Gadgets

Gifts for Party Hosts

Party time! Paaaaarty time! Here’s some holiday gift ideas for people who are always hosting parties at their homes. These unique gifts are sure to make the next party a hit. Here’s the rest of our holiday gift idea lists.

Instant Wine Chiller – .95

This spout instantly chills wine by as much 15º F. Storing the spout in a freezer freezes its internal stainless steel tube, and when wine is poured through the spout, the 2′-long, coiled tube immediately cools room-temperature red or white wine. The spout’s shell acts as a thermos, keeping the tube cold enough to chill an entire bottle of wine. An air inlet on the spout can be covered with your thumb to slow down the flow rate, allowing wine to chill longer inside the spout- ideal for wines that are typically served cold. The spout fits securely inside the neck of a bottle like a cork, allowing confident pours.

Buy the Instant Wine Chiller at Hammacher for .95

Glow Graffiti –

Paint With Light! Powered with UV light you can write, stencil and draw pictures on the special fabric provided, to create your very own glowing light show. It’s like very complicated vandalism except much prettier and you won’t get nicked by the police doing it. This really is a gadget of mind-boggling genius, perfect for parties (or if you’re nocturnal) and will have your friends intrigued for hours to how it all works. Hang the fabric in a dark room and then use the LED torch on it. The fabric will glow where the LED light hits it.

Buy Glow Graffiti at Generate Design for (ships free!)

Portable Foldable Warming Drawer – 9.95

This warming drawer keeps meals at a perfect serving temperature then folds away for storage. Constructed of durable stainless steel, the unit’s side and back walls fold to 3 3/4″ high, permitting storage in a kitchen cabinet. The warmer has three temperature settings (140, 175, 200º F) and an adjustable venting system that controls humidity to keep food moist or crispy. The spacious interior accommodates four dinner plates or two 14″ pizzas. The removable top is dishwasher safe. The warmer plugs into AC or can be powered by an included 12V DC adapter, making it ideal for tailgate parties and picnics. Includes storage bag.

Buy the Foldable Warming Drawer at Hammacher for 9.95

DIY Swan Ice Sculpture Mold – .95

Ice sculpture molds by Sculptures In Ice are elegant and easy-to-use. Your beautiful creation will literally slip right out of the mold. Simply fill the mold with water or other liquid, freeze and release a beautiful, professional-looking ice sculpture. Our ice molds fit in your freezer and measure 14″ by 11″ by 3″. These special ice molds are made of durable, high-impact Styrene, an FDA-approved material that allows them to also be used as dessert molds. Freeze with water, colored water, juice or ice cream. You can even use gelatin or melt-and-mold chocolate! Display on a block of ice or use dry ice for a dramatic effect. Make extra ice sculptures and store in your freezer.

Buy the DIY Reusable Swan Ice Sculpture Mold at Amazon for .95

Vazu Flat Pack Vases –

A flower vase like you’ve never seen before! It’s thin as a sheet of paper when not in use, super strong, colorful, looks like expensive glass when in use and totally cool! Reusable and unbreakable. Over 25 different designs are available.

Buy Vazu Flat Pack Vases at Amazon starting at

Ice Orb Silicone Vertical Ice Cube Tray – .95

The Fusionbrand IceOrb is the first vertical ice tray that makes, chills, serves and stores. The IceOrb will make 21 cubes of ice on its vertical wall and will store up to 51 cubes. The inside of the orb is airtight and therefore odor free! The orb doubles as a wine bucket or as a serving vessel. Use as a cooler to keep cold foods fresh while serving…great for ice cream. The lid can be placed under the orb to catch condensation. The orb is top rack dishwasher safe.

Buy the Ice Orb at Amazon for .95

Musical Cake Tray with LED Slicing Guides –

This unique Musical Cake Tray is the perfect way to celebrate any special occasion. With the push of a button, the cake tray will play Happy Birthday music. LED lights serve as guides to help cut even slices. The cake tray will hold up to a 12 diameter cake, cookie, pizza, fruit tart, etc.

