Spy on your neighbor with this Telescoping web cam

Word of disclaimer: This site or I do not in any way encourage or promote spying on your neighbors. With that said, peep this USB web cam that features a telescope with a 7 x 18 magnification. USB 2.0 compliant with VGA 800 x 600 resolution. US$26.00. Other than the telescoping feature this cam seems to be in the medium range quality.

[Telescoping USB Web Cam]

iDrops - Liquid Health for your Apple treasure

iDrops claims to restore the original factory polish of your iPods (or iBooks, eMacs, and iMac G5s) plastic, polycarbonate, or acrylic surface by removing scratches and blemishes. The site even has before and after photos. U$14.95 (FREE shipping). I haven't tried it. Can anyone comment on its effectiveness?

[iDrops Liquid Health]

Ready to go Tents in 2 seconds

The 2-seconds tent from Quechua is a marvel for outdoor enthusiasts. It takes 2 seconds to set it up. Unzip throw in air and it lands pitched. Steak it to the ground and you are all set. They are available in 2 or 3 person sizes. They boast polyester coated flysheets, heatsealed waterproof seams, polyethylyne ground sheets, portable and come in different models. Starting at about $65. Someone please buy me one of those 3 second AIR models.

[Quechua - 2 second tents]

New kind of Digital Widescreen Frame from Westinghouse

This 7" widescreen digital picture frame from Westinghouse features the patent pending MosaicView technology. What this means is simply being able to display multiple images at the same time. Other than this nifty feature the frame comes with 16MB of internal memory, an ebony frame and accepts most memory card formats for additional pictures. US$149.99. Sounds awesome wish I could add to my shopping cart.

[7" Westinghouse Widescreen digital framw with MosaicView.]

Girl Tech Fashion - Mix & Match Headset, Headphones, Headbank, Dangles

Steffi Thomas designs these customized accessories. Mix and match the headbands, with headsets (2.5mm jack), dangles, headphones. Full package (purse, headband, headset, headphones, dangles, etc) for US$95.55. You can get them individually of course for a cheaper price US$8 and up.

[Steffi Thomas]

[Purchase at Swapset]

This gorillapod takes your camera anywhere

Joby has released their latest Gorillapod SLR. This awesomely practical and useful (to photographers that is) camera stand can go attach anywhere with its nimble legs mechanism to its non-skid rubber feet. Check out the pictures and you'll see it is so impressive. It can support upto 2.5lbs and comes with a universal 1/4-20 screw. US$49.95

[Gorillapod SLR by Joby]

Va Va voom - one sexy Cell Phone cover in Skins

The ad campaign is more attractive than the product itself. These cell phone wraps from Skins Mobile boast of being able to protect your phone from dirt, water, mud, paint, sweat, blood, snow, and much more. This transparent 75 micron thick cover can streach upto 7 times its own length. Price yet to be announced.

[Skins Mobile]

This vacuum KONE is a showpiece

Designed by Karim Rashid, this Dirt Devil bagless cordless hand-held vacuum dubbed KONE is a show-piece too. It comes in 6 different colors - White Illuminated (Available Now), Champagne, Charcoal, Blue Steel, Light Pink, and Plum (All Other Colors Available for Pre-Order Approximately 08/15). The illuminated model emits a soft-glow light when on a charging cradle. Comes with a 7.2vold motor costs $49.95

[DirtDevil KONE a show-piece vacuum]

Control this ball - Incred-a-Ball

Either to win or to simply have some fun on the golf course, don't leave home without this RC golf-ball. RC Golf Incred-a-Ball is equipped with a hidden gyro, activate it and the ball spins in random directions. It comes with a charging cardle for juicing up. US$24.13. Now if they could only devise a precision control.

[RC Golf Incred-a-Ball]

Keeping Time an Art form - Timesphere Clock

Keeping / tracking time is starting to become an art form more than a measure of moments. Take this Timesphere Clock clock for example with its seemingly gravity defying red ball traveling around the dial. Designed by Gideon Dagan, this clock is made of ABS plastic with high torque, precision quartz movement. US$48.00. Also check out the Random Time clock here for US$10.99

[Timesphere Clock]

Gliffy - Social web 2.0 diagraming

Gliffy is an online diagraming social web application that lets you create flow charts, UI Wireframes, Floor plans, Network diagrams, or any other mind mapping you would like to do. Lately I have wondered of a barebones system using just web 2.0 applications. This will certainly be on my usage list. Check it out.

