Shocking Pen
July 31, 2007
The shocking pen is ideal to lend to someone who keeps bugging you because they forgot their pen. They certainly wont ask you to borrow another pen after witnessing the shocking pen. As the name suggests, the pen sends out a small electric shock which is enough to make the user jump, but not dangerous. It sound cool to be honest 
Unfortunately the source of the article doesnt mention where the pen is available from… but when I find the link I will post it right away.
Yahoo Flexible Keyboard
July 30, 2007
Roll up Keyboard
The flexible keyboard isnt new, but it seems like Yahoo are now branding some, making them purple and selling them from the online Yahoo store. You can pick up one of these full rubberized QWERTY keyboards, which also has a keypad, for $52. It measures 13.75 x 5.25 inches and can easily stow away when not needed. Yahoo doesnt mention how it connects up though, so I am unsure if it is USB, Bluetooth or Wireless. It looks quite cool, but lets hope the keyboard is responsive when typing.
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How To - Build your own LED Light Bulb
July 30, 2007
Instructions on how to make your own LED light Bulb
FieldLines have created detailed instructions on how to make your own LED light bulb. They say it takes a while to make, but the time spent building it is well worth the look and cost savings of the lower power consumption.
You need a halogen bulb (dead or not dead), some resistors, lots of LEDs (they recommend no more then 22) and other tools like solder to put it all together. The results are quite cool but it does look like a fairly complicated task putting it all together like can be seen below.
Rather then me going through all the steps again, you should go visit FieldLines to get the full instructions on what to do and how to calculate the resistors needed.
Font Clock
July 30, 2007
21st Century 24 Hour Clock
The Font Clock has 12 different font with which it can tell the time. The inside mechanisms are set to display random, mixed up displays of time in different fonts. I wonder if they have windings in there… that would make for a cool excuse why you were late for work (not being able to tell the time).
Three sizes of the clock are available which are the G270 which measures 47.6 x 16.2 x 56.6 CM and this one displays the time, date and day of the week. The next size is the G225 which is slightly smaller measuring 42.2 x 11.8 x 31.8 CM and shows just the time and date. The smallest clock is the G100 which measures 29 x 11 x 14 CM and displays the time only.
Costing a hefty 810 GBP (about $1600) for the large version, I think I will be giving this one a miss. The clocks are available from thorstenvanelten.
Gotcha Box - USB Toaster
July 30, 2007
USB Toaster Box
The Gotcha box is basically what its description implies… its a box. There is no actual working product inside, although the box is made up of nice graphics and photos to make the gift receiver think other wise. The box is just a decoy to store another present in side which will hopefully not disappoint too many people.
The box that you will be buying is 12 x 9 x 4 inches and perfect to fit in a variety of presents… just not the USB toaster that someone thinks they will be getting.
The Gotcha Box costs $7.50 and is available from TheOnion.
Mega Swiss Army Knife
July 29, 2007
The Giant Swiss Army Knife from Wenger
Swiss Army Knifes have been around a long time and come with a number of knifes, gadgets and other items. The Giant Swiss Army knife is built by wenger and has over 100 functions. It measures nearly 9 inches wide and has knifes, tweezers, laser pointer, saws, wrenches, screwdrivers and more. For a larger list of features you need to check out firebox.
Who knows how you are supposed to cart this knife around… but I am sure it will make some happy that they have all the tools they ever need on a pocket knife.
Caller ID on Shower Radio
July 28, 2007
The shower radio is waterproof and also features caller ID so that when someone calls your phone you can see in the shower if its worth getting cold to go answer the call. It measures 5.5 x 5.5 x 1.25 inches and is powered by 4 AA batteries for the radio with 2 more AA batteries for the caller ID feature. Also, if you get a number of calls in the shower it will also memorise up to 10 numbers for you to scroll back through. The waterproof shower radio will cost you $49.95 from GadgetUniverse.
