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Braun Oral-B Sonic Complete Electric Toothbrush
Juniper Foo | Dec 29, 2004
For those who've lost the manual dexterity for using a normal toothbrush, thanks to the slew of electric toothbrushes out there offering oscillating/ pulsating/ counter rotational modes at up to whirlwind speeds, Braun has rolled out its first sonic wave toothbrush. Said to providing a secondary line of defense against plague build-up, this supersonic brush has a zapping effect beyond where the tips of the bristles actually touch. If jewelers can employ sonic wave to clean gems, why not Braun's claim that its sonic toothbrush can whiten your pearlies by removing stains? Here's an idea for the dental community on the next killer app: Handsfree toothbrushes with downloadable brushing programs.
Check out the Oral B Brush-Up
Price: US$79.99
Availability: Braun
Device: Electric toothbrush
Basic specs: Ergonomic non-slip grip, recharge indicator light, memory timer of 2 minutes, 3 speed options, 2 CrissCross bristle toothbrush heads, 1 charger base, 1 travel case and owner's booklet
Edible Shot Glasses
Juniper Foo | Dec 28, 2004
Our favorite gal site Popgadget has spotted this yummilicious idea that'll not only make you the toast of parties this year end, it'll also brilliantly take care of the cleaning up since your guests will probably end up eating their gummi shot glasses. Just watch the sugar rush.
Price: US$9.95 a pair
Availability: Swedish company CB2
Device: Edible cups
Basic specs: 1.25 inch in diameter x 2.5 inch height, ingredients of sugar, glucose syrup, gelatin, citric acid, glazing agent and flavorings for raspberry or lime
The Oculas
Juniper Foo | Dec 27, 2004
Here's a morbid thought. If you died inside one of these egg-looking pods, no one would be the wiser since the Oculas is a climate-controlled isolation pod that looks cool enough for tech geeks to work, sleep and eat within without ever emerging. If money's no object, pod dwellers can customize and outfit their Oculas any which way, from flat-screen monitors to 5.1 surround sound, from Osim-style massage seats to Playstation consoles. And at a starting price of a mere US$20,000, it's a great real estate saver, too, for singles in Singapore who can't afford the price of studio apartment living.
Click to see closed and opened Oculas | Oculas in use
Also check out the MetroNap Pods
Price: From US$20,000
Availability: UK company Oculas
Device: Tech pod
Basic specs: Any color, customizable interior
Bone conduction speaker system (RLX-P1)
Juniper Foo | Dec 24, 2004
Toshiba's Oto Makura (literally noise pillow) marries both wireless and bone conduction technology to produce what is, only from Japan, a stereo pillow. Simply lay your head on the "pillow" and the infrared base station, which is hooked up to an audio source such as your TV or Hi-Fi, will transmit the sound signals directly to you via the bone conduction speakers built into the headrest. And if you fall into sweet slumber, at least you'll be dreaming in stereo, if not in color.
Price: From US$200
Availability: Japan, Toshiba
Device: Bone conduction speakers
Basic specs: Base of 310 x 160 x 25mm and infrared transmitter of 80 x 97mm, 8 hours on full charge, line input, mic, Lithium-ion and AC adapter
SV-iMini
Juniper Foo | Dec 23, 2004
San Diego-based H20 Audio has developed a fully waterproof housing that'll allow iPod users to submerse their Minis down to depths of 3m, with a unique dial that offers full control of the Click Wheel. H20 says the SV-iMini is good enough for wakeboarding, surfing, snowboarding, swimming and kayaking. We say that unless your iPod's the same version which killer vamp Jessica Biel did cartwheels with in the vamp-killing flick Blade Trinity, you might think twice about subjecting your expensive little investment to hard drive trauma, even if it's sealed in acrylic. That said, this should protect your virgin new iPod at those risque year-end foam parties.
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Price: US$149.95
Availability: H2O Audio, from January
Device: iPod waterproof casing
Basic specs: Submersible up to 10ft/3m, secure latching system
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