The Bond version of a life-vest

Be Bond, James Bond; wearing this almost futuristic US Coast Guard approved life vest has an integrated 14 channel 2 way radio, waterproof until 3' of water. A pocket in the chest of the life vest holds the radio in place and the zipper closure allows for rapid removal. The life vest's exterior is made from neoprene, the same material used in professional scuba diving wetsuits for its elasticity and durability, while the 100% PVC foam interior is segmented and beveled, allowing ease of maneuverability while swimming. US$129.99. I want one that's for sure.

[Two-Way Radio Life Vest]

This post is really about the belt

What makes this product eye-catching is the who is showcasing it. One would be hard-pressed to come by such a hottie toting about such a product in real life. Back to the product, with this mobile Take-a-Belt Booze Belt, you'll be the most popular host(ess) in town. It includes two holsters for tequila, Jack, Jagermeister, etc; and six molded ammo slots for shotgun shell shot glasses (included). Thermally molded foam liquor carriers and nylon web belt. Adjustable sizing fits most. US$89.99. Model NOT included. Check out more details and pictures after the jump.

[Booze Belt]

Be a happy driver and spread some joy on the road

Help reduce road-rage with 'Sorry' and 'Thank You' or brighten up some other driver's day with this Rear Deck Digital Message System. It features single remote button-press changes of messages. You can program your messages using remote control. US$31.01. Driver's use this on your own discretion. Please don't be rude!

[Rear Deck Scrolling Digital Message System]

HydraCoach - brains for your drinking habits

The HydraCoach is the worlds first Interactive Water Bottle. It calculates your personal hydration needs, tracks your real-time fluid consumption, paces you throughout the day and motivates you to achieve and maintain optimal hydration. I am guilty of not consuming enough water, I wonder if this gizmo is going to make me drink more. Not likely, but certainly a conversation piece. US$30.00

[HydraCoach]

Jack of all trade 3-in-1 RF Remote, Moust, and Laser Pointer

This PCPAL made 3-in-1 jack of all trade Slim PC/Laptop is an RF Remote Control, Mouse, Laser Presenter that fits into PCMCIA Slot. Plug and play, no need to install software. Plug in the RF transmitter to an available USB port and you are good to go. US$39.99 + US$5.00 for S/H

[PCPAL 3-in-1 RF Remote Control with Mouse and Laser Pointer]

Never again changing your smoke alarm batteries - priceless

This Du Pont made smoke alarm screws into your light socket and it uses your house electricity to power itself. It also allows you install a light bulb in it, so are not left in the dark. Perfect. Self Charging smoke detector from Du Pont - $39.99 on your mastercard, never having to change its batteries - priceless.

[Self Charging Du Pont Smoke alarm]

Mark My Time - Child friendly reading bookmarks

Mark my Time are kid friendly digital bookmarks. The manufacturer claims that these will interest kids to read more. Powered by changeable watch battery, these colorful bookmarks have a countdown timer. You set the minutes you would like the child to read, and once it counts down to zero it beeps. A well trusted teacher tells me these can be used for improving reading fluency thus helping build comprehension. You can also keep track of minutes read over multiple reading sessions until you delete it. US$8.95 each. Comes in green, blue, and purple.

[Mark My Time]

Kill noise with Jawbone

Although not meant to be a discreet bluetooth headset, this Jawbone is one sexy and sophisticated piece of technology for your ear that kills noise. Check out the noise samples and video on their web-site. The strength of this headset is its ability to compensate for ambient noise and perform incoming audio enhancing while doing noise canceling on outgoing sound. The manufacturer claims this is the same technology used by military operators and forces. The US$119 is a bit hefty but if it does what is claimed I would happily shell out the bucks. Comes in Silver, Black, or Red

[Jawbone]

Rakku - Revolving shoe storage

Rejoice oh women & men of many shoes. No more are you in need of shelves and shelves of your many colored fancy shoes. Rakku is a revolutionary storage wheel made from tough polymer, for your shoes. This mobile shoe wheel has 20 expandable pockets that can accommodate 30 pairs of shoes depending on the type. The shoes are inserted into the pockets through elastic bands that secure them in place. The adjustable pockets can fit sneakers, high heels, and flats. The shoe wheel comes in Silver, White, or Black. US$65.00

[Shoe Wheel by Rakku]

Design your own business cards FREE with Businesscardland

Artists, Freelancers, Small-business owners, take note of this web2.0 web site, it allows you to design your own business card (from an ever increasing set of templates) customize it with your own information and generate a pdf. Print out the pdf on card stock and you are good to go. The numerous designs are categorized in Splashy, Ornate, Simple, and Geometric categories. US$FREE.

