Fiskars new axe – the X17 – which sounds like a stealth fighter, or a secret miniature space shuttle (X-37B) – really is the space plane of axes. With components that are stronger and lighter than steel, a supposedly unbreakable handle, a nice sharp blade, a head specially shaped by Fiskars – for increased effectiveness, [...]

The bug zapper is the most true form of gadget. It plugs in. It serves a purpose. It even kills things. But not zombies. Since it doesn’t kill zombies, we subtracted 1 point. It has the added advantage of being brutally simple, and although technology will build on it and improve it, somewhat, the basic [...]