Buy the Musical Cake Tray at Amazon for

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Digital Camera with Built-in Projector – 0

The world’s first compact camera with a built-in projector, the 12.1mp Nikon Coolpix S1000pj offers an exciting way to share your photos or movie clips without the need to connect to a TV or computer. Extremely simple to operate; touch a button to project your favorites onto any flat surface: the wall for a presentation or the ceiling for a bedtime story. Combined with a very portable slim body and a host of automatic functions that make it easy to take superb images, sharing your stories with family and friends wherever you go was never more fun; a groundbreaking way to share your moments.

Buy the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj at Amazon for around 0


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Hands-Free Infrared Automatic Trash Can

I hate touching the lids of trash cans to open them- so nasty! The iTouchless Stainless-Steel Hands-Free 13-Gallon Infrared Automatic Trash Can uses infrared technology to sense when an object approaches within six inches and it instantly opens the lid. There are two buttons on the lid to manually open it if you want to do it the old fashioned way. It runs on 4 D batteries which are good for 10,000 openings and closings. The garbage can also has a special garbage bag retainer ring so your bags stay put and don’t slip down into the can.

This hygienic trash can creates a germ free, odor free, automated environment. It should be ideal for under the sink usage where using a trash can with a foot pedal opener would be just awkward. The stainless steel exterior is modern and stylish. Perfect for germaphobes!

Gift Ideas for the Home

We’ve come up with a list of some interesting and unique gift ideas for the home. These gift suggestions should make your or someone you love’s home just a little bit cooler this holiday season. See more holiday gift idea guides here.

Mathmos Babushka Light –

Babushka is a modern, lit version of the classic Russian Doll. Turn Babushka on and off by pushing down on the top of the light, and watch it faze through its cycle revealing varied colors as it goes. Babushka’s dolls are revealed in a sequence of different colored lights and effects. When red the infinity effect is visible revealing a seemingly never ending row of red dolls. When blue the edges of the larger dolls are lit. Babushka continues its light effect through red to pink and purple and on to blue displaying different effects as it goes.

Buy the Babushka Light at Generate for (ships free!)

Socket Pocket – .99

Socket Pocket is the ultimate way to simultaneously store and charge. The Revolutionary and patented Socket Pocket by Perfect Curve creates the perfect place to store your electrical items while charging, keeping them safe and secure. The Socket Pocket can go anywhere, put in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, office, dorm or garage. This socket pocket is great for holding lots of items. Besides holding PDA’s, Cell phones and IPods, the socket pocket is great for holding almost anything. You can use it while charging digital cameras, Mp3 players or bluetooth devices. and it can hold non charging items like pens, scissors, keys, papers, remote controls and endless amount of other items.

Buy the Socket Pocket at Amazon for .99

Splash Umbrella Stand –

Take a stylish stand against gloomy gray skies and messy wet floors with this rubber umbrella stand. The shape was derived from the effect of a splash of water from the rain. Comes in 7 colors.

Buy the Splash Umbrella at Generate for (ships free)

Skull Candy Pipe iPod Dock – .95

“85% of doctors* agree that hitting the Pipe can lower inhibitions, enhance sensory pleasure, make you feel invincible, and tidy up your desk.” AC outlet and battery power for use at home or on the road. 50mm audio drivers provide clear, lifelike sound. Remote control to operate music and video. Compatible with iPod Touch, Classic, and Nano

Buy the Skull Candy Pipe iPod Dock at KarmaLoop for .95 (use code: GOLDSTAR for 20% off!)

Galileo Floating Thermometer – .99

You’ve probably seen floating thermometers before, but this one is a more intriguing design featuring a single floating disk encased between two glass panes. It indicates both Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature readings and is a terrific desk accessory or functional decoration for your home.

