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Keep Track of Your Kids by Their Coats
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Google, GPS,
The British clothing company Bladerunner has created a coat for children that features a GPS SiRF III in its lining. Originally made for mountain climbers and other sports fanatics, the jacket operates by the use of Google Earth maps and therefore can be used worldwide. Updated every 10 minutes, the image will narrow the view down to within 4 square meters. It also features Bladerunner’s slash-resistant lining and 2 dedicated buttons for emergencies. Considering that the outerwear has a price of $500.00 and $20.00 a month for the technology, we just hope you have one of those kids that is not the first to leave his/her coat at the local playground.
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| Toronto Sun
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Space Vest Features Wounds
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech, Video Games,
For those who think shooters are never gorey enough, now there is clothing to “feel” the action. TN Game’s Third Space Vest is the brainchild of Dr. Mark Ombrellaro, adapted from one used in medicine to simulate and study injuries. It includes 8 different zones, from a gunshot wound to an explosive force. Available in November for $189.00, it comes in two sizes and 3 designs. Included is the space game “Call of Duty II” and a free tee if you pre-order. Still not violent enough for you? A software kit will soon be out for shooters like Quake and Doom.
Read More | TN Games
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Digg-Me Shirt, For Those With Small Numbers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Design, Internet, Misc. Tech, Videos,
We know that many of you are closet and frustrated digg fans who just want to get those numbers in the high digit range. Instructables’ thydzik has an answer. The DIY digg-me Shirt helps you create your own electronic counting apparel. Created with the digg-me button, instructions are given step by step, and when your project is complete, we suggest you wear it to the mall and see just how many diggs you get. Let us know and if your tee is a success, we may make some, too.
Read More | Instructable
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Busted Tees Say What You Think
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Design, Video Games,
Anyone who has ever played the first Nintendo system and had it fail mid-game recognizes this sentiment. Started by the creators of College Humor, they sell a wide assortment of original t-shirts and hoodies because, as they say, they want people to “have fun, laugh, look good, feel comfortable, get good jobs, and get sweaty dancing.” Currently all their tees are only $15.99 each (with free shipping if you live in the U.S.) They also encourage others to send in pics with modeling their wares or submit designs for their consideration. If you are overwhelmed by the multitudes on Cafe Press, you might give the site a nod.
Read More | Busted Tees
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Find WiFi Signal With T-Shirt
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,
If you have WiFi, it can often be difficult to find the right spot. But some mighty clever folks have designed a glowing, animated shirt that changes bar strength for the wireless signals. The clothing works for both 802.11b and 802.11g connections and runs on a battery pack concealed in an inside pocket. The decal is attached by hook and loop fasteners so that you can remove it to wash the shirt. It will work for several hours on three AAA batteries (not included.) The black t-shirt is available at ThinkGeek for $29.99.
Read More | ThinkGeek
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SCOTTeVEST story told on Donny Deutsch’s The Big Idea
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Wearables, Videos,
We’re currently working on getting the new episode of Bleeding Edge TV up in a few minutes, where we review a couple of the latest SCOTTeVEST performance shirts. However, we just came across this video on YouTube video featuring SCOTTeVEST’s own Scott Jordan on the Donny Deutsch Show talking about how the SCOTTeVEST brand came in to being. It’s an interesting look at one of our favorite clothing companies, plus you get to see Scott pull all sorts of craziness out of his vest. Good times.
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Black Bar Glasses Can Make You Look Infamous
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech,
Even if you are not a Paris or Britney, you can look like one in your own humiliating poses with these Stupidiotic Black Bar Glasses. Better still, next time one of your buds passes out in a stupor, put them on him/her, take a picture, and send it to them with a note that you have will be putting it on Flickr unless he/she comes up with a really nice Christmas gift this year. The glasses are available at our fave Danish site for DKK 79,00 (~$15.00.)
Read More | Gadgets.dk
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Yours truly is a writer by day…sports fanatic by nights and weekends. That combination means one thing: sitting in the cheap seats. If you’re in the same boat, consider the Hands-Free Binocular Glasses, with “2.1x magnification lens optics”, to magnify whatever sporting event, movie, or even lecture you’re viewing. Each lens can be adjusted, focusing from 10 feet to infinity, and even includes “frosted objective lenses” to prevent reflections. The best part is that you wear them as eyeglasses, leaving your hands free to buy you some peanuts and Cracker Jacks while you root, root, root for the home team (sorry, couldn’t resist). A little geeky for sure, but you’ll have a way better view of Jeter sliding home than your fellow Bleacher Creatures…with your hands free to chug that overpriced beer. Available for $120 USD.
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Read More | Hammacher Schlemmer
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Armani Opens Boutique in Second Life
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Corporate News, Design, Internet,
Giorgio Armani has certainly been active of late. He has just teamed with Samsung, and now he has opened a virtual shop on Second Life. Modeled after his showplace in Milan, he will be sending an avatar of himself during its grand opening. Users of the site will be able to buy his wares with Linden Dollars or can connect to his Emporia Armani. The designer had this to say about the concept, “Finally, I can really be in two places at once.”
Read More | Reuters
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Female Gamers Get their Bling on with the Nintendo Necklace
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Wearables, Design, Video Games,
We loooove this necklace, for two reasons: One, it continues our slightly obsessive
trend of spotlighting retro NES controller items, such as the wallet and CD holder. Two, it’s made for female gamers, a group rarely targeted by anyone —except male gamers. It’s the Nintendo Necklace, featuring a lovely cherry blossom design on one side (for her “feminine” side). Turn it over, and BAM!, it’s an equally lovely NES controller (for her “kick-ass” side). Each necklace is handmade by Michigan’s Sarah Lynne, using aluminum, wire, paper and paint. Not into gaming? Check out her other designs. Ms. Lynne is currently taking custom orders for the NES necklace, for $45 USD.
Read More | Etsy via Technabob
