A lot of guys don't like the idea of wearing rings for fashion — they think that it might somehow make them "girly." Well, there's nothing "girly" about this ring. The Stainless Steel and Concrete Ring ($170) keeps it real manly with a wide, thick stainless band that has a core inlay of concrete. Wear this, and display your man... [More]
Whether you use them with your iPod or Zune, the V-Moda Vibe Earphones ($101) will grab all of the attention. The noise-isolating earphones feature an elegant, lightweight design sculpted from alloy metal. In our sound tests, we were surprised to find that the Vibes rank right up there with Etymotic and Shure earphones we've used. Great bass, mid-range and highs.... [More]
Nevermind the fact that your local delivery man probably knows you're a geek judging from the endless stream of computer shipments coming to your house, now you can confirm his suspicions with the Barcode Doormat ($24). Made from 100% recycled truck tires, it's a great way to display some techie pride (and a little humor) while staying "green" at the... [More]
With its slick leather wristband and bright LEDs, the Dot Matrix Watch ($113) is what the cool kids would call "geek chic." Available in tan leather with yellow lights or black leather with red lights, the watch can show the time in 24 hour or 12 hour format and features a scrolling light effect before it displays the time in... [More]
If your iPod is getting a little long in the tooth, give it a facelift with an iVue Crystal Case from iPodMods. The replacement shell ($30 with free installation) replaces the entire front of your iPod with a clear cover that shows off the iPod's internal components, or iGuts, if you will. Expect iVue cases for video iPods and iPod... [More]
Bring some natural style to your place with this eco-friendly wooden iPod/iPhone sound system. Built using sustainable plantation-grown wood, the hand-crafted Vers 2X ($180) features an energy efficient class D amplifier, two 3-inch custom designed speakers that deliver 30 watts peak of full range sound, and comes with a 14-function IR remote. Possibly the best looking iPod audio system we've... [More]
Have you been searching for a new bed, but just can't seem to find the right one? Then go ahead and check out the Step X Bed ($TBA). With a user-selected style, material and color for the headboard, bed frame, and legs, you should be able to find something you like out of the 3456 possible combinations. Just don't play... [More]
With our love of all things Star Wars being rather obvious, it should come as no surprise that we're loving this Black GS Snow Trooper T-Shirt from Triumvir ($30). With a storm trooper print done in snow camo dominating the front and a relaxed, comfy 100% cotton build, we're ready to make this yet another entry in our never-ending arsenal... [More]
Fulfill your Dick Tracy childhood fantasies with the Van Der Led MW2 Watch Phone ($470). This quad-band device lets you make and receive calls from your wrist — without making you look like too much of a dork. The MW2 features a tiny TFT touch screen, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, a 1.3-megapixel camera, and 1GB of storage for MP3s and whatnot.... [More]
Apartment living can be tough, especially when it comes to subjects like entertaining and decorating. Our friends over at the Apartment Therapy blog have been helping us along with these tasks, and now you can bring some of their wisdom to your coffee table with Apartment Therapy: The Eight-Step Home Cure by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan ($11). The book looks at everything... [More]
Not all organizational tools need to look organized. Take, for instance, Harry ($30). This tangled-looking ball of black wire, coated to make sure your gadgets and such don't get scratched, hangs securely on your wall, ready to hold whatever you need held. The more stuff you give him, the bigger he becomes, shaping himself uniquely based on the kinds of... [More]
We love adjustable lighting, but it's not often you find it in such a nice-looking package. The Cubix Lamp ($75) is a 10.6-inch tall lamp that has wooden frames, which function as both the frame of the lamp and as lampshades, that are connected along one axis, allowing you to position them individually to suit your lighting needs, mood, and... [More]
Make sure the pizza delivery dude never misses your house again with these Solar LED Address Numbers ($20 each). Powered by sunlight, each number has two white LEDs hidden behind the number plate, which sits an inch from the mounting surface to create a great backlighting effect. Plus, there aren't any wiring or timers required for installation, since the lights... [More]
Andy Warhol is one of our favorite artists here at Uncrate, so we're thrilled to see this line of officially licensed Andy Warhol Campbell's Tomato Soup Cans ($12 each). Each one actually contains soup, and is covered with authentic reproductions of Warhol-designed labels, printed on high-quality paper and with Andy's signature on the side. A must-have for display in any... [More]
Just because you get your news from the 'net instead of the local paper doesn't mean you have to give up that newspaper feel. Times ($30) is a new RSS reader for Mac OS X Leopard that presents your feeds in a friendly, newspaper-style layout, which can be organized into sections, subject pages, and more. It also offers up the... [More]
If it's finally time to ditch that lame "I Don't Do Mornings!" keychain that you've been carrying around since 1998, take a look at this super sleek Level Keyfob from Coach ($38). Not only does it just look cool, it may just come in handy from time to time. It's nickel-plated and comes matching high-quality keyring.... [More]
Get a mix of high tech and retro on your wrist with the silver Fossil Anadigi watch ($85). An industrial looking stainless steel case houses a negative digital display offset against a wood and black metal analog dial. It even comes packaged in a collectible tin.... [More]
For the Star Wars purists out there, while the current box set is nice, it still isn't the original. Lucas is fixing the situation — and unfortunately taking more money out of our pockets — by releasing special editions of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi ($TBA) from Sept. 12 to Dec. 31 that will... [More]
