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Calvin Klein USB Sunglasses [Designer Shades with 4GB Flash Drive Built-In]

Robert Lesher — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:02:43 +0000

There’s something about the Calvin Klein USB sunglasses that has me both intrigued and rolling my eyes in disgust at the same time. On the one hand, they are pretty cool. They actually don’t look half bad and Calvin Klein has found a rather unique way to work technology into their product line. On the other hand, it is yet another USB flash drive that is disguised as something other than a flash drive. Ugh. (...)
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URWERK UR-CC1 King Cobra Watch [Amazing Speedometer-Inspired Design Will Have you Drooling]

Robert Lesher — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:12:33 +0000

Watches are definitely a fashion statement. Just like you can tell a lot about a person by the shoes they wear, a watch can certainly be an indicator of cool as well. When I laid eyes upon the latest creation of hyper-chic watchmakers, URWERK, I was floored. The URWERK UR-CCI, or King Cobra as it’s known in the timepiece trade, is every bit the head turner. It was supposedly inspired by some kind of 1960s speedometer and it is the perfect combination of technology and testosterone laden design elements. (...)
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Adam Harvey Anti-Paparazzi Clutch Bag [Must-Have Accessory Gives Stars Flash Backs]

Robert Lesher — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:22:08 +0000

If you are anything like me, and I know you are, you spend too much time fending off photogs hoping to get a glimpse of your famous face. OK, so maybe that’s just wishful thinking, but a guy can dream, right? The bottom-line, it seems like most celebs want to be famous and private at the same time, but those pesky paparazzi have ideas of their own. Talk about your conflicts of interest. What’s a star to do if they simply don’t want their 2am face flashed across the front page? Designer Adam Harvey has created a handbag that just might prove to be Kodak kryptonite. (...)
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CVFR-S09 Solar Vest [Recharge Your iPod and Alienate People At the Same Time]

Robert Lesher — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:01:35 +0000

If you are having trouble with excess popularity, good looks, and general coolness, and the pocket protector isn’t doing it for you, I think I have just the thing. I believe I may have stumbled upon the quintessential geek garment. This thing enables you to accomplish two things. You can harness the power of the sun to charge electronics and look like a complete idiot at the same time. (...)
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Fashionable iPanties for Your Geek Girlfriend [Slide To Unlock Its Power]

Alex Ion — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:06:56 +0000

I read once that girl geeks are on the rise. Apparently there are a lot of ladies who love gadgets and actually made a passion for the little devices. Hence why some people decided to come up with tech-inspired underwear. Probably the best iPhone accessories for men and worn by women, we present you the iPanties.

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The Beat Box Beanie – For Music Lovers On The Go!

Bo — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:43:14 +0000

Gone are the days of big cumbersome earphones or the boom box of the 80’s when now all you need is one of these awesome hats. The Beat Box Beanie is the new way to listen to your music while chilling anywhere anytime.

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The Virtual Mirror Will Make You “View” Clothes Shopping In A Whole New Light

Bo — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:21:03 +0000

Now here’s a nifty little gizmo I can’t wait for – The Virtual Mirror is set to make life that in the mall that much easier by taking out the pain of trying on tons of clothes while looking for that perfect garment.

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Photovoltaic Film Incorporated Into Our Fabric Makes Nifty Solar Powered Necktie With Cellphone Pouch

Bo — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:48:27 +0000

Ok, now I’ve heard it all. In fact, I’m pretty much ready to say I’ve seen my 1001 things before I die after this new “fandangled” concept AKA the Solar Powered Necktie with cell phone pouch (thanks to photovoltaic film cells).

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French designer John Nouanesing’s “Geekini” Set to Woo the Nerds!

Bo — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:56:58 +0000

I had to smile at this online post, mainly because I tried to think of how everyone would react to this inventive take on the bikini. French designer John Nouanesing’s “Geekini” (a classic two-piece bikini featuring strategically placed A, B and directional buttons from the original Nintendo controller) is still in the conceptual stage and I think, if I have to be honest, I’m quite sad to hear that.

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Cybertek Wings Are Super Hero Cool!

Bo — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:09:03 +0000

As a rather eccentric gal I’ve always found myself attracted to some rather peculiar gadgets. This gorgeous creation – known as the Cybertek Wings – would be one of them! I’m all about ready to chuck my glittery, feathery fabric ones in the bin, when I get home, and get these shipped to me pronto! (...)
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Animated Glowing Wi-Fi Signal Strength Detecting T-Shirt

Andrew Tingle — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:05:20 +0000

Whilst we liked the T-Qualizer animated graphic equalizer t-shirt previously featured on TFTS it is, in truth, a little to gaudy for our tastes, but this Wi-Fi Signal Strength Detecting T-Shirt, in being somewhat understated yet fabulously geeky, really appeals to us.

