USB Hamster Wheel

Fancy the world's lowest maintenance hamster? This one popped into our inbox this morning, and we were tickled enough by the thought of a USB-powered rodent cranking away in its wheel on your desktop that we had to feature it here. One up on your cubicle mate? As the literature goes, this is "no ordinary hamster". It runs as fast as you type. The faster you type, the more exercise your "pet" gets. So get those digits stretched and cracking, and ham it up for the office crowd that's bound to ogle at this cute little furball. We'd suggest you put up a "Do Not Feed" sign. Ranks up there with the USB-powered air darts.

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Price: US$48.38
Availability: At Crazy About Gadgets
Device: USB peripheral
Basic specs: On/off switch on wheel so your hamster can have a rest, requires no food or cleaning, includes software, compatible with Win 2000, XP, requires 2 x AA batteries (included) and USB port, 140 x 130 x 120mm

Onion Goggles

Martha (as in Stewart) may have done time in the slammer. But she's still one sought-after lady, endorsing gizmos aimed at turning homebodies into Stepford Wives. This one here gets our thumbs up, even if you'll probably look ridiculous donning it in the kitchen. But at least no one will see you crying over cut onions. Comes with anti-fog lenses and foam seal for protection from those irritating vapors.

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Price: US$19.95
Availability: At ChefTools
Device: Kitchen aid
Basic specs: In black or white frames, storage case included

Inflatable iceberg

Tons of belly flopping fun, if you crave the workout. Certainly a lot safer than the real deal which turned the Titanic into so much flotsam, this inflatable iceberg is insanely emormous at 4m high. Three of the walls have different difficulty levels, from easy to expert, while the fourth wall is a big slide. Now all you need is an Olympic-sized pool, plenty of hot air, and about US$6,000.

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Via Oh Gizmo

Price: US$5,999
Availability: Check it out at Comfort 1st
Device: Inflatable
Basic specs: 28oz 1100 DTEX commercial-grade PVC, seams heat and radio frequency welded, comfortable handles, deflates with a manual or electric pump to conveniently fold and store, suitable for creating water parks and water playgrounds

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