GADGETS BLOG

Spa Hot Rocks

2007-10-02T02:56:00.000-07:00

Stone Therapy is the application of stones as a deep relaxing massage which can be used hot or cold. The heat from the rocks penetrates the muscles and eases tension.

The cool stones sooth inflammation. When hot and cold are alternated, the circulation is stimulated, thereby assisting the body in self-healing. This is a very standard procedure in helping injured muscles and joints. Stone Therapy will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and cleansed. Warm oils can be applied to the treatment area, smoothly moving the stones around the area pressing lightly and massaging slowly.

You will notice a healing improvement of the following symptoms:
Muscular aches, pains and strains; Circulation Improvement; Rheumatic and arthritic relief; Back Pain; Stress, anxiety and tension; Insomnia; Depression.....!

Spa Hot Rocks

Raunchy Wrap for Girls

2007-10-02T02:54:00.000-07:00

Unwrap a present to reveal something that's already been unwrapped... you won't find this at the card shop!

Normally it's the present that counts rather than the paper it's wrapped in. It's not surprisingly really; ‘Happy Birthday' messages and pictures of balloons are nice enough, but hardly what you'd call exciting. This wrapping paper is different. From the outside it looks like fairly run-of-the-mill stripy paper, but when your recipient opens their present, they'll get an unexpected extra gift. Pictured on the reverse of the sheet is a bevy of hot blokes who, just like the prezzie, have been well and truly unwrapped.

This is one for all the girls (or guys!) out there with a penchant for undressed men! With wrapping like this, it almost doesn't matter what gift you buy – the recipient is guaranteed to have a happy birthday. It's a great saucy surprise and adds an extra element of fun to any present. Of course, you can always use the naughty side as the top side; your present is sure to be opened first.

WildCharger gives juice to your RAZR

2007-09-27T07:15:00.000-07:00

If you are the owner of a RAZR cellphone, you should seriously consider purchasing this stylish recharger.

The WildCharger costs $90 and offers a pseudo-wireless charging solution for your RAZR. It's not entirely wireless as you still have to plug your RAZR in via a small, semi-flex metallic arm before the charging begins.

Small magnets inside the charger will hold your RAZR in place, so you can even hang this recharger on a wall or any other location you prefer.

More info on the WildCharger

Transparent Toaster

2007-09-26T21:21:00.002-07:00

This transparent toaster allows you to see the bread while it is toasting so you’re never surprised by toast that comes out too dark. This idea is based on a transparent heating glass technology. It’s still just a concept but hopefully we will see it in stores in the near future.

Source: Inventables

USB Hub Man

2007-09-26T21:21:00.001-07:00

Finally you can switch that ol’ boring USB hub into something nicer. USB Hub Man has USB ports for the arms and legs making it a four port USB hub. The bad part about this little gadget is that only one of the USB ports uses USB 2.0, the other three are USB 1.1.

Source: Everything USB

Wearable Full Body Sleeping Bag

2007-09-26T21:18:00.000-07:00

“The Lippi Selk All In One is the ultimate full body sleeping bag that you can wear! This new concept retains the functionality of the traditional sleeping bag whilst introducing, Fun, Comfort and most importantly mobility.

Ideal for summer festivals and a fantastic choice for everyday camping this clever sleeping bag keeps you warm all night and makes for no extra carriage on the way home simply because, you wear it! This really makes for a sleeping bag to top all sleeping bags!”

Source: Drinkstuff

The intelligent toilet from Neorest

2007-09-26T08:49:00.000-07:00

I don’t think Thomas Crapper would recognise this as toilet any more than Orville Wright would recognise a stealth bomber as an aeroplane.

Neorest, the company that manufacture these high-tech looking loos, describe them as “an experience beyond words” and having read the specifications, I don’t think they’re exaggerating!

The lid automatically opens as you walk up to the throne. The seat’s heated of course, and as you get down to business, a catalytic air purifier kicks in to remove any “unwanted odours”, with a manual power override for those particularly unpleasant visits.

There’s a warm-water massage spray, and a hot air dryer, and you can control the temperature and intensity of both using the LCD panel shown here.

Once you’ve finished and left the “sensor zone” the toilet automatically closes the lid and starts a three stage “Cyclone” flush; the strength of which depends on how long you’ve been busy on the toilet and previous patterns of usage.

The only thing missing from the toilet are speakers. You could install audio sensors and program the toilet to play a light Vivaldi number to help you wind down, safe in the knowledge that it would be ready to switch over to the 1812 Overture should your bowels become more active.

