Get back for all those times with the Super Soaker Bottle Shot

For anyone who's ever been the target of a Super Soaker drenching, rejoice. Revenge is at hand with the Super Soaker Bottle Shot (US$7.99) which gives you the ultimate unfair advantage. Unlike the original weapon of mass destruction, this one holds more than its allowance of liquid ammo, thanks to the ability to screw on extra plastic bottles of up to 2 liters. Woot! If you're creative enough, it doesn't have to be plain H2O. Just mix up several cocktails of Coca Cola and chocolate syrup, shake 'em up real good, and dig in with you arsenal for a blast of a time. At least for as long as those bottles last. Kids and adults are fair game. Any Toy R Us outlet should carry this.

Via Uncrate | Photo credit: Hasbro

TrekDesk: Another shackle to the workstation

When Crave first started seeing workstation fitness machines, we thought they were just a passing novelty. But now we're seriously beginning to wonder--and worry--whether they're actually catching on.

The desk treadmill seems to be the most popular form of office exercise, as evidenced by the Walkstation and the TreadDesk, respectively estimated at US$6,500 and up to US$4,000. But now they have yet another competitor that may end up being substantially cheaper.

The TrekDesk is an alternative to the other all-in-one setups, a universal workstation that instead attaches to a standard existing treadmill with adjustable height, center console, manuscript stand, and cupholder. (That green exercise ball is part of the ergonomic TrekDesk Chair, which is sold separately.)

Although the price isn't final yet, the desk is expected to cost less than US$549. There's just one catch: The treadmill isn't included. Still, if you already have one that's been gathering cobwebs, this might be a way to get some use out of it for a change.

Via Crave CNET

Hot water in 3 seconds with Tefal QuickCup kettle

This one's not only ideal for mom, but great for the entire family. It's bad enough waiting for your toilet turn in the mornings, but what's worse is the atrocious time it takes to boil a kettle of water for your daily caffeine fix. Now you can make the latter less of a chore with Tefal's QuickCup kettle that delivers hot water in *drumrolls* an astounding 3 seconds!

Using "Optic-Quick" technology, water is heated when it travels up the spiral heating element and you can configure it to dispense just the right amount of water for your cup. Yeah, selfish, but it's every man for himself in the mornings. Meanwhile, you can use the extra time earned for an extra 40 winks, or do something nice like give your mom a peck on her cheek on Mothers' Day.

Convenience comes at a price of US$99.20. Not expensive at all if you consider it also filters your water through a pump.

Cell phone power is in your hands

Even if your telecom operator gives you cellular coverage all the way into the heart of a tropical rainforest, it won't mean a thing if your mobile phone runs out of power. Here’s a product that will address that problem, the Hand-Crank USB Power Charger sold on the National Geographic site.

If your mobile phone can be charged using USB, it'll probably work with this. The concept is simple--plug in your phone, and start cranking. You'll probably work up a sweat just trying to get one call out of your flat battery. But in case of emergency, a sweaty t-shirt would be the least of your worries.

This device costs US$39.95 and includes adapters to fit most Motorola, Samsung, Nokia, and LG phones. For those using brands not listed here, getting a third-party USB charger for your phone will probably do the trick, too. The Hand-Crank USB Power Charger even comes with an AC adapter so you can deposit power into the device when you have access to a power outlet--that'll help save you a few turns of the handle when out in the field.

Defendius Labyrinth Security Lock

Now if Miss Jodie Foster had one of these, she won't have needed a Panic Room in the first place. Ain't nobody getting in or out with the Defendius Labyrinth Security Lock. Made of 100 percent titanium alloy from the Art Lebedev Studio which brought you the Optimus Maximus keyboard (where do they get those bombastic names?), you could use this to test just how serious your date is about the relationship. Hopefully, there are cheat hints or he might have to break down the door eventually to get to you. ThinkGeek has it for US$49.99. Wicked!

Via About Colon Blank | Photo credit: Art Lebedev Studio

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