If you're a reader and a Star Wars fan, there's no doubt you'll flat out love this as much as we do. The Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina Bookend Set ($115) depicts Han Solo, blaster in hand, facing off against Greedo. The set is six inches tall and ten inches wide when pushed together, and captures very fine details of... [More]
This stainless steel mailbox has an awesome geek-vibe thanks to a computer icon-like frosted envelope design on the front. The wall-mount Envelope Mailbox ($68) from Chiasso has a lock for keeping your mail safe and a dedicated tube to hold newspapers and magazines. Overall, just really, really cool.... [More]
We've known about it since September, but now it's out with a new name. The Apple TV ($299) is essentially an iPod for your TV, coming with 720p video output through component video, optical and analog audio, and HDMI ports. It packs in a 40GB hard drive for syncing TV shows and videos with iTunes, 802.11b, g, and n wireless... [More]
We thought we had already covered all of the essential MacBook accessories. We were wrong. After about a month, we finally got sick of having to shove magazines under our MacBooks just so we could use them on our lap. (Yes, the MacBook gets insanely hot — so hot that it will literally burn your legs.) Enter the Lapinator —... [More]
Ho-ly shit. The Apple iPhone ($399) is one of the most awesome pieces of technology we've ever seen. Coming in 4GB and 8GB varieties, the iPhone will use GSM/EDGE technology through Cingular and also sports a 2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR. But the big deal is the touchscreen interface that runs a lite version of Apple's Mac OS... [More]
Of all the lovely pop mashups we've seen, this print by the artist Slick that combines Albert Einstein and Gene Simmons is one of the best. The Albert Simmons Print ($40) is made from dark brown and metallic gold silk, which is screenprinted on chipboard. Each print comes signed as part of a limited edition of 90, and if you're... [More]
The compact Xtend & Climb telescoping ladder ($180) extends and locks by the foot from 34 inches to 12.5 Feet — step stool height to a large extension ladder. Not only is it easier to use and store than regular ladders, the Xtend & Climb is also lightweight (25 lbs.) and strong (OSHA and ANSI Type II duty rating) thanks... [More]
Show your support for the fake news party with this awesome Stewart/Colbert '08 T-Shirt ($18). Democrats, Repulicans, greenies, crazy church people... they're all the same. But having Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert running the country? Oh yeah, we'd once again be proud to be born and raised in the USA. Come on, you know the world would be a much... [More]
If you listen almost exclusively to your iPod in your car, you've probably been waiting for a head unit like this. The Alpine iDA-X001 ($450; April 2007) lets you hook up your iPod via a high-speed USB connection, and then browse it from the iDA's 2.2" screen, just like you would if it was in your hand. Plus the unit... [More]
What's geekier than wearing a Star Wars shirt? Designing your own and then wearing it. StarWarsShop.com is offering a service that lets you make your own Custom Star Wars T-Shirts ($15). There's more than 1,500 images to choose from, including several shots from the movies, and you can pick your color tee and add a phrase like, "This R2 unit... [More]
Part motorcycle, part roaster, part four-wheeler — that's what comes to mind after one look at the 2008 Can-Am Spyder ($TBA). That, and "damn, that thing's sexy." Powered by a 990cc V-Twin engine, the Spyder also features a vehicle stability system that includes anti-lock brakes, traction control, and stability control systems. Its Y-architecture gives it a unique look with two... [More]
We've long been fans of Logitech's computer peripherals, and their latest is quite a looker. The Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard ($200; Nov.) is created from a single piece of black Plexiglas that is set into a brushed-aluminum frame. The keyboard features touch-sensitive volume, pointer, and scrolling controls, and function icons that appear when you need them and disappear when you... [More]
Tailgaters — we all hate them. Don't give them the finger next time, but instead flash them with the Driving LED Emoticon ($30). This LED light show, attached to your rear windshield with a suction cup, is controlled via a remote and communicates your emotions in one of five different messages — smiling face, frowning face, "Thanks," "Back Off" and,... [More]
You guys sure know what we like. We've gotten approximately 1,256 emails telling us about this awesome Lego Ice Cube Tray ($8). And every fun-loving man should definitely have a couple. But while at Lego's online store, we also spotted the Lego Corkscrew & Bottle Opener Set ($15), the Lego Coaster Set ($13), and the Lego Salt & Pepper Set... [More]
Not a coffee guy? Just dab Octane Energy Gel ($12) on your tired body. This gel — a combination of herbs including ginseng and aloe vera — begins working within half-a-minute to provide you with increased circulation and an extra cooling sensation for up to 30 minutes. It also acts as a non-greasy moisturizer for your skin as you dry... [More]
Not all R/C toys have to be vehicles. The Tyco R/C N.S.E.C.T. ($100) is a radio-controlled bug that features eyes the change color based on what "mode" the toy is in, and a pincher-like claw in front that can grab items. The best part, though, is the "missile launcher" in the back that holds six foam missiles that can travel... [More]
If you've been jonesing for the cleaning power of the Root Cyclone technology that gives Dyson vacuums their punch, but without the massive body that comes along with it, your wish has been granted. The Dyson Slim ($470) packs all the power of a full-size Dyson into a sleek, svelte, light (less than 16 pounds) package that features a flexible... [More]
This open translation of an alarm clock is sure to turn some heads. The Jonas Damon LED Alarm Clock ($90) is made up of four cubes, each with a single number displayed, that when put in the correct order tell the time. By separating the digits, the clock allows you to angle and place the cubes how you can read... [More]
It's not easy being a hipster parent. At least, that's what Neal Pollack would have you believe in his latest work, Alternadad ($15). Pollack, known for his pop-culture classic The Neal Pollack Anthology of American Literature, takes a look at his transition from party-loving hipster to son-loving hipster parent with his typical direct style. Filled with tongue-in-cheek humor and heartfelt... [More]