Space Invaders socks!

Hiyelness: 6.5

Even the 5 year research took 10 years

Procrastination in society is getting worse and scientists are finally getting around to figuring out how and why. Too many tempting diversions are to blame. There are so many fun ways to kill time — TVs in every room, online video, Web-surfing, cell phones, video games, iPods and Blackberries. At work, e-mail, the Internet and games are just a click away, making procrastination effortless.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070112/ap_on_sc/procrastination_nation

Hiyelness: 6.5

USB-powered coffee warmer

Because coffee and computers belong in the same environment
http://www.jonrumble.com/blog/2006/08/09/cool-invention/

Hiyelness: 6.0