Contour Dog Bed

These days, even dogs get their own chaise lounge (read: utterly pampered and snooty). So if you don't mind forking out to the tune of US$780 for the ultimate expression in pet style to blend in with your designer furniture, cast your eye over the Contour Dog Bed. Handcrafted, no less, it's actually quite pet- and human-friendly in that the micro-suede cover is removable/reversible and machine-washable in case your mutt decides to do the naughty. Extra designer covers sold separately in case you're in the mood for an interior décor makeover.

See dog on bed | choices

Via Uncrate

Price: About US$500-US$780, made to order and shipped directly from designer
Availability: Get more info at Web site
Device: Canine bed
Basic specs: Durable, water-resistant nylon base, machine-washable micro-suede cover, aluminum frame, 47 x 27 x 11 inches

Bright Walk

Here's footwear that's a shoe-in for night birds and strollers. Designer Alberto Villarreal's creation attempts to put some soul back into soles. Sporting piezo-electric sensors onboard, these convert the impact from running or walking into static energy to power up the electroluminescent polymers. The two lighting areas in the exterior and back surfaces are not only great for illuminating running paths and alerting cars, the shoes look comfy enough on the feet. One small step for man, one giant leap for feet.

See other happy feet gizmos: BrightFeet Lighted Slippers | USB Heating Slippers | more views of Bright Walk

Price: N.A.
Availability: Concept, more info here
Device: Human-powered walking shoes
Basic specs: Flexible stretch cloth that holds the foot

LightCap

Contrary to the name, this isn't a cap with a clip-on light. Solight's doubt-duty water bottle also becomes a solar-powered lattern via an LED light and solar panel in the cap portion. Which is pretty nifty since a 2-in-1 means one less device to cart along. A waterproof switch on the cap lets you change from white LED (bright), to red (preserves your night vision), to off. We like to think it also brings a new glow to a little nightcap in your lightcap.

LightCap in action: #1 | #2 | see components

Via popgadget.net

Price: US$24.95
Availability: Check out the online site
Device: Solar-powered LED light and water bottle
Basic specs: Waterproof solar panel, battery pack, LED light, requires 4-hr charge for 8-hr illumination, rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries good for at least 300 cycles, 11oz, 8.25-inch tall, 3.75-inch wide, 32oz capacity

Messermeister Magnablock Pro

Rather than stick it into hard-to-clean slots which, in time, become happy camping ground for germs and dustballs, Messermeister's Magnablock Pro niftily cuts both ways. It offers hygienic storage and easy identification of knives for the task in hand. Plus houseproud homeowners who cook a lot for guests will love the way this showcases those pricey German Messermeister blades. Cutting-edge stuff as one would say?

View bigger picture | Voodoo Knife Holder

Via Gizmag

Price: US$180, knives not included
Availability: More info here
Device: Knive block
Basic specs: Shaped at 90 degrees, solid beech wood block with strong magnets able to hold up to 10 knives, five on each side, also holds scissors and steel

Cencio Intellicot

It's probably the next best thing to sliced bread for harassed young parents with dark circles around their eyes. Looking like something straight out of the Jetsons, this smart cot is the Aston Martin of cribs, with built-in lifting system, air circulation, integrated video monitor, automatic rocking, safety window and a storage drawer. What more can parents ask for? Now all it needs is 5.1 surround sound channels to play lullabys as this rocks baby into blissful dreamland. Rock a-bye baby, in the Intellicot…

See also Lullabub Cot Rocker | larger image

Via CNET News.com blogs

Price: N.A.
Availability: Check the Web site
Device: Baby cot
Basic specs: N.A.

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