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Prop Human Airbag

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech, Science,

The Japanese company Prop has developed a Human Airbag for seniors. The strap-on device deploys in a few seconds if the wearer falls and can’t get up. It consists of 3 airbags that inflate with compressed gas, protecting the head and back. Unfortunately, the vest will not work if the user falls forward. The safety gadget costs $1000.00 and we are thinking that maybe Prop could design a mini-version for toddlers learning to walk.

Electronic Drum Kit Shirt

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Music, Videos,

Take music to a whole different level with this electronic t-shirt that you can actually play. There are 7 different sounds and when you, or someone you trust, taps with fingers, sound comes out the built-in speakers. Available in black cotton in 5 sizes, it needs 4AAA batteries (not included.) The battery pack and speaker are removable for washing the tee. The Electronic Drum Kit Shirt has a MSRP of $29.99.

Dots Gloves for Touchscreens

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video,

Winter will soon be upon us, and those of you with touchscreen devices may have to choose between risking scratching them with ordinary gloves or going inside to use them. Dots Gloves are an inexpensive, simple alternatives. They promise to keep your iPhone, iPod or other device smudge and scratch free. Available in two sizes and four colors, a pair can be yours for $13.00. Their Ragg Wools are also available in black or white for $18.00.

Love Meter T-Shirt

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables,

In our quest to find the gaudiest clothing around, we couldn’t resist this Love Meter T-Shirt. When you move closer to someone, you grow more bars. Of course the other person has to be wearing one, too. Go to a party where everyone dons one and it becomes a veritable lovefest. There is an on/off switch in case your preferred mate is of the wrong sex, and it comes in 4 sizes. Made of cotton, the tee has a removable battery pack that needs 4 AAAs and is priced at $47.34.

Swany Gloves/Cell Phone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Wearables, Wireless / WiFi,

When you take your new Olympus Stylus Cam up north, you might as well pick up some Swany Gloves to go with it. A Red-Dot Award Winner, the g. cell gloves have a fully integrated Bluetooth capable cell phone. Incoming calls will give your wrist a vibration. Take the call by pushing on the back of your hand. The insulated, water repellent gloves also feature voice command dial out. Expect 12 hours standby and 4 hours talk time. The Swany should be out for the holidays with a $495.00 price, so you might want to invest in a couple of parka hooks.

Band Geek Hero T-Shirts

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Internet, Video Games,

Torsopants is getting into the Guitar Hero action with their Band Geek Hero line of t-shirts. Choose between Accordion, Triangle, Kazoo, Bagpipes, and many more including our favorite, Cowbell Hero. (After all, you can never have enough cowbell.) The tees come in male and female adult sizes in several styles starting at $19.00 and have recently become available in kids’ sizes. Even if you are not shopping, their site is a minor riot and we suggest you go play on it for awhile.

Place Your Bid on Britney Spears’ Clothes

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Clothing, Charity,

Britney Spears in Christmas Pepsi campaign Interested in owning something from Britney Spears’ heydey? If so, this upcoming auction might be for you.

The online site Gotta Have It! will be hosting an event later this month featuring memorabilia from a list of iconic artists. Amongst the items offered in the Rock & Roll Pop Art Auction will be a jumpsuit worn by Elvis and a filled-out day planner of Madonna‘s (written in during her Sean Penn years). Several articles of clothing from Britney will also be up for grabs.

Some of Spears’ pieces include:

A t-shirt from her Mickey Mouse Club era. The tee - later given to her grandmother - has Spears’ autograph along with Justin Timberlake‘s, Keri Russell’s and Christina Aguilera’s.
Outfits from two of her concert tours.
A blue-and-white outfit worn for a Christmas Pepsi campaign.

Bidding will start on July 21 with all proceeds going to charity. More information about the event can be found here.

Massage Me Jacket

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Design, Video Games,

We think that the Massage me Jacket must have been designed by a couple of women whose men wouldn’t leave their gaming consoles. Hannah Perner-Wilson and Mika Satomi are behind the clothing made with a hacked Playstation Controller that takes two to use. One wears the jacket and the other treats the users back as a gamepad, since it has soft, flexible buttons. As long as the game lasts, the wearee earns the real bonus. The duo tells you give you some DIY tips on their site. We’ll take several, please.

Fashion Icon Yves Saint Lauren Dies at 71

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Clothing, Style, Obituaries,

Fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent dead at 71 World-renowned, revolutionary French clothing designer Yves Saint Laurent died yesterday at the age of 71.

Saint Laurent’s long-time companion, Pierre Berge, revealed to the press that the fashion icon had been diagnosed with a brain tumor last year, passing away quietly in Paris on Sunday.

The living legend’s real career began when he became Christian Dior‘s right-hand man, ultimately succeeding the fashion giant. Saint Laurent eventually founded his own line, proving to be just as innovative and revolutionary in women’s fashion as his predecessor. His companion, Berge, said it best: “Chanel gave women freedom. Yves Saint Laurent gave them power.”

iLogic Sound Hat

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Music, Portable Audio / Video,

If you are the type that wears a cap just to look cool, the iLogic Sound Hat will certainly add to your sophistication level. Plug in your iPod or MP3 player through its 3.5mm jack and listen to your tunes via the integral speakers located inside the cap. Made from polyester with a fleece lining, it is washable once you remove the speakers and is suggested for those over 8 years old. At the very least it is a lot more comfortable than earbuds and one less cord to tangle. The Sound Hat is available for £14.99 (~$30.00.)

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