In this rapidly approaching reality, what tools will we need not just to survive, but to retain our humanity? We turned to ...

Have you ever heard someone use the term, chindōgu? This Japanese term literally translates to unusual tool. These are tools that might be useful and work, but they are strange and impractical. Kenji ...

With hits like the Dyson Airwrap, Stanley ice cube trays, and the Ninja Creami, innovation in the 21st century is at an all-time high. Many of these inventions stand out for their clever design or ...

There are two kinds of kitchens in the world. The first is a sleek, serious, stainless-steel affair where everything is optimized for peak performance. The second, and arguably more fun, kind of ...

Hugo Gernsback was a pioneer in the world of science fiction during the first half of the 20th century—so much so that the Hugo Awards are named after him. But Gernback also edited serious tech ...

An invention to keep from splattering your clothes and hair with broth as you slurp your noodles. Also worthwhile if you want your friends to think you are a flower. Chindogu are Japanese inventions ...

Fad Diet founder Tom Nardone discovers unusual and bizarre diet inventions that have received US patents. Nardone's also created other quirky websites, including Gingerbread Ghetto , showing the silly ...

On Monday Taco Bell is rolling out a brand new menu item, the quesarito. The concept of a burrito stuffed inside of a quesadilla is nothing new to fans of Chipotle's secret menu, who have long been ...