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…
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The 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…
Read MoreDollar Bill Origami.
Dollar Bill Origami. Got money to fold? $5.95. This helpful book guides you through simple origami steps to create 15 different shapes from a squid to a Jedi to an Oriental dragon and more. Spiral-bound hardcover; 80 pages including U.S. Currency trivia
Read MoreChat.
AJ Chat. Instant chat via Ajax. You can add it to your web site too. ‘Nuff said maybe.
Read MoreThe Earthquake Alarm box.
The QuakeAlert battery powered earthquake alarm system. $199.95. Are ya listening, fault line families? QuakeAlert is an electronic earthquake early warning device that will provide the user with a warning of up to 2 minutes of an impending earthquake…QuakeAlert reacts to vertical ground movements caused by vibrations in the form of motion waves from an earthquake…The detector is extremely accurate and will sound only when a vertical displacement above a critical level occurs.
Read MoreThe Essboard.
The Essboard. Another day, another wannabe street stroller, skateboard-knockin’ phenomenumb. $200.00 says I can sprain my ankles quicker than you. The Essboard is a totally new way of boarding, more advanced than skate boarding. The boarders move forward on the board by hitting each side of the lower boards. The Essboard has multiple functions: aerobic exercise and fun! Our products are already recognized for their unique and practical aspects.
Read MoreIDE to USB Adapter.
The BYTECC BT-200 USB2.0 IDE-USB Adapter lets you attach an external hard disk to your computer without bothering about niceties like an enclosure. Just plug the adapter into a USB port, slot the drive onto the IDE socket end and bingo. What? Oh yeah, software drivers, install, blah blah. $25.99. Funky, albeit a tad primitive. More here. The USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter implements a bridge between one USB port and one ATA or ATAPI based mass storage…
Read MoreDIY Laser Engraved Toast.
How to make your own laser engraved toast. Hint: you’ll need access to a laser etching system (or the ability to hack some new plates for a Popart Toaster?)
Read MoreFAB 1.
The Thunderbirds FAB 1 model car. $256.00 buys you a limited ‘Signature Edition’ model Rolls Royce with a signed certificate from creator Gerry Anderson. Only 1,500 of these fantastic models will be made worldwide. The FAB 1 is a faithful reproduction of the model used in the original Thunderbirds series and is supplied with it’s own presentation acrylic display case with an etched brass plaque featuring unique edition number. Each FAB 1 has an Individually numbered certificate with a signature…
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