But there’s no price tag though…. Any guesses?

Found via; I’m sorry I can’t remember! Drop us a line if you can help.

Global Warming Mug

2007-09-24T18:20:00.000-07:00

This topical mug really stirs up the debate on global warming.

As you add a hot drink to the mug, the sea level gradually begins to rise, illustrating the effects that global warming will have on our planet's coastlines.

Thanks to the thermochromatic printing technology (that means the ink changes colour depending on its heat!) when the mug cools off, the coastlines of the earth return to pre-global warming levels in just a few minutes (if only it were that easy).

Heat Sensitive Global Warming Mug features:

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Spy Specs - Mirror Sunglasses

2007-09-21T02:44:00.000-07:00

The Spy Specs look like an ordinary pair of sunglasses. Yet they have a unique feature... you can see behind you!

The lenses on these sunglass-style specs have a special reflective coating that allows you to look straight ahead, yet see behind you as if you had a rear view mirror.

When you put them on, look out of the corners of your eyes and you'll see what's going on - and no one will ever know you're watching them.

Have you ever thought you were being followed? You won't need to turn your head to see what's coming up behind you.

One of the first rules for wannabe spies is to never sit in a room with your back to the entrance. With the Spy Specs, you can kiss that rule goodbye!

These Spy Specs make a great novelty gift and are great for parties as a conversation piece - ask someone to make a gesture behind you and tell them what they did with your "psychic" powers!

Supplied with a protective spectacles case.

Note: Spy Specs are not intended for use to offer UV protection, and should not be used when driving.

Sudoku Toilet Paper

2007-09-21T02:36:00.000-07:00

The worlds first Sudoku Toilet Roll Paper is now available for toilets in homes and offices.

There's no escaping Sudoku fever now!

Pull down the roll and start filling in the sudoku puzzles. Easy to play, just complete the grid so each row, each column and each 3 by 3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

Great toilet fun and a perfect present for the true sudoku fan!

Buy it from here

Orange to launch iPhone in France

2007-09-21T02:34:00.000-07:00

I wish Apple could kick up the pace and announce their local distribution companies in the whole of Europe. Anyway, France Telecom made it official today that Apple will sleep in the same bed as Orange in France. The news will officially be out on the Apple Expo that starts next week.
France Telecom’s Orange… [money.cnn.com]
via [macrumors.com]

Toilet aquarium

2007-09-21T02:30:00.000-07:00

If you would install the ‘Fishn’Flush’ on your toilet, your guests would probably have to examine the fish tank thoroughly before they flush. But don’t worry - the fishes are isolated from the flush water and won’t be flushed away. The removable toilet aquarium is yours for $399.

Fishn’Flush [fishnflush.com]
via [uniquedaily.com]

CSS Facelift for Facebook

2007-09-19T23:03:00.000-07:00

The good folks over at Design Meme recently found a way to edit their profile page via CSS on Facebook thanks to the new apps feature. Unfortunatly, Facebook has already “fixed” the loophole which allowed this, but I thought it was so cool, that I had to share what they were able to do. Below is a before and after shot of the creator’s Facebook page:

Pretty damn nifty, huh? Of course, after seeing something like this, you might think that Facebook should allow us all to change our profile to look like however we want. But remember, we can learn an important lesson from Myspace here. For every nice design like that above, you’ll get 10,000 horrible layouts with animated gifs, strobing background colors, and 50 badges letting you know which character from Sex and the City the profile’s owner is most like.

Technorati Tags:facebook, tricks, css, design, myfacebook

USB Butt Cooler

2007-09-19T01:07:00.000-07:00

Sweaty ass can really spoil your work day but luckily there’s a relief now! You just place this USB powered round cushion on your chair and it blows cooling air onto your buttcheeks. This makes a great gift for your co-worker!
Source: Everything USB

USB Finger Dance Mat

2007-09-19T01:04:00.000-07:00

“Boredom in the office is something that happens all too often. But now we have the best boredom cure ever - this addictive dance mat will have you competing with your colleagues in every spare moment!Follow the lights on the USB dance mat but beware, it gets trickier as the lights get faster!”
Source: Drinkstuff.com

