It's cold, you're outside, and if you take your gloves off to text, your fingers will freeze. There are plenty of texting-friendly gloves to choose from, but I especially enjoy this simple solution from Quirky. The Digits are conductive pins that attach to any pair of gloves, instead of buying a dedicated texting-only pair. For $14, you'll get four pins, so just choose the fingers you use most Read more

USB hubs are a dime a dozen, but this well-designed hub from Quirky may be just the hub you're looking for. The Contort Hub ($35) is a flexible accessory designed to plug into your computer's USB drive at any angle necessary, bending to accommodate up to four USB connections. Plus, it features its own cord management system built right in that expands to accommodate more cords if necessary. Read more

Granted, there are a ton of new cases for the iPhone 4 on the market, but this is one of the more unique examples I've seen lately. The Quirky Tilt Case ($28) for iPhone 4 is a funky new installment with an edgy, easy-to-grip design that protects your iPhone 4 from spills. The case is made from durable plastic and the front from colorful, soft rubber. The sides are pinched for easy cord-wrapping, Read more

I can't believe someone didn't think of this sooner, but I'm in love already! Check out this Pivot Power Flexible Power Strip ($23), which features six outlets that can be adjusted and manipulated to save space. Not only will this gadget save floor space by bending into a more efficient shape, it's a surge protector, too. And it comes in both US and European versions. View 5 Photos › Photo Read more

If one of your goals for 2010 is to get your pile of gadget cables under control, I can help. But, if you're looking for a sweet and sexy tool to allow your cables some room to breathe, check out the Sling Back. Not just for making your legs look longer, this Sling Back is a retractable universal cable manager that fits cords as tiny as 1/8" in diameter (as in, your headphone cords), and sucks up Read more

Whenever you see new gadgets or intricately designed gizmos, do you ever think, "I could have created that"? Well now's your chance because with a site called Quirky, you use your brilliant ideas to help create a brand new product. Whether it's naming the ultimate Apple accessory, contributing to products in development, or coming up with your own product to be manufactured and delivered in a Read more

Swimming season is upon us, and while it's a fun (even athletic) activity, the tangled, frizzed-out hair that can result is decidedly not. Chemicals in pool water can wreak havoc on your strands, while salt water from the ocean has drying effects. There are a few things you can do, though, to keep your summertime style from looking gnarly, dude. To find out more, just keep reading. Read more