The Red Hot Laser Show. Looking like a reject from the Rocky Horror Picture Show this gizmoid is apparently the latest in low cost, high performance laser light show technology. Turn it on and disco down, boogie night, reggae woman. Or something. $42.00 says it’s probably a little underwhelming in the funkadelic department, but what do we know?  Until recently, laser shows have been available for viewing only at high priced commercial venues. Now, with advanced technology and modern production…

The Marantz WEAVE is being sold as the world’s first ‘full transportable multiroom/ multisource environment’, whatever the heck that means. We think it indicates that you can plug the thing into the nearest wall socket and beam and receive audio around your home’s electricity system. Powerline audio, if you like. Clever, eh? Actually the Wired Entertainment Accessible via Electricity (geddit?) is more of a complete system, and prices range from £200 to £800 depending on configuration.  The ZC4001 transportable powerline communication client embodies worlds…

The Desktop Digiframe Clock lets you run a slideshow of 63 of your favourite digital photos, but wait…it also provides a state of the art, nanotechnology powered, digital alarm clock and temperature gauge all in one. It really doesn’t come any better than this, does it? No really, we can’t think of anything even close… Priced at A$89.95 and don’t forget the 2 x AAA batteries.  This Digital Photo Frame & Clock comes with picture software so you can download your favourite digital photos…

Dual Zone Heated Cargo Pants. Oh yes, a pair of trousers with not just one heated zone, but two – lower back and pockets. And get this…three temperature settings. Man, this bit of rag is better specified than my home. Priced at a hot under the collar $150.00 though.  Rechargeable, battery-operated, fleece-lined pants keep you warm and toasty—whether on the slopes, hiking trail or on the sidelines. Stay snug outside without making quick trips indoors to “warm up.” These cargo…

The Casio GPR-100E Runner Watch packs a heap of high tech into the smallest GPS body you’ll find on Planet Earth. And what for? To help certain runny type people humiliate the rest of us. Yes, once again technology is used for subtle yet sinister aims. It’s scary I tell you, simply scary. $488.00.  The world’s smallest, lightest watch for runners with built-in GPS capabilities. This means you can monitor your speed and distance in real time as you run. A…

The Street Mouse VoIP is a bit of a confused chappie. Doesn’t know whether it’s an 800 dpi optical mouse, a Skype and VoIP speakerphone or a strangely shaped copyright free motor model with working tail and headlights. The world’s first PC meta-peripheral? £21.95.  The feature which catapults this terrific novelty mouse to the daddy of all is its fully integrated mic and speaker which makes it perfect for making those low-cost VOIP calls that all the cool kids are talking…

The USB Drum Kit is just the thing for…long suffering parents. Throw out the painfully loud Pearl kit, stick a pair of headphones on the little tyke and get some peace at last. Just don’t blame us if you end up with a house full of mySpace groupies when he makes it big. £129.95 ($243.00).  Whether you’re a total novice or a seasoned skinbasher, the USB Drum Kit is an ideal practice kit as it can be played through headphones for…

The Digital Light Studio. It’s not often that we feature products on the Ferret which we really don’t understand, but this is one time when we have to ‘fess up. What is this? What does it do? Why does it cost $75.00. And what on earth are ‘light sculptures’?  Improve your 3-dimensional art skills—or just have fun—with this digital light studio. Draw, morph and animate original ‘drawings’ in 3-D. Studio has 32 LEDs, a 360° spiral dome and a demo…

The 68 Bulb LED Flashlight. Blind yourself with science, literally. Or failing that try ordering a pizza from your local hostelry out the window using Morse Code and a pair of your old Y-Fronts. This is probably quite a bright – signal Mars – type flashlight, d’you think?

USB Mirror Card Reader. You see what you really need is a five slot USB card reader which has a mirror slapped on to the front. Just in case you need to freshen up before uploading those holiday snaps to your laptop. Probably. $22.00.  USB Mirror Card Reader which is a 5 slots all in one card reader with stylish mirror outer covering. It offers a DIRECT slot for T-flash so that adapter is NOT required. It provides you the easiest,…

The Logic3 Super VGA Box connects up games consoles and PC TFT or CRT monitors. No more flicker, flacker on that 1950’s TV stuck in the corner of the room. Complete with remote control, so you can remotely control things. Lots of things. From all sorts of exotic places like Madagascar, Venice, Prague, Mogadishu…[that’s enough – Ed]. £49.99.  The new TV VGA Box from Logic3 allow the use of Video game consoles on an PC Monitor or watch TV. It…

The Scoobee Laserchase Cat Toy. Drive your moggy nutz by flicking the laser light around the room and up the walls. 12 different laser shapes to choose from. £6.99.  The Scoobee Laserchase is a new device that focuses on what cats find most stimulating, light. By giving the owner control of a low intensity laser beam, cats immediately switch to hunting mode and have no hesitation in chasing the images around until they are exhausted. This not only gives them…

The Total Isolation System masks sound through the use of a set of custom fitted Challenger S isolation earphones and a Marsona white noise generator. Result? You probably won’t hear much at all. Which may be a good thing or bad, of course. Priced from around $315.00.  WARNING: Using the Total Isolation System at a volume that exceeds safe levels can damage your hearing. The Total Isolation System is capable of masking emergency alarms, crying children and other sounds you…

The Egg Cuber. Transform your boring old round eggs into square ones. We gather from studies carried out by our test team that this product will not work with raw eggs, but only with those that have been boiled in extremely hot water. You have been warned. $2.99.  What kind of a chicken lays a square egg? Use this nifty egg cuber to transform a round egg into a square egg. Sturdy, clear plastic design.

The Sun Jar. Billed as a sunlight storage system, this little gizmo contains a solar cell, battery and LED lights. Place in sunlight all day long, and switch on at night for some free ambient glow goodness. We all need some ambient love now and then, don’t we? Don’t we? £19.95 ($37.60).  This ingenious marriage of modern technology and good old-fashioned styling has been created by hot avant-garde designer Tobi Wong, and we reckon it’s a classic in the making. After…