Watch Scary Movie with the Easy Chair Ghoul

For maximum gag fun, convince your most fainthearted pals over for a fright night of scary movies and kickstart their terror with this Easy Chair Ghoul. The trick is in keeping this a surprise. The "ghoul" lies concealed under the seat, and according to ScareFactory, all hair-raising 6.3m of it will spring out to terrify even the most hardcore braveheart. We're not sure what triggers this boogeyman to pop up, but if this doesn't up the terror count, you can always scare yourself with the sticker shock of US$2,895, shipping not included. Boo!

Via GearLive

Price: US2,895
Availability: More scary furniture at ScareFactory
Device: Trick chair
Specs: Chair, ghoul, and pneumatics

Wi-Fi detector shirt

1337-speak t-shirts are passe--the Wi-Fi detector shirt takes geek wear to a whole new level. The image on the front of this shirt is not static. The glowing bars light up according to how strong an 802.11b/g signal is when detected.

It requires a battery pack to work, and that's sewn inside the shirt. Three AAA batteries are required, so it will add to your weight a little.

So instead of looking really dumb walking around with an open laptop when searching for a hotspot, you can now look dumb by just looking at your own chest. And for those wondering, no, it doesn't tell you whether or not a hotspot is secured--cheapskate wardrivers will still need their notebooks to find their free fix.

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Final photos of Midas-touched MacBook

A couple of weeks ago we mentioned an outfit called Computer Choppers that will adorn your MacBook in 24k gold and, for an additional fee, a diamond-studded Apple logo. The company's site had only a few teaser shots at the time, but now it's done a full fashion shoot with a final product.

As gawdy as the whole idea may sound, you've got to view the finished work--inside and out--to make a final judgment. As we thought with the 18k gold shuffle and the 24k iPod, there's something visually stunning about Midas-touched Apple products, perhaps because their minimalist designs allow treatments that are over the top on other wares. But see for yourself.

Via Crave CNET

Nike Amp+ watch wants to make you Rocky

Someone over at Nike's product design team must be a fan of the crazy watch site Tokyoflash, because the new "Nike Amp+ Sport Remote Control" looks as if it could have come directly from the Japanese retailer's catalog. At least Nike's product goes beyond just the usual indecipherable flashing LED lights, providing "instant voice feedback of a runner's time, distance, calories, and pace" when used with Nike+ Ready shoes and the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, according to Electronista.

It controls the music, of course, and has a dedicated button that plays the "power song" you've chosen for your exercise theme. But please, no more Eye of the Tiger.

Via Crave CNET

The TyTN II arrives

After its initial launch announcement a couple of weeks back, the much-anticipated HTC TyTN II will finally be available in Asia Pacific, well, at least in Singapore.

Singapore-based operator SingTel will be the first with the goods for the island-state. From tomorrow, it will start selling the TyTN II from as low as S$388 (US$263.06) after a S$200 phone trade-in and contract subscription to both a high-end mobile plan and data plan (other terms and conditions apply). According to the SingTel flyer, the usual price of the TyTN II with a two-year mobile plan is priced at S$988 (US$670).

In Singapore, this will remain a SingTel exclusive for two weeks, after which retailers will start to offer the device at various outlets. Across Asia, the TyTN II will be rolled out over the next two weeks. If you are looking forward to buying this PDA-phone, check with your local mobile carrier or distributor for specific availability dates.

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