05. 7.2008
Hello Kitty has always been a lot of things to a lot of people: casually cute, adorably addictive, freakishly frightening, you name it. Sure, she's clawed her way past countless characters backed by Sanrio and somehow managed to get her mouthless mug stamped onto every product imaginable, but the demure feline is nothing if she's not environmentally responsible. Yes, friends, Ms. Kitty has officially achieved superstar status. She's finally met and teamed up with the hottest powerhouse known by everyone in the world: the sun.
The result of the dynamic duo's new partnership is this Hello Kitty solar charger ($160). The built-in 1200mAh lithium battery receives a full charge through six hours of sunlight (ah, teamwork) or an hour of outlet time (so much for loyalty) and can charge a variety of small electronics via USB. Cool, I mean, hot!
Via Crave.
Posted by Jenn
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05. 6.2008
No, we're not having problems with our servers today. That purple blob of an image you see above (the one you've been waiting to come into focus) is, in fact, already fully loaded and ready to accept the position of accessorizing your outfit.
The Pixelated Posey Necklace hangs from a lilac lace strap and is available from Mod Cloth for $25.
Via Shiny Shiny.
Posted by Jenn
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05. 4.2008
In what amounts to little more than another animated i-Dog speaker alternative, The Sharper Image has recently come forward with the iDance WALL-E MP3-playing robot ($25) in preparation for the buying frenzy that will likely accompany the summer release of Disney-Pixar's new WALL-E flick.
The 8-inch trash-compacting robot dances and makes sounds when it's packed with a trio of AA batteries and nearby or plugged into an audio source. Pretty cute in a useless sort of way, don't you think?
Via Crave.
Posted by Jenn
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05. 2.2008
The Buddha cell phone probably does not adhere to the Buddha’s Middle Path in design or appearance, but incorporates Buddhist aesthetics – down to the startup screen and ringtones!
The specs for this customized Nokia N70 are downright flashy – a “golden” outer case that has apparently been made by using 24-carat gold plating over a steel base, a huge “jade” button for video (looks more like plastic), and a jewel encrusted camera. The other “regular” features include bluetooth, mp3/mp4 compatibility and video or still photography (duh). The screen also has handwriting recognition – which means, for example, you could just pull out the pen concealed at the side and write down insights that you might want to share with others. Pretty handy.
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Posted by kanchana
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05. 1.2008
Remember the MacGyver TV show where the character got himself out of harrowing situations with a piece ot dental floss and a paper-clip? This is his watch.
The MacGyver watch sports a 5-mode audio equalizer, 3-D stereo sound, built-in voice recorder, integrated USB cable, and thumb drive to store and transfer data, and . . . it transforms to a getaway vehicle (okay, just kidding about the last one).
Made by Skullcandy, a company known for their audio-integrated lifestyle products, such as backpacks with built-in speakers and snow helmets with iPod controls, this watch continues the tradition of music on the go.
It plays both MP3 and WAV files, comes with USB 1.1 flash storage, is equipped with an automatic power-off battery (handy if you're tied up?), is shock proof/static proof (shark tank?), and sports a built-in microphone/voice recorder (for taping the bad guys' confessions?).
At $199, it's perfect for the MacGyver in your life. The TV character could save the world with this thing.
Posted by Evan
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04.30.2008
If you're a tea snob, I mean ,connoisseur, as I am, you know it's all about the process - steep it too long and it's bitter; too short and it's colored water.
TeaCubes takes the guessing out of the equation by placing the tea bag on a timed retractable spool so it pulls the teabag out of your mug in exactly three minutes.
Designed by Jieun Yang & Hanah Suh, it's only in the concept stage at this point, but you can admire it at Yanko Design.
More on tea and tea gadgets:
Kenwood Response Kettle
Blends for friends
Full Bloom Tea - a visual experience
WIsdom Wands: Coffee and tea brewing wands
The Teastick
Posted by Evan
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04.30.2008
Oh, man, my husband will never let me live this one down. Nearly an entire drawer in our spare-room dresser, you see, has been home to an original Nintendo console and a stack of 8-bit game cartridges he picked up several years ago for no apparent reason other than the fact that he saw it at a store. He's always been adamant about keeping the retro set, Duck Hunt gun and all, and now I finally know why.
He's been waiting for this crazy-looking FC Mobile portable game system to hit the market. Designed for those enormous NES cartridges that often required a little "blowing into" to work properly when I was a kid, the handheld is equipped with a 2.4-inch color display, runs on three AA batteries, and can even hook up to a TV for big-screen playback (you know, to make the most of those awesome graphics).
Since I shouldn't lie and say that something like this wouldn't complement the Sega Mega Drive handheld he has rather nicely, I may as well head over to eBay and pick one up for about $50 right now.
Via technabob.
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04.29.2008
I don't know if it's because I didn't grow up admiring him, but Batman doesn't impress me for some reason. The Batmobile, the Batcave, the Bat Signal, the bat-shaped gadgets . . . it's all a bit much. I mean, we get it already. Bruce Wayne really has a thing for bats. You know, it's one thing to take a theme and run with it, but it's quite another to beat everyone over the head with it whenever possible.
Bearing that in mind, you can be sure that when the 1GB Batman MP3 player from PopBox Collectibles is released this summer, I'll have found something bearing a different likeness to buy for $80.
Via CrunchGear.
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Posted by Jenn
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04.28.2008
Does your staff kitchen cause you to have nightmares? You've actually already got your own mini-fridge in your cube/office, so that you can avoid the freakish festival that occurs in the community fridge. If so, you can now add a compact microwave to your collection.
The new iWaveCube Personal Microwave is compact enough to be hidden away in your office or pint-sized starter apartment. It's the perfect size (smaller than a cubic foot) to prepare your hot beverage of choice, reheat your leftovers (maybe!), or cook up a warm snack.
Price: $129.95 at sharperimage.com.
Posted by chrissie
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04.20.2008
Mimoco, maker of the popular Mimobot designer USB flash drives, has partnered with tokidoki, the brand created by pop fashion designer Simone Legno, to create the tokidoki for MIMOBOT series. This newest group of flash drives is part of Mimoco's MMOBOT Artist Series, and comes in three different characters, each priced at $39.95: Pirate Nero, Pistaio, and Meletta.
Mimoco has released tokidoki for MIMOBOT preloaded with the second issue if its mimoZine, the first digital magazine delivered via flash drive. This pop culture magazine features interviews with Japanese pop-rock artists, videos of art events, and musical videos.
See a preview of the mimoZine after the jump.
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Posted by lydia
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