Buy the Galileo Floating Thermometer at ThinkGeek (onsale!) for .99

Philips Wake-up Light with Dock for iPod – 9.99

Philips Wake-up Light is a more pleasant and natural way to wake-up in the morning. Light gradually increases for 30 minutes before your wake up time to gently prepare your body to wake up and feel more energetic at the start of your day. With FM radio, nature sounds or music from your iPod/iPhone, waking up will be a pleasant experience. Its innovative design includes a light that can be adjusted to 20 different brightness settings, making it suitable to use as a lamp in any bedroom. A detachable dock for your iPod/iPhone allows you to charge your device as well as play music. At the end of your day, set the dusk simulator to drift you off to sleep by gradually dimming the light and sound.

Buy the Philips Wake-up Light at Amazon for 9.99

Belkin Wall Mounted Surge Protector and USB Charger – .78

Protect your computer and charge your USB mobile devices at home and on the go. Hotel rooms and airport terminals often lack the number of outlets that today’s business traveler needs. This design allows for power to three devices and features two powered USB outlets – perfect for charging mobile phones, PDAs and MP3 players.

Buy the Belkin Surge Protector at Amazon

Mishka KWP Cushion – .95

Cool cushion! Made from 100% cotton with cotton fill, The KWP Cushion is 3.5″ thick, measures 16″ on each side and features a screen print of the KWP game face.

Buy the Mishka KWP Cushion at KarmaLoop for .95 (use code: GOLDSTAR for 20% off!)

Intelliscanner Mini – 9-249.99

Most things have barcodes, and we’ve got a barcode reader. Not only does this teeny little handheld read those barcodes, it can do so without a computer attached to it. Take it to where your stuff is, scan up to 250 barcodes, and return to your computer to download the list. Intelliscanner Mini includes software to manage your wine collection, home inventory, groceries, books, cds, dvds, and even comic books!

Buy the Intelliscanner Mini at ThinkGeek for 9.99 (also available is a larger wired version for 9.99)

JBL Control Now Corner Mount Speakers – 0

The JBL Control Now loudspeaker delivers the famous JBL sound as well as providing tremendous versatility in placing and mounting the speaker. It comes in black and is ordered in single units. Single units can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Control Now speakers can be combined into arrays of two, three, or four speakers that can be mounted from the ceiling or on the floor. It’s as flexible as a speaker can get.

Buy the JBL Control Now Speakers at Amazon for about 0


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USB Hedgehog Massager and Hand Warmer

Don’t mind me, I’m just massaging the hedgehog. Pink or blue, plug the hedgehog in to your USB port and then let the hedgehog relax and pleasure you. ‘Nuf said.

brando (of course)

Texthook Lets You Text While Pushing a Stroller

Texting while driving is illegal in many states but texting while pushing a stroller is still totally legal! It’s just difficult. Unless you had something to mount your phone onto the handlebar of your stroller. Something like the Texthook. This device fits many size phones and stoller models and lets you text and push at the same time.

You phone just slides right into the Texthook. The cradle of the Texthook rotates 180 degrees so you can use your device in portrait or landscape mode. Not just compatible with strollers, you can use the Texthook on shopping carts, bicycles and treadmills too. Now your child is no longer an obstacle to getting your text on.

photo credit via the daily news

Only Slightly Confusing: Cassette Tape iPod Speaker

Here’s yet another example of using a retro gadget as an accessory to a modern one. This Cassette Tape iPod Speaker is only confusing in name only- it’s simply a speaker that looks like a cassette tape. It’s retro-cool. I’m sure the sound isn’t really all that- probably about as good as you’d expect from an ironic novelty gadget like this. But I’m sure it’ll be a hit with the Urban Outfitters crowd. Since it plugs in with a 3.5 mm audio jack, you can use it for any gadget with a headphone jack- iPod, CD player, even a cassette player (now that’s confusing). Costs .

only hot trends via gizmodo

Bossa Nova Prime 8 Gorrilla Robot

The Bossa Nova Prime 8 Gorrilla Robot is the fastest toy robot ever! Designed by the Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute, Prime 8 is controlled by a remote handset. There are 5 different action games he can play and he’s fully programmable to do your own tricks. Prime 8 responds to you and the environment- watch him “go bananas” if you clap while he’s “asleep”. Tickle his belly and he laughs.

