I’ve been lucky enough to test out a bunch of weird and wonderful tech, but I don’t always get a chance to share my discoveries in a full review or roundup. That’s why this column exists, to highlight bits of tech that might not fit elsewhere but nonetheless deserve a mention. Enjoy!
I’m gonna warn you now – this is a weird one. Normally this semi-regular column looks at weird tech, but this time we’re stretching the usual gaming-adjacent space as we examine two oddities: the Flexispot Desk Bike and the Beyond NRG gaming drink. Both sound laughable at first blush, but a surprising amount of thought has gone into fleshing out these products into something that might be genuinely valuable to you – whether you’re after a way to stay fit while gaming or maximise your K/D by any means necessary. Let’s take a look, starting with that seriously strange desk and bike hybrid.
Flexispot Desk Bike
Over the past year I began working out exclusively at home, cutting out gym visits in favour of activities that wouldn’t contribute to the spread of a deadly pandemic. I used a standing desk to burn some extra calories during the day, and used a stationary bike after work to build up a sweat. So you can imagine when Flexispot, makers of the desk I reviewed alongside that expensive Herman Miller one, got in touch to offer their combination stationary bike and standing desk for review.