Basically Nabaztag is a desktop companion that utilises WiFi technology to fetch information from the Internet and convey it in various charming ways. Confused? You won't be, because you'll soon be relying on this cute little critter to tell you the time, wake you up, read the news, read you messages from friends, check the stock market and give you tomorrow's weather forecast today. Nabaztag can even communicate with fellow bunnies and get married.
tags:
We've seen some weird and wonderful cell phone accessories in our time but MoPods really take the cake. Why? Well for starters these funky little wearable characters live in transparent domes. But more importantly, they spin and flash when your cell receives a call or text.
tags:
Having consulted a thesaurus, we've concluded that there simply aren't any words in the English language that adequately describe the indescribably soft and squishy Cushtie. 'Squashie' and 'doughie' are both pretty good, but even words like smooshable, snuggleuppable and squishalicious don't do this amazing pillow justice. And we just made them up!
tags:
When our product scouts told us they'd found a culinary accessory featuring a barbell, we had visions of some cumbersome contraption designed for muscle-bound foodies. Thankfully Lift & Shake is more Saltzenpepper than Schwarzenegger because it's actually an extremely original little condiment dispenser.
tags:
If you thought Tamagotchi were ludicrously compelling, wait until you feast your eyes upon the crazy characters that inhabit Cube World. And no, that's not a new superstore that sells boxes; it's an interactive place where pixellated stick people live, play and pester each other. Confused? You should be, because unless you're reading this from a black and white cartoon parallel dimension we guarantee you've never seen anything quite like Cube World.
tags:
Telling the time is easy when you know how. But all that big hand/little hand business will be of no use at all with the ingenious Ibiza Ride. That's because this incredibly chic wristwatch is a 'Look ma, no hands!' kind of timepiece, and it's the ideal way to bamboozle and impress watch snobs in an instant.
tags:
The Duff Beer Talking Ice Bucket is, as its name suggests, a talking ice bucket that resembles a can of Homer's favourite brew. Double-walled to keep ice cooler for longer, this voluminous container will transport you into the colourful Simpson's universe the minute you clap eyes on it. But lift the lid and you could actually be in Springfield because a clever light sensor will activate three different phrases recorded by Homer (well okay, Dan Castellaneta) himself
tags:
Life is full of challenging puzzles: how to get your quid out of the supermarket trolley; how to open a child-proof lid when you're over 18; how to assemble flat packed furniture without tearing your hair out. The list goes on and on.
tags:
Wild holidays are great, aren't they? The trouble is you have to come home. And recreating that banging-week-in-Ibiza vibe in your back garden requires more than a jug of sangria. In fact it requires quite a few things: sunshine, for starters, a few scantily-clad guests, some top tunes and, of course, masses of foam in which to frolic around.
tags:
Robot dogs are usually rubbish. K9 off Doctor Who was merely an oversized toaster with a posh voice. And Muffit, that insufferable robo-hound from Battlestar Galactica, was little more than a chimp in an Ewok suit (no, really - we've checked).
tags:
Things are rarely predictable in the topsy turvy world of rock 'n' roll. Who'd have thought that Peter Andre would chart whilst Busted imploded? Or that Queen would reform minus Freddie? Or that former Steps hoofers H and Claire would end up in the where-are-they-now dumpster alongside Michelle McManus? (Well okay, maybe you guessed that last one).
tags:
We come across all kinds of things during the noble pursuit of 'product development'. Much of it is nonsense, discarded after five minutes either because it breaks or because what it claims to do is actually a Trades Description Act-infringingly million miles away from what it actually does. And being honest, we thought that the Orgasmatron would end up on the discard heap.
tags:
Of course, everyone knows that laser-sealed borosilicate glass vials that are internally coated with phosphor will create a cold energy that produces a light source when injected with gaseous tritium. It's as plain as the nose on your face.
tags:
Part of the Mathmos Modern range of lights that don't look and/or act like traditional lamps, the Bubble is a ball of silicone-based material that lights up when you give it a bit of a squeeze. Squeeze it again and its glow (soft in daylight, subtly impressive at night) will vanish.
tags:
Tents have been around for so long they even get a mention in the Old Testament. But although tent technology has come on leaps and bounds over the millennia, you still need the patience of Job to put the pesky things up. A shame, because nothing beats climbing into a cosy tent after a hard day's hike or an evening spent wading round the festival campsite.
tags:
If you're the proud owner of a Zen Micro you'll know that its sonic prowess is music to the ears. The trouble is, it's probably music to your ears only. That's why you need to get hold of the ingenious Creative MicroDock.
tags:
Oxygen bars are popular in smoggy cities such as Los Angeles, Bangkok and Tokyo. In the Japanese capital, you can even specify a fruity flavour for your O2. We Brits tend not to suffer so harshly from pollution, but the percentage of oxygen in the air has decreased over time. Couple this with the increase in carbon monoxide in our atmosphere, and the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood decreases.
tags:
We hate to bang on about this, but anyone who listens to music on the move should be doing so via an MP3 player. Portable CD players are history and tape machines belong in a museum for the criminally cack. But you already know that. That's why you're ready to read all about the lovely new Zen Nano Plus.
tags:
You've heard of air guitar and air kisses; well now prepare yourself for the astonishingly entertaining Airzooka. Physics really isn't our strong point, but for some unfathomable scientific reason this amazing fun gun is capable of blasting a 'ball' of air at unsuspecting victims up to 20 ft away! No, we don't really understand how either, but believe us, Airzooka is a total blast.
tags:
It's a funny old game, innit? No, not football, golf. But funny or not, golf is rapidly becoming the past time of choice for sports lovers everywhere. Why? Well for starters it's no longer exclusive to snobby old fogeys and naff celebs wearing bad slacks and terrible toupées. These days golf can be enjoyed by anyone. In fact, it's really rather cool.
tags:
There are plenty of squares in the music business but we're pretty sure there aren't any cubes. And there definitely aren't any CUBees. Hardly surprising, because despite their staggering originality and undeniable cuteness, music moguls are unlikely to be impressed by a boxy bunch of singing, flapping farmyard animals.
tags:
Back in the 60s, zonked out hippies would stare at their Lava Lamps contemplating life, love and the price of lentils whilst merrily plucking away at their sitars. Thankfully, plucking hippies are now a thing of the past; but there's still something to be said for mesmerising and groovy light devices.
tags:
When faced with important decisions there are many ways to choose who gets lumbered and who gets lucky. Drawing straws is one option, as is tossing a coin. You can even play eeny-meeny-miney-mo but that can look a tad childish, especially in the boardroom. That's why you need a Shockball.
tags:
When attempting to add a warm, ambient glow to your immediate surroundings the options are generally confined to light bulbs, candles or full-on bonfires. The latter two are not to be recommended in this day and age, primarily because there's a good chance your house could burn to a cinder. Of course, light bulbs are all well and good, and they do exactly what they say on the tin. The problem is, they're about as interesting as, well, light bulbs!
tags:
It's not easy describing something as weird and wonderful as iZ. The boffins behind this impossibly cute creature call it an "interactive animatronic DJ/speaker" - which it is, but you're probably still baffled, aren't you?
tags:
Find what's hot, right now. Join Stylehive for free or login.
