Japanese electronics giant Sony is set to unveil a mysterious new product Monday night at 9 p.m. sharp. No one has any idea what type of device Sony is going to reveal, but on their web site they released a picture of a glowing green power button and promised something that will “redefine” performance, mobility, and style.

Based on those descriptions, odds are Sony’s new product is a laptop. On the other hand, the last time Sony did a mystery marketing campaign, it was for a dancing, light up MP3 player so there’s no point speculating about what might be behind the curtain at this latest top secret product launch. We’ll just have to stay tuned.

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Wired.com has compiled a list of easily obtainable gadgets that’ll have you wearing tights quicker than Billy Elliot. If you’ve got cash like Tony Stark, chances are you were born to be a super hero. Super-natural powers are overrated. Batman kicks the piss out of everyone, so all you need are the right gadgets.

A grappling hook, jet pack, X-ray device and a boomerang are all the tools you’ll need at your disposal to mimic Inspector Gadget. This list is lacking weapons though, and someone needs to design devices that’ll make you a villain. Wait, if you’ve got a jet pack, what’s the grappling hook for?

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See, Kiss Me is a niche product. While others may have hard nipples from kissing, Kiss Me will ensure you even get to touch some nipples after your date.It works by detecting the odor on your breath. A series of LED lights indicate if your breath smells like Crest Pro Wash (Kissable) or a donkey’s ass (Deadly), so although the device is portable, you might want to leave it at home to avoid embarrassment. It only costs $19, so if I were you, I’d decide whether getting your bone on after dinner is worth $19.

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There has been a metaphorical shit-storm of weird products recently, combining odd branding with some of the most obscure of gadgets. And while dropping a brand name on a box in order to sell a few more products isn’t necessarily rare, some of these branding combos are pretty out of this world. The eight gadgets which follow are not only items which have captured our imaginations, but at times have shocked us, made us laugh, and even drawn a tear of joy or two. Regardless of the oddness of the following, well, oddities, they don’t disappoint in the entertaining compartment. So, pull up an Ikea™ lounge chair and take a swig of your favorite Pepsi-Cola® branded beverage and enjoy the show. (more…)

The Mauger Modern Art gallery is hosting an exhibition for artist Robert Bradford, who creates Technicolor-styled creations using an assortment of old plastic crappy gadgets. Kind of like Nathan Sawaya and his Lego creations, except without the user-friendliness of bricks.

His creations include an AK-47, a person, and a doggy, all made with various plastic doodads with a great feel for color. Maybe I’ll use some of my old shitty toys to make one large awesome toy. So mount up on your Balloon Tank and get ready for the war of the rainbow colored weapons. (more…)