Since mobile devices today have world’s more computing power than PCs of a decade or two ago, it makes sense that sooner or later a peripheral could double as an entire computer of its in, in this case putting that computer in a mouse and quite literally in the palm of your hand.

The Mouse Box by Przemysław Strzelczyk works as a mouse normally would, but contains a processor, storage, HDMI connection and wifi capabilities as well. As the one external computing accessory people travel with, this seems like the right type of device in which to put a whole computer.

The next step: creating a wireless charging mouse pad, since energy is likely to be the most limiting factor, as it is with smartphones. Hopefully a model further in the future could contain some kind of projection device, eliminating the need to carry a screen as well.

And here are the specs: 1.4GHz ARM Cortex CPU, 128GB flash storage (cloud storage optional), Micro HDMI port, Wi-Fi connectivity and 2 x USB 3.0 ports. “From now on,” says its creator, “you don’t need to buy a few devices to keep your computer always at hand. Mouse-Box uses the power of a mouse, an invariable component in a computer set for many years.”

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A portable personal vehicle for all seasons created by German engineers, this transforming back-mounted marvel lets you finish your hillside hike then sled back down or portage between lakes (or rivers or oceans) on day trips along both land and water.

The trick behind the Backyak is in sharing the load – two people together carry pieces of the dual-person kayak then assemble it on site. However, halves can also be deployed separately for single-person use.

A slightly different ‘Relax’ configuration lets you strap together the parts to form a bathing platform. A further ‘Sail’ package turns this platform into a catamaran sailboat you can drive with wind or paddles.

For winter usage, the ‘Snow’ package adds skis to the bottom and lets you cruise down hills using your feet to steer the sled. Any extra equipment or add-ons are designed to fit neatly into the voids of the hollow pieces being carried. An electric motor for powering your water rides and additional floating pontoons are also available.

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