Do not compute or watch TV!

Two gadgets no office warriors or couch potatoes should be without. Both objects are created by French designer Matali Crasset who worked for Philippe Starck before opening her own studio in Paris.
Available online from Made in Design for about EUR 33.

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Advertising: SMS Guerrilla Projector

If you recently seen strange messages been projected onto people’s backs during a concert or on the streets of London these have potentially been done with the SMS Guerrilla Projector by Troikart.
Troika Communications a sister company of Troikart has recently been hired by Warner Music to project messages written by one of the band members [...]

Travel: Very Light Jets are getting ready for delivery

One of the latest innovation in aviation are the so called “Very Light Jet” (VLJ ) claiming to start a revolution in air travel.
At cost of less than current piston engine business planes they bring reliability and comfort of jet travel to a new group of customers. VLJs have also been praised for their [...]

Gadgets: Einstein Hollow Face Illusion

UK shop Grand Illusions that provides all sorts of illusion gadgets has an object called “The Einstein Hollow Face Illusion.”
This is one of the most amazing optical illusions we have seen. Watch the video on their web site to see it how it works. The image follows you as you move around the room.

Life: Sushi that melts in your mouth

The illusion could not be more perfect. No this is not fish or sushi from your favorite Japanese - these master pieces are made out of chocolate.Koo-Ki Sushi in San Jose, CA is creating these fabulous delights from finest chocolate. Pictured below is their classic container series of gift boxes.
Available online for mail order (FedEx) [...]

Gadget: Silkscreened CDRs and DVDs

US company 5inch offers pre-designed silkscreened CDRs and DVDs together with equally unique cases.
Custom designs and sets are also available.
Packs of 10s are about USD 13. Have a look at their shop.

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Gadgets: Panic button for your keyboard

There are many moments when you might have missed this button on your keyboard. It doesn’t do much - depending on which button you cover - but you feel a lot better having a button to stab at when everything goes to wrong.
It comes with a self-adhesive pad on the base. Safe for home [...]

Eternity on Ice

When your kids have taken over the Lego Ice cubes there is something that might last a bit longer with you. Art. Lebedev Studio is introducing this beautiful ice tray with an eternal touch. The design is based on the fairy-tale “The Snow Queen”.
Available soon through Art. Lebedev retailers and importers worldwide.

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Christmas shopping for the ultra-rich (1)

Christmas is approaching fast so we want to contribute our part and support a group of our society - often overlooked - but in real need.
In a brief series we will provide some suggestions to those that are now discovering that this year again has already gone by while they still trying to [...]

Life: Cufflinks with a message

We did hesitate a bit putting this post up but then these cuff links are looking great on the right person (hey-hey).
Acorn Studios is selling these keyboard beauties for about USD 15. There are 10 different pairs to choose - from [Esc] & [Pause] to [Page Up] & [Page Down] plus custom orders. The [...]