It would seem that Tyco and Gakken have had a glimpse of the future. At the recent CEATEC exhibition they presented a personal Magnetic Levitation (MagLev) transportation system, which uses a magnetic field to make the vehicle hover around 1.2-inches above the track whilst propelling it along.

An interesting new earphone set from Thanko Japan aims to make listening to your music on-the-go easier, with a novel magnetic clasp that attaches to your earlobe. The earphones direct sound into the ear while allowing external sound to be heard, lessening your chances of being flattened by a bus as you cross the road.

Belkin have found another use for Apple’s ingenious/frustrating MagSafe magnetic power adapter. They have put together a guitar cable called the ‘BreakFree’ that utilizes the technology to prevent guitar and cable damage. Unfortunately, it ruins your fun at the same time. In theory – the idea is pure genius, but in practice – just downright […]