Popular Mechanics: 4 Totally Weird Korean Gadgets (That Might Be) Coming Stateside Soon

The Koreans take their gizmos very seriously. Sure, local electronics behemoths like Samsung and LG use their homeland as a proving ground for cutting-edge wares—meaning many of the coolest gadgets and tech trends get years of use out East before they make it to the States. After all, this is a country where everyone's been watching television on their cellphones for years—while riding the subway, no less—and where video gaming is a major spectator sport on those very TVs. At the Koreanovation expo here this week, the brains behind some of Korea's more, shall we say, unusual toys gleefully showed off their new stuff in hopes of landing on American shelves. Some of these gadgets were whacky, some made dubious medical claims, and some were just pointless. We got a day's worth of hands-on time with a bunch of 'em, and here's a handful you're certainly not likely to see at the local Best Buy anytime in the near future. —Seth Porges

Pet Pavilion Pet Incubator & Hotel

Pollex Xcube Ultrasonic Cleaner

Mega Quake Prime