Motorola signs on Beckham as global brand ambassador

Expect to see football superstar David Beckham carrying the latest Motorola phones at this year's World Cup as he signs a three-year endorsement deal with the US-based handset maker to promote its cellular products in Asia. The collaboration will kick off with Beckham participating in advertising and retail activities across the region.

According to Motorola's press release, the endorsement deal will include the use of exclusive Beckham content such as screensavers and video clips in its mobile handsets. The England soccer captain will also be involved in Motorola campaigns such as the (MOTO)RED mobile created to help fight AIDS in Africa. (Click for the large image here.)

The devil sires an anti-pod

If your nano intends to tag along for John Moore's The Omen, make it look the part of Damien Thorn's iPod by decking it out in a Diablo suit. Complete with stag horns and a wicked-looking tail, this costume will make your nano look flat-out diabolical. Envy, pride or lust? This baby has three of the seven deadly sins all wrapped up in its curly little tail. More info here

Mozart for junior?

The Tamagotchi is back and the addictive virtual pet has sprouted some ears. Now you not only have to feed it, but you got to play the kid some decent tunes as well. Built into a 2.2-inch Otoizm are 30 different characters and how each one behaves will depend on the music you feed it. And the little tyke ain't just a listener, he's a composer. But if his music is a little too melancholic, he's probably lonely. Go pair up two Otoizm together and watch junior dance up a storm in Para Para. 3,360 yen (US$29.10). More info here

O2 supli canned Oxygen

First New Water. Soon New Air? The price of about US$1 a minute of scented O2 at Oxygen bars can leave you gasping for air. But now, our favorite gizmoland Japan has taken the lead in mass selling canned air at 8,000 7-Eleven stores across the country. For US$5 a pop, you get your whiff of O2 in either mint or grapefruit scent. Once you've picked a scent, you place the aroma sheet inside the mask and press a lever that lets you breathe it in. It's good for 35 times, or about 15 US cents per inhale. Wonder if this makes you an airhead…

See how to use | cans up close

Via Japan Today

Price: 600 yen (US$5.25)
Availability: Japan, at 7-Eleven stores, more info here
Device: Canned oxygen
Basic specs: 3.2l in oxygen density, 95 percent fill, 100 percent natural essential oil (peppermint and grapefruit)

"No Hands" One Touch Can Opener

At last, a cordless handsfree can opener! Hong Kong-based Daka has designed what it claims is the world's first such can opener, aimed at the elderly and those stricken by carpel tunnel or athrithis. That's not going to stop the rest of us from getting one since anything that reduces household drudgery is to be celebrated. Operating it is almost mindless. Just place the device on top of a can, hit the One Touch button, and ta-dum. This'll whirl around the can and shut off once mission is accomplished, leaving behind a butt smooth edge. And being battery-operated and cordless, there's no stopping you from pocketing it along to BBQs and campouts.

Cans away! | lid off

Via CNET News.com blogs

Price: About US$20
Availability: Hong Kong, US, UK, Australia, Japan; more info at Web site
Device: Handsfree can opener
Basic specs: Requires alkaline or rechargeable batteries (good for over 100 cans per set of batteries), opens cans of all sizes, easy lift "lid-off" after can is opened

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