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I wrote about a ‘f
loating bed‘ back in July ‘06. It went for a cool $200,000 for a 1/5 scale model. The full scale went for over $1 million. Hoverit Lounger is essentially the same thing, but in an acrylic like lounge chair that you’d fine pool side at the hippest Hollywood hotel pool. It uses opposing magnets and costs a reasonable $11,500. Hoverit plans to release a fully cushioned version in March. The pics don’t really show full flotation but it’s good enough.
More pics here.
January 24th, 2008
A ways back we reported on this crazy concept called the ‘
Forecasting Umbrella‘. At the time it was just that, a concept. Thanks to the guys and gals at ThinkGeek they’ve brought Seattle, Boston…well, crappy weather located folks - some fortuitous power. The
Ambient Forecasting Umbrella is actually a top notch looking rain protecting device. It’s got the flap at the top to allow for extreme wind gusts to pass through, and best of all includes a blue flashing LED at its handle to indicate if precipitation is in the forecast. If it flashes slow then there’s a lesser chance of rain or snow, faster and a greater chance. Too bad it doesn’t do red or green to provide greater clarity on what impending weather lies in one’s future. Receives weather updates from Accuweather.com and works in 150 US locations. Stick in a C battery and you’re in the wet.
For $99 you might be better off checking your iPhone and/or spending your money on one. You decide.
November 2nd, 2007
Crank up the tunes, pop open a beer and unwrap your
headphones. The Mophie is a definite mad scientist device…in the totally unpractical sense, that is. The case serves an
iPod Shuffle, a key fob, an ear bud wrap, and last and certainly not least a bottle opener. You can’t pop any tops unless you eject remove the iPod from the case but when you’re in a sqeeze…
Available here for $15 in green, blue, pink, orange and silver.
Source: Wired Mag (Test)
October 16th, 2007
I don’t think this needs too much explanation. The folks in Japan (
Kameo) have already sold over 1000 of these since launch in December ‘06. The pillow is only available in Japan and costs about $80 and is available in pink or green (pink is the gay boyfriend).
More info here (in Japanese).
Original article here.
Thanks Chintan
July 25th, 2007
This was seen like a million and one times on Youtube. As if using the toilet was too much work. On the upside, it could save a tree by preventing over use.
Click here to watch.
March 19th, 2007
I just got an email from the makers of ‘Clocky: the
alarm clock that runs away and hides to get you out of bedâ€? (deep breath, panting…). Back in the dizay (yes, I did just say ‘dizay’) it was simply a
prototype. So if you’re still snoozing 20 times before you crawl out of your cotton cave – like me – then here’s one more thing to get you out of bed. Course, if you’re really like me, you’ll turn it off with one eye open and then get back into bed.
Available here for $50 and comes in almond white (yum), aqua and mint.
March 19th, 2007
You ever wonder where your fruit came from? And if you’re like me, you probably think it’s just “labeled� organic and they’re in fact pumping it full of chemicals and hormones rbST style. Dole Food now labels its bananas with a three-digit organic code. Visit
Doleorganic.com, plug in the code and you’ll see the plantation it grew on, organic certification details, worker photos, and get this: satellite maps images via Google Earth. Course this could all be easily fabricated. Credence could be brought to the table by having the workers take monthly pictures with recent newspapers - kind of like the kidnappers do in the flix.
Via BusinessWeek
March 14th, 2007
No, it won’t warn you of an impending Earthquake, but it will make your bed shake like one. I guess you could show your bed partner how prophetic you are, but that would just be darn cruel. You know what else would be darn cruel? Setting this thing at max volume, which is 113 decibels (an aircraft taking off has a 100 decibel rating). Probably more effective than the
Flying Alarm Clock or the
Axbo.
Available here for $40.
Sonic Boom Alarm Clock [UnCrate]
March 12th, 2007
Remeber
The BlowFly Alarm Clock that we featured last year? It had a ton of fan fare, but there was no where to purchase it. Thanks to a commenter on the post, we now know where to purchase a comparable model. We’re assuming its real but the only way for us to find out is if one of our gracious readers abroad orders it and tests it. Any takers?
Available here for $51, or 299KK (Denmark’s currency), and it looks like they might ship to the US!
January 25th, 2007
Kay, we gotta go gimmicky here for a minute. I know you can’t believe your eyes, but YES! its a hands free can opener! But wait, there’s more. The Hands Free Can Opener also cuts a smooth edge, preventing cuts and nicks. Opens about 100 cans on 2 AA batteries.
