Add-On Cell Phone Lenses. Now here’s the thing. After-market add-on lenses for PDAs, cell phones and the like are definitely a cool idea. No doubt. But why oh why, in the name of all that’s David Bailey have the guys decided to split the product packs up into two sets – one with macro and two other useless types, and the other pack with tele and two other useless versions? Everyone knows that tele and macro belong together, don’t they? Especially at $15.00 a…
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Retro Radio-ness.
The Seiko KR866N Retro Clock Radio Flashlight. Actually not sure what it’s called, but who cares? Just sweep your gaze softly and slowly across those deliciously artful curves, caress the resolutely analogue clock face with your pupils and spend an intimate moment with the profusion of angrily fussy dials and knobs. Then tell me it isn’t love, Morwenen. Around $55.00.
Read MoreThe Strobe Belt.
The Stridelite Unisex Strobe Running Belt. Flashing lights with 300 hours per battery change, waterproof on/off switch and a weight of just 3 oz with batteries. Why? To hold your trousers up of course. Oh and stop you getting run over in the dark when you’re out pounding the streets marathon style. The Ferret may start wearing one whilst eating bulging chicken terriyaki burritos. Got to keep that waistline lit up, you see. $30.00. The most streamlined product in the StrideLite…
Read MoreSoft Claws.
Soft Claws. A range of delightfully designed claw covers for your cat. In different colours too. So now you can not only destroy your feline’s credibility audibly – you have attached a tinkly bell already, eh? – but also make them the laughing stock of their back alley with a beautiful visual motif. Nice one. Also available for dogs, hah hah! $17.95 and good luck with trying to glue them on, dude. [Update: UK stockists].[Via Presurfer] Developed by a veterinarian, Soft Claws are…
Read MoreiCare, do you?
The iCareMobile S-Series Mobile Phone. No display, speed dialling, SOS dialling. Perfect for distressed gentlefolk across the universe. The S-series mobile phone is the perfect communications tool for companies who need to be in contact with their staff, drivers, reps etc. and still have full control over cellular airtime expenses.
Read MorePapercraft.
Homespun Magixx. Paperfolding models for free to play with. Just download the PDF and off you go. Enjoy!
Read MoreSerenity video recorder.
The Serenity Security Video Recorder. A network enabled surveillance DVR with 1 terabyte of hard drive-ness built in and the ability to record up to 16 cameras simultaneously. Which is an awful lot of bank robberies, eh? $8399.99. The rack-mountable Serenity 16-Channel NVR offers flexible setup. Schedule recording to start at specific times, when motion is detected, or upon alarms, using the DVR’s 16 alarm inputs. You can also manually start all channels’ recording at once with the press of a…
Read MoreThe Nite Site.
The Nite Site. There are some things which scream out for motion sensing technology, and a gidget which helps you locate your pebble-lensed bifocals in the dark must be one of them. Just waggle a paw and all will become clear. $29.95. No more fumbling in the dark! Just wave your hand in the general area, and the Nite Site tray automatically illuminates with a soft blue light, making it easy to find your glasses. Lightweight, eye-shaped tray fits on a bedside…
Read MoreThe Cap Light.
The Cap Light. Fret no more over the boring-ness of your cap, peeps, because you can now clip a bright – very bright – array of five sizzling LEDs to the peak bit. Yes instant charisma can be yours for a mere $16.00. As well as a law suit when you blind your neighbour’s Pekinese while emptying the trash.
Read MoreTalkin’ about the pet wash.
The Aurene All in One Pet Washer. Got small dog that need clean? Big clean, no messin’? Try wash, dry, ozone disinfect with total wash system bathtub. Sound good, oh smelly owner? Around $360.00.
Read MoreFree Skype recorder.
PowerGramo lets you record your Skype calls. Incoming, outgoing, sidetalking, the lot. All encrypted. There’s a free version and also a Pro for $19.95. PowerGramo is a powerful realtime recording solution for Skype. You can record and replay any Skype call easily and simply. Record incoming calls, outgoing calls or both. Save your recorded calls securely Share your calls with friends Get started in less than 3 minutes! Totally free for download Best of all, all recordings are securely encrypted….
Read MoreSki speedo.
The Ski Speedometer. Measure your ground speed via this wrist borne speedo-gizmo. Peer at the digits in despair as you careen artlessly into the nearest bush with a guttural yelp of triumph. $299.95. This is the only personal, portable device available that measures your ground speed and distance while skiing, snowboarding, or sledding, providing a readout on a wrist unit so you can easily track total range and best speeds. The small, wireless, coded radio-frequency transmitter attaches to your boot,…
Read MoreRise and shine.
The Drill Sergeant Alarm Clock. I suspect that this could be the single most annoying alarm clock that you will ever, ever, own – or rather immediately smash into tiny tiny pieces. $19.98. After a bugle plays “Reveille,” your personal drill sergeant clears the cobwebs from your brain with an inspiring round of orders you can’t fail to obey. LCD display provides you with time, alarm time, and date. Alarm with snooze button sounds with bugle, drill sergeant, or AM/FM radio (when you’re…
Read MoreTurn tables.
The Marantz TT-15S1 turntable. The first platter from the company in 20 years. Does this mean that we’re about to see a massive return to vinyl? Or a seismic shift back to 8 track players? Answers on a $2000.00 bill please to… Marantz explains that the TT-15S1’s asynchronous motor never makes contact with the chassis, ensuring “faultless signal input, with no transmission of vibration.” The acryl chassis has large aluminum feet for stability and damping. It also includes a 3…
Read MoreBuild your own game chair.
Build your own game seat rig. Save yourself a bundle and craft your own driving simulator chair. Who knows you may even have fun. Unless you want to mess with all the wiring and supplying 12v to it, etc., just avoid power seats. If you really wanted to do a power seat, look for one that has the controls in the seat itself (as opposed to the door or center console) so you don’t have to figure out how to…
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