Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!
This has got to be the cutest little Keychain LED Lantern around. Hey, maybe the only keychain lantern around, what do we know? It’s waterproof, comes with a carabiner in case you need to go climbing, and runs off two HUGE briefcase sized lithium batteries. OK, so we exaggerate a tad. $14.95. A special, conical mirror reflects the super bright LED bulb, and gives you plenty of light to read or find your shoes in a tent or to light your way to your door….
The Polycom Communicator for Skype. Handsfree Skype chat via a pretty blue box. Isn’t it cute? Well sometimes we just like cute, that’s all. Don’t we Marge? £86.99. Based on the same technology used in Polycom’s legendary line of SoundStation conference phones, the Communicator enables crystal-clear, natural conversations when using Skype. Enjoy the freedom of not wearing a headset for hands-free Skype calls, or plug into the built-in stereo headphone port for private conversations
XtremeMac Tuffwrap Accent iPod Case. Pretty useful protection for your music player. Not only a scratch and knock proof case but also an anti-slide surface to stop your precious slipping off the car dashboard or other shiny surface. £12.99. And in pwetty colours, too. TuffWrap Accent gives your iPod nano durable protection against scratches and bumps, and protects the screen and Click Wheel with optional inserts. This two-tone case features stylish ribbed sides that not only look great, but…
The Mirror Alarm Clock. Modern society is becoming increasingly focussed on time and the pursuit of self interest. Discuss. A$29.95. As a clock – it’s got all you need – dual alarm with snooze and date function, with your choice of constant display or time on demand. As a PA it’ll make sure you don’t head for that big presentation with crooked lipstick or a big green “what-the” between your teeth! If your desk or cubicle is positioned so you can’t see…
Ultra LED Finger Lights. Nope, don’t ask us, we don’t have a clue. We just report the stuff, OK? Maybe it’s for some weird, secret ritual involving fingers and light. A lot of light. $7.95. Use them all together and create an amazing light show while you dance, or use just one at a time for safety or fun. Includes one each of white, green, red, and blue lights. The white light also makes a great micro flashlight to direct you through the darkness….
The Classic Child’s Vespa Scooter…ah…scoots along at up to 5mph over all terrain. Well clearly not all terrain, but certainly some terrain. Definitely. Oh and it’s got a working horn, headlights, engine sounds and…get this…a storage box for those really long journeys. Runs on 2 AA batteries. Nah, just kidding. $329.95. The scooters two-speed electric motor propels children up to 85 lbs. at 21/2 and 5 mph on a 12V battery across dirt, grass, and sidewalks with a press of…
The Freeplay Indigo Wind-Up LED Lantern. It’s a bit of a fact that solar lanterns and other alternatives still leave you at the mercy of external forces in order to get light. The new Indigo product, however, illuminates for as long as you’ve got an arm handy. Heh, arm handy. Geddit? Ahem…anyway just a 60 second wind will give you 1 hour’s worth of light from the single LED. Using the cluster of LEDs will give less of course. Er…it might…
The Aerosoarer is billed as the world’s smallest fully remote controllable indoor aeroplane. So there. It weighs 3.5 grams, which is only a little less than my brain, has a 26cm wingspan and is made of Styrofoam. The flight time is a massive 40 seconds though, so don’t get too attached to them mid-air pyrotechnics, Orville. £24.99. Using the latest in Infra Red technology the controller has just two buttons to control the throttle and rudder. The controller also acts…
The Stress-o-Meter. Stick your fingers in the slots and read off how stressed you are. Will it make you feel better? No. Will it make you attractive to the opposite sex? No. Will it bring about world peace? Maybe. Around $21.00 Danish. How stressed are you? Place the fingers of one hand into the machine and it will read your stress vibrations. Cool, calm and collected – or careering towards complete meltdown? When you have tested your own stress-level then…
The Cross Executive Electronic Pen is proof, if any were needed, that old fuddy duddy companies can drag themselves into the 19th century if they have to. Even if it is to create what is basically a glorified stylus for the Tablet PC. Still, it’s a nice name to have stuffed in your pocket isn’t it? $49.95. [Thanks Robin]. The Penabled Cross Executive Pen is a cordless, battery-free, high-resolution electronic pen with built-in eraser that delivers a quality, pressure-sensitive writing experience for…
The Roadstar In Dash Car Stereo with Removable MP3 Player. Billed as the first car stereo to feature a fully detachable MP3 player for listening in car, or…gasp…on the move outside the cocoon. Radical. Comes with a set of earphones (so you don’t have to drag the vehicle and speakers with you onto the bus). £129.99. PlayerOne head unit is the first of its kind. It features a fully detachable 512mb MP3 player for playing your music through the car speakers that can be detached and…
The VR3D Snowboard Blitz Game. Man, there was a time when virtual reality sets were thousands of dollars and as rare as Tylenol on a rocking horse [Eh? – Ed]. But now look, $39.95 for a wireless wonder of modern technology. Sheesh, ain’t obsolescence wonderful? Children steer by shifting their balance on the board base, while the virtual reality screen inside their headset translates their motions into daring maneuvers on a thrilling racecourse. Snowboarders ride snow banks under snow-capped peaks….
LED Light Up Pillows. There’s a reason you’d want to buy light up pillows made of light emitting optical fibers, but we’re not too sure what it is. To help insomniacs? Soothe pyromaniacs? Confuse dipsomaniacs? Nope, still confused. $449.99. These extraordinary articles are the most unique results in lighting we’ve found so far, thanks to Luminex, a light-emitting fabric that blends optical fiber with other fibers. Connected to a light source (LEDs), then activated by a battery or direct current,…
The Xythos Blank Firing Revolver is billed as the smallest of its type in the world. Which might just be correct, judging by the photos. It only fires pinfire blanks and flares so it’s non-lethal, but nevertheless we would like to suggest that sir or madam refrain from transiting their local airport with this novelty hanging from a keychain. €59.50 including cartridges, flares and a spare cylinder. More here. Together with our flare kit, Xythos Revolver – the world’s smallest firing revolver…
The Viatek 2 in 1 UV Bug Zapper Lantern. Actually this puppy is more like a 5 in 1 as it’s a UV bug zapper, mosquito lure, LED lantern, temperature gauge and digital clock. And all for just $39.99. Golly. With a special Ultraviolet bulb the Portable Bug Zapper & Lantern , attracts & eliminates flying insects. The built in rechargeable battery provides hours of continuous use from a single charge. It can also run directly from included AC adaptor. The…