Check out the video of this thing in action!

In autonomous mode he can move around the room and avoid obstacles. You can also play games with two or more Prime-8’s at once. Looks like a lot of fun.

Cap-Sac is a Fannypack for your Head

The 80’s are back and alive in bright neon colors and storage on your forehead with the Cap-Sac. No need to cover up that hot booty you’ve been working all year on at the gym with a traditional fannypack, just move your storage to the ol’ noggin. Bald, balding, bad haircut, odd shaped head? Just wear the Cap Sac and you’ll no longer be called “the balding guy with the blue colored mullet” but you’ll be “the guy with the fannypack on his head”. See how that works- vast improvement. The Cap Sac, it’s ironically delicious. Available in your choice of 12 electric neon colors for .99 each.

Gift Ideas for Men

Men can often be difficult to shop for so we’ve come up with a few manly gift suggestions. Because face it, do you really want to give a tie, underwear and socks again? You can find the rest of our holiday gift guides here.

Nooka Asset Organizer –

The Asset Organizer is made from silicone, and is as light as a money clip but can hold as much as most wallets. The AO is soft, making it comfortable to sit on, and is expandable and water resistant. It has three slots to accommodate whatever you want to put in there, and a foldover closure with a strap to secure it. Comes in black or green.

Buy the Nooka Asset Organizer at KarmaLoop for

Retro Mini X Handheld NES Game System – .99

Handheld NES system plays original full-size NES cartridges and comes with wireless light gun. Use the 2.5″ LCD TFT Screen and built in speakers or composite (NTSC) video/audio out cables for playing on a TV. Includes two wireless controllers (these can be used when playing on the built-in LCD or connected to a TV) and one wireless light gun zapper. Runs for over 8 hours on a single set of batteries or can be plugged in.

Buy the Retro Mini X Handheld NES Game System for .99 at Think Geek

Tokyoflash Watches – + up

Tokyoflash makes some of the coolest most unique watches out there. From formal to casual, they have stylish watches that would make a great gift for anyone. For the holiday season they are also offering free 5 day shipping and a buy 2 get 1 watch free deal (plus we also have a special coupon code below!).

Buy Tokyoflash watches directly from Tokyoflash (use our exclusive code: CRAZY for off until 12/18)

Gyroscopic Dumbbell – .95

Used by NASA astronauts to maintain their upper body conditioning in space, this is the gyroscopic dumbbell that strengthens and rehabilitates muscles in the hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders. Holding the tennis ball-sized device and rotating your wrist causes the internal gyroscope to spin up to 13,000 rpm and provide up to 38 lbs. of torque resistance to strengthen the wrists, biceps, triceps, and deltoids. A study showed these increased maximum handgrip strength by 11%, and this low-impact exercise can also increase the range of motion in your hands and help rehabilitate carpal tunnel and tennis elbow injuries. A docking station automatically initiates the spinning, and an integrated tachometer measures and displays the current rpm, highest rpm achieved, and total number of revolutions, allowing you to easily track progress.

Buy the Gyroscopic Dumbbell at Hammacher for .95

Autoloading Screwdriver – .90

The Autoloader by KR tools eliminates the need for multiple screwdrivers by having six interchangeable steel bits built right into the handle. The classic model comes with both Phillips and flathead bits that load automatically using an exclusive pump action design. The bit tips are magnetic, making it easier to keep track of loose screws. This product also includes a 6-in-1 precision autoloader, with the same features as the classic model but with smaller bit

Buy the Autoloading Screwdriver at Amazon for 9.90

The Swerve Groomtool – .99

The Swerve contains a triple-action blade for swift cutting precision and a lubricating strip designed to help the Swerve glide smoothly along the contours of your body. Use the Swerve weekly to keep your swerve appeal. The Swerve comes in a unique, flexible storage tube making it a great travel companion.

