Awesome Tech

An alarm clock that looks like the explosives seen in action movies. Naturally, it has an alarm mode that requires the user to defuse it by cutting or pulling out one of its wires. Not TSA approved.

The enormous AeroPad Two dock for iOS devices has the specs to match its eye-catching figure. It has four 30W speakers plus one 80W subwoofer, as well as a 3.5mm auxiliary and USB inputs.

A self-contained, portable vehicular motion simulator provides 180-degrees of photorealistic visuals (5760×1200 resolution) and accurately replicates every move of actual race cars.

This new line of headphones uses Wi-Fi to let you listen to music anywhere on any wireless network, tuning in directly to thousands of internet channels or connecting wirelessly to audio devices.

The NeckFX is a replacement neck for bolt-on guitars. It has LEDs embedded into the fretboard that light up whenever any string is pressed into any fret, creating a funky light show on the fly.

Copenhagen Parts’ bike lights automatically light up as soon as you stick em on your (steel framed) bike and turn off when you take them off. They come in aluminum or silicone rubber cases.

Bike Fixtation’s vending machine sells not just snacks but tools and materials for repairing bikes as well, such as inner tubes and patch kits. Sold as is or as part of a self-service kiosk.

A cooking pot that doubles as a generator by converting heat into electricity. The generated power – from 5W to 15W depending on the model – can be used to charge gadgets via a USB regulator.

Sick of the song that’s playing in the office? With this clever hack, a poster on the wall becomes a controller for Spotify, letting you change tracks by throwing stuff at it. (Thanks Nick!)

You will have an even tougher time putting down that game of Draw Something with Ozaki’s iCoat Finger Case. It features a built-in nook that keeps a stylus conveniently on hand.

The Brydge has a full-sized keyboard, speakers, a clamp that holds the iPad firmly in place and an aluminum body that makes it look like an Apple product. It’s certainly got the price tag of one.

Adobe Photoshop CS6 is now available for pre-order. Notable features include background saving, auto-recovery, a modernized user interface, a new crop tool and more content-aware tools.

This isn’t the first saw blade shooter we’ve seen, but Patrick Priebe’s hi-tech approach to the idea is equally, if not more impressive than our favorite unconventional weapons manufacturer’s take.

Analog purists will love the 25-key MiniBrute Synthesizer from Arturia that features a number of unique tone-shaping tools and puts your fingers in control of a 100% analog signal-path.

Sled makes easy to install handmade leather and wood replacements for the glass back of the iPhone 4/4S. You can stamp up to 6 characters or even send custom graphics to be stamped onto yours.

Monkey Wrench Design brings a popular childhood toy to life. The Can and Mini Can have built-in microphones and speakers, so you can use them as handsets on computers and mobile devices.

As cool as IKEA’s integrated HDTV/furniture looks, Conan O’Brien points out something most of us probably weren’t considering when we saw it the first time. Time to get out those allen wrenches!

Palo Alto Designs’ compact Cubik speakers feature not only a striking modern design, but clear sound backed by 2.5-inch Peerless drivers, all-digital USB connectivity and solid bass for their size.

Similar to the Flow brush, Artist Hardware’s Sensu works great with the iPad or any device with a capacitive touch screen. It also has a rubber stylus nib on the other end, making it more versatile.

The Matias One mechanical keyboard lets you switch between typing on your computer and on up to two mobile devices via a USB dock and via Bluetooth. It also has two built-in USB ports.

Barnes & Noble’s new 6″ touchscreen e-book reader has a built-in backlight, so you get the best of both worlds: e-ink that’s easy on the eyes and illumination for reading in the dark.

ETT is a mass transportation concept that uses magnetic levitation in airless and frictionless tunnels, reaching speeds of up to 4,000mph. Translation? New York to Beijing in just 2 hours!

If you often work or play outdoors, Mophie’s Juice Pack Powerstation Pro is the external battery for you. It’s rated IP65, guaranteed to keep the 6,000mAh battery safe from bumps and splashes.