Brando’s apple is an air purifier that generates negative ions “to decompose or exterminate” contaminants like particulates, dust, bacteria, gas, smoke, “volatile organic compound,” and other unwanted pollutants within a 5³ meter radius. More »

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People spend thousands to protect their vehicles, homes, and other possessions, but what about your wallet, where you carry your cash and valuable credit cards? The iWallet is a compact and secure fiber glass (carbon fiber and kevlar optional) hard-case with integrated biometric fingerprint scanner and Bluetooth link to your cell phone. More »

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One of the sexiest modifications done to feminine beachwear, Andrew Schneider’s Solar Bikini integrates solar panels onto a bikini that acts as a power reserve for USB devices, especially the iPod. More »

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Let us play a game: every Tuesday, we scour allover for the strangest looking gadgets, and then you guess wildly what they are. Inedible but helpful for daily usage, this plastic apple is a friendly gadget for your desktop. More »

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…because, as Steve Jobs has discovered, they will become your bitterest enemies. In case you did not know, Eric Schmidt was on Apple’s board of directors until August 2009, even though he has been Google CEO since 2001. There was clearly a conflict of interests, as proven by Google’s release of Android OS, which is a direct competitor to the iPhone. More »

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As a horological buff, I adore mechanical watches. Why wear just a watch on your wrist when you can also display your admiration of early twentieth century timepieces by donning these movement cuff-links? Show everyone that you are a sophisticated geek. More »

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A £1,930,000 phone should be able to print money, do your laundry, and chauffeur you around. Stuart Hughes’ Iphone 3GS SUPREME Rose does nothing that a regular iPhone 3GS cannot do, but at $3 million dollars, it proves that its owner is filthily rich. More »

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Offered in blue, green, and orange, Green House’s USB 2 flash drive is a 2Gb storage accessory for those with discriminating taste for fashion. At ¥4,850 ($50 USD), they are pricey. If you want a cheaper alternative, see below for unlit light bulb USB flash drives from Brando in capacities of 2, 4, and 8Gb… More »

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What could be more practical than light bulbs for cuff-links? One pair glows in the dark and is cheap, while the other is LED powered. More »

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What looks like a treadmill is a 3D scanner from Real-View 3D. Devised from medical equipment, the Real-View 3D scanner is a consumer product that reminds me of video game scanning technology. More »

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Designer Amosu’s limited edition (3 total) Curva Blackberry is enclosed in solid gold, has 4,459 diamonds at 28.43 carats, and lists for £125,000. More »

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Audiophiles who spend lavish amounts of money on their equipment are generally deemed “nuts,” but at least we are chasing after sonic performance and aural nirvana. Most audiophile gear look downright industrial and sometimes unattractive. On the other hand, these garish £3,500 diamond and solid gold earbuds make audiophiles cringe because we know that they will sound awful. I admit that I have spent over $2,000 on a single pair of headphones before, but they were mesmerizing performers, unlike these. More »

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Let us play a game: every Tuesday, we scour allover for the strangest looking gadgets, and then you guess wildly what they are. Whatever could this contraption be? If it is a treadmill or exercise equipment of some sort, then the answer would be too easy. More »

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$200 buys you an R2-D2 replica that responds to 40 different voice commands such as, “Turn Around!” This droid is a must have for Star Wars enthusiasts, who just gobble up this stuff. More »

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HTPCs are staples of many home theater systems. Thanks to inexpensive motherboards with decent integrated graphics from Intel and AMD, most budget HTPCs can be built for little. For many home theater set-ups the HTPC units are probably the cheapest components. However, HTPCs are still computers and need to be controlled. This $60 mini keyboard could be what you want. More »

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