The TEMPer USB Thermometer is a data logging temperature grabber, which uses USB power and computer programming to replace mercury and a pencil in our llves. Is this a good thing? Possibly. The temp information can be exported into Excel or Word which is definitely some sort of advantage for geeky lab coat types. $19.99.  Powered by USB – Temperature Range: -20° C ~ 100° C (or -4° F ~ 212° F) – Data is to be log from every…

Darth Vader Project Alarm Clock. Apparently this is the first Star Wars clock to project the time and Vader’s name onto the ceiling. The snooze button also doubles up as a night light, which is nice to know when you’ve got the Dark Lord standing so close to your head throughout the sleep filled hours. Carrying a light saber. $29.99. “I am not your alarm clock, Luke”. Tags: darth+vader+projection+clock, gadget, star+wars

Omega 42 Plasma TV Spa. Yes folks, we’re talking a full-on 42 inch plasma screen television with pop up speakers embedded inside a 74 jet spa bath. With a dolphin remote control. You feeling the love yet? Apart from the fact that sitting in 420 gallons of water that close to a 42 incher has got to be a bit dodgy, there are so many other things about this that are wrong – including the vibrator pillow and ozone gas generator…

Think of the Zillionz Touchscreen ATM Bank as less of a toy and more like a lesson in the realities of pocket money macro-economics. Sure it recognizes coins and notes and keeps track of cash deposited and withdrawn, but at the end of the day nothing says ‘prudent’ more than a toddler with a playtime credit card and no place to shop. $69.99.  This sleek ATM machine uses advanced touch-screen technology as it keeps track of the money that’s deposited and withdrawn, maintaining an…

The Endless Power Wind-Up LED Lantern Radio Hub. Crank the handle, see more in the dark. Better than carrots. Crank the handle hear more stuff. Better than cotton swabs. Save money on batteries, spend more on chiropractors? Your call. $39.95.  The Lantern will illuminate your entire tent and provide for great walking coverage as you go through your favorite campsite. When you are out at the lakefront soaking up the sun, flip on the radio and listen to your favorite…

Philips Living Colour LED Egg Spotlight. So you’ve got 16 million colours on tap which you can change with the press of a remote control button. What do you do with it? Why choose pink of course. Silly. €149.00.  The innovative LED light uses light intensity and 16 million colours to create a pleasant atmosphere in any room. Using the new intuitive remote control you can simply select the colour you prefer on a whim. The high-performance LED technology is…

Stelton Super Charger. It was inevitable that the designer brigade would eventually  latch on to the horror that aesthetes feel when they confront tangled cables in their eyeline. Result, a minimalist steel and plastic cable tidy box which is guaranteed to make your gadgets look more delicious or your money back. Maybe. €24.80.  Stelton’s new Super Charger – a “charging station” shaped as a cylindrical container in stainless steel and plastics with a slot at the top. In it you can place…