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This is the Whatever Wall Clock. I was thinking about something clever to describe this with but I think the picture of it says enough.

PerpetualKid.com: Whatever Wall Clock ($24.99)

Okay, this product isn’t really named iFireplace, it’s called “FRP4300 Fireplace” but the name could just as well have been iFireplace since the only thing that differs this thing from the rest is that it comes with an integrated iPod dock along with a bunch of flat speakers. Sheesh.

I know there’s plenty of one-hit-wonders out there eager to find crappy, expensive stuff to blow their soon-to-be-gone money on so they can show it off on MTV Cribs (”and here’s my fridge, ‘cuz you gotta stay hydrated, you know what I mean… and here’s my iPod integrated fireplace…”) but really, haven’t the whole iPodizing business gone a bit too far?

Anyone who consider buying this should perhaps consider spending the money on an economic advisor instead. Just a thought.

Calspas.com: FRP4300 Fireplace

(Via Gizmodo)

Is this outdoors Wonderbra ad broken or genius? I’d probably say the latter and it’s not often you see ads like these that actually catch your attention. I wonder how much they had to modify the actual machine in it for it to work though, if it’s not faked (remember, never trust the Internets).

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If there’s anything the kids ought to be taught in school it’s about the beams aliens constantly send out to read our minds. Really. And why aren’t they informed about this integrity invasion? Conspiracy! Huh? Anyone?

For those who actually do know (and care) about the alien beams there’s different methods of protection, one being the classic tin foil hat seen in countless movies (which is why some people refer to tin foil as ‘dynamic space-age metal’). But you wouldn’t want to look like a complete fashion disaster wearing it, right? Here’s a couple of different models available for buying (or DIY for those confident enought to fold their own mind-beam protection).

Ericisgreat.com: Tin foil hats

(Via Lifehacker)

If you have a burning desire to cruise the streets on a bike looking like Spiderman’s antagonist Green Goblin - here’s your chance (granted that you can top the the current bid of $7,545.00 that is).

This heavily modified Suzuki GSX-R 1000 ‘03 features custom artwork and chrome (duh), two 12" subwoofers with custom made grill covers along with 6" mids and and tweeters, customized iPod, Swiss audio amp (1000W) and its very own Green Goblin trailer.

eBay.com: Green Goblin Suzuki GSX-R 1000

(Via Smidigt)

Is all that Wii-playing tearing on your arms? Why not do the sensible thing and invest in ThinkGeek’s Wii helmet? For just $24.99 you get a helmet plus footpedals to make sure your arms are completely at rest during game play. Make sure you hurry up and order one, this offer is only available today (which is April 1st, hint hint).

“Rabid fanboys everywhere are now flailing their arms in delight as they wield the Wiimote as a tennis racket, baseball bat or sword. Problem is the average gaming geek is just not up to the strenuous task of vigorous arm movement for longer than 10 minutes. This makes those extended play sessions a thing of the past… and who wants to beef up at the gym just to play video games on your couch? We sure don’t.”

ThinkGeek: The ThinkGeek WiiHelm ($24.99)

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Good thing there’s paranoid consumers out there so products like iTeki’s Hidden Camera Wireless Signal Detection Pen reaches production. This pen utilizes “4th generation RF broad-band wireless detecting technology” (some sort of combination of RF and UV detection) to detect wireless signals transmitted from stuff like wireless spy cameras.

Besides having a tip that flashes whenever Wi-Fi transmissions are detected it has a UV light meant to be used to check for fake bills by verifying the water mark.

I wonder what kind of legal scenarios the designers thought these two functions would be useful in together. Personally I’d love to have one just to see if there’s a possible Wi-Fi network available or not.

Vavolo.com: iTeki Hidden Camera Wireless Signal Detection Pen ($11.99)

(Via Red Ferret)

When I was a kid the chocolate Easter egg’s main feature was the chocolate - the crappy toy hidden inside usually got about three seconds of interest.

This, however, is a chocolate Easter egg of modern times - it contains a Inovix IMP-11 128MB MP3 player. It might be something of a budget player, but it sure beats a tiny plastic car.

AMP3: AMP3 Easter Egg MP3 Player (£19.99)

(Via Anything But iPod)

The prize for weirdest-watch-of-the-day goes to The Relativity Watch. A watch with genuine leather band and Japanese quartz movement but more importantly features hands that stand completely still - on this watch it’s the numbers that moves during the day.

How’s that for relativity, Einstein?

Stupid.com: The Relativity Watch ($29.99)

(Via Ubergizmo)

Here’s something pretty interesting; EM-SEC Technologies has developed a new kind of water-based paint that blocks wireless transmissions. Paint it on your walls and voilá, your wireless network is suddenly a whole lot more secure - no more teenagers sitting in the park outside your building, sniffing your network. This might just help solve the problem with people who actually answers their cell phones at the cinema as well.

“We have developed an innovative shielding system that cannot only be utilized by corporate offices, boardrooms, server and computer rooms and research and development laboratories to protect their digital assets from electronic eavesdropping, but it will also ensure the safe operation of wireless networks”

Read the press release

(Via Coolest Gadgets)