Dog washing machine

The last time we looked, washing machines were for dirty laundry. Not anymore, it seems. Now pooches are being tossed into a machine that resembles an industrial washing machine and works like one, too. It sprays the poor mutt with water and natural cleaning solution through 37 nozzles for a good 4 minutes. This is followed by a 20-minute drying cycle. Probably a boon for dog owners who can now step back from the mess and muck, but not for the reluctant pet who's probably wishing the roles were reversed.

BBC News has a video of the dog washer in action.

Price: Wash and dry for US$15
Availability: US
Device: Dog wash
Basic specs: N.A.

GhostRadar USB Memory

Nothing surprises us anymore when it comes right out of Japan. SolidAlliance, the store that brought you the sushi thumbdrives, has developed what it claims is a ghost detector which conveniently runs on USB juice. Just plug it into your notebook, and a special sensor on the device purportedly detects slight variances in the magnetic field when paranormal activity takes place. You'll know if you have uninvited company when the alarm and light go off. Time to hit the Play button on Ray Parker Jr's kitschy but fun soundtrack... "There's something strange, and it don't look good. Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!" Yeah!



Price: 9,800 yen, US$93 (128MB), 14,800 yen, US$141 (256MB) and 19,800 yen, US$188 (512MB)
Availability: SolidAlliance
Device: Paranormal device
Basic specs: USB 2.0, 90 x 58 x 20mm, 37g

Voodoo Knife Holder

We can say that no knife holder has taken a greater stab at the theatrical than this Italian-designed Voodoo Knife Holder. Et tu, Brute?

Via Gizmodo

Price: From US$40 (does not includes the knives)
Availability: Viceversa
Device: Knife holder
Basic specs: Blood(y) red, 40 x 25cm, made in ABS

Quff

Here's a frothy idea for the coffee generation that Starbucks can certainly tap. Off the Quff, er cuff, here're some ideas. BYOQ--Bring your own Quff, and we'll refund you 10 cents. Buy 20 cups and join the Latte-Quffing in crowd. Totally recyclable and does away with those wasteful paper sleeves. Did we say it makes a cheap but great gift, too?

Price: From US$8.59
Availability: Quffs
Device: Insulation for coffee cups
Basic specs: Customizable

Magnetic Paint

Here's paint with a twist that's not only great fun, it's just great for the kids' room, too. Slap it on, dab on some normal paint to camouflage the dull base, and voila. You can turn it into a learning wall for your children using magnetic letters of the alphabet, or use it as a giant family notice board. Now no one can say they missed that tiny Post-It message on the fridge. Simply ingenious.

Price: US$35.38
Availability: Lazybone
Device: Wall paint
Basic specs: 473ml can that can cover 25sq feet, foam brush, bonus magnet, 100 percent latex magnetic receptive coating, lead free and child-safe

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