So instead of going clickity-click, this gadget is bent this way and that to achieve the desired result. The result of your effort is being able to switch between channels and other TV functions. Being a Japanese gadget, it’s a collaboration between an established company (Murata) and high-tech university labs. The result is what’s being marketed as the Leaf Grip Remote Controller. A bit off, if you ask us. Leaf grip? Oh well, you never really know what the Japanese are going to come up with next.

If you like working in dark places, then this new wrench set should be a good investment. Seven wrenches, each with its own LED light between the jaws. According to the product page, these tools are best used in tight confines where illumination is scarce, i.e. under the hood of your car. The LED lights are rechargeable, so there’s nothing to worry about when it comes to running out of juice.

Personally I prefer beer to cocktails, but if you should happen to like cocktails then you may want to check out this fun typewriter cocktail mixer that lets you mix your drinks by typing.

This week Denon have launched their new new Airplay equipped DNP-720AE network audio player which can be attached to your current music system enabling you to stream music directly to its from your iOS devices.

Brompton the London based bike manufacturer famous for its bikes that fold up extremely small, have this week announced a new addition to their range of folding bike in the form of their new eBrompton. Which was labelled as "Project X” during their promotional campaign in the run up to todays announcement.

An innovative lamp has been created by designer Quentin Vaulot which allows you to pull out light along a strip and then form it into shapes to enable you to create the perfect light for whatever you might be doing.

If you enjoy a little night surfing, Pukas have created a surfboard fitted with LED lights that will surely make it even more fun. The LED surfboard is a limited edition and Pukas has only made four in total.

The homemade AR.Drone measures 5.5 meters in diameter, and  hovered  for 10 seconds at about 1 metre above ground during a recent test flight. Watch the video after the jump to see a similar test flight made outside Mansheng’s home during the construction of the machine.