Odd or off-the-wall gifts are usually hit or miss. Recipients will either think the giver is very clever or very strange. Those brave shoppers looking for the five quirkiest gifts this year should check out these seriously unique gadgets.
Biolite Camp Stove
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When it's time to get away from it all and enjoy some time camping, nothing will bring home the beauty of nature like a smartphone. This stove, apparently designed for those who just can't bear to completely leave the world behind for any reason, lets a camper charge a smartphone(or any USB connectable device) by simply burning some wood in the stove.
While not the most powerful of chargers, a 30-minute fire will give the stove enough power to charge the average phone to the point that a camper can tweet or talk for approximately an hour about how wonderful it is to rough it. The stove costs $129 at biolitestove.com
Necomimi Cat Ears
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Cats are very cute, and now it's possible to mimic those adorable ear movements with these brainwave-controlled, wearable cat ears. According to the manufacturer, these ears will perk up, wiggle, or flop down depending on the mental state of the wearer.
A must have for people who believe they are actually cats, these amazing ears will cost $100 at the Necomimi website.
Nano-UV Disinfection Scanner
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Forget about those messy, slimy gel hand disinfectants. Now those worried about germs on their hands can zap them with light. The Nanu-UV Disinfection Scanner looks kind of like a flip phone and emits a UV light that the makers claim kills 99% of germs if used on the skin for 10 seconds.
This gadget uses two AAA batteries and costs $60.
USB Typewriter
Before computers and word processors, there were typewriters. Those that long for the days of hammering away at mechanical keys until knuckles broke and wrists snapped will adore this ode to yesteryear.
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This machine looks and feels like a real typewriter but will plug into any USB device. Hook it up to a computer or iPad and begin typing. Costing $799, this device is for the serious lovers of old tech.
Valkee Light-Emitting Earplugs
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People who suffer from depression often cite winter as the toughest time of the year. It is thought this is in part due to the decreased number of sunlit hours available during the season. The Valkee sends light into the brain via the ear canals.
According to the company's website, 9 out of 10 users experienced significant relief from the symptoms of depression by using the device.
All of these products make excellent gifts for the eccentric gadget lover, or even just a bit of fun this Christmas.
Biolite Camp Stove
When it's time to get away from it all and enjoy some time camping, nothing will bring home the beauty of nature like a smartphone. This stove, apparently designed for those who just can't bear to completely leave the world behind for any reason, lets a camper charge a smartphone(or any USB connectable device) by simply burning some wood in the stove. While not the most powerful of chargers, a 30-minute fire will give the stove enough power to charge the average phone to the point that a camper can tweet or talk for approximately an hour about how wonderful it is to rough it. The stove costs $129 at biolitestove.com
Necomimi Cat Ears
Cats are very cute, and now it's possible to mimic those adorable ear movements with these brainwave-controlled, wearable cat ears. According to the manufacturer, these ears will perk up, wiggle, or flop down depending on the mental state of the wearer. A must have for people who believe they are actually cats, these amazing ears will cost $100 at the Necomimi website.
Nano-UV Disinfection Scanner
Forget about those messy, slimy gel hand disinfectants. Now those worried about germs on their hands can zap them with light. The Nanu-UV Disinfection Scanner looks kind of like a flip phone and emits a UV light that the makers claim kills 99% of germs if used on the skin for 10 seconds. This gadget uses two AAA batteries and costs $60.
USB Typewriter
Before computers and word processors, there were typewriters. Those that long for the days of hammering away at mechanical keys until knuckles broke and wrists snapped will adore this ode to yesteryear.
This machine looks and feels like a real typewriter but will plug into any USB device. Hook it up to a computer or iPad and begin typing. Costing $799, this device is for the serious lovers of old tech.
Valkee Light-Emitting Earplugs
People who suffer from depression often cite winter as the toughest time of the year. It is thought this is in part due to the decreased number of sunlit hours available during the season. The Valkee sends light into the brain via the ear canals.
According to the company's website, 9 out of 10 users experienced significant relief from the symptoms of depression by using the device.
All of these products make excellent gifts for the eccentric gadget lover, or even just a bit of fun this Christmas.
Originally posted at Popgive.com.![]()
