The GyroFloater looks pretty cool. In a magnetic, floating, spinning kind of way. Of course it’s naff all use to anybody, but when’s that ever stopped the march of progress? Check out the video for a real overview of its time wasting potential. Tags: gyrofloater, magnets

The Sagem My Dual Radio 700 is a multimode radio which wants to be loved by everyone. You want Internet radio? You got it, via WiFi or Ethernet. You want FM sounds? Check, complete with RDS. MP3 player, yep via a USB port. Alarm clock? All right already, so you’ve got two programmable alarms. Throw in a big LCD screen, a remote control and two speakers – no we can’t see the other one either – and you’ve got yourself a…

The Linksys WUSBF54G Wireless Network Adapter and Finder is truly a wondrous token of modern magic. Not only will it locate and inform Sir about nearby WiFi coverage but it will then convert instantaneously into a WiFi adapter so Sir can take advantage of said signal. Oh technology thy bounty is legion. $79.04.   The Wi-Fi Finder detects Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks with a simple push of a button. It displays all pertinent information such as the wireless network’s name…

The Wood Coin Vault proves that penny-pinching doesn’t have to be a dry, plastic coated, grey box affair. It can be joyful, cherry wooden, and faux luxurious. However remember well, dear reader, that at the end of the day what comes out from this cash sorting retro-tech is still going to be a collection of embarrassingly old coins wrapped in paper. Oh yes. $50.00.  As handsome as any coin bank, this convenient coin sorter for home quickly separates and stacks all your…

Trunki is a small child’s suitcase which doubles up as a wheelie thing. Aw c’mon, it may not be hard core tech, but it’s cute. They’re calling it a ‘ride-on’ suitcase. We’re calling it pretty darn useful at crowded airports. £24.99.   Award winning Trunki is the first and only ride-on suitcase for children and is available in Pink (Trixie) or Blue (Terrance). Trunki can be packed full of goodies to keep your little travellers entertained during the journey. Children can…

This Philips ‘Superior’ Baby Monitor uses DECT wireless technology, which as anyone will tell you, is one of the best wireless transmission systems around. That translates into clear sound over multiple channels. The device also transmits baby’s room temperature, can double up as a nightlight and even plays soothing lullabies to the little tyke as they lie there gurglingly, implaccably awake at 4am in the morning. $199.95.  The baby monitor plays five different lullabies, has a nightlight function, and an integrated…

The LifeMax TENS Machine promises to deliver pain relief, body toning and massage all in one sleek silver package. We believe anything, that’s why we write this stuff. Oh and TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, so now you know.  Easy to use with 12 pre-set programs 2-channel user defined programs for individual needs 4 re-useable treatment pads included Last measurement memory Auto power off lock for safety In use timer with memory Measures 63 x 145 x 20…

String Thing Limbo. Once upon a time to limbo meant nothing more exotic than to crouch painfully underneath a slowly lowering bamboo pole. Now it apparently has to involve ‘blacklight responsive string’. Sigh. Are we getting too old for this stuff, Margaret? $24.95.  How low can you go? This innovative device is the latest party sensation. A blacklight responsive string shoots more than 7 feet across the room from the base which also plays limbo music, for you to limbo beneath….

One Man Tied is something of a weird cable tidy. Hmm…we would definitely think twice before sticking this on our desk. $12.00 [Via ThisNext]   Don’t you hate all those untidy computer cables, lamp cords, and extension cords snaking throughout the house? Mr. P is about 4” tall. Available in white and orange Tags: cable+tidy

The Power Whistle LED Compass. Piercing whistle, LED light, compass. Oh, did we forget the thermometer? Sorry. Useful bit of kit to hook up to your keychain. Especially if you live in the boondocks maybe? $9.99.  Piercing Whistle for Signaling Super Bright LED Light Built-in Compass and Thermometer Key Chain For Easy Carrying Tags: emergency+tool, whistle, compass

The Hand Grenade Oil Lamp. Made from real live army surplus hand grenades, no wait.. Sorry. Made from real army surplus hand grenades, but not live, and available in modern warfare colours of gold, silver and au naturel. Show your loved ones what you really think of them by sending one of these to them through the post. $50.00  These hand grenade oil lamps are made from actual US Army surplus grenades and available in their natural color, or gilded…

The new Nimzy Vibro Max takes vibrating sound surface speakers to a new level. It says here. Well at least in loudness, since it outputs a rather impressive 20W RMS. The last time we listened to one of these types of product, the sound was really quite yuck. Wonder if it’s any better now? £79.99 to find out.  The amazing follow up to the Vibro Blaster turns any flat surface into a speaker. No bigger than a rubix cube, the…

Flu Fleur flaps and blinks red every time it hears a noise or talking close by. Rather like that over emotional cousin you had staying last Christmas. $21.00 in Danish stuff.  Flu Fleur is Flip Flap in blossom … and then again not! Because where Flip Flap needs light to live Flu Fleur needs sound. Place it on your desk and it will flap its petals and blink in red every time there is talking/noices around it. It is Little…

The Illuminated Handbag is designed to let the shy, introverted, inner you shine through. Especially in darkened rooms. Contents: optical fiber, LED, battery, self-effacing cream. $299.00.  Connected to a light source (LEDs), then activated by a battery or direct current, the result is a work of art…slip on the lighted handbag to make an entrance that won’t soon be forgotten. Though not for everyone, these illuminated accent pieces are elegant and fun and work best in settings with very little illumination. Tags: led+handbag,…