Awesome Quirky

Currently in development at Quirky, Track is a concept for a lamp that follows your movement. Like Soloshot, the lamp works by tracking a wristband. It can be placed on a flat surface, hung or mounted on a tripod.

Invented by Peter Goncalves and the Quirky community, the PowerShell is a power strip that doubles as a lamp. It has six LEDs, three outlets, a thick and durable 8ft. power cord and a built-in handle.

Currently in development at Quirky, Kevin Shay’s Swingling (aka the “UpSwing”) is a portable swing. It comes with a sturdy cable, a canvas seat and a carabiner and can be set up in under a minute. It rolls up neatly when not in use.

Developed by GE with Quirky, Aros is an air conditioner that adapts to your schedule and budget. Control it from anywhere via a mobile app. It can suggest settings based on your budget, along with your usage and the weather.

The Quirky Nimbus Dashboard is a customizable dashboard that gives you a variety of information at a glance, including time, traffic, emails, social network activity and more. It’s like the old Ambient Dashboard done right.

An upcoming product from Quirky, the Rig makes it easy to transport or secure large items. It’s easily adjustable, has an ergonomic handle and the buckle can be detached from the strap for easy disassembly.

The zipper of the Defender’s main compartment is near your back, while its side pockets have velcro straps, so you would feel if someone is trying to open the bag. It also has a pocket at the back and a pouch on one of its straps.

Like the Prop Power, Quirky’s upcoming Prop Power Rugged is an extension cord made with flexible wiring. It wraps around objects like a snake and holds its shape. This edition has a sturdy shell for added durability.

An upcoming product from Quirky, the RotoBlade is a more versatile version of the box cutter. A knob lets you change the blade’s orientation so you can use it to scrape or rip in addition to cutting.

This upcoming product from Quirky is a thoughtfully designed Bluetooth stereo. Slide its two speakers apart to reveal a dock for iOS devices, with both 30-pin and Lightning connectors. Its handle also serves as a stand.

The Covert is a discreet lock that you can attach to the inside of practically any storage with a door or drawer. It comes with a magnetic “key” that moves the Covert’s latch to lock or unlock it.

A combination of a thumbtack and a clip. Its rubber clip means you can pin items without worrying about puncturing or tearing them, while its dual pin prevents it from rotating or moving around.

An upcoming product at Quirky, the Indicator is a pair of bike grips with built-in front lights and turn signals that can be toggled with the press of a button. Watch the prototype in action here.

Sandables are reusable sanding tools made from a biodegradable polymer and can be molded into any shape just by applying heat to them. Each pack will include sanders with different grits.

An egg yolk separator that uses pressure to get the job done. Place it over a yolk and squeeze its chamber, then release to suck the yolk up. Squeeze a second time and the yolk comes out.

An upcoming product from Quirky, Dolce is a scoop designed to conquer ice cream that’s been frozen solid, thanks to its integrated scraper. It has a textured handle to ensure a firm grip.

Another practical invention from the Quirky community, Prop Power is an extension cord made of flexible wiring encased in conforming plastic. It can be bent and coiled and will hold its shape.

Invented by Peter Wachtel, the Stake is an all-in-one BBQ tool that replaces the three most commonly used cooking implements: tongs, spatula and fork. Made of stainless steel and wood.

Clean up your desk with the Pen Zen. It’s a bamboo storage unit with rubber extrusions that holds pens and other objects in place. The magnets embedded in its walls lets it hold more items.

The Pivot Power’s little brother isn’t just smaller. Aside from its two outlets, it also has two USB ports. Its wings are foldable for portability or to make room for other cables when it’s plugged in.

An ice cube tray designed to minimize mess. The Cube Tube is composed of a clear tube and a flexible silicone divider with a handle, so you don’t have to plop ice in your drink with bare hands.

An ingenious concept from the Quirky community, the Rip Cord is a packaging tape that has a string running down its center. Pull the string to rip the tape in half, making easy to open what you seal.