Wanna Know: March 2009

Rearden Studios OnLive Game Service

OnLive is a new gaming service that could quite possibly shake up the whole gaming industry if it works like they say it does. The service uses a "microconsole" that streams video of the game you want to play to your television and because of the low-latency video technology they've created, the game plays in real time as if you were playing on a console or PC. If you're wondering about the game choices, they've signed up with some of the biggest players in the industry: EA, Epic, Ubisoft, Atari, and many more. The service will also be compatible with your PC or Mac through a browser plug-in that's less than a megabyte to download.
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Old people racing: rude but fun

And so it begins... Violence in Grand Theft Auto IV queues

Fantec Porsche Steering Wheel

High Resolution Video Goggles

The NES Controller Backpack

The Most Expensive Chess Set in the World!

iRiver Add On Speaker For iRiver Clix2

Ear Drops - Swarovski encrusted earphone for women

Fantec Porsche Steering Wheel

High Resolution Video Goggles

The NES Controller Backpack

The Most Expensive Chess Set in the World!

iRiver Add On Speaker For iRiver Clix2

Phiaton PS 300 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Sure, Phiaton's PS 300 definitely scores style points in the looks department but there's one key feature here that should be standard in every one of it's rivals models - the ability to playback audio without the battery. You also get a dedicated mute button, bass control, an 18 hour battery life, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and a cradle charger that can charge via USB. Link: $300

ION Audio Block Rocker- Powerful Portable Speakers
Portable iPhone Speakers
Limited Edition Designer iPod touch
LP to iPod Converter Brings Back Fond Memories
iPhone Wide Angle Lens
LP to iPod Converter Brings Back Fond Memories
PSP iPhone-esque Concept
Portable iPhone Speakers
Inflatable Neutron - rest and listen to music with comfort
R2-D2 speakers for moderate 'Star Wars' freaks
Review: Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go
Futuristic Sony Vaio Zoom Making That Notebook Into A Desktop
2 Terabyte Big Disk Extreme + from LaCie

Campocatcher - High Tech Rod Holder And Fish Sensor

Outdoor Entertainment Set

Sony Ericsson has announced a outdoor Bluetooth wireless speaker MS500. The Sony Ericsson MS500 Bluetooth speaker($TBA) with a durable splash proof shell for outdoor using and a handy strap that you can attach it to a bag, or hang from the wrist. Thanks to Bluetooth tech, you can use your phone as a remote to change tracks and increase volume. It features 2 watts power and uses two AA batteries for running up to 5 hours.
The designer of the MS500 Wireless Outdoor Speaker, Leonardo Salzedo comments: "If I had to describe the MS500 speaker in three words, I would use the following; fun, compact and freedom. The word freedom has various meanings, as it refers to the speaker��s lightweight, small, splash proof shell, which enables you to take it with you everywhere and anywhere. No cables allow freedom of movement and a handy strap enables you to hang it from the wrist or attach it to clothing, so you have the ability to stylishly accessorise your life with music."

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Carl Zeiss Video Eyewear for Ipod and Nokia N
Nokia’s Morph Concept Mobile Phone
NEC may serve up a 'Flask' phone
BlackBerry Curve, Pearl and 8800 Get the Colorware Treatment
S-series - Sleek, Sophisticated Mobile Phone by Simon Enever
Personalizing That Phone Blank - Customizable OLED Phone by Chris Kujawski
Sony Ericsson Plays Nice With Thumb Drives
Sony Ericsson PXi For Lefties
Hello Kitty phone looks like a tombstone
Hyundai Drops Cell Phone Camera Watch
Nokia 7373 Special Edition by Giambattista Valli
Projection Mobile Phones

Fancy glass faucet doubles as flower vase

Look at this lovely, clever idea. Why not just make a vase into a faucet? Or would that be making a faucet into a vase? Either way, Hego Waterdesign's Flower Glass faucet furnishes a steady supply of water for the flower, and the flower provides beauty and fragrance for you as you wash your hands in the flowing flume.

Turn on the Lucite controls, and water flows up from the bottom of the cylinder, overflowing into the chute and into your hands. Brilliant. We especially like the orchids used in this photo, but any fresh-cut flowers will do. Just don't get lazy on us and put fake flowers in there!

Hego Waterdesign, via Trendir

Love Tub for Valentine’s Day
A Flower To Test The Waters
Take Away Sink Saves Water & Space
Spa Lights for Relaxing Bathing
Techvision W104 Waterproof Television
How to Get Rid of Stress with a Home Bath Spa
A Very Musical Shower
R2-D2 speakers for moderate 'Star Wars' freaks
Review: Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go
Futuristic Sony Vaio Zoom

7 foot long Lego Star Wars cruiser is epic in its awesomeness

There's no shortage of pathetically geeky gadgets you can get to show your love for Star Wars, but every now and then we come across something so awesome that it's hard to dismiss.

This seven foot long model of the Home One Calamari Cruiser from Return of The Jedi was built by Thomas Benedikt using 30,500 (mostly gray!) Lego pieces, and took about 11 months to complete at a cost of $5500.

Thomas is clearly about as dedicated as Star Wars fans get, check out his MOC page to see more of his amazing models.

MOC Pages, via Craziest Gadgets

Hello Kitty in Swarovski crystals
Gold Bra
False Eyelashes - “How to Apply” Video Lesson from the Pro Transformer Dress Turns Into Naked Lady!
False Eyelashes - “How to Apply” Video Lesson from the Pro

Heidi Klum in GQ Portugal issue
Heidi Klum Max Magazine

Adriana Lima bikini video

Victorias Secret - GQ Shoot June 2007

Adriana Lima - "Spider Man 3" Premiere at Tribeca - 57x HQ
Megan Fox Marck Hom Photoshot

ipod shuffle 3g gets candy coated colors

Thinking about picking up a new iPod Shuffle 3G, but think the basic brushed aluminum and black case designs a little drab for your flashy style? Miss the wide color selection of earlier 3G Shuffles? Well now you can brighten up your 3G with a fresh coat of color - for a price.
Apparently our pals over at Computer Choppers have made it their mission in life to color anodize and metallic plate anything and everything that can be anodized or plated. And the aluminum-shelled iPod Shuffle 3G fits that bill just perfectly. As was the case with their colorful anodized Mac Mini, these colors are much more durable than paint, and electrochemically bound to the metal so they won’t flake over time.
Now you’re looking at a price of $129 (USD) for a colorful Shuffle like the ones shown above (a $50 premium over Apple’s standard 4GB model), and prices go all the way up to $199 if you want to do something crazy like get yours plated in platinum. If you’re looking for a splash of color, you can order yours over at the Computer Choppers site.
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Dual Dock for your iPod & iPhone

PIZZA BOSS 3000

Real Men™ don’t use wimpy dime-store pizza cutters. Show that pizza you mean business with our new Pizza Boss 3000. It’ll blast thru pepperoni, extra cheese, even those pesky anchovies. It’s built from tough engineering-grade plastics and the laser-etched stainless blade has a removable shield for easy clean-up. A great “guy gift.” Packaged in a clear display giftbox.
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Toxic Style

I have been covering design and technology for many years now and the product design that excites me the most is the Cellphone. If you trace it from its origins, you will be amazed to see how this communication device has transformed from a basic wireless telephone to a fashion gizmo that packs it in all. If it’s not the camera, projector or touchscreen prowess, then it’s the blinged look that this device boasts of. Here’s a look at the Poison that brings a transparent LCD screen to the device. Looking more like a perfume bottle than a phone, it’s toxic!