[Gliffy]

Geek Novelty - Peep the rear (of your cube)

Perpetual Kid has these Monitor Rear View Mirrors for the cheap. Comes in 4 different colors, you mount them on the top corner of your monitor to keep a guard on who might be looking over your shoulders as you play Second Life while you should actually be working. I say play on playa... US$7.99.

[Designer Monitor Rear View Mirror]

Strap on in public - TranStrap

Made of plush heavy duty nylon webbing, and aircraft grade aluminum for the hook, this TranStrap is the public commuters best friend. Instead of having to reach high for those germ infested grab bars, use these to secure yourself on. Has a no-slip grip on the bar and is even washable. Have a sleeve and even a pass holder as accessories. US$12.95. Now why didn't I think of this. They are coming out with a mini version and even has one that allows you be reading a book using it.

[TranStrap - Personal Strap for Public Transit]

Re-Design you room without breaking a Sweat - Room Designer

A java based FREE online room planner. Pick pre-defined ( a great many of them) furniture, set the right dimensions for your room and have fun virtually laying them out. Print out your masterpiece, set it all up and live in your own heaven. I can definitely see myself using this more than just once.

[Virtual Room Planner]

Your junk is someone's Gold - Throwplace will match you up

Throwplace.com provides a much needed bridge in a niche market - someone's junk is another's gold. Non-profit and charities keep your eyes glued here. Have a need? try searching through here. Individuals want to get rid of that old PC or furniture laying around check-in here. Happy donating and finding folks. Hope this site will provide match-made-in-heaven.

[Throwplace.com]

Your lettering (font) your way - BitFontMaker makes it possible

Ever wanted your own custom typography but didn't know how to? Enter BitFontMaker an online font maker so you can show your own digital bling. Design your font from scratch or use one of the many pre-designed and modify. FREE!

[BitFontMaker]

Scrollig LED flash frame shows your message on the back of your ride

I've always wanted some way to flash a message to the drivers behind me. Sometimes to thank them for letting me pass and sometimes to make a wise crack at them. Although this License Plate Flash Frame has the potential of causing more road-rage, it none-the-less is a cool accessory for the car. Display you are a fan, display some nice well wishes to the frustrated drivers stuck in a traffic jam, display a PR message. These frames can have 20 programmable messages activated by a remote control. "Eat my dust" might not be such a nice scrolling message to show. US$50. Now how could I prevent someone stealing it right off my license plate? I wish there was a similar scrolling message display for the back window of my car.

[License Plate Flash Frame]

MiniHitch - Hitch up your mini with your LCD

So you have your intel Mac Mini but don't really care to show its signature apple milky white presence on your computing space, enter this innovative mount called MiniHitch. What sets it apart? Look at the picture, you can mount your mini using the 100mm or 75mm spacing VESA pattern mounting holes on the back of your LCD monitor. They even offer an iSight mount. Ma! look no wire mess! US$50. I wonder about the heat exchange between the two paired components.

[MiniHitch]

Pod CityGuides: Get the skinny on your iPod

The cityguides use notes feature on your 3rd & 4th generation iPod to put city guides across 9 regions of the world. Their total collection of 300 cities each provide address and detailed info on hotels, restaurants, events, and etc right in the comfort of your iPod. Free but requires you to create an account to download the guides.

[City Guides on you iPod]

A not so safe child carrier

There is just something wrong with this picture. I can't imagine the parent could prevent the child from getting bumped or hit amongst the miriad of carry-on luggage rolling passengers at the airport. If you are one who can either control such accidents and want to carry your child like your carry-on through public then this gizmo is for you. Fits any 18" - 22" Height carry on rolling suitcase. US$31.95

[Ride-On Carry-On]

Angled alarm clock

Forget the complicated switch set alarms, this angled alarm clock turns on/off its alarm, depending on the the angle its laying on. When the LCD time diplay is flat is alarm is on, when its tilted the alarm is off. No mention of snooze though. For US$36.50 you get to pick from 6 different colors.

