Octa proposes an interesting means to solve customers' tablet-holding woes-- the TabletTail: Monkey Kit, a suction cup at the end of a long, flexible tail allowing one to use tablets at any angle.

Compatible with all iPad models (as well as any number of other tablets and eReaders), the suction cup carries 5 pumps allowing it to hold devices firmly. It is also rotates 360-degrees for one's ideal viewing angle.

Not even the humble kettle is safe from the advances brought about by the Internet of Things-- customers can soon get the iKettle, a wifi-connected kettle one can control via iOS or Android app.

Described as "the world's first wifi kettle," the iKettle does exactly what it says on the box. It boils water, with the magic of app control allowing functionality such as remote control and a Wake mode (switches the kettle on together with a morning alarm).

Kanex proposes a means of typing on all Apple devices, be it iPads, iPhones or Macs-- the Multi-Sync, a full-size keyboard customers can share with one USB and up to 3 Bluetooth devices.

Looking fairly similar to an Apple wireless keyboard, the Multi-Sync features keys (specifically F1-4) allowing one to easily switch between connected devices. It also replaces the Fn button with an iDevice Home button, and shifts the search key to below the right-hand shift.

Qualcomm made an unexpected splash at IFA 2013 when it revealed the Toq-- a Galaxy Gear/SmartWatch 2 rival with an even slimmer display within a similar adjustable rubber wristband.

While ultimately similar to most other takes on the smartwatch format, Qualcomm claims the Toq has a couple of unique selling points. First is the display, an always-on Mirasol “interferometric modulator display” that supposedly “leverages the light around it so you can see your screen anywhere, even in bright sunlight."

According to the company the display sips so very little power it not only allows for "days" for battery life, it does not even need an on/off button.