Members of the US Wrestling team and Girl Scout Troop 3304 joined in on last night’s EVAL as Baron Nagy lead the way. Our guests Stacy, Product Manager at Percolate Industries, and Katie, 8 year old Girl Scout, did an incredible job as panelists. Over the course of an hour and fifteen minutes, 12 of Read More...
Few products are more iconic than the piggy bank, but nowadays, secure storage alone just doesn’t cut it. Introducing Porkfolio, an app-enabled piggy bank that loads a full financial institution into one lovable package. When a coin drops in, Porkfolio’s nose will light up, and the increase will be pushed to the partner app, letting Read More...
This Friday, May 17th at 11:35pm ET, CEO Ben Kaufman will return for his third appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, bringing a brand new batch of Quirky’s coolest products, along with a few wildcards that you may or may not expect (remember condom shorts?). Tune in to NBC (check your local listings) Read More...
Unless you’ve got arms like Mike Tyson, the act of mixing can turn baking from an art into a workout. Give your forearms a break with Whix, a specialized mixing tool that makes it easy to blend ingredients in batters, burgers, and other thick mixtures. Every feature and function was designed with mixing in mind: Read More...
In 1995, Japanese inventor Kenji Kawakami coined the term Chindōgu (literally, “unusual tool”), to describe the practice of inventing oddball solutions to everyday problems. These inventions are often described as “unuseless”, as they solve legitimate household problems, but do so in such an awkward and embarrassing way that few consumers would actually use them. Chindōgu Read More...
From media center to server to a teacher’s best friend, Apple’s Mac Mini has set a new standard for versatility. That is, until you try to reach around it for a cable. Get the most out of your Mini with OneEighty, a swiveling stand that lets you access all your vital cables with a simple Read More...
Last night’s Eval was not an everyday occasion. Between a panel appearance by Google guru Jeff Jarvis, and a visit from inventor Steve Balassone, our regular Thursday broadcast became quite a star-studded affair. However, all the glitz and glamour didn’t distract from our ultimate goal: over the course of an hour, 14 of the week’s Read More...
When you’re installing wall fixtures at a busy worksite, the last thing you want to worry about is dragging a power cord. Introducing Prop Power Rugged, a heavy-duty version of the upcoming Prop Power, with a flexible neck that can wrap around ladders, scaffolds, or most anything else, ensuring that outlets are never far away. Read More...
The bluetooth headset is a handy tool, but with its current status as a pop culture punching bag, its benefits barely outweigh the cost. Mingle is an accessory with a different approach, packing a full bluetooth handset into a slim and stylish bracelet. When dormant, its simple form rests discreetly on your wrist, with a Read More...
You know him, you love him, and if you don’t, you probably know his inventions. His name is Marc Zech and he’s dreamed up more Quirky products than any other inventor, from the classic Scratch-n-Scroll to the ultra-versatile Bandits. We couldn’t verify this, but we’re pretty sure his brain is made of solid gold. However, Read More...
Fifty years ago, the thought of packing all your kitchen gear into a single drawer was simply absurd. In fact, it’s just as crazy today, but that didn’t stop us from designing Kitchengami, a set of ultra-compact kitchen tools that fold flat for effortless storage. The set provides a range of fully-functional tools, including a Read More...
Have you ever wished you could dive into the mind of a Quirky designer, getting an inside look at what they’re thinking, how they brainstorm, and how they tackle a bewildering design problem? Well, we’re working on a product for that, but until it’s released we’ve got “Gin with… Julia Troy”, a live interview and Read More...
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