[on/off tilt Alarm Clock]

Gorgious Aluminum LED numbers, decorate your house

Look at these beauties. These solid aluminum fixtures are anodized to prevent oxidation, using the SUN's rays it powers LED lights during night to light these numbers. Laser cut from the aluminum the light illuminates the background to reveal the number. Each number is US$17.99.

[Solar LED Numbers]

Dot Matrix Watches - I Want One Of Those

Lord, I don't ask for much, but please buy me one of these in black. Does this make me a geek? Well so be it. Hubba hubba! No these are not feature packed but the geek factor that's what makes me so want one. US$112.62

[Dot Matrix Watch]

TaskWatch - a time keeping dry erase board

I'm a big fan of Lebedev Studio. Check out this white board with a clock on the middle. The whole surface is a dry erase board and also provides a clock in the middle for GTD method of tracking tasks. If it wasn't priced at US$180.00 I'd be in line to purchase one right now. Maybe one of my readers can make one of their own.

[TaskWatch]

JAJAH - finally a VoIP web solution that won't empty your wallet

If you want to take advantage of the insanely low rates of VoIP (voice over IP) but don't want to buy additional equipment nor special phones or monthly service or Skype, then this web based service is for you, called JAJAH WEB. Sign-up, log-in to your account type the number you want to call and the number where you can be reached, the service calls you and connects you to the number you are trying to reach. You can use your land line or cell phone to call within US or even overseas. The interesting part about this service, first they give you 5 minutes of free calling, then to continue you will need to sign-up, however you don't need to pre-pay. They state regarding paying "With JAJAH WEB you will be asked to pay from time to time for the calls you have already made, and not for future calls." Signup is free. Check out their rates page, insanely low.

[JaJah WEB calling]

Ladies your bluetooth headset wishes are now granted

Ladies, drop those gray or simply black gadgets aimed for guys. These bluetooth headsets are fashionable for women to tote about. At least these have some attaractive and fun color schemes that you will not be ashamed to be seen with in public. Although I can't say much about that guy you are toting about. US$79.99

[Smallest, most stylish headsets for women]

SheFinds.com - Beauty Gadgets

SheFinds.com published an excellent article on current day gadgets for women. The contributing author is editor-in-chief of Popgadget.net Mia Kim. I commend Mia and the rest of her Popgadget team for maintaining such a excellent blog. The article breaks down the gadgets in categories of Fitness & Fashion, Bathroom Beauty, Hair, Beuty-Enhancing Cameras, and Fried of SheFinds. Great read. Check it out.

[Gadgets to make you feel your best via SheFinds.com]

Aqua Glow the mermaids love it

Forget the sticky wax candles or even those flickering wannabe LED candles, choose these Spectrum submersible bathtub mood light. This light can affix to your bathtub with suction cup mount and can cycle through a "rainbow of tranquil blues, tropical greens, or sensuous reds" or lets you pick a hue and make it constant. I wish I had a bathtub like that in the picture. US$19.99

[Aqua Glow Tub Light]

Smooth roll for your Shower Curtain - Glide Shower Rings

OK so I hate to fight with my shower curtain in opening it, why? because literally sometimes I feel I'm tearing up the curtain just to open it. My remedy? Other than not being stuck up about it, is this Glide Shower rings. These rings have concealed brass ball bearings allowing it to travel smoothly and with less jerks and effort, across the shower curtain rod. Simply brilliant. US$14.50 for a set of 12. Comes in chrome only. Oh santa would you get me some?

[Glide Shower Rings]

Get your spy groove on with I-Sight

How SO techy! Sci-Fi show prop (well not really) can now be your's. These ear mounted reading or tweaking lights come with reversible, adjustable ear loops, use LED light to illuminate. They even have a 'spy' version with green illumination. US$12.95. Get your tech groove on.

