Magnets have always been able to suspend soft-drink cans in midair, haven’t they? That’s just basic science, right there.
The Magnetic Suspension Device – despite not having the most original name – can keep any bottle or can (up to 300g) dangling in its cylinder. And if I owned a bar that was trying just a little too hard, I’d be ordering them in bulk right now. [Chinavision via 7Gadgets]
Tarkan
Friday, May 28, 2010 at 10:07 AMI would really like to see a larger device made for humans where we could wear a specially made suit that would allow us to be suspended in mid-air for ultimate nights sleep. I have been an idealist and always had an intventive side of me, so please anyone out there to achieve this goal would be named and nobel prized as one of the most important inventions of all time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simon
Friday, May 28, 2010 at 11:55 AMNo need for an alarm then, just have the power turn off when you need to wake up *drop*
Parker
Friday, May 28, 2010 at 1:10 PMhow is this possible when cans are made from aluminium which does NOT respond to magnets? You would need a tin can or steel can to do it.
Steve Calhoun
Friday, May 28, 2010 at 6:43 PMif you hit the jump it explains that you need to attach the magnet to the can. So, in the picture you notice the magnet on the top of the can. im guessing it clips onto the can top and then it is this which is magnetized and causes the can to float.
michael jose
Friday, May 28, 2010 at 7:37 PMAluminium responds to magnetic fields under certain circuimstances (such as if the field is alternating), hell even bilogical matter responds to a strong enough field
Jeremy Stiles
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 2:12 AMThe pulse alcoholic energy drink has had a promo stand that let’s their cans hover and spin for years now.