IRISPen Translator Express. The new translator function turns a fairly predictable hand scanner product into something rather more useful. The new models are smaller in size and can scan at speeds of up to 1000 characters per second. It can even…gasp…read back the text as an audio check. $182.00.  The IRISPen Translator Express is a real time saver for anyone who wants to rapidly translate, understand and retype a foreign printed text. Just scan the lines you don’t understand and they…

The USB Light GUM LED Lamp. An interestingly different take on the traditional laptop LED lamp, eh? Clearly not as flexible, but perhaps a tad more portable? And very discreet. €15.00.

The Pro Scaled Child’s Electric Guitar. Specially configured guitar designed to make it easy for your little nipper to sound like Eric Claptrap at those cosy family get togethers. It’s got super light strings, a belt mounted amplifier/speaker and even comes with some stickers to make it look like your 7 year old has been gigging the pubs and clubs for a lifetime. Rock on! Of course whether $169.95 is money well spent is something that only you can decide at…

The Blackhawk Special Ops Watch is billed as the world’s first and only electromagnetic rechargeable watch with LED lighting system. To recharge the Lithium Ion cell you plunk it down on a specially designed charging pod. It’s water resistant down to 330 feet and the LED light can be seen a mile away in the dark (or 1 inch in daylight?) or used for map reading in your little special ops bunker basement. £329.95 secures you a place in the…

The USB Flower Pot Fan. It’s so good to see USB tech returning to the natural form from whence it came. The beauty and organic simplicity of a pink plastic flower, coupled with a softly whirring motor and cooling flow of air. £9.95. Be still my beating solenoid.  We’ve seen so many mini desk fans all of which we’ve given the thumbs down to, for either being too dull or just too lame. The USB Flower Fan ticks all the boxes, it…

Aaargh, it’s the start of the Christmas insanity. And we’ve fallen for it already. Aaargh. The Christmas Sunshine Buddy. This indefatigably cheerful soul uses solar energy to power his happy nodding head. Cute. That smile might get a bit wearing as the Big Day draws closer though, eh? Once the relatives begin to arrive and the kids start roping up their frail cousins in the basement. £6.99.  Each Sunshine buddy requires lots of warm, sunny sunshine! • Sunshine Buddies work on the theory of…

The Vomit Barrel. This one really does leave us behind on the comprehension platform. We know it costs $2,750.00 (yep that’s thousands). We’ve seen the video of the thing in action, oh yes we’ve definitely seen that. But we just can’t figure out why? Mmm….clearly it’s an American thing. Like slinging perfectly good tea into Boston Harbour. Strange.  A barrel of laughs and leftovers! This disgusting but funny device throws up on cue by switch. Great quantities of green vomit spew…

The MP3 Pillow is soft, cuddly and has a compartment which holds a music player. Plug it in, listen to your favourite sounds, and actually use the buttons on the pillow to adjust your player controls. Just make sure you don’t fall asleep on the louder button, eh? $19.95.  Hidden in the deep recesses of this pleasing pillowy plush lies an unusual feature; it can actually play music! Plug in your own portable music player into the hidden pocket and enjoy…

The R/C Chromashift Roboreptile. Two and a quarter feet long, with sound and vision sensors. Whips his tail, waggles his head, has three modes of behaviour and features colour shifting paint. Need we say more? $99.95. Check the video.   * Biomorphic motions and advanced natural dynamics enable Roboreptile to move in two emotionally aggressive gaits and two different speeds * Amazing, exclusive, color-shifting paint job appears to change color as the light source and viewing angle vary * Stalks on four legs; runs…

The Small Critter Cruise N Coupe is billed as a hot rod hang out for your small mammals. We say, if that’s your thang, momma, that’s your thang. £3.49.  The Critter Cruise-N-Coupe lets critters cruise in comfort! Cool translucent tinted plastic windows make the Cruise-N-Coupe a hot-rod of a hide-out for hamsters, gerbils, and mice! The open-back design allows your critter in and out with ease to go for a cruise or stop and snooze.

The AD 80 Solar Radio has got a bit of style, hasn’t it? Dual power (AAA batteries or internal solar rechargeable), FM/AM etc etc and a set of earphones. Which we assume means no speaker. But hey, it’s nice looking. €29.00.  AD 80 solar radio is equiped with 2 powers systems : – solar panels supplying a built-in rechargeable battery for outdoor using. – AAA battery for indoor using (included). The “S” ear-phones offers an optimum listening, especially made for…

Bling Bling Computer Mouse for Ladies. Silver and crystal embellished. Or maybe garnished. Delicately. With subtle accents amidst a perfect melding of form and fashion. A hand crafted and timeless slice of man’s search for perfection….[OK we’re done with the slimy hyperbole now, thanks – Ed] $48.00.  This is the ultimate gift for a female executive, boss or stylish girl. This silver and crystal embellished mouse is a must have to be in style.

Pfaff, it’s come to something when your plain old handheld games console starts acting like a PC. No wonder Microsoft is worried… Here we have the Nintendo DS as – Language Translator Alarm Clock Web Tablet

The Firefly LED Light turns your bottle into a nightlight or reading lantern. Clever use of light diffusing through liquid makes this work its magic, which is neato indeed. $21.95 liquid and bottle not included.  The Firefly’s unique design allows it to be used right side up, upside down, or hanging from the nearest handy branch. The unique lid design contains an integrated LED light which spreads a warm glow throughout the bottle. It has variable light levels so you…