19 Weird but Real Gadgets and Gizmos

We've got vacuums for your lawn, swimwear that can charge your iPod, and grenades that don't explode but still go boom.

By Ian Paul, PC World |  Offbeat, gadgets, gizmos Add a new comment

March 04, 2010, 11:51 AM —

Weird Science

So you think you're a gadget junkie? Sure, you know all about iPhones, Androids, and the most important laptop designs in history. But what do you know about weird tech?

We're talking about the really bizarre and strange things gadget makers dream up after asking philosophical questions like: What kind of clothing should talk to a computer? What if suitcases and lawnmowers could think for themselves? How can you play Tekken without ignoring that special person in your life?

Here are the answers to those questions and more.

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