Ring Of Fire - lifestyle gadgets

2007-09-19T01:01:00.000-07:00

“Everyone likes experiment with a bit of hot food every now and then. The only thing people dont like is the morning after! These special wet wipes (gadgets) will help to calm any areas under pressure. Ring of Fire After Curry Wipes are cooling and moisturised and are sure to douse those flames.One canister contains 40 wipes and is completely resealable, so every wipe will be as fresh as the first.”
Source: Drinkstuff

NightCove - Ambient Lighting for Healthful Sleeping

2007-09-19T00:59:00.000-07:00

Augment your energy with NightCove. NightCove is designed to render you better-quality sleep and to make you feel more refreshed in the morning. By using LED technology, it emits wavelengths, intensity and variations of light, which affect the brain’s production of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles. With programmable modes for falling asleep, napping and waking, the NightCove uses colors to mimic dawn and dusk guiding users in and out of wakefulness.
Source: Cool Hunting

Wristwatch With Built-in Credit Card

2007-09-19T00:52:00.000-07:00

“Here’s something you certainly don’t see every day. Turkey’s Garanti Bank has teamed up with MasterCard to offer the world’s first watch with a PayPass-enabled credit card built in.PayPass is a special technology enabled on credit cards and keytags that allow consumers to pay for smaller purchases by just tapping it onto a special sensor.”
Source: Wrist Dreams

Solar-Powered Fan Hat

2007-09-18T21:49:00.000-07:00

The Japan Organization for the Promotion of Renewable Energy has created this cool cap to keep you cool this summer. There’s a solar panel on top of the cap and it’s attached to a fan that’s been stuck in a hole on the front. The sunnier it is, the more the fan will cool you down.

Source: Jopre

Intimate Controllers

2007-09-18T21:21:00.000-07:00

Let me introduce you Intimate Controllers - A platform where video games are played by couples touching each other. There are two controllers. The woman’s controller is a bra with 6 sensors. The man’s controller is a pair of shorts with 6 sensors. When playing, man stands behind woman so each has access to others sensors. For example Pong is played simply by touching the left breast for the pong paddle to go left and the right breast to go right
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Girlfriend Pillow

2007-09-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

Give your favorite lonely pal a little company and make his next Saturday night a little more lively. Hilarious pillow wears a polka dot bikini top, a bracelet and has a bright red fingernails. Flip its switch and it vibrates, so it’s almost like having a real girlfriend :).

Price : $14.99

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Five Top Christmas Gifts For This Year

2007-09-18T20:46:00.000-07:00

Christmas is just around the corner and there will soon be a mad rush to all the stores to purchase all of those items everyone on your Christmas list is wishing for. But do you know what they might be wishing for? After all, there are thousands of different types of gifts you could buy someone on your list. Unless you come right out and ask everyone what they want, it is really kind of hard to know. You can certainly ask your kids and they will tell you, but what about your mother, sister, brother grandpa or friend?

Considering all this, there are some items in the marketplace that are very popular and, in most cases, would do well with anybody if they received one of them. In light of that thought, this article presents the five hottest gift ideas for Christmas this year. These ideas are not young kids toys, but are items that would surely be enjoyed by almost everyone, so you are going to be safe if you choose one of these items for someone on your list.

The first item is an Ipod or another good MP3 player. The Ipod has been on the forefront of technology for about two years and has the advantage of being portable and desirable. The Ipod has always sold well, especially during the holidays. Its a unit that is extremely functional yet minimal and sleek in design. It comes with the capacity to hold thousands of songs or video and can even play DVD movies after a conversion process.

The second item would be books. Books are essentially timeless and good stories always capture the interest of those who read. Reading a good book has always been a favorite pastime, even in today’s technological society where everyone is glued to the computer or to the TV. Excellent book gift choices might be in the self help area or possibly in the inspirational category. Good novels and religious books are favorites also.

The third item is a digital camera. Almost everyone wants to capture precious moments on film and now digital cameras make it so easy. Film is no longer need and high quality digital images can be obtained with a digital camera capable of taking very nice images. All of the pictures you take can be saved to your computer or on a CD ROM. You can also make pictorial slides shows with background music and the list goes on.

The fourth item is a mobile phone. Cellular phones are just about everywhere now and almost everyone has one. More often than not, they are not expensive to purchase, even for the brand new ones that come out with all the latest features. With a mobile phone of course, the gift idea of being able to keep in touch with some easily goes a long way. If all your friends always have a phone in their pocket, it only so much easier to keep in touch.

