Back in January, Oakley deployed a mobile demonstration unit that would travel the country, teaching consumers about their High Definition Optics (HDO) technology. According to Oakley’s president Colin Baden “Oakleys HDO(®) sunglasses provide the best optical clarity, impact resistance and UV protection in the industry. By taking our science to the street, we can reach out to those who might not have an opportunity to learn about the quality and performance of our eyewear.”

Dubbed the Rolling O Lab, the mobile unit consists of a 40 foot freightliner motor coach, fully self contained, and offers live demonstrations of Oakley’s HDO technology and performance across the country at retail locations, spots venues ……Check out their schedule here>> they might be coming to city near you. The interior of the freightliner features flat screens, and couches in the lounge. It also has a fully stocked kitchen. Other utilities include: a skateboard, and a surfboard.

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This belt driven turntable converts your classic LPs to MP3 formats directly to a 5th generation ipod or 2nd generation nano. The ipod/nano is connected to a built-in dock on the turntable, and you can quickly convert your favourite Bob Marley and the Wailers vinyls into digital files for your ipod/other mp3 players. The turntable can also play  LPs at 33 1/3 and 45rpm speeds. To provide increased stereo balance, the turntable is equipped with adjustable anti-skating control devices.

You can plug the turntable directly into your computer using the included USB cable, enabling you to convert your LPs to MP3s, and you can use the included software to remove scratches, hisses, and pops. It can also be connected to a stereo system equipped with either CD or Aux input through the RCA output. (with cable included).Available at Hammacher Schlemmer for $260.00. Shipping is expected to start on Dec 12th 2007.

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A wallet that intergrates WiFi and RFID technology to connect to people and objects. Yep! Meet the shoppers’ companion dubbed the ‘eWallet.’ This device will enable you to  window shop, and customize specific details like color, sizes….It also has a built-in simulator that tells you how fabulous you look. Satisfied with all the stuff you picked up? Don’t wait in line for the cashier, eWallet lets you make purchases directly from it’s interface. Designed by Mukai Shen, the eWallet is just another concept, but it would be wondeful if it actually went into production.  (via).

      

On a more playful mode. The newly slashed Sony PSP is looking sleek, now it has become a collector’s item. Wait, not just any PSP is a collectors item, I am talking about the new Limited Edition Darth Vader PSP, which is available for sale as part of the Star Wars Battlefront Entertainment Pack. For $200, the pack includes: (uncrate)

• Gaming System includes Power Cord, PlayStation Portable System, Battery Pack, Darth Vader Silkscreen, AC Adapter
• Games included are Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron ™

 

 

                                            

Ladies You can now bring your iPod along with other gadgets without looking too geeky, thanks to this Roxy i-P22 Portable speakers that can also house your iPod. These speakers feature an aluminum cone neodymium and are encased in a stylish case that can also carry your iPod, while providing music to everyone around you $100. outblush

Also this (below) Pirate Watch by Vabene, features a Swarovski crystal skull in the dial and crystals in the bezel, all this is crafted in black acrylic bracelet and case.(Note. Acrylic is a high grade of plastic that is light and durable). The watch will give you that rockstar swagger.$250. Available in various styles. uncrate

                                                            

Just because its an inhaler case doesn’t mean it has to look geeky, ordinary, and unattractive. Thanks to designer/developer Guy Thornhill, whose Respire inhaler cases feature a sleek and classy look. The magnetic case holds the asthma inhaler securely inside protecting it from dust, debris, fluff and unnecessary wear and tear.

The Respire case gives your inhaler that sophisticated look that other gizmos have, and it’s a discreet way of carrying inhalers. The cases also feel good on your hands, and are compatible with most inhalers. Respire case are designed and manufactured in the U.K.( would this be a sole reason for someone to buy them? Stupid reason, you decide.) The cases are exclusively available on-line at the Respire site.>>>

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This portable wireless stock market reporter allows you to track the Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ stock market, and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. A ll this is done without the use of a computer or even an internet connection. The gizmo uses the same paging network used by doctors and first responders.

Other features include; a built-in magnet that allows you to mount the Stock Market reporter to appliances, a wall mounting hole on its back, and a flip-out stand for table use. Did I mention that it can last on AAA batteries for a year. Price $129.95 

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This Oxio wholly laptop bag is made from denim exterior and faux fur cow print interior. It features: a padded laptop compartment for up to a 15’ laptop, several pockets for other accessories you might bring along, a removable shoulder strap, a card and pen holder.

 

 

Creative’s pebble sized Mp3 player Zen Stone, has a successor. Meet the Zen Stone Plus, just like the name it packs more features than the Zen Stone, including 2GB of memory compared to the 1GB Zen Stone, a built-in mic, an FM tuner, can hold up to 1000 songs, and has a tiny round blue display for viewing track info and preset radio stations. Available in the same six hues as the Zen Stone [red, black, white, pink, green and blue] gadgetcandy

The most anticipated Gadget this year is the iPhone, and it has already been clothed for protection, thanks to the good folks at Pacific Rim Technologies. Made from synthetic leather and a hard shell case, the ishield will protect your yet to be-released $499 iPhone from terrible falls and scratches. Available in red, black and white, it features cut-offs for the camera, and buttons. $35.00 Pacific Rim Technologies also makes iShields for ipods, and other accessories for your portable gizmos.

