08.21.2006
Karaoke Ice: travelling karaoke in an ice cream truck
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08.21.2006Pretty sandwich bags from Mobi
I am pretty sure that Mobi’s zipper sandwich bags are not much different from regular ones when it comes to fulfilling their purpose, namely storing a sandwich (or anything else you feel like putting in them), and yet I wouldn’t hesitate a second before buying a pack. They are just too cute to resist. They have a good selection of different motifs to choose from -- I would buy a box for each design. Mobi’s sandwich bags are available for $4.99 a box (each box contains 20 bags) and can be purchased directly on their site. Posted by Camilla
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08.21.2006PSP Vespa
Long ago, I came to terms with my inefficiency in operating anything that has a motor attached to it and functions in some kind of traffic. A quick evaluation of my car driving skills will induce a panic attack in anyone who tries to imagine me on a moped or motorbike. So I never even seriously thought about getting either one. Of course Vespa had to come out with the White Vespa PSP, so now I want it! Even I would look cool on a white Vespa PSP! The White Vespa PSP features Sony’s handheld logos pretty much all over the vehicle (hmm yeah, free advertising for Sony) and its purchase will entitle you to a free white Playstation Portable value pack. This limited edition Vespa LX 50 costs € 2,699 and can be ordered and purchased only from Vespa Dealers in Benelux … and I can get one!!! [theoretically] Via Uber-Review Posted by Camilla
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08.21.2006Focused Bags
Of all the accessories made out of recycled materials Focused Bags are probably the most far-fetched ones I have seen so far. The idea of turning an old - hard - wooden skateboard into a fashion accessory is just … pretty damn cool! Especially if it’s your own old board you can get turned into a pretty bag. I can’t think of a better way to retire your old board. Sophie Manson is the designer of Focused Bags; each bag is unique and hand crafted and there are four main styles to choose from: Switch, Big Spin, Hurricane and No-Comply. Focused Bags will also buy your old boards in pretty much any condition you have them: whole, snapped into two halves, and even just pieces of it … maybe not the most ‘romantic’ way to retire your old board, but still a lot better than just throwing it into the garbage. Via Ektopia Posted by Camilla
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08.21.2006Morpheus mood lighting pod
The mood ring was child's play -- this is for us adults. You can program the the Morpheus mood lighting pod to change colors as fast as your moods. It looks like a high-tech light so it can go just about anywhere. You can choose colours that add warmth in winter, go for cool blues in the summer or just set it to a colour you look good in. Permanent candlelight, in my case.
There are a number of presets, so you can let Morpheus do some "morphing" - changing the colour range in your room subtly, which sounds like fun. It's available from Morpheus Lighting for about £65, which is my way of telling you that you can't buy it here yet. Posted by Evan
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08.21.2006Light Bead Curtain: trippy effects for ordinary furnishings
The Light Bead Curtain by Jin-Yo Mok and Ami Wolf is described as an "interactive musical installation," but to the unschooled eye, it looks rather suspiciously like some tripped out home accessory you'd find in your local head shop. The curtain, which was most recently installed in the cafe of the San Jose Museum of Art for ISEA 2006 as part of the Interactive Cafe category of the festival has several modes. The most basic mode allows participants to illuminate and produce sound through touching the beads of the curtain. Other presets allow for cascading patterns and sonic behaviors. While this artwork may not find itself into commercial production anytime soon, it's really a shame that you can't throw this up alongside your Grateful Dead posters and kick back while getting all psychedelic with your friends. It's art and tech for the retro-hippy set! Posted by Katherine
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08.21.2006Baby Love: spinning teacup musical bumpercars
Ohhh baby! Artist Shu Lea Chang's new work, titled Baby Love was on exhibition during ISEA 2006 from August 7-13th. The installation, which is comprised of several spinning teacups (like the Disneyland ride!) allows for the exchange and remix of uploaded MP3s. Taking the teacups for a spin is kind of like bumper cars, but with a sonic twist. Each teacup is comprised of an autonomously moving unit, which participants are encouraged to board. As the wheel is turned, the teacup spins round and round, eventually colliding with one of the other units. When a "bump" is achieved between teacups, the musical track that plays during the ride (which is specific to each teacup) is mixed between riders. The result is zany and fun! If you missed Baby Love at ISEA you can always catch them later at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York City, opening November 30, 2006 Posted by Katherine
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