The last item is clothes. Whether it be coats, shoes, socks pants or dresses, clothes are always in need. Everyone loves looking good and having new clothes only just helps one attain the look they desire for themselves. Sometimes clothes are given as gifts for a need, other times because a cool looking item was found and you just had to have it for someone. Whatever the case, clothes will always be a popular gift.

Choosing a gift for a special person is not easy. You can dwell on what to get that special someone for days without making a decision. So if you are really stuck, consider one of the items on this list. No matter which one you choose, you will not go wrong.

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HTTP Panties

2007-09-18T20:42:00.000-07:00

Another great gift for V-Day, these HTTPanties from Think Geek are perfect if either you or your lady is a nerd. You're reading Gizmodo, so we're sure about at least one half of that equation. These panties have cute HTTP

status messages on them, sporting "411 Length Required", "413 REquested Entity Too Large", "403 Forbidden", and "200 OK". As long as your lover's wearing the right set, you can always gauge her interest by just peeking in her pants. You know, cause verbal communication is so 2006.
Source : Gizmodo

Vibrating Panty

2007-09-18T20:36:00.000-07:00

A fabulous remote control vibrating panty that provides hands free stimulation. This designer panty with beautiful stretch lace is comfortable and sexy.

mini remote control is compact and removable, and the panty is washable too. With the help of remote you receive hands-free stimulation, which is perfect for when you want to have some discreet hands-free fun on your next night out together.
Your partner will love having the remote control to surprise you when you are least expecting it. (12 ft. range) (Available in thong on request.) Batteries are included with this gadget.

Bacteria Killing LCD Monitor

2007-09-18T20:31:00.000-07:00

PC Bank Korea introduces the PBM-978PS " in gadgets market Negative Ionization" LCD Monitor. It features a 5ms response time, 1200:1 contrast ratio, and a wide-viewing angle.

USB Aroma Therapy

2007-09-18T20:15:00.000-07:00

We know that a USB port can warm your coffee cup (love this by the way) and give you a massage (not sure about this one), but with the Aroma Generator, your computer can now smell too! Choose among 3 scents that you can change from your computer.

All these USB accessories are a bit much, this one included. Without being able to smell these first hand, I imagine them to be like those Glade plug-ins. It doesn't tell you which scents it comes with, which is an important detail to omit, don't you think? And what's with the shape? Is it supposed to be a nose with feet?

Horse Head Pillow

2007-09-18T20:04:00.000-07:00

I bet you didn’t see this coming. A custom severed horse head plush gadget that is actually quite comfortable to sleep on. A great conversation piece or a gift idea to your frienemies.

CP-1 USB Spy Mouse

2007-09-18T20:00:00.000-07:00

Keep a close ear on your computer with the CP-1. Hidden inside this otherwise normal looking mouse is a condenser microphone - capable of picking up on any nearby conversations. It measures 53 x 95 x 35 mm and weighs just 75g.

iPod boxers : Gadgets in demand

2007-09-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

This is perfect gadget for I POD lovers, iPod boxers, the "Play iBox Solid Boxer" is made from a cotton/spandex blend and features an integrated front pocket for your iPod.

Water Filter Drinking Straw

2007-09-18T19:56:00.000-07:00

“iStraw is a lightweight polycarbonate straw fitted with a special membrane, which uses Micro-filtration technology to clean your water rather than expensive and bad tasting water cleaning tablets.
iStraw is suitable for Personal use to help protect you, your family and friends against water borne bacteria and protozoa that are present in the drinking water and ice of many countries.”

FiveFingers - The Barefooting Alternative

2007-09-18T19:45:00.000-07:00

FiveFingers design takes a minimalist approach to barefooting. Non-marking Vibram TC1 performance rubber soles protect your feet and provide a sure grip over a variety of terrain. A thin, abrasion-resistant stretch polyamide fabric fits low on the foot - for comfort and quick drying.

Perfect Stool For Men

2007-09-18T19:43:00.000-07:00

This is perfect stool for a man just sit and relax.

Honorable Mention - Sony VN-CX1 Mouse Phone

2007-09-18T19:39:00.000-07:00

When closed, the VN-CX1 looks like your typical computer mouse. Once opened, this optical mouse is a fully functional Skype phone complete with microphone and volume control.

Hillary Nutcracker

2007-09-18T19:36:00.000-07:00

“Love her or hate… you’ll have nonstop fun cracking nuts with Hillary. Regardless of your affiliation (Republican or Democrat) you’ve just found your new favorite kitchen tool! Her stainless steel thigh teeth will pulverize any nut that stands in her way to the Whitehouse.”