A Korean company is trying to cash in on the euphoria that is gaining momentum ahead of the release of much-expected Transformers movie. Gundam speakers, lets say, is an average attempt on their part. Why? Two reasons: for one, Gundam isn’t even related to the Transformers, and two, the speakers are low on features. Once you look beyond the fact that the flaps behind Gundam’s head open up to reveal a pair of stereo speakers, there is nothing left to be exited about. So what if they are battery powered (2AA batteries.) Their sound quality is, to put mildly, poor. The only solace is that being battery powered, you can at least carry them around to attach to your iPod whenever and wherever you want to. Strictly for nerds who are die-hard Gundam fans. Choose from amongst the three available colors: Full Color, Clear, and Event. No info about their price and/or availability. Maybe for Koreans only. Via
Oidz magnets, weird but true!
Are you bored out of your mind while waiting for your doc? Don’t have anything to do or fiddle with? Well, here’s something that you might be interested in. Made by Prezzy Box, the Oidz magnets are very fascinating indeed. The cool little buggers are actually very powerful magnets that attract the user. According to the company website, even words can’t describe the sheer joy that the user gets out of these magnets. Still wondering what’s so special about them? Well, try throwing them up in the air. You will see them coming down to earth and in the process of doing so, they will give out a weird but interesting sound. These guys look very much like meteors. Anyway, going back to fiddling, you will find these things handy if you have a habit of fiddling with things during a phone conversation. The magnets are made out of hematite. Equipped with strong magnetic materials, I am positive that these things will perform some unique stunts. Measuring just 6×2-cm, these cute toys are available at the Prezzybox site for only 8.95 pounds. So what are you still waiting for? Get yourself one today. Image Credit: Bridghtminds
This Wheel is not Built for the Road
This Wheel is not Built for the Road An electronic wheel that will steer you clear from troubles! In your dreams pal. I wish somebody had come up with a brilliant idea that incorporates Artificial Intelligence in tires so that accidents can be avoided. ‘High hopes,’ my friend says, ‘you better concentrate on improving your driving skills.’ Who acknowledges great minds these days, anyway! Well, for now let us just talk about this abstract art, oops… electronic ingenuity. It did raise my hopes of driving on intelligent wheels. However it turned out to be just another design innovation. The Wheel Computer, that’s what they call it, looks like a wheel but doesn’t act like one. The reason is it is designed for your table and not for the asphalt. On second thoughts, I reckon this device resembles one of those secret microphone systems used in detective movies. This gadget is a fully-functional computer with a CD-ROM drive and some really flashy LEDs. Now, I know why designers make bad drivers. Via: techeblog
Enjoy home comfort on a luxury ride with Armchair Cruisers
If you don’t want to depart from your home comfort for a split of a second, even while roaming about your neighborhood to observe New Year celebrations, Armchair Cruisers takes you on a luxury ride with your favorite music on and enjoying the sips of tipple. With the luxury cruiser you need not to peep into the surroundings, for it rotates on 360 angles, giving a relaxed all around view without twisting your neck. This also can be a comfy ride for elderly people, who cannot walk or move around on their own, to visit the adjacent friends and neighbors as well as take pleasure of outside milieu.The range of the Armchair Cruisers varies between $3995 for a single seated to $7995 for a gas-powered loveseat, and you even may ask for a distinctive one on a special demand. Via: armchaircruisers
Voice activated safe is a stupid concept!
Now, this mini-safe doesn’t need any keys or onerous combination of numbers to be opened but your own voice commands. The new Lock N’ Safe (name seems to be so reliable) needs you to speak out your password in aloud tone to access your account. In case, you forget your secret word, the case allows you to try again in preset four phrases. Though the concept sounds cool but I find it really stupid since I can’t speak out my password in front of everyone in the room when I need something urgently. So, I have no other option than to treat this gadget as a weird one. via: Crave
Instant message receiver pillow: Your best friend in bed
A new addition to all the gadgets that surround our bedrooms, an undergrad in the Parsons School of design in New York, Rebecca Stern, has designed a ‘Chatter Pillow’. A mid term project this pillow allows her to receive instant messages while lying comfortably on her bed without the burden of a laptop or a UMPC. One of the lights in the given three icons will become blue when her boyfriend sends one of these messages ‘talk to me’, ‘xo’ and ‘on my way’. Based on the Plushie Message Framework the chatter pillow will use wireless technique to send a message to pillow from PC. On receiving the message the appropriate light will glow up on any of the three symbols displayed in the picture. Now a pillow can indeed be your best friend. Via: Makezine
Soundwalk MP3 player audio sports a wireless vest!
We have seen a lot weirdo stuff round the corner on the market shelves, MP3 Player sunglasses, watches, baseball caps and a lot more. Intended to escalate the experience with your MP3 player and cell phone, the Soundwalk MP3 Player Audio Sports Vest is a hands free and a too light as a feather vest incorporating a built-in amplifier speakers mounted on each shoulder strap for that added feel of surround sound effect. This vest is accessible with reflector lines for use at night for the bike riders, and it also incorporates a selector for swapping between a MP3 player and a cell phone. So for those nerdy people who remain away from wires and stuff this is surely the way to go. The vest is available in black / red , having a price tag for a mere $69.99. Via: Chipchick
Vertical mouse: Now is that a show off or thoughtful ergonomics?
First thought that comes into my mind is a bit vague, are we being introduced to the future of mousetronics or its just another stress busting techniques we accidentally come across. Folks welcome to the era of ‘mouse makeover’ or rather I would comment- ‘mouse transformatics’. What should I say on this , the optimism shown to this device by the world speaks for itself. The Evoluent Vertical Mouse 2 relieves you off the usual way of holding your mouse and bestows you with the way the future mouses look like .Its actually quite relaxing to get the feel of a mouse which just caresses your fists and gets maneuvered so brilliantly. It would certainly take some time getting used to this device though, but the theory sounds pretty good, especially if you’re the type to play 18 straight hours on to your computer . Which, a friend of mine has been known to do regularly… Via: geekologie
Bedtime lullaby : Pling Plong pillow will sing you to sleep
I have this sweet habit of listening to music while I am sleeping and that too on earphones. It gets really messy in the morning when I wake up and I fervently wish for a better solution. Infact, nowadays I wish I had a Pling Plong. Pling Plong is aimed at curious children so that their thoughts, questions and dreams can be fed with this pillow. Silje Softing’s concept is all about providing a comfortable source of inspiration to the kids. This surely is one of those few simple yet great concepts which can find a place in almost everyone’s home, if they are ever made into a product. This is what Silje wrote on her site about Pling Plong: Pling Plong is a media player for stories and sounds, placed inside a pillow. It is designed for the home environment and is meant to stimulate children´s imagination and interest for books. Its low-tech appearance in form, material and its simple functions makes the pillow seem magical. The fact that you can lay your head on it makes the toy very calming and it is meant for relaxing play alone. I hope that this will soon make its way to market and finally to our homes. I don’t have any kids but I’ll surely love a pillow that can sing to me! Via: ubergizmo
The human skull USB drive is spooky
I find the new human skull USB Drive, a scary storage device which can take one’s sleep away if seen at night, in a dark room. It’s yet another spooky item launched at the time of Halloween by USB Geek. It Supports, Windows Vista, XP, 2000 and Mac OS, has dimensions of 57.8 x 34 x 37mm (approx.), and is a USB 2.0 High Speed device. This fun, year-round-usable gadget, the USB Human skull drive has 2 GB data storage capacity and is a light weight 42 g USB drive available at $19 from USB Geek website online. Source: Geek Gadgets