So, we’ve seen compact USB hubs and we’ve seen capacious ones, but this is the first time we’ve come across a compact model with this many holes. The 24 Port USB Hub manages to cram a lot of port-ness into an impressively sized form factor. Round is best, we say. If you’re using it fully populated we suggest you grab power from a wall socket not the computer, but it does feature current protection for each port, which is cool. Priced at…

This Siren Padlock Alarm not only secures your precious chattels, but also shrieks in uncontrollable rage if someone tries to gain access without a key. Whether 110 decibels for 10 seconds will be enough to rouse the populace to your aid is another matter, but at least it tried. $24.95.  Here’s simple and effective security that lets you (and the neighborhood) know when anybody’s messing around your buildings or valuables. When the lock is disturbed, an alarm sounds at 110db for…

The Deni Rapid Rotisserie will cook a whole chicken in just 30 minutes. More to the point, it’ll be golden brown and crispy crunchy and all that. Also handles more exotic fare such as kebabs and comes with one of those digital control panels that definitely demands face time with the manual. $129.95.  This is the rotisserie that cooks food 20% faster than a conventional oven, ensuring moistness. The rotisserie has four heating elements–one integrated into the rotisserie spit and three on…

These Scholastic Text Messengers can network with up to 24 other units, and provide text message functionality without all that messy payment stuff. Like a walkie talkie for text, but with a max range of just 600 feet. Perfect for the playground only perhaps? The other limitation is the fact that each message can only be 40 characters long, but in these Twitter filled days, that’s probably quite enough. $16.99.    Create a network of up to 24 friends and…

The Clockman Talking Clock not only chats to you, but also makes faces depending on events. Each colour (there are four) has a distinct personality, from polite to comical. Unfortunately it’s all in Japanese, but at least the faces are universal. $61.00.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEjn2gtFqfw  Clockman is the alarm clock that will definitely get you out of bed. He wakes you up with an assortment of remarks (all in Japanese) designed to get you up and about, but with a smile on your…

This Rechargeable Heated Jacket features ‘ultra-thin nano wire fibres woven into the fabric, powered by a 2200mAh Lithium Ion battery pack. Switch it on and you’ll feel toasty warm even in the bitter snow, so you can smile smugly at everyone else suffering. $185.00.  That’s why our heated apparel is used by mushers in the Iditarod, and by several NFL head coaches on the sidelines. Ultra-thin Nan-o-Wire stainless steel fibers are woven into flexible heating panels so thin and pliable you won’t even know they’re…

This Grimacing Mouth Phone is all kinds of bleugh! Talk to the tongue, cause the face ain’t listenin’? Nope, doesn’t do it for us. Could have been worse I suppose. $22.00.  Wanna have a funny phone that is always grimacing to you? Pick up its tongue and you can speaker to your friends and family. Novelty designed and is a decorative gift!! Tags: gadget, grimacing+mouth+phone