Buy the Swerve Groomtool at Amazon for .99

Patio Fireplace Grill Smoker – 9.95

This is the patio barbecue cooker that can be used as a charcoal grill, a wood-burning smoker, or as an outdoor fireplace, and has 1,370″ sq. of tiered cooking surfaces, ensuring optimal space to simultaneously cook ribs, a whole chicken, and a pork shoulder, while requiring only 20″ sq. of patio space. A porcelain enameled bowl sits just above the fire and catches rendered fat before it drips onto the fire (preventing flame-ups that can burn food) and the bowl can be filled with water, broth, or wine to add moisture to meats while they cook. The six porcelain grill grates are removable, allowing you to hang large primal cuts vertically from the meat hook on the grill smoker’s ceiling. An exterior temperature gauge gives precise grill temperature readings while the doors are closed, adjustable vents regulate heat and smoke, the ash pan removes for ease of cleaning.

Buy the Patio Fireplace Grill Smoker at Hammacher for 9.95

Arcade Legends Full Size 125 Game System – 00

Asteroids. Centipede. Missile Command. Over one hundred classic games return to life in this full-sized upright console. Unlike lesser imitations that are 70% the size, this console is the real thing: it uses the original programming that gave arcade games such a distinctive, groundbreaking feel, with all the lights, color, sound, and gaming action you remember. This system is the same kind that has been tested in arcades for years, and delivers true arcade-style play and feel. A crisp Wells Gardner 25″ monitor (not a computer monitor) doesn’t let a single visual detail escape the eye, and real arcade controls–including two joysticks, a 3″ trackball, and multiple buttons–lend a true-to-life feel that will give you the upper hand in challenging one-on-one game play. A host of vintage Atari and Capcom games (125 in all, including classics like Battlezone, Millipede, Super Breakout, Ghosts ‘n Goblins, and Street Fighter II) ensure plenty of challenge variety and an interactive menu lets you customize sound volume, delete high scores, and add future games as they are made available.

Buy the Arcade Legends Full Size 125 Game System at Hammacher for 00


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Gift Ideas for People with Kids

Looking for a gift idea for your friends or family who have kids? Here we’ve compiled a list of some holiday gift suggestions that will make any parent’s life a little bit easier. Some of them sort of straddle the line between being for the kid and for the parent. See all of our holiday gift idea lists here.

My Tot Clock – .95

My Tot Clock is the first all-in-one sleep clock, alarm clock, nightlight, timeout timer, and activity timer for tiny tots who can’t yet tell time. The magic of My Tot Clock is that it changes color to teach little ones when it’s time to sleep (blue light) and when it’s okay to wake (yellow light). Parents set the routine! My Tot Clock, with its child-friendly analog clock display, also plays bedtime stories, lullabies, fun wake-up music, and even white noise to make the traditionally stressful bedtime and morning routines more enjoyable. No more negotiating before bedtime! My Tot Clock also includes a light blue light for nap time or quiet play time, a red light for timeout, and a green light for any positive timed activity like potty training and picking up toys. Managing important tot time has never been easier!

Buy My Tot Clock at Amazon for .95

Tubby Bath Organizer –

Soft, stretchy, and stays put! At last, the perfect place for rubber duckies and squirty fish to call home. Made of mesh and neoprene (the fabric wetsuits are made of), TUBBY allows water toys to dry out-and stay mildew-free-between baths. Its stretchy, wide mouth makes toys easy to find and grab, and its cool design complements any bath. Mesh porthole lets you see the toys inside. Stay-put mounting plate with 4 suction cups secures bag on tile or glass. Hangers double as hooks for washcloths. Available in blue or orange.

Buy the Tubby Bath Organizer at Generate Design for (ships free!)

Alphabet Ice Cube Trays –

Make your kid’s food and drinks a little more fun and interesting with silicone rubber ice cube trays. Pack of three with 26 letters, A-Z. Can be used with ice, jelly, cookies, butter, etc.