[Custom business cards at Businesscardland]

Belkin shows some design love for laptops

Check out these newly released laptop CushTop, PocketTop and SleeveTop. These laptop accessories / cases come in silver, green, or orange. They have special compartments for the bulky power adapter and cord so you don't have to keep taking them out each time you want to use plug in your laptop. They are made up of durable hand-washable material. Comes with lifetime warranty. Prices start at US$34.99

[Belkin CushTop, PocketTop & SleeveTop]

The Amazing OpenX - save your sanity

Scene: My favorite new gadget just arrived in the mail all wrapped and sealed in plastic packaging. Can't wait to dig in and start handling it. I start to cut with the scissors, the stubborn packaging requires box cutter or chicken shear. After needing to totally destroy the packaging, scraping my hands a few times, I realize the gadget is broken. The seller requires original packaging to consider a valid return. If only I didn't have to destroy the packaging.

Next time I'm going to use the Amazing OpenX. A simple concept but ingenious tool. Oh next time for Christmas, I'm buying a half-dozen of these and giving out like candy. US$4.95

[The Amazing OpenX]

Fold Readymechs for some wow factor

The art of Papercraft is rapidly becoming a fashion trend these days. This art form originates from the ancient Chinese tradition of folding. You can now find printable templates of animals, toys, historic buildings to just about anything. Check this blog or past entries on papercrafting. We have another addition to this list. Readymechs are free, flatpack toys for you to print and build. They are designed to fit on an 8.5"x11" page and printed with any printer. You’ll need double-sided tape, thick matte paper, and 10-15 minutes for build time. I like the simplicity, nostalgic, yet wow impact of this series.

[Readymech]

Sound with Sparkles - bling bling your headphones too

To my fashionable readers out there, check these hand beaded earphones aptly titled Sparkle Ear Drop Earphones. These dynamic full range earphones are ultra light with silicone ear bud design have high-fidelity 10mm drivers connected by a gold-plated stereo mini-plug. Basically, they are good enough quality inside but its the outside appearance these headphones are going for. They come in Blue Hearts, Blue Studs, Crystal Spheres, Pink Hearts, Pink Studs, and Sapphire Spheres. With that price tag buy a pair for the favorite friend or girl in your life. Get a pair if you'd like to be notices. US$24.95.

[Sparkle Ear Drop Earphones]

The generations outdoor survival kettle - Kelly Kettle

For the hard-core campers like me out there, the Kelly Kettle is the re-birth of the Volcano Kettle, has been an essential piece of kit for Irish fishermen for generations. This ingenious kettle allows for boiling water rapidly with virtually any fuel in some of nature's most harshest of conditions. This kettle has a buil-in combustion chamber that heats a larger surface of the liquid contained in the kettle. It is hard to describe the process in words to peep the website. The kettle comes in 2.5 pints or 1 pint sizes. The producer has added 'Cook Set' and 'Pot Support'. Starting at $66.50

[Kelly Kettler]

Light up your lawn by day and night

This Solar Night Sunflower is a night light for your lawn or patio. You heard it. The center of the flower has solar panels that charge by day and light up the light with fiber optics cable at night. Now you can show your geeky pride to the whole neighborhood. US$29.99

[Solar Night Sunflower]

Clocky rolls and runs from you

They call it clocky, I don't know why. This clock with its standard fair, has two things going for it, when the alarm sounds and you hit snooze, it starts rolling on its wheels. Yes, it rolls away and keeps rolling until it can't roll anymore. The second thing going for it, you can decorate it with accessories. Supposedly it can safely drop from a max. height of 2 feet. Comes in aqua, white, or or mint. I can't decide if its retro or something innovative. Frankly I don't see a place in my bedroom. US$49.99

[clocky]

Show you care with a touch of Google & Geogreeting

Geogreeting is a neat little google map mash-up that has a hidden surprise. Type your message, up to a max of 40 characters, then a card is generated with buildings across the world depicting shapes of each character in your message. Simply awe striking for the reciever of your greeting. Well, at least the first time they receive it.

[Geogreeting]

Sexy Flat Keyboard - Logitech Alto

If you are one who enjoys using your laptop as your desktop, then peep this sexy keyboard, laptop stand from Logitech titled Alto. This folds flat for storage, contains an adjustable laptop stand, integrated soft palm rest, programmable hot keys, integrated three USB 2.0 ports, integrated flat LED status lights, best of all - connects to any brand laptop via USB connection. US$99.99. All I can say, va-voom!

[Logitech Alto]

MacBook See Through Love

Speck Products SeeThru Hard Cases for 13" & 15" MacBooks come in red and transparent colors. Made of translucent hard plastic, they give off a shiny look with finger-print protection. US$49.95. I wish I knew about these before Christmas. There is also Canvas Sport sneaker inspired soft cases going for US$39.95 in black or pink. Cuteness!

[SeeThru Hard Shell for MacBook]