters in thickness and features 1GB of built-in storage, a flip-out USB connector, and flush-mounted controls. It can…

i-Buddy. This three inch tall USB powered gidget responds to Windows Messenger messages by flapping wings, twisting its body or pulsing lights according to the emoticons used. Obviously comes from the Nabaztag school of computer accessories, which means that it could rapidly become very annoying in the right circumstances (like the middle of a heated IM row). Around $32.00.  i-Buddy is specially designed for Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger) users. It is a physical representation of your buddy. You can…

Motion Sensing Mirror. Twin sided magnification mirror lights up at the wave of a hand. Such raw power we have, don’t we? With all these things at our beck and call. What a mighty species. $179.95.  This patented two-sided lighted vanity mirror employs a motion sensor to detect when your hand waves in front of the base, allowing you to turn it on and off when your hands are wet, lotioned, or when your nails are freshly-polished. The mirrors durable…