Buy Alphabet Ice Cube Trays at Generate Design for (ships free!)

Voice Recognition Grocery List Organizer – .95

This device stores and prints grocery lists generated from the items you speak into its microphone. Using an integrated voice recognition system, the shopping list manager matches a spoken item with one of the 2,500 food, beverage, household, beauty, and office products in its database. Each spoken product appears on the LCD and you can add it to the list and print an alphabetized record with the touch of a button. The device recognizes words as specific as swordfish, emery boards, and lawn bags, and identifies errands, such as going to the bank, library, or veterinarian. You can create and manage two different lists simultaneously, add products to the database (up to a maximum of 5,000 items), and customize the sequence in which the products print to correspond with the layout of your grocery store. Attaches magnetically to a refrigerator or mounts to a wall with the included kit.

Buy the Voice Recognition Grocery List Organizer at Hammacher for .95

Digital Photo To DVD Converter – .95

Easily share photos with grandparents, family and friends! This compact recorder effortlessly copies photographs from your digital camera’s memory card directly onto a CD for playback on a DVD player without using a dedicated computer. Photographs are converted into MPEG format and immediately burned onto a CD, which can be placed in a DVD player for slide show viewing using your DVD player’s remote control. The recorder can also burn photographs onto a CD in JPEG format, allowing you to view the CD’s photographs on your computer. The recorder has both RCA and S-video inputs that allow you to connect it directly to your TV and view photographs either from a burnt CD or from an inserted memory card.

Buy the Digital Photo To DVD Converter onsale at Hammacher for .95

FlyeBaby Hammock Sling .99

FlyeBaby gives you the convenience of a baby seat at home or on-the-go without the bulk of an actual highchair. Simply attach the fabric straps to the back of the chair or tray table on the airplane. Straps at the bottom of the seat attach securely around the adult’s waist or the base of the chair and the baby is secured by a three-point harness. It creates a comfortable place for baby, and allows for face-to-face interaction. FlyeBaby is a cotton/poly blend and is machine washable.

Buy the FlyeBaby Hammock Sling at SkyMall for .99

Mom-o-Matic or Dad-o-Matic – .40

Moms and Dads: are you sick and tired of saying the same thing over and over and over again? Let the Mom/Dad-o-Matic do the dirty work for you! With six key phrases that you can unleash at any moment, the Mom-o-Matic and Dad-o-Matic allows you to keep the peace, draw the line, be good cop and bad cop all while catching up on some important TV reruns. Ergonomically designed for the ‘grip of rage,’ the handsome audio module with speaker fits in the palm of one’s hand or conveniently for parents on-the-go on your key chain. Being a parent may seem hard until you’ve used the Dad or Mom-o-Matic!

Buy the Mom-o-Matic or Dad-o-Matic at Amazon for

Ride On Carry On – .50

The Ride On Carry On makes travel easier by strapping a chair onto your luggage that your kids can ride along on. The chair folds up and fits under the seat or in the overhead compartment of the plane, so it’s quick and easy. The headrest even folds down so kids can have their own tray table. It’s universal fit is good for any luggage 18-22? tall.

Buy the Ride On Carry On at Amazon for .50

Li’l DaVinci Store & Display Art Cabinet – .95

Tastefully showcase your children’s masterpieces with the Li’l DaVinci Store & Display Art Cabinet. A discreet hinge allows you to open the front of the frame and easily swap out pictures or artwork. The spring-loaded corners make it possible to hold 1 to 50 pages, so you can archive all of your children’s creativity. Each frame is made from wood with a black matte finish. The frame can be latched closed to prevent unwanted tampering. Reduce refrigerator clutter, encourage your child’s artistic talent, and transform their art into framed masterpieces. Available in two sizes, both of which can be hung vertically or horizontally (mounting hardware is included).

Buy the Li’l DaVinci Store & Display Art Cabinet at Vat19 for .95 (more for the larger size)


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