The Net Jet Games Console plugs into your PC USB port and delivers instant access to a raft of online games of all kinds. You use a small token to unlock games that look interesting and the system does the rest. Interesting idea and clearly aimed at the younger audience, but still worth a look. $24.99.  Plug the NET JET controller into the USB port of your PC (not included). Insert the Demo Key (included) into your controller, and you’ll…

The Franklin 12 Language Global Speaking Translator. We’re talking 450,000 words and 12,000 phrases here, so you shouldn’t be short of something to say while vacationing in those far off lands. You can even record your own custom words and phrases that you think you may need. Lots of interesting possibilities there, eh? $229.95.  Ideal for communicating on almost any continent with 12 languages and translations to and from Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese,…

The Musician’s Emergency Adapter Kit. Never be lost or alone without a jack, RCA, XLR or other audio plug or socket type at your side. This kit should see you through even the most dire gig-side panic. $65.00.  When Radio Shack is closed, you’ll feel confident that you can handle any venue’s crazy sound system setup with this thorough set of audio adapters chosen specifically for the needs of the electronic musician. From the ubiquitous 1/8″ to RCA adapter common to…

CelluBike. Take a bunch of infrared lights, attach them to a recumbent bike array of some sort, throw in some scientific stuff and you’ve got a sure-fire profit maker in today’s sleek obsessed world. Does it work? Who knows. Just enjoy the marketing. [Via Gizmag]  The CelluBike engages the bodies own force to actually eliminate, not disguise or forcibly remove cellulite, from the body. While peddling the recumbent bicycle at 75% of your maximum heart rate, the Certified Technician will position…

The Mousetrapper Advance is a Swedish anti-RSI peripheral which is attached to the keyboard to replace mouse functionality and save your fingers. Once installed all navigation is done using the ergonomically located roller square and 5 large programmable buttons. It looks like an interesting idea all round. £169.95.  Mousetrapper Advance is placed in front of the keyboard, i.e. between yourself and the keyboard, in order to gain support for your wrists and to easily reach the steering pad with your fingers. Placement and design enables both left…

The IDE Belt is probably the height of geek chic on some far distant planet circling a waning sun. However back here on Terra it’s just a little…ah…too much, doncha think? Crafted from a genuine IDE computer cable and packed in an anti-static plastic bag. Awesome. $17.00.  This snazzy belt is made from multicolored IDE cable can be worn to ironically invoke the fashion and technological state of the 70s and 80s, or it can be just a well placed…

SitSac. A perfect marriage of form and function. Not only do you get a two-in-one child backpack and car seat booster cushion, but the little tykes get to carry it all themselves. Brilliant! Next week, a foldable pram diaper.  For the safety belt to function properly, a child seat or booster cushion is recommended for children from about 4 to 10-12 years old. However, when travelling in buses, taxis, or in vehicles other than the family car, booster cushions are…

The Star Wars 30th Anniversary Pinball Machine. Signed by the original Darth Vader himself, Dave Prowse. On sale via auction – the starting bid sits at £2899.00, sale ends 5th Feb. Oh the machine itself? Yeah, it’s a restored Data East table, and looks to be quite nice. Tags: pinball, darth+vader, star+wars

The Rocket Fishing Rod. So you’re not a particularly gifted fishing-person, eh? Well what you need is a little device which fires the hook, line and float in one go from a hand held pump action compressor unit. Sounds like sacrilege? Probably, and how do you think the fishes feel? Hint: not fab. £29.95.  The Rocket Fishing Rod eliminates the need for casting out and incorporates a mechanism which fires out hook, line and sinkers within a unique and patented capsule…

The Stun Gun Mini Flashlight. 200,000 volts stored in an innocent looking rechargeable pocket torch. $59.95.   Made of high quality ABS engineered plastic, this unit functions as high voltage (200K) shock generator and a flashlight. The KL-139 self-defense flashlight features ni-cad built in storage batteries and comes complete with it’s own charger and extra bulb. Uses the latest electric “pulse” technology. Charges in 4 hours. Tags: stun+gun, flashlight

The Engel 35 12V Fridge Freezer. Portable container holds enough provisions for a wild country weekend, with freezing, fridging and all points in-between. Oh and if you’ve got 54 cans of beverage with you, it’ll hold them. $619.00.  This 100% CFC-Free refrigerator/freezer is world famous for durability. The efficient compressor, the Engel ‘Swing’ compressor, was first invented in Germany 39-years ago. The compressors are now better than ever – they are quieter and more efficient than their predecessors. This unit…

The Fujitsu Siemens Pocket Loox GPS System. 110 grams, SiRFStar III module, UK and Europe maps, Microsoft CE and MP3 player. OK so the spec is definitely nothing special, but it sure looks sleek white and desirable. Just remember how shallow we really are, OK? £239.99.  Pocket LOOX N100 Series provides everyone on the move with easy to use navigation. It offers mobile navigation in the lightest, smallest and most flexible design with entertainment from a unique music playing feature….

The Soprano Music Trunk. Genuinely not sure how to describe this one. It’s a leather covered trunk in which you can store your music CDs or whatever else you fancy, and which contains a full blown B&O stereo system. So it’s portable. And large. But why?  Trunk in wood covered with leather. 51 colours can be associated. Hard-ware in nickel-plated brass. 24 drawers that can contain 480 CD. It is delivered equipped by Beosound 3000 CD/Audio and 2 speakers Beolab 3 (250…