Burton Bluetooth-enabled Audex Jacket

Pure indulgence for those in the tropics, where the only snow we're ever getting is when the TV cable connection goes funny. For those who don't mind paying out US$599 just to wear the Burton-Motorola jacket at sub-zero degree pub Ekisbar or Snow City, there're not only iPod controls built into the sleeve with Click Wheel-style navigation, it's now phone-friendly, too. Besides Bluetooth, a Caller ID screen and voice dial, the hood is all teched out with speakers and a microphone. Clearly, you can't have too much in Motorola's books. Up next, Audex Protective Gear for helmet and padded hat. And yes, they'll both be equipped with Bluetooth stereo headphones.

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Price: US$599.95
Availability: US
Device: Bluetooth-enabled jacket
Basic specs: N.A.

USB-powered air darts

Just when you thought it couldn't get any sillier with USB-powered peripherals (the April Fool's joke of a USB George Foreman grill from ThinkGeek notwithstanding), now Marks & Spencer of UK is retailing weapons of mass destruction. Operating the air dart is Q.E.D. Hook it up to your PC, and start firing with the aid of your mouse. All that's missing is a remote control for long-distance stealth firing. Pesky colleagues, bring it on.

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Via News.com blogs

Price: 19.50 pounds (US$34) for three darts with cylindrical base and included software
Availability: Marks & Spencer
Device: USB peripheral
Basic specs: N.A.

Can Dispenser Mini Venda

Strictly for gimmick lovers, the price on this mini vending machine alone can buy you two small bar fridges. What's more, it's dubious whether the dispenser can live up to its claim of ice-cold cans everytime. The one we came across in a giant Tokyu Home DIY store in Tokyo felt plastic, was plastic, and would require plastic money to pay for the set since it's doubtful anyone would carry so much spare change in their pockets. What was more interesting was the accompanying placard which read: "Good for office use", where thirsty staffers are clearly expected to feed coins into the mini dispenser if they want their soda. Bummer.

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Via Chip Chick

Price: £99.95 (US$172)
Availability: See Web site
Device: Drink dispenser
Basic specs: Holds up to 10 cans, includes 10p coin tokens, mains adapter, window-style display, illuminated interior, locking door

Forever Flashlight

Why is it that in just about every thriller or scary movie, the protagonist will always be left holding a torch that flickers, and then (gasp) dies, leaving everyone in pitch-black darkness? Clearly, no one's heard of packing along a battery-less flashlight. The Forever Flashlight looks flashy enough and is one emergency light that'll never fail you. All that's required is a strong right arm to shake the torch a good 30 seconds. This recharges the capacitor sufficiently to provide about 5 minutes of illumination. Not much, but better than getting the willies imagining the worst in the dark.

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Price: S$23.90 (US$14)
Availability: At gadgeit.com or foreverflashlights.com
Device: Battery-free torchlight
Basic specs: Super bright blue/white LED, waterproof, floats in water, visible for up to 1 mile, 11.25 x 1.5 inch in diameter for regular, 6.5 x 1-inch diameter for micro, 335g for regular, 102g for micro, one-year warranty

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