10 Ridiculous Gadgets That Actually Do Something Worthwhile

By Don Reisinger | Posted 2013-07-19 Email Print

Although the technology world is ruled by devices like the iPhone and iPad that get all of the attention, it's also filled with a wide array of products that are designed to solve the sometimes annoying, sometimes wacky needs technology lovers have. For every iPhone, in other words, there's a device that will open your beer bottle. And for every iPad, there's undoubtedly someone wearing a device that will tell them what time it is on Mars at any given moment. Maybe that Mars watch isn't all that impressive or necessary, but believe it or not, there are a number of products available right now that, while totally ridiculous at first blush, might actually prove useful in the average person's life. The technology industry started as a place for geeks to have neat devices to solve simple problems. And although it's grown up into a space that allows everyone to have products to solve major issues, there are still quite a few devices out there that can solve life's little woes. In this slide show, we look at those kinds of products-ridiculous gadgets that, surprisingly, might come in handy in your life. The following list might elicit a few chuckles, but it might also get you to buy some of these products.

Don Reisinger is a freelance technology columnist. He started writing about technology for Ziff-Davis' Gearlog.com. Since then, he has written extremely popular columns for CNET.com, Computerworld, InformationWeek, and others. He has appeared numerous times on national television to share his expertise with viewers. You can follow his every move at http://twitter.com/donreisinger.