A pool toy that dreams are made of

Yes, this is only a concept, but what a concept it is. The PC of the Swim Rings would turn the most hapless landlubber into a water rat, creating a floating computer and media center.

Displayed at the Next-gen PC Design Competition, this aquatic marvel would include "a GPRS receiver, Bluetooth, finger-touch input, solar power-driven processor, water-cooling system, magnetic charging interface, and waterproof design". Hey, if you're going to dream, might as well go all the way.

And just to show that it isn't entirely frivolous, according to BornRich, the "amphibious PC" can also be detached to double as a land-based computer with a 7-inch LCD, Webcam, stereo speakers, and even a backlit keyboard for nocturnal use. As long as we're talking fantasy, we request that it be combined with the RadioRaft--especially its six stainless steel cupholders--to make it the greatest pool invention ever made.

Via CNET Crave

Guitar Hero, Rock Band soon playing Beatles?

Beatles music may soon be strumming a new tune via air guitar video games, according to a report in the Financial Times.

Apple Corps and EMI, which respectively represent The Beatles' business interests and ownership of its master recordings, have reportedly been in discussions with video game publishers Activision and MTV Games.

Under a possible deal that could be worth several million dollars, users could put their air guitar to use while listening to The Beatles and playing Activision's Guitar Hero or MTV's Rock Band games, according to the report.

The move to push The Beatles' music onto a new stage via video games could occur within the coming weeks, the Financial Times reported. Such a move would mark a change in embracing technology for The Beatles' music, given that digital-use licenses for Beatles recordings are not yet available.

The Beatles representatives, as well as the game publishers, declined to confirm whether a deal is on the horizon.

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iDiamond earphones for pampered aural canals

The only thing good we can think of saying about these earphones is that they're not caked with Swarovski crystals. After all, if you're going to shell out US$6,400 for a pair of buds, the least they can do is give you the real thing.

These iDiamond luxury earphones from designer Thomas Heyerdahl are made of white gold and 204 diamonds, according to Luxurylaunches. Only a thousand of them will be produced, which may still be several hundred more than needed to meet the demand. But if you're one of those who are intent on generating negative karma with such egregious excess, you might as well go all out and get a US$20,000 diamond shuffle to go with it.

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This little piggy went into your ear

Here at CNET Asia, if there's one advice we dish out regularly, it's to always ditch the stock earbuds that come with your MP3 player and get a better pair. Featuring this product may seem counter to that because there's very little likelihood it will sound much better than the earphones that come with your portable player. But truth be told, the novelty factor of these Buta Earphones from Japanese site Green House is too great to resist.

Available in three colors (pink, black and white), one earbud has the front half of the pig, while the other has the tail end. These are made of soft silicone and come with additional earbuds to match your ear orifice size. It is available online for about US$12.

Via Engadget

INNO's latest MP3 player hangs by a thread

The last time we heard from South Korea-based INNO, it was launching a pink Barbie MP3 player that looked a lot like an old-fashioned makeup compact. The company has apparently gone beyond that phase, thankfully, but it apparently is set on making some kind of fashion statement anyway.

The INNO B0 is meant to be worn as a pendant, acccording to Newlaunches, available in such designer hues as "cacao black". But the pattern sacrifices other basic features in this coin-sized 1GB player, such as a display. That makes it pretty pricey at US$60, even with the Peter Max-style design.

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