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Powered by an included USB cable, this desktop Plasma Ball is about stands about 6 inches high and includes an on/off switch. While it emits a very low current, it does so at a relatively high-voltage and so it does produce some EMF. Respect your plasma ball and will respect you. All this made possible by the evil genius of Nikola Tesla and some science.

This is combination of interesting and fun gasses (like Argon) are first trapped inside a plastic sphere at relatively low pressures. An sporadic current, at relatively high voltages are pumped into the sphere via an electrode in the center. This energy causes atoms to be stripped from the gasses,leaving in its wake some positively charged ions and a gorgeous gaseous and electrically conductive environment (aka Plasma). That high voltage served up through the electrode will now arc up through the plasma to the lower voltage edge of the plastic sphere (starting at the top where the temperature is greater). The arcs glow because they are hotter than the surrounding plasma. You can touch the plastic and the arcs will strongly congregate to your touch because you will be creating an even lower voltage jump from the electrode.

Put your hands up for ’The Redman’ . Forget about projecting that macho image by learning how to open bottles with your teeth.

Its called ‘The Hold Up’ for his raised arms; the tactile and ambidextrous little chap from über-cool design studio Conka Design can open all bottle lids, even two at a time, with metal mitts that allow you to dispense refreshing drinks to your envious friends in double quick time.

Crafted from high gloss ABS plastic, The Hold Up is way ahead when it comes to sleek drinking accessories. And Like every girl’s ideal man the Redman is not only handsome but strong, his metal reinforced hands and arms ensure this chic little fella is nigh-on indestructible. Then, when you have given him a thorough workout, you can stand your new drinking buddy on his own two feet next to all of your favourite designer gadgets, because lets face it, he’s far too cool for the kitchen drawer.

Redman has also been created with the environment in mind, with recycled cardboard packaging that even includes a nifty cut-out beer mat, leaving the redman with a small carbon footprint and you with a clean table.