Join OtterBox releases special edition LIVESTRONG product
When it comes to the ultimate form of protection for your range of gadgets and gizmos, the name Otterbox definitely needs to be considered. After all, it has a proven record in the past, and this time around, OtterBox has yet another goodie lined up for the masses – the special edition Commuter Series case for the Apple iPhone 4/4S which will support LIVESTRONG proudly, where it can be purchased exclusively at RadioShack and OtterBox.com.
Needless to say, since it is connected to the LIVESTRONG name, you can be sure that each purchase of an OtterBox Commuter Series LIVESTRONG case will see a portion of the profit being channeled to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which was set up in 1997 by the cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong in order to assist those affected by cancer, and to help them take positive action against the one of the world’s leading cause of death.
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Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl
Goldfish are extremely fragile creatures, and they have been bred in a way where efficiency is not a word you would use to describe them, but rather, most goldfish are clumsy and prone to diseases if not cared for properly. Cosmetic fish, as I would like to call them. Some have even said that while a goldfish bowl is nice to look at to us humans, it is not the best place to keep goldfish due to its size and lack of oxygen. Instead of burying your 15th goldfish in the backyard in a year, why not just pick up the $19.99 Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl instead?
You need not worry about forgetting their feeding times any more, and you can always head off for a long vacation without worrying about the health of the tank. Fresh batteries are inserted into the top, where you will then see the goldfish “swim” around, looking rather realistic from afar. Heck, to spruce things up a bit, there is also an always-on LED light show which will morph from one color to another, and you can always use that as your disco light, blasting away your favorite dance tunes on a Saturday night as you live the forever alone lifestyle.
AOC flicker-free 3D monitor
AOC has unveiled its latest 23″ flicker-free 3D monitor that will play nice with desktop computers as well as gaming consoles, it really depends on which is your “gaming poison” of choice, while sporting the latest FPR 3D technology without breaking the $300 mark. AOC’s e2352Phz comes in the form of a slim high-definition 23″ monitor, and as mentioned earlier, the FPR 3D technology utilized is able to display bright, crisp and vivid 3D images, all the while making sure that eye fatigue and dizziness are a thing of the past as this is no conventional 3D display.
The e2352Phz is a snap to set up, thanks to its plug-and-play connectivity to virtually any computer, and with a HDMI 1.4a input, it is more than ready to take on the latest consumer electronic devices such as 3D Blu-ray players and gaming consoles like the PS3 and Xbox 360 to deliver 3D video and sound without missing a beat.
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LG Optimus Pad LTE announced
When it comes to the world of tablets, only two behemoths on the operating system front rule – Apple with their iPad range, and Google’s Android ecosystem that has seen (safe to say) hundreds of tablets hit the market already, with no signs of abating anytime soon. LG, who has churned out its fair share of Android-powered smartphones in the past (and even a 3D-capable handset), continues to explore the possibilities of Android on a tablet – hence rolling out their first LTE-capable tablet which is known as the Optimus Pad LTE.
Originally launched in South Korea, LG throws in LTE technology and a True HD IPS display that is guaranteed to wow whoever looks at it, and these are the the two features which have assisted LG in differentiating its latest smartphone, the Optimus LTE, from the rest of the competition.
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Garlic Zoom XL
Just like Johnson’s baby shampoo that has the tagline of “No more tears!”, so too, should the $14.99 Garlic Zoom XL from ThinkGeek have something similar. Granted, this is no onion that will send a river of tears flowing down your cheeks, but I do wonder whether it works for onions as well. If you happen to be a huge fan of this medicinal vegetable, or are a vampire who has a strange fascination and appetite for the very thing that reputedly chokes the life out of you with its scent, the Garlic Zoom XL is just the kitchen tool for you. It not only makes mincing garlic a snap, but turns the entire process into one that is fun – the more you drive it, the smaller it minces, and you need not worry about your fingers smelling like garlic after that.
All you need to do is insert a couple of peeled cloves in the trapdoor on top, close it up, and then drive your Zoom around. The stainless steel blades within will get the job done for you in no time, and the entire blade unit can also be removed for cleaning to keep hygiene levels up to par at all times. Mom, or the dad who loves pottering around in the kitchen, would definitely appreciate something like this.
Stationary Epicycle
Shed those pounds that have strangely made an appearance around your waist after the recent festive season of feasting without having to leave the comfort of your home – and this also means rain or shine, you can still get your daily dose of exercise in, not to mention doing so while you watch your favorite sitcom on TV at the same time. The Stationary Epicycle will not come cheap though at $12,000 a pop, and it might actually be more worth your while trading that amount for say, 10 years of membership at a reputable gym? For those who have the cash to spare, the Stationary Epicycle is self-describing – it will not go anywhere when you hop on it and start working those muscles, but rather relies on an epicyclic transmission and magnetic resistance to provide intensive spinning workouts.
Inspired by 19th-century monowheels, the Stationary Epicycle boasts dual-satellite transmission that can turn a single pedal revolution into four flywheel rotations, which means someone spinning at 100 rpms causes the flywheel to spin at 400 rpms. As the flywheel engages the cycle’s 36″ diameter copper ring, half a dozen magnets which are installed around the ring’s enclosure will work in tandem to generate a magnetic field in order to deliver up to 12 levels of resistance that are controlled by a touchscreen display. Definitely a calorie burner, this – and also a wallet bustin’ purchase for most.
iCufflinks show off your geek cred
Want the world to know how much of a geek you are? Well, you can always wear the Wi-Fi cufflinks on Monday, and since it is now Wednesday, try letting those who were not that observant a couple of days ago know that you are a true blue geek at heart, with the £139.99 iCufflinks holding the cuffs of your bespoked work shirt together. Made from the finest aluminum, each iCufflink will come with a LED power icon that is not static – no sir, it would be travesty for that to happen. Instead, these LED power icons would gently pulsate wherever you go, and needless to say, wearing this in the evening and at night would be the best times to make your statement of intent.
The iCufflinks also hold the distinction of being the world’s first open source cufflinks, simply because there are no others like it in the known market, and you can also download the schematics and CAD files, customizing the light patterns to pulsate according to your whims and fancy. They are powered by a couple of CR122 batteries, so having a spare pair is always a good idea.
Wi-Fi Cufflinks
If you are a true blue geek at heart, and want to make sure that everyone around you knows just how much geekery you hold under that skin of yours, surely wearing a double layered bespoked shirt with a pair of cufflinks that resemble a key from the computer keyboard would send the message across discreetly, no? Well, you might want to take things a step further with the £194.99 Wi-Fi Cufflinks.
Yes sir, this is definitely no ordinary pair of cufflinks, and it is a far better idea than GPS-integrated underpants. Apart from carrying around a portable, built-in Wi-Fi hotspot capability, it also holds 2GB of internal memory, while making sure that your shirt’s cuffs are secured in its very own way! Fashioned in rhodium-plated base metal alongside a gleaming silver finish, each stylish oval has its own duty – the first cufflink stashes up to 2GB of data, while the other can be programmed to share any high-speed Wi-Fi internet connection.
Just make sure you download the accompanying software, plug the cufflink into your computer and you can obtain a wireless connection for your smartphone, tablet and other wireless devices. Definitely not something I would want to get wet, that’s for sure.