Available here for $25.
August 10th, 2006
Can’t be bothered to lift your hiney from the couch to see who’s ring-a-ding linging on your phone? Then you’ll probably wanna pick up the Color-Call Caller ID System. No, its not the most innovative piece of tech to hit 2006, but no doubt it serves a purpose when foggy eyed, or just straight up lazy. Lights up in 4 colors: red, green, purple, or blue. Each color can be assigned to an individual or to groups - think friends, family, boss, and your boss’s daughter. Holds up to 100 callers, and 30 missed call numbers.
Available here for $50.
July 31st, 2006
Is it a clock with built-in USB ports, or is it a USB port with a built-in clock? In either case it appears to have 3 USB ports, but don’t expect anything fancy, as it sports USB 1 only.
Handy Dandy USB Hub w/ LED Clock [Everything USB]
July 10th, 2006
Why we didn’t see this bed in Back To the Future 2 is unknown, but why people won’t be purchasing this to sleep on, is. No, it’s not because the bed floats in air free of wires, or that it took 6 years for Architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars to create, but because a full size, life version costs a whooping 1.2 million Euros! Supposedly, able to support up to 900 Kilos the floating bed, if you really want one, can be nabbed, scale model of course, at the reasonable price of 115,000 Euros. Either way, I want one.
Magnetic Floating Bed - A Design Masterpiece [Born Rich]
July 6th, 2006
Remember that aXbo Alarm Clock that knows when it’s best to wake you by monitoring your sleep cycles? Well, the guys at Digital Reviews got their hands on one. They determined that for the most part setup and use will be intuitive with no need to read the manual, but for optimum operation they suggest a quick read for sensor placement, etc. They also noted that the device could use a few improvements, such a vibrating mode just incase your partner doesn’t want to be disturbed. Taking advantage of the already placed sensors to determine your sleep cycles, the alarm knows when you’re asleep such that it can turn off the optional sound soothing wave crashes or chirping crickets – saves on battery life too. Digital Reviews concluded their review by giving the aXbo an 8/10, and said “if you want to feel what it is like to wake up refreshed every morning this will be one of your better investments.�
May 3rd, 2006
Anyone seen the Howard Stern movie? The woman climbs on to a speaker and…anyway, you could probably plug this thing into the TV and watch you know what. Currently it’s only a concept, but check out the rest of James Owen’s work.
Rumble Seats [UberReview]
May 2nd, 2006
Remember the iHome iPod Alarm clock? Well they’re back with a kitchen-perfect under the cabinet version called the iH36. Includes a motorized dock that stores away when an iPod or Shuffle isn’t in use.
Available here for $200.
iHome Under-Cabinet iPod Dock and Radio [UberReview]Â
April 28th, 2006
The GyroBike may replace training wheels as we know them. The GyroBike attaches a gyroscope and a rotating flywheel to the front wheel of a bike. When a rider leans to one side, the flywheel causes the front wheel to turn into the direction of the fall, correctly shifting the weight of the rider and recovering balance.
According to the manufacturer, the GyroBike will actually train kids on how to ride a bike better than training wheels because GyroBike will actually teach kids about balance, unlike training wheels.
GyroBike will sell as an attachment to a bike for $39. The manufacturer is also in talks with the six largest manufacturers of kids’ bikes, so also expect to see bikes shipping with GyroBike.
April 27th, 2006
Dealing with a new born often means sleepless nights, headaches, and a whole mess of other aches and pains. The Intellicot won’t keep your baby fed, but it might put your mind at ease as it features a built-in remote video camera, a bed that rises up to assist in baby removal, and an auto sensing fan that will keep air circulating in the crib keeping the baby cool and comfortable. Standard crib bars have been replaced with a ‘breakout-proof polycarbonate glass wall’ and to insure more sleep filled nights – for both baby and parents – the crib is fitted with a mechanism that will emulate a natural rocking motion. Should be available sometime in 2006, and no word on price.
Let this bed be your baby sitter [News.com]
April 17th, 2006
With style generally comes the sacrifice of practicality. Not so with the temperature indicating cuff links by Tateossian London. One cuff link comes in Fahrenheit while the other in Celsius.
Cost you $165 here.
Thermometer Cufflinks [UnCrate]
April 13th, 2006
The Smart Mug keeps your beverages at a specified temperature ranging from 85 to 160 degrees. Just specify the temperature on the included LED, and plug in. Includes 12V car adapter for those brisk morning trips.
Available here for $30.
April 11th, 2006
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