Tag Archives: wearables

Some of you may recall a company called AOL that used to give out CDs by the millions. I mean you couldn’t even piss in a Six Flags bathroom without seeing free AOL CDs. Going ice skating? Have an AOL CD. Grabbing a burger from McDonalds? Have an AOL CD. Jerking off? Hey, don’t forget the AOL CD! So everyone ...

Why get all of our information through computers via sight and sound when we have a sense of touch? Korean and US researchers have developed a flexible tactile display small enough to wrap around your fingers, similar to a Band-Aid. Overcoming the bulkiness that plagues current devices of the same nature, this soft, flexible alternative could possibly aid communication for ...

Who says Marines can’t have fun, too?� Somewhere in the world it’s 16:20, which means it’s time to blaze.� So, put down that assault rifle, twist up a spliff and relax, devil dog; someday we’ll be out of this mess. Link (via)

There’s not a lot known about this delicious looking chocolate cupcake other than three things: 1. It was designed by Judith Leiber. 2. It is jewel-encrusted and full of diamonds. 3. It costs $4295. Now I believe it acts as an evening bag, so again, I’m assuming most women are throwing things like lipstick, tampons, money and a whole lot ...

Not into watches? That’s OK, ’cause not all of us are. If you gotta know the time though, I suggest scoring one of these Digital Clock T-Shirts. It’s your standard black t-shirt with a simple LED clock built into the clothing. Sure, it’ll be a bit heavy and it takes 4 AA batteries, but imagine all the ass you’re going ...

Just because you’re having fun in the sun doesn’t give you carte blanche to look like shit. Up your game with these funky new sunglasses from Kid Robot. Designed in partnership with COLAB, these limited edition shades will only have 100 pairs of each color printed up. They’re available in pink, white and blue and cost a modest $145. Buy ...

Anyone who’s into athletics or sports of any kind should consider grabbing one of these t-shirts from Music and Sons. A built-in pocket with a 1/8″ jack connects to your iPod or Zune and a pair of headphones hooks in right behind your neck at the collar. The result? Tangle-free skateboarding/BMXing/log-jamming. With great looking washes and colors, these are dorky ...

Sometimes a bland leather wallet just isn’t enough. That’s why people come up with ideas like the Crossword Puzzle Wallet. You might not write on it but it’s totally solvable. #47 is Manual, #54 is Eliot and that’s all I got; I need help. That’s alright though, as you can expect to hold on to this wallet for as long ...

While I sit slouched in my computer chair typing this, I can’t help but wonder what it’d be like if I was wearing a shirt that kept my precious spine straight. The “Ergoskin” is almost that shirt. The device detects bad posture through sensors along the torso and prompts the wearer to correct their posture. So, while it doesn’t do ...

A publicity stunt celebrating the upcoming Olympic games in Beijing leaves 2008 needles in Dr. Wei Sheng’s head as well as a few hundred in his shoulder (just for kicks).� When you’re already in the Guinness Book of World Records for sticking needles into your head, there is little you can do besides stick more needles in your head to ...