Power Pockets. Roll up solar charging pads complete with cables and connectors. From $149.95 for the 6.5 watt model. ‘Foldable, Portable, Dependable.’ Turn sunshine into electricity – Power Pockets are great for charging mobile phones, games, PDA’s and any other 12 Volt electronic device. And when you’re done, hide it away easily!…Runs or Charges in 2-4 hrs.
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Clip-on rearview.
The Clip-on Rearview Mirror with LCD. I think the idea is that you clip this gidget over your existing car mirror, attach a suitable camera and bingo, LCD rear vision to perfectly neutralise your myopia. Or something. And so cheap….cough….at $449.95. Anti-glare rearview mirror w/ 4.05″ TFT LCD color monitor. Combine this anti-glare blue lens rearview mirror with any of the backup cameras. When used with the 20-VM40RC bracket, it’s easy to install, everything you need is included. Resolution: 480×234….
Read MoreWater powered mower.
The Water Powered Mower. Hey it may not be robotic, and it may not move, but it’s a fascinating experiment nonetheless. Why can’t this work commercially, oh powers that rule the world? That’s what we all want to know? [Thanks HAnno!] I decided on “Water Engine” because it was simple and it was direct. After all, once people start using these things, all they will think of is the Water aspect of it. They will only know that they put…
Read MorePizza party.
The Homer Simpson Talking Pizza Cutter. What else is there to say? Except d’oh! $10.98. When you press down on the cutter, Homer entertains you with 3 characteristic phrases and a short rendition of “That’s Amore.” No buttons to push, batteries included.
Read MoreClose that deal!
The TS1 Telemarketing Tool from Israeli company Nemesysco is a software program that promises to tell telemarketers the best time to ask for the order based on the client’s voice and conversation pattern. I’m assuming that it uses the same kind of ‘voice stress’ emotion testing tech as the company’s other security products. You have been warned. “Can I have your credit card number please?” This is the sentence you aim for in every telemarketing conversation, but the proper timing…
Read MoreTalk Digger.
Talk Digger. Probably the finest vanity tool in the world? This v cool online app from Frederick Glasson is a kind of link back search engine. Find out who’s talking about ya on the web via the major blog trackers and search engines. Mirror, mirror….? I developed an addiction for my blog statistics and for people talking about my writings. I was always checking the link-backs to my domain name on the major search engines. As everybody knows it, no search engine is…
Read MoreSkygnome roams.
The Skygnome wireless receiver. Nope, doesn’t sit in the garden, sits in the living room. Or bedroom. Or bathroom. In fact anywhere that you want to listen to your Sky satellite TV and radio broadcasts in your home. 30 metres range, 500 sat channels, 80 DAB radio channels and two colours. You want more? No price as yet, available in October. Simple to set up, compatible with all Sky boxes and with no additional subscription charge, Sky Gnome couldn’t be easier to…
Read MoreShooting Net.
The Shooting Net. Er..forget tazers, pepper spray or Mace. What you really really need to cart around is an air-charged Shooting Net like this doohickey. Apparently, because it’s not explosive or lethal, it’s…ahem…totally legal. Not to say somewhat cathartically cartoonish in action we suspect. Poof, splat, tangle. This product has the outer appearance similar to that of a large electric torch. The operator can put it in the car or carry it on the shoulder, featuring convenient carriage and simple…
Read MoreThe moptastic robot cleaner.
The Orazio Home Cleaner. Think you’re hip with your Roomba do you? Pah! This puppy doesn’t just vacuum carpets, it also cleans floors, sweeps them and even blooming well polishes them using a wet or dry cloth as necessary. It will also cook and serve up a tasty and nutritious Greek dinner for two with candles and soft music afterwards. What? Oh sorry, that’s the Mk II. With its LCD display featuring 12 function keys, Orazio can perform five different programs, according to the…
Read MoreBuilt like a brick?
Apparently the Sage BrickServer 2 is a ‘virtually impenetrable secure web server appliance’. And all without needing patches too. Which is kind of comforting, don’t you think children? In fact it’s so secure that the company refuses to publish details of its price, just in case you hack the tax. Or something. Within the constraints of this analysis we found the BRICKServer Web Appliance to be very robust for attacks against the server. In particular, the removal of the shell to prevent…
Read MoreSea Jogger.
The Sea Jogger. Fancy walking on water? Well now’s your chance with this inflatable, portable walk-on-water thingy. $899.00 excluding carrying bag. The most unique and easy to use personal water propulsion system available. Walk on water, jog, fish, tan, exercise or simply relax. No more sore knees or backs. Say goodbye to bailing and wet, soggy backsides. You can use Sea Jogger fully clothed. Sea Jogger is so stable, there’s no need to take off your shoes or get wet!
Read MoreTattoo T.
The Wild Rose Tattoo Tee-Shirt. $75.00. You lookin’ at me, sucka? Well gee, thanks. In a range of cutting edge, fake butch, primordial street designs. Just for you. Innovative, sexy and only available here online, Wild Rose is proud to introduce our first collection of original custom tattoo clothing and body wear. This authentic artwear is printed one at a time in our studio in collaboration with artists from around the world. Welcome and enjoy shopping.
Read MoreProject Internet chat.
Project Gizmo. OK listen up. It’s another day, and another Skype bashing free Internet telephone program. Yes? No? Who cares? It springs fairy-like from Michael ‘MP3.COM’ Robertson’s brain, which could be good or bad depending on your religion. Plus points – SIP compatible, as opposed to Skype proprietary P2P. Call recording built in. Free voicemail (Skype charges for this). Negative points? The Michael Robertson hype machine? More here. It’s Your Call, good people of earth. <applause> With the click of a mouse, you’re connected to friends,…
Read MoreSumo Bots.
SumoBots. £49.95 ($87.90). Infra-red remote controlled roboto wars on a plate. What? Oh sorry, in an arena. Hey listen if you can’t build ‘em, beat ‘em up. That’s what we say. Oh and you upload special moves into the little critters using special barcodes. How cool is that, eh? This state-of-the-art Sumo hybrid is one of the most innovative and enthralling games we’ve ever seen – and we’ve seen a lot! Using hi-tech infra-red remote controllers players must manoeuvre their…
Read MoreCam clamp.
The G-Clip Digital Camera Clamp Stand. $8.80. C’mon, admit it. Sometimes lugging round a tripod just doesn’t do it for ya. Even if it does make you look a bit like Robert Redford in one of his sensitive wigs. Which is where this puppy comes in handy. Clip it to anything you like, as long as it’s not called Arnold.
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