Fred 500XL Computer Speakers. Take one set of earbuds, supersize them to gigantor proportions, throw in an integrated amp and three way power and bingo, a pair of very large earbud speakers. Amazing eh? USB or battery powered and priced at $36.99.  Sometimes bigger IS really better, especially when it comes to sound. That’s why we took a puny pair of earbuds, put them in Fred’s highly technical Way Big machine, and created 500XL – it’s 500 times the size…

Cha-Cha Timer. It’s a quirky, cute, slightly menacing egg timer. OK, so maybe not menacing, but certainly scary. Or bizarro. Or [OK..that’s enough – Ed]. Anyway, it jiggles and plays music when your yolk is ready, which definitely makes a change from those pig-awful ‘ching’ microwave timers which you hear incessantly in the next door apartment. $38.00.  Our bobble-head timer is dressed in a modern color scheme with flowers and dots in fuchsia, orange and aqua. With metal springs for antennae, arms and…

Targus Notebook Privacy Filter. Secure your portable computer from prying, devious eyes. Slap one of these various sized polarizing filters on it and you’re guaranteed to enjoy private viewing of your spreadsheets, documents and other sensitive data. Just try not to leave your machine in the back of the taxi, OK? $47.99.  The Targus 12.1” Notebook Privacy Filter is designed to fit 12.1” widescreen laptops. To protect your information, tiny vertical blinds on the surface of the screen narrow the viewing…

Bike Cuffs. A new take on bicycle security combines a traditional shaped handcuff motif with hardened laminated steel and a drill proof locking system. Well it will probably keep opportunism thieves at bay, but we suggest you use additional safeguards if your precious is worth more than your car. Or you live in New York. £79.95 ($158.60).  Thanks to a hardened pivot link, wannabe crooks can’t use leverage to defeat the cuffs. What’s more, the heat-treated, patented lock core is virtually…

Superheated Steam Cleaner. Add anti-bacterial cleaning solution, water, and press the trigger. Result? A jet of super hot pressurised steam which will dissolve everything in its path. Why they didn’t use this in the Cloverfield movie I don’t understand. Anyhoo, say goodbye to streptococcus and hello singed cat. $99.95.  Just aim the nozzle, press the trigger, and a powerful stream of pressurized steam makes dirt, grime and crud disappear from grills, stove tops, toilet bowls, lawn mowers, car interiors, shower doors, tile walls…

Tabletop Induction Cooker Hob. Small, discreet, high tech and black. How else do you want your steak, sir? This small induction hob uses magnetic wizardry to heat up only when a saucepan is placed on the ring, so you don’t have wasted energy, risk of burning and dodgy flames swirling all over the place. The downside is you have to use proper metal pots, no copper, ceramic or glass utensils will work. Hey, it’s a small price to pay for…