All-Weather Foosball Table

With the FIFA World Cup looming up, there's nothing like getting into the soccer mood with Design Within Reach's All-Weather Foosball Table. Not quite your blocky wooden setup, this shouts premium with its stainless steel table and 6mm aluminum players made to withstand the elements. Bet the Survivor folks on Panama Exile Island would appreciate this one.

See player outdoors | top view | aluminum players

Via Uncrate

Price: US$3,998
Availability: Check Web site
Device: Fooseball
Basic specs: 38 x 52 x 59 inches, stainless steel, PVC molds, compact, 6mm aluminum, slip-resistant rubber bases

Motion sickness wrist watch

First, the bad news. At the time of writing, this motion sickness watch was all out, which should be a telling indication. The other bad news: The barf bag industry is likely to face shrinking demand after this. Now for the good news. It's the only medical device to receive FDA (the US Government's Food and Drug Administration) clearance for non-prescription use, and is conveniently designed as a wristwatch. Anytime you feel the need to hurl, just hit the button and gentle electrical signals are supposed to transmit through your wrist to your brain with the message that all is steady. Hopefully, version two will at least be able to tell the time as well.

Catch it upclose

Via Gizmodo

Price: US$99.95
Availability: From Hammacher Schlemmer
Device: Motion sickness watch
Basic specs: Water- and shock-resistant, five relief level settings, two 3-volt Lithium batteries, directions, tube of conductivity gel, in black and gray, 0.5 x 1.5 x 2 inches, 1.25oz

Remobeads

You gotta hand it to Dima Komissarov for taking everyday items and giving them a refreshing tech spin. His Remobeads draw from such an inspiration, using prayer beads as the template for his TV remote controller. It's not only a nifty idea for giving your fingers a workout while you surf channels by pressing the beads, you can even add mantra chants as a sound option while switching channels. Glows in the dark, too!

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Price: N.A.
Availability: Still pending patent
Device: Remote controller
Basic specs: N.A.

Joba Horseriding Exercise Machine

Before Osim's iGallop gallopped into town, there was Matsushita's Joba Horseriding Exercise Machine. Perhaps thanks to its pedigree, being built in conjunction with Nagoya University to offer a form of horseback-riding therapy, this mechanical horse avoids any yippee-yo kai-yay cowgirls on a hot ride overtones. Saddling up apparently stimulates those seldom used muscles in the dorsal and abdominal regions and decreases waist size without the user exerting much effort. Which is perfect for the elderly, middle-aged and, yes, those who hate exercise. Marlboro Man not included.

Giddiyap here

Price: N.A.
Availability: Find out more at the Panasonic HK site
Device: Exercise equipment
Basic specs: N.A.

LED iKuffs

Even cufflinks have gone high-tech. With iKuffs, you get some bling bling with blink! Illuminated cufflinks that light up, thanks to built-in LEDs. If you're planning to up your geek factor, cruise for hot chicks at Zouk, or simply trying to impress your date, these disco-tech cufflinks should certainly put you right in the spotlight. Comes in a range of six neon colors, though hot pink interestingly appears to be missing from the palette.

Check out the box set

Price: US$149.99 a pair
Availability: ikuffs
Device: Cuff links
Basic specs: Comes in stainless steel, brushed or polished finish, choice of Fusion Red, Sunset Orange, Electric Yellow, Money Green, KuL Blue, Winter White, 2 backup batteries, chrome box

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