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Scientists are now experimenting with what our clothing will look like and, more importantly, do for us in the years to come. For example, some day we will be able to charge our iPods with body energy converted to electricity. Other futuristic products include clothing made of self-cleaning material that doesn’t require much washing, outfits made with carbon nanofibers that act as armor, soft helmets that turn hard in case of a crash, and wool that doesn’t itch or shrink. Finally, there is experimentation with byproducts such as chicken feathers or rice straw being turned into material to cut down on petroleum-based synthetic fabrics. We guess that means that you can double your clothing as pillows or sleeping bags, should the need arise.
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| Live Science
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Own A Piece of Ozzy
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Internet, Music, Transportation,
We suppose that things are moving slowly for the Osbourne family as they are holding an auction at Julien’s in Beverly Hills as well as online this week. You can participate real time on the Auction Network if you can’t be there yourself. Bid on Ozzy’s Yamaha motor bike, a pair of his wire rim glasses, his Yellow Submarine Jukebox, or his Bentley Flying Spur. Also up on the block is the dress Sharon wore to meet the Queen and Zakk Wylde’s Signature Les Paul Custom Guitar. A portion of the proceeds are expected to go to Sharon’s Colon Cancer Foundation.
Read More | Julien's Auctions
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Eco Dryer Removes Shoe Moisture
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,
Your shoes get suddenly soaked on your lunch hour and you are at work. What to do? You reach out for your handy LID Eco Shoe Dryer, plug it in to charge it, and let the silicon gel inside absorb the moisture in any type of shoe. As the humidity is sucked out, the indication color goes from blue to pink. The company claims it will also work in closets and shoe boxes. This is definitely a fine alternative to tossing them into the oven for a few minutes and having to endure the results of dry on the outside, soggy on the inside. Made of ABS resin and polycarbonate, the Eco is available for $30.00.
Read More | LID (translated)
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Take your iPod/MP3 player with you proudly with this Vintage Tee by Music and Sons. Handmade from Fair Trade advocates in Italy, each shirt comes with a set of stereo earphones that can be disconnected for washing and a pocket for your PMP. Available in sizes of small, medium, large and extra large, the long sleeve t-shirts are a bit pricey at €53.00 (~$70.00,) but considering you get an exclusive item that will help save the planet, it is worth the extra expense.
Read More | Music and Sons
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We just told you about the Geek Awareness Bracelets from ThinkGeek, and now we’ve found another way to show your Geek Pride: tattoos! Whether you love video games, computer languages, emoticons, RPGs or all of the above (we know you’re out there), there’s a tattoo for you. We think they’re nerdy but endearing—much like the people they’re made for. Each hardcover book contains 16 tattoos and is available for only $7.25 USD.
Read More | Perpetual Kid
Gallery: Temporary Tattoos for the Geek in You
Calculate Anywhere With This Belt Buckle
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech,
Why take the chance of losing your calculator when you can wear it? This is the perfect Christmas present for your CPA, bank teller, or anyone else that manages to make your finances come out on the positive side. Made of chrome, the device fits most belt sizes and can be used upside down on occasions when want to let everyone know that you still remember how to write words with the digital gadget. The buckle is available for $9.99 at Be Wild, a company that supplies them for bikers, goth folks, and those that have enough guts to wear LEDs across their midriffs.
Read More | Be Wild
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Retro Bling: Ms. Pac Man Ring
Posted by Jenny Lewis Categories: Accessories, Wearables, Video Games,
If the Ms. Pac Man arcade table game is sadly out of your price range, take heart. Thanks to Tiny Armour, you can keep Ms. Pac Man close to your heart while keeping a little more green in your wallet. The truly hardcore old-school gaming fan can pair Ms. Pac Man with a ghost ring or necklace also available from Tiny Armour for some real-life (but decidedly not scary) ghost dodging fun. The Ms. Pac Man ring is available in silver or gold vermeil ($68 and $75, respectively) and sizes 5 - 11.
Read More | Geek Sugar
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Introducing the Geek Awareness Bracelet
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Wearables,
Remember back in the 2004, when it was all about Lance Armstrong’s yellow rubber Livestrong bracelets to benefit cancer research? Even though the trend is passe, that didn’t stop the folks at ThinkGeek from creating a decidedly nerdy version of its own. According to the website, the silicone accessory allows the wearer to promote “geek awareness in every aspect of life.” The yellow bracelet states: “Tux is my homeboy”, the black one: “ThinkGeek”, and the olive one: “I see fragged people.” Wear at your own risk, amigos. Available for $2 USD.
Read More | ThinkGeek via Geek Sugar
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Keep Track of Your Kids by Their Coats
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Google, GPS,
The British clothing company Bladerunner has created a coat for children that features a GPS SiRF III in its lining. Originally made for mountain climbers and other sports fanatics, the jacket operates by the use of Google Earth maps and therefore can be used worldwide. Updated every 10 minutes, the image will narrow the view down to within 4 square meters. It also features Bladerunner’s slash-resistant lining and 2 dedicated buttons for emergencies. Considering that the outerwear has a price of $500.00 and $20.00 a month for the technology, we just hope you have one of those kids that is not the first to leave his/her coat at the local playground.
Read More | Toronto Sun
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Space Vest Features Wounds
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech, Video Games,
For those who think shooters are never gorey enough, now there is clothing to “feel” the action. TN Game’s Third Space Vest is the brainchild of Dr. Mark Ombrellaro, adapted from one used in medicine to simulate and study injuries. It includes 8 different zones, from a gunshot wound to an explosive force. Available in November for $189.00, it comes in two sizes and 3 designs. Included is the space game “Call of Duty II” and a free tee if you pre-order. Still not violent enough for you? A software kit will soon be out for shooters like Quake and Doom.
Read More | TN Games
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