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Retro Geek Glowing Animated Atari Pong T-Shirt

Andrew Tingle — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:25:20 +0000

We thought that the T-Qualizer T-Shirt we featured previously on TFTS was cool, but we think this wonderfully retro animated Atari Pong T-Shirt is just that little bit cooler in the geek fashion stakes.

Featuring a complete glowing animation of a game of Pong being played out on the shirt’s front, powered by two AAA batteries contained within a sealed hidden pack sewn into the shirt, this is surely the ultimate clothing accessory for all of those who revel in true gaming nostalgia. What next, perhaps an animated space battle based on Elite or perhaps a sequence from Manic Miner?

The Atari Pong T-Shirt is available for $24.99 via this site.

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The Breast Enlargement Beer Bra

Andrew Tingle — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:06:59 +0000

Following on from our previous post concerning the curious Shopping Bag Bra, we have some good news for those ladies amongst you who would like not only to sneak alcohol unseen into venues but who would also like to engage in a little breast argumentation. Known as the Winerack, this undergarment will let you carry a secret alcohol supply on your person whilst adding a few of those extra precious inches to your bust size in the process.

Being developed by the same company behind the Beerbelly – which works according to the same principal as the Winerack, except that it adds inches to your stomach – the Winerack incorporates a couple of flexible bladders concealed in the bra like undergarment with a handy drinking tube that will allow you to partake of your favourite tipple once you have sauntered past an event’s security staff (no doubt getting some considerable attention on account of the several gallons stored in your hidden bra cup compartments).

Further information can be obtained from this site who are also presently looking for volunteers to test the Winerack during its continued development.

Real Nintendo Wii Boxing Gloves

Andrew Tingle — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:30:39 +0000

Anyone who is into Wii boxing may be interested to learn that you can now get ‘real’ boxing gloves for use with the game. Quite why you’d want them is another issue entirely though I suppose it adds a (remote) sense of authenticity and if you start loosing you could always disable your opponent with the reality dose of an actual left hook. Not really in the spirit of the game though, is it?

Complete with special, padded pockets in which the controllers can be safely secured, these unofficial boxing gloves are sure to make you feel as ‘almost there’ as a flight simmer would by attaching a bloody great Rolls Royce Trent jet engine on the side of his desk. Still, I wouldn’t want to see them on the girl featured in this video (the very thought sends shivers down the spine).

Retailing at $15.94 further information can be gained here.

The Disco Emergency Pocket Plasma

Andrew Tingle — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:12:56 +0000

Is that a Disco in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me? Not a line I’ve ever been on the receiving end of (more like ‘I’m sure it’s here somewhere’) but that could be because I’ve never carried my own pocket plasma around with me just in case of any Disco emergencies that may arise.

The gloriously retro Pocket Plasma is a 2 ¾ inch plasma disc that will provide a fascinating light show that reacts to sound and touch and is sure to propel you into the limelight for entire seconds as you saunter into a room swaying your hips like one of the Gibb brothers/John T-Revolting or someone in dire need of a hip replacement – and, needless to say, we think it’s fab-tastic.

Retailing at $19.97 the Pocket Plasma can be obtained from this site, amongst others (though we still prefer the supremely geeky T-Qualizer t-shirt when it comes to wearable interactive light shows).

Signal your Intention with Indicatears

Andrew Tingle — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:47:42 +0000

Whilst I would be the first to admit that I would miss my ears were I suddenly to loose them the truth is that they – meaning ears in general and not specifically limited to my own – are rather curious things that, apart from channelling sound, appear to be of very little use.
funky accessories in your local night club
Or at least, that it until now when, thanks to these odd contraptions known as Indicatears.

Indicatears are little lights that attach to your ears and serve as mini indicators – much like a car’s indicators – that, via a shirt/belt clip, which also houses the battery, can be used to signal your intention to turn thus avoiding those awkward collisions with others in busy environments.

Alternatively, of course, they could be used as rather funky accessories in your local night club as you strut your stuff. And, as a further benefit to looking totally cool (yeah right) these are bound to get the bar staff’s attention as you queue for drinks whilst putting on an awe-inspiring light show for the entertainment of the masses.

The Indicatears cost £3.95 (€5.76 / $6.81) and further details can be gained from this site.

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BrightFeet – The Slippers with Integral Headlights

Andrew Tingle — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:49:56 +0000

If you’re prone to getting up in the middle of the night to feed your face then these curious slippers known as BrightFeet could help you avoid tripping down the stairs/over the cat/over the wife whose head is in the fridge again (delete as applicable) as they come complete with a set of internal headlights.

Now your every footfall can be lit by a powerful LED mounted in the front of each slipper which not only power up courtesy of weight sensors contained within each slipper but are also claimed to be capable of illuminating up to 25 feet in front of you as you try to slip unseen to raid the cookie jar at gone 3am.

If you can’t live without headlights in your slippers you can gain more information concerning this somewhat left of centre footwear – as well as browse the large selection of highly fashionable designs on offer – by visiting the product page via this link.