Philips Miravision LCD television—the one that turns into a mirror when you turn it off—has been awarded the presumably-prestigious Most Innovative Gadget prize in the UK. I can only guess that it’s prestigious, because someone wrote an article about it in The Guardian, and the Brits tell me that’s good. All in all, it is a nice piece of hardware, although I can’t imagine it’s too much more complicated than an LCD panel behind a two-way mirror.
Almost more interesting was this year’s prize for Worst Gadget, awarded to a £165 (~$300) R+O “Original Mussel Eater,” a silver device designed for pulling mussels from shells. I’m getting the impression it didn’t work so hot.
Gadget awards celebrate great British obsessions [GuardianUK]
Reflective TV named gadget of the year [ManchesterOnline]
