Our friends over at Toolmonger brought this handy little tool to our attention: Coleman 5.4V Cordless Flashcell Screwdriver. Yes, “flashcell.” Upon further investigation, this “flashcell” technology, which was developed in concert with Team Products International, appears to be based on a capacitor power supply system. As such, Coleman claims that their flashcell screwdriver can be completely recharged in 90 seconds. That’s right; in less time than it takes to read this paragraph you’d have a handful of 220 rpm 5.4 V portable, cordless, rechargeable screwdriver. No word yet on how well this power supply system works, or, how many fasteners it is able to drive between charges. —Dave Prochnow
(Image: COLEMAN)
138 years of Popular Science at your fingertips.
Each issue has been completely reimagined for your iPad. See our amazing new vision for magazines that goes far beyond the printed page
Stay up to date on the latest news of the future of science and technology from your iPhone or Android phone with full articles, images and offline viewing
Featuring every article from the magazine and website, plus links from around the Web. Also see our PopSci DIY feed
Science is reinventing play, from extreme sports to gamification to ridiculous roller coasters to the playgrounds of tomorrow, and this issue is chock full of fun. Also, on a less fun note: Did global warming destroy my hometown?