[I-Sight]

This will make a typer out of you - Das Keyboard

This keyboard is not for the faint of hearts. Why? Just look the keys - no letters or numbers are printed on them. This Das Keyboard if for the hard core touch typers or for those wanting to become 100% touch typers. This USB keyboard features individually weighted key switches that are customized for the force required to press the key, resulting in more comfort. US$70 for a limited time offer.

[Das Keyboard - sleek yet extreme]

The Hummer of a Mouse V400

This bad boy mouse features dual laser tracking technology with 2.4GHz digital cordless signal with battery indicator, internal storage for its transmitter, programmable forward/backward buttons, and even a tilt wheel that zooms and moves side-to-side. Paired with its rugged design and manufacturer claims of being an all-terrain pointing device, could you blame me for comparing it to the Hummber? US$50

[Hummer mouse - V400]

Jack of all Electric Outlets TUMI

No more needing to carry 20 different electric outlet adapter if you are traveling overseas. This TUMI brand electric adapter is a jack of all outlets. It has 4 adaptor configuration in one unit. Features a replacable electric fuse and case claimed to work in 150 countries. US$50

[TUMI Electric Adaptor]

Who needs a pen when you can have a Perfume Pen

Its an expensive pen! No its a pointer! No its a stylish marker! No! Its a Perfume Pen! In the long and never-ending race for better ways to carry perfume in a purse, these pen's with a sponge tube interior are the latest installations. The Sponge absorbs the perfume and you apply them by dabbing the tip on your skin. A quick refresher. Probably you will have to keep it refreshed and regularly used, otherwise they might dry out. US$7.00

[Perfume Pen]

Pins and Needles for Time with Pin Clock

So I've seen water clocks, hovering display of time, and even a wooden clock, but this one gives me pins and needles for time. This timepiece uses individual pins that extend when required for each digit of time. Can you imagine all the push and pulls this thing has to go through for each minute? US$59.99 for a limited time offer.

[Pins Clock]

Sizzle me baby, Sur La Table

Just look at the die cast heavy duty stell on this sizzle baby. A patented grill-lock mechanism lets you grill with this indoor grill as panini style or open style at the flick of a switch. With non-stick quantanium scratch resistant cooking surface with variable temp control. Huba huba! US$179.95 web only for now. Buy me one please...

[Breville Indoor Grill - Sur La Table]

Let the mug do all the stirring

Let you mug do all the stirring. Yes this mug for the lazy ones, will stir your drink for you. Mix the milk and sugar for your coffee or cool your drink down by simply pressing a button on the handle. Pour in detergent to clean. For US$22.00. Come get your drink love...

[Whirl Wind Cup]

Tickle my geek fancy with floating time

My dearest readers, I confess, I'm a geek, especially when it comes to gadgets. This clock tickles my geek fancy why? well because it floats. After you are done eye-rolling at me, enjoy a smirk on my expense too. It even features an auto-rotate mechanism to rotate the clock. The clock even shows temperature on top of its typical fixings. US$89.99.

[Levitating LCD Clock]

32-ounce Tote from Built NY

Move over bottle carriers, the mother of you all is in. Built NY, whose lunch bag I own, has a new product line of 32 ounce Tote. Insulated, capable of keeping your bottle chilled upto 3 hours, and made from Neoprene wetsuit material this Tote is a killer of a product. Comes in 4 colors. US$14.99

[Built NY 32 Ounce Tote]

Drown your keyboard

Check out the picture, would you ever do this to your keyboard or even mouse? Shocking isn't it? Well if you owned a keyboard or mouse from Unotron you will have no reason not to drown your input devices in water. These devices from Unotron come NEMA4X and IP66 certified. They carry a wide range of washable keyboards (wired & wireless), mouse (optical) and Smartcard Readers. I'm going shopping.

[Washable Keyboard]

Skyn makes your laptop irresistable with EVA

These novelty laptop covers SKYN, are reusable adhesive applicable and cleanly removable covers for your 15", 14", 15.4" screens. Priced at US$40 they are a great way to spruce up and personalize those laptops. Especially carried by a model pictured, who can resist. Comes in 9 different patters and colors and some with your monogram. For a more rugged look you can check out the Laptop Skins from PolyGFX.

