Will Alsop Alessi Daytimer Watch - Polygonize Your Wrist!

Posted by Finnian Durkan Categories: Accessories, Clothing, Design, Misc. Tech

Will Alsop has been designing buildings and public spaces in chic European locales for decades - Hamburg, Marseilles and London to name a few.  Recently he has begun lending his designing eye to Alessi, an Italian design firm responsible for a wide range of products too high-end and/or cerebral for me to understand much less afford. 

One thing that I do understand, though, is my need for ironic/retro kitsch - and nothing says retro kitsch quite like a neon green polygonal watch.  If you are looking for something cool and ergonomic that reminds you a bit of the 80’s yet don’t want to wave your nerd-flag too high with calculator watch then this is the timepiece for you.  At $118.48 (83 Euro) it is a small price to pay for a modernized piece of your childhood… if you were a child in the 80’s.  Wow, having to preface that makes me feel old.  Now where is my Prince - Purple Rain concert t-shirt?

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Babyglow Color Changing Clothing

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Clothing, Science

Any first time parent knows the panic when their newborn appears to have a fever and drives their physician crazy with constant calling, only to be told a simple solution or to calm down. Chris Eberjer came up with Babyglow, clothing that changes color when the baby’s temperature is rising. Available in blue, pink and pastel green, the garment turns white when the temp is over 98.6º. They will become available in October for £20 (~$35.00) per pack. Until then, if your baby’s face looks redder than normal, that might be an indication that something is wrong.

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Stars For A Cause Auction

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Clothing, Internet, Misc. Tech, Movies

Fans of Steven Spielberg, Ludacris, Bradgelina, Mickey Rourke and Tina Fey can own a piece of their idols with the Stars for a Cause Auction May 28 in LA. Jewelry, clothing and posters are all up for bid from Golden Globe winners as well as bottles of champagne signed, appropriately enough, by the likes of Paul Giamatti and others. Sign up online if you would like to be part of the event and you could be the owner of William Shatner’s designer shoes, although he did withdraw his “celestial” cufflinks.

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Star Trek Enterprise T-Shirt

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Clothing, Movies

It didn’t take long for makers of flashing t-shirts to come up with one for the new Star Trek movie. Although you cannot beam up with it, it should probably scare any Klingons or fashionistas away. The battery pack is in the cotton shirt’s lining, is removable for washing and needs 4 AAA batteries (not included.) Choose from medium, large or extra large and live long and prosper in the officially licensed shirt that will cost you 29.95 GBP (~$46.00.)

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New shoe styles for your Avatar now available on Xbox LIVE

Posted by Drea Avellan Categories: Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Marketplace

Xbox wants your avatar to get its Summer on in style this year by bringing you new shoe styles to rock. Yes, classics such as the flippy floppies, or even the amazingly sexy socks and sandals looks are now available to you. Of course, the ladies will get some love, although limited, with pretty sandals and boots.

Listed below is what you will find to be shiny and new:

The Boys:

• Flip Flops
• High Top Sneakers
• Socks and Sandals
• 70’s Leather Platforms

The Girlies:

• Sunny Day Sandals
• White 60’s Boots

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iTie With Hidden Pocket

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Clothing, Portable Audio / Video, Videos

The iTie is a unique idea that combines the formal apparel with a hidden pocket in the back. Store business cards, credit cards, honey do lists, pens, Certs or your MP3 player, although there is no way to disguise those earplugs. A larger version is being developed for iPhones, BlackBerrys and other larger handhelds. Because they are individually homemade the cost will vary, so you need to contact them to order one.The scary thing about this clothing is that they think they need Billy Mays to hock it (check out the product page.)

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Plasma Belt Clip

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Clothing, Misc. Tech

We dig those old plasma displays and now you can wear one. The Plasma Belt Clip has two settings, always on or sound sensitive, responds to touch, needs 2 AAA batteries (not included) to run, weighs a mere 5 kg and comes with a clip to attach to your belt or clothing. We would suggest the latter, but it might just be a decent ice breaker at parties. The clip will be available for £12.99 (~$19.00) beginning in June.

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O’Neill NavJacket - Share Your Skiing Experience

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Clothing, GPS, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation

Clothing is becoming smarter all the time. O’Neill’s NavJacket can upload and share your ski runs with others at over 180 United States and 420 European resorts. The jacket has an LCD display, e-textile keypad and GPS unit built into its sleeve. Those who lose their buds while skiing can use their friend-finder to get back together. The price of the NavJacket is $1,635.00. Check O’Neill’s community site to see how cool the features are as well as view some of their users touring videos.

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iCap MP3 Player

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Clothing, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation, USB

Why carry a boombox when you can wear one and be just as disruptive? The iCap is wireless and features a detachable 1GB MP3 player with Micro SD card slot, an FM stereo tuner, a voice recorder and 2 built-in speakers so that you and everyone else can listen to your tunes. An FM transmitter is optional and will allow you to send music to your buds’ players as well. The cap comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery, AC charger, clip attachment and USB cable and carries a price of $119.95.

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Warmmi Heating Slippers

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Clothing

Winter is coming too quickly for us. When it gets to the point where you are wearing socks all the time while computing, utilize your USB ports with Warmmi Heating Slippers. They come in both men and women’s styles in 3 colors and have a 2 meter cord attached. The booties reach up to 114ºF within 5 minutes and 131ºF within 10 minutes. They certainly look comfy, but you need a separate USB connection for each of the slippers. Find them for $14.99.

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