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Samsung has a successor for their U2 Mp3 player, the U3. The 25mm tall Mp3 player, features a built-in FM radio, 4GB for you to store up to 1000 songs, voice recorder capabilities, record up to 33 hours of voice (ideal for keeping an audio diary or schedule) and it’s available in five colors: pink, green, blue, black and white. Another gadget for todays round-up is the 0ral B Triumph Toothbrush which features a ‘SmartGuide’ for proper tooth brushing. All your wisdom teeth can finally come into contact with a toothbrush. The smartguide can be placed on the sink , and it will let you know how long you’ve been brushing, and if you happen to gag, it will wirelessly communicate with you toothbrush and let you where to continue from.

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An interaction design and wearable technology company, CuteCircuit unveiled a shirt, “Hug Shirt” [back in 2005-2006] that enables you to hug your loved ones no matter where they maybe. The hug shirt features bluetooth technology with sensors and actuators, it then connects to a bluetooth java enabled cell phone with the hug me java software running. when you touch the red areas on your hug shirt, your cell phone receives the sensors data via bluetooth (hug pressure, skin temp, heartbeat rate, time you hug e.t.c.) and then sends it to the other person’s Java enabled cell phone, with the hug me software running, and he/she has to be wearing the hug shirt, to enjoy the hug. Get one for you grandma, and please explain to her what it does or she will go nuts…… 

A soft foot rest for anxious people to fumble with under their desks? Sounds like extreme sports, skateboarding or snow boarding  to me! I don’t care how beautiful your desk, and chair look, you will surely look like a dork fumbling with the “webble” foot rest. It lets you concentrate better on your work, by directing the extra energy to your legs instead of the whole body. Really?….

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With the heartbeat indicator mouse, you can check your e-mail and heart condition at the same time. When the user is using the mouse, the thumb and palm will touch the sensors located inside, and they detect the users heart rate. In some cases it sends the information obtained, to hospitals and caregivers cell phones via PC network. It also tells you how long you’ve worked. “I would recommend it for use in social chat rooms (match.com). The faster your heart beats, the more chemistry there is between you and the person you’re communicating with.” 

Designer: Chiu Chi Tat & Tsoi Man Hei. Not sure if the mouse is available for sale or it’s a just a concept. (yankodesign)

I just read Extreme Craft’s gushing post on the great, insane Amy Sedaris and her upcoming book on entertaining I Like You: Hospitality Under The Influence (Can’t wait! Can’t wait!) which lead me to watch her 2001 appearance on Conan O’Brien in which she shows off her bizarre craft abilities to Martha Stewart. Inspired, I couldn’t’ help but think about the other side of normal…yes, that which is weird – and the odd products we come in contact with every day.

You know, it’s not all just fashion and furniture on ThisNext. Did you see that someone has recommended a penis cozy?

Beyond the amazing surplus of interior design, health, and beauty discoveries on ThisNext.com lay quite a few items that are a little…odd.

And we love it!

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Check out Ganda of Eat, Drink, One Woman’s running series of interviews called You Are What You Eat. Ganda profiles real-world people on what’s in their fridge, where they like to eat out, what their last meal on earth would be … but perhaps most significantly, she asks about a favorite kitchen item. Take, for example, Marysella Castillo’s pick, a Kitchenaid garlic press.

Ganda understands that what you shop for speaks volumes about who you are. We think we sense a kindred spirit here.  

Lock and load, ladies. Like Meg at Megnut, we’ve tried our share of pepper grinders over the years. So we’re very curious about this snazzy device, the Peppergun. The one-handed action come sin convenient when you’ve got one mitt all covered in raw meat or other unsavory goo. It conveniently also comes in white, for coarse salt. Now that’s better living through better products, no doubt about it.

This little gem was touted by NPR as “…reliev[ing] one of life’s great frustrations.” Well, we think that may be a bit of hyperbole, but we are pretty excited about the idea of a gadget that simplifies the process of getting at the sweet meat of a ripe mango. (via Food Blog.)

Have you heard the news? Sony’s new PSP ads are once again stirring up controversy, this time in the form of racial tension. “The latest in a long line of questionable marketing decisions by Sony, this ad — gracing the streets of Amsterdam and the Dutch PSP site — promotes the upcoming white PSP with the racially charged image of a white woman grabbing a black woman’s face. ” We’re not sure quite what to make of this… but its some juicy gadget news found over on The Gadget Blog.

It should come as no news to you, but we’re all about what’s cool. And when the mercury rises, nothing is cooler than ice cream. Sure, you could truck to the store and get a pint of Ben & Jerry’s or Haagen Dazs (not that there’s anything wrong with the Haagen Dazs!), but churning your own makes it extra-special. All the way from Paris, David Lebovitz walks us through three great home ice cream makers (all available stateside, of course). Churn it on!

We don’t know about you, but we cannot do anything before that first cup of joe in the morning. That’s why we love this self-stirring coffee mug. Just touch the button on the handle, and a motor in the bottom whirrs at 3,000 RPM, so you can be sure you don’t end up with a sugary sludge at the bottom of your mug due to languid pre-brew stirring. Thanks to The Green Head for helping make our lives better from the minute we wake up.

To kick off this long weekend, how about this unbelievably flashy Hello Kitty Stratocaster? Even if most readers may not be ready to drop $21,695 on it, that image is priceless enough to put a smile on your face. And if you are wanting it, there were only 3 manufactured! And Engadget has always been great for those mornings you want to browse everything from the latest cellphones coming out in the next year, or the strangest gadget that has come across their emails.