[EVA - laptop covers by skyn]

Storynory - your fairytale audio casted

StoryNory is an awesome site providing an invaluable service - completely FREE audio cast of classical children's stroies. This site lets you stream, download, burn CD's and even transfer the stories to your iPod with no restrictions. The classics include stories from Andrew Lang, Dickens, Kipling, and other classic authors whose works are now public domain. They publish a new story at least once a week. Find your favorite fairytale and while you enjoy the service FREE, feel free to donate some $ their way. My favorite is "The Frog".

[StoryNory]

Faucet Light, Blue at X-tremegeek.com

Faucet Light colors your tap water, no with dye or some harmful chemicals, but simply using LED. This light can be retofitted to the typical faucet and activated by flowing water, illuminates the water and the sink in a brilliant blue glow. US$13.99

[Faucet Light, Blue]

Your web your way with Ning

With Ning you can create your own social app - your own restaurant review site, photo journalistic maps, review site of just about anything, your own marketplace to swap, share photos, share videos, share book lists, share your bookmarks, your own rating site, your personal lists, ebay items you liked transposed on maps, amazon items you like, your own social network, etc. etc. All this without any programing knowledge. Use their pre-built templates, customize it and you are off. Or clone one of the hundreds of apps there already and make your own. Social App can be public or private based on invite only. Let the Social Networks begin.... FREE

[Ning - Social App]

Hot diggidy iPod iBoxers

Yet another wearable accessory to make your iPod even more intimate. These hot diggidy boxer's for women are dubbed iBoxer knit two button mock fly boxer contains a discrete front pocket which is perfect for holding your iPod. Mady by French Pair. I say, if you got it flaunt it, erhm, your iPod that is. Why would you want to wear this under wraps of garments. Comes in 5 yummy colors. US$19. There is also a male version of the same, here for US$22.

[iBoxer Solid Boxer - FrenchPair]

naviPlay gives you music and phone calls free of wires

Forget the wires, and enjoy your iPod music and take your phone calls all through these stylistic naviPlay headphones. So if you are the audiophile and still want to maintain a clean look around your face and neck (no wires that is), then check these bluetooth headphones from TEN Technologues. Plug in the adapter to your iPod (any version) and 'pair it' with your bluetooth capable phone and you are all set. You will however be light of US$200 in your wallet. Remember bluetooth is meant for personal networking, aka, short range wireless.

[naviPlay bluetooth headphones]

Letterfu - forget the envelopes

letterfu is making envelopes extinct. Printout one of their design templates, write your letter on one side, address on the other side, fold using the instructions, stamp it and off it goes in the mail. All-in-one. Once folded the letter holds itself closed, secured by the stamp. No cutting needed either. Thus far only 3 designs to choose from.

[letterfu]

qliner hotkeys - your own virtual 'shortcut' world

Forget shortcut menus or even your application toolbar, enter the scene, qliner hotkeys. With a slogan "Caps Lock is dead, long live Caps Lock!", this software allows you to assign shortcuts to each of the keys on your keboard. Hold down the window key and press the assigned key for your favorite program. What sets this program apart from the dozen others, is its intuitive way to create these shortcuts. Hold down the window or Caps Lock key for 5 seconds and a virtual keyboard pops-up, drag and drop an application the key and you are all set. You can even assign folder shortcuts, URL shortcuts, and even some system utilities to the keys. US$0.00 FREE.

[Q-hotkeys]

Your own Jaws shark

I love toys. With that confession out of the way, today I want to point you to the Remote Controlled Robotic Shart has a full-range motion to replicate the smooth, sleek swimming of a real counterpart. Watch out Stephen Speilberg, a plethora of Jaws like home made movies are now in production. This toy remotely controlled maneuvers up, down, left, right, and even backwards in up to 9' deep water, with a range of 40'. US$99.00

[Radio Controlled Robotic Shark]

Caldrea - organic cleaning

Caldrea wants to transform your house cleaning to an art form. They create organic cleaning products with an array of fragrances and essential oils to achieve a sense of natural freshness. They feel that " believe that caring for the home should be as luxurious as caring for the body"... Prices vary.

[Caldrea]