Tired of your laptop's weak built-in speakers? Add some punch to your computing experience with Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra Speakers ($200). It produces a total of 200 Watts spread across separate bass, midrange, and treble amplifiers, which power 3-inch midrange drivers, 1-inch neodymium tweeters, and... [More]
Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater... [More]
Carry your DSLR with you without looking like a tourist in Incase DSLR Bags ($60-$80). Available in the essentials only-sized Carrying Case or extra lenses and maybe a flash-sized Sling Pack, both bags feature zippered interior and exterior pockets, adjustable camera and lens compartments, side... [More]
Celebrate your fantasy football (or flag football) championship in style with the Ultimate Fantasy Football Trophy ($300 and up). Handcrafted from solid wood in designs resembling the Super Bowl trophy, these unique awards can be customized with the commissioner's signature, roman numerals, Swarovski crystals, and... [More]
Go inside the world of history's most notorious, powerful, and secret organizations with Cults, Conspiracies, and Secret Societies ($11). From well-known groups like the Skulls, Illuminati, and Freemasons to little-known clubs like Oulipo, a group of literary intellectuals who devised unique formulas for creating written... [More]
Whether you're heading back to class or simply replacing an aging carry-all, the Bowery Messenger Bag ($100) has you covered. Made from distressed waxed cotton canvas for weather protection, the Bowery also features subtle details like antiqued-brass hardware, leather trim, contract lining, and a leather... [More]
Add a splash of color to your business attire with the Burberry Multi-Stripe Watch ($500). Featuring a stainless steel case and striped webbing details on the leather strap, this striking timepiece also offers dual time and date functionality, water resistance down to 100 meters, and... [More]
Looking for some backyard adventures to close out your summer? Grab yourself a copy of Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously ($12), and get to work. Featuring everything from instructions on how to make your own black powder, flamethrower,... [More]
Combining volleyball, basketball, and intense jumping, the Spaceball Trampoline ($700) is one crazy game. In Spaceball, players jump around in individual areas — both floor and walls — of a trampoline, and try to throw the ball past their opponent through a netted tunnel to... [More]
Flapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even... [More]
Finally, you can get great pictures of your next gathering and still be in the pictures. The Sony Party-Shot ($150; September 2009) is an automated photographer for your new DSC-WX1 or DSC-TX1 camera. Boasting the ability to pan 360 degrees and tilt 24 degrees, the... [More]
Ever wonder where root beer came from? Well, it used to be root tea, an alcoholic drink the settlers picked up from the Native Americans — but prohibition ended all of that, so it was drained of its alcohol and rechristened "root beer." Now you... [More]
As our G.I. Joe week rolls on, we ask the question: If knowing is half the battle, what's the other half? The Battle T-Shirt ($20) is here to tell you, and it apparently consists of blue and red lasers. Printed on heavy-duty navy blue Anvil... [More]
While it may or may not be real, that doesn't stop us from wanting our very own Nike T-Shirt Gun ($1,500). Shown in a promo video featuring Steven Jackson, the gun shoots only "Premium Nike T-Shirts," and looks like something straight out of a video... [More]
Why carry around a separate bulky keychain when your key can be the chain? The Split Ring Key ($7/2-pack) is a blank that can be cut by any key cutter to fit KW1 or SC1 keyways, but featuring a ring at the top for connecting... [More]
Listen to your iTunes, Pandora, or any other computer-based audio source anywhere in your home with the Bose SoundLink ($550; August 27). The SoundLink connects to your computer using a USB dongle, which then streams any audio you like to a powerful and compact portable... [More]
We all know how handy duct tape is, but even we grow tired of its old grey look. Maine Guide Duct Tape ($13/2-pack) solves this problem by adding a stately green or red plaid pattern to the legendary fix-all, and while it's supposed to be... [More]
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