What is Steampunk? According to Wikipedia, Steampunk is actually the term used to refer to fantasy and science fiction written in the Victorian age. A time when many machines were still steam powered. Now, if you were to describe a gadget as being “steampunk”, you’d be referring to a design integration of futuristic form with design elements and craftsmanship consistent with the Victorian era.

There are so many totally awesome gadgets which have been designed in the Steampunk state of mind. Here are ten for you to peruse on your Friday the 13th, that we here at CG love. In no specific order, here are the 10 Coolest Steampunk Gadgets… Ever!

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What you see here is the Gas Powered Party Blender, and it doesn’t look too appealing to the eyes but when you hear about its functionality, chances are you will be craving after one of it as well. This nifty home gadget is powerful enough to blend ice cubes, mint leaves, liquor and sugar together using 43cc 2-stroke engine - which means the prices of your drinks ought to fluctuate according to current gas prices which roughly costs an arm and a leg now. This stainless steel blender also features motorcycle handlebars and a solid metal frame for an overall, unique look, requiring a mere twist of the wrist to get it working. $275 is the asking price for this mean machine.

Product Page via Gearcrave

Man, I really loved Garage Butler in 300, but he really needs to stay with really cool action films, and not do things like P.S. I Love You or Nim’s Island. Oh wait, that’s Gerard Butler.

The Garage Butler is, as its name implies, a butler for your garage. I must admit that this sounds slightly ironic, because if I could afford a butler, I probably wouldn’t want him in my garage. “Would you like me to sort your power tools, sir?” But hey, to each his own, right?

The Garage Butler is designed to sit next to the button on your wall that opens your garage. This is assuming you have one, for a garage door switch on your wall is required to get the Garage Butler to work for you. One of the functions of this device is the 6 timer settings, so a user can set the garage door to close in three to ten minutes after it is left open.

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You remember back in the nineties when everyone was tacking on “Extreme” as a descriptor for whatever it was they were doing? Whether it was something risky like mountain biking or something mundane like Mountain Dew, everything was “EXTREME!” I guess it was a response to the Extreme sports fad that is still going on, and will probably never die.

The 360 is another extreme offering from a designer Francesco Sommacal. Instead of standing on the board like skateboarding or snowboarding, the user actually sticks his or her feet in the wheels itself, giving a whole new level of control.

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When you have limited space in your car or just want to camp as lightly as possible, combination products are key.  Anything that can do more than one purpose is going to rank a bit higher on the wishlist.  This tent called Respite not only functions as a tent but as a hammock as well.  Which would be nice for those that want to relax after a long day of hiking.  It would probably feel much better than laying back on the ground.  It would also be great if you feel like lying out in the open all night on occasion.  You could leave it as a hammock on whenever the mood strikes you and sleep under the stars without being stuck on the ground.

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Turtle Wireless has a new watch phone for the masses - the TW801. This is a tri-bang GSM phone that is meant to be worn like a wristwatch, featuring many other capabilities of an ordinary handset such as :-

• Bluetooth connectivity
• Camera function
• Audio and video playback
• Touch screen display
• 512MB of internal memory
• microSD memory card slot
• 3 hours of talk time
• 160 hours of standby time

There is no word on how much it will cost, but Turtle Wireless has plans to roll it out in Q3 and Q4 later this year. It will be sold as an unlocked phone. I personally don’t like watch phones since they’re a pain to read and compose text messages with.

Press Release

Golf isn’t exactly the greenest sport (and I ain’t talking about the color of the grass either) in the world, what with the tremendous amount of upkeep the courses need. In addition, traveling in a golf cart often adds to the pollution problem - thankfully there are inventions like this Solar Powered Golf Cart.

This is the electric golf cart that has an array of 72 photovoltaic cells built into the roof that collect solar energy, providing up to 33% more range between recharges than non-solar electric golf carts. The carts 160-watt array produces up to three amps per hour for its 48-volt rechargeable battery system, providing a range of up to 49 miles approximately 10 rounds of golf before requiring a full recharge (overnight via its 6′ long AC adapter; 15 hours via its solar array). The array also extends the life of the battery system by 60% more than other electric golf carts. Its 5 1/2-hp electric motor and 19-spline rear axle provides a maximum speed of 24 MPH and is powerful enough to enable the cart to climb a 28 incline when fully loaded with two passengers and golf bags, supporting up to 755 lbs. The cart uses rack and pinion steering, leaf springs, and heavy shock suspension to provide a smooth, even ride on its rugged 8″ pneumatic tires. A built-in speed controller allows you to limit the maximum speed, and its self-adjusting drum brakes provide reliable stopping. Includes a two-person seat with vinyl upholstery, four cup holders, and straps for securing two golf bags. The cart has headlights, turn indicators, brake lights, and a horn.

Sounds like the dream way to get around the greens without raising the ire of Greenpeace activists? Only if you have $9,000 to spare.

Want to get back at your neighbors a bit, without them knowing you’re doing it?  Check out this little device, it appears to be just a fun little gadget that spits out bubbles as you ride along the sidewalk on your bike.  However, it does much more than that.  Within each bubble is a tiny little flower seed, which sounds fun and pretty.  Yet every single one of those seeds that ends up producing a plant is slowly eating away at the concrete.  Which means every single week your neighbor is going to be outside with weed spray trying to keep them down.

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