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

CommunicAsia2006 coverage kicks off!

Get ready for gameplay of a different sort this week at the Singapore Expo where mobile vendors play ball with each other and vie for superiority in the sport of oneupmanship, from design talents to designer models.

CNET Asia staffers are, of course, giving up sleep and soccer to bring you the news, musings and hot announcements off the showfloor of Asia's annual infocomm and media tradeshow. This year, we'll not only be updating our readers with the latest handsets being showcased by major phone vendors at the fair, our intrepid scribes will be blogging on the accessories, solutions and other cool gear being brandished at the booths, besides bringing you photos and Webcasts of the event.

As always, keep watching this space for updates. Or go straight to our CommunicAsia2006 Special Coverage to keep ahead on the news.

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

D.I.Y. cable package and FlexiWatch in the pipeline

There are more reasons to put a smile on every Singaporean cable subscribers' face. StarHub has announced today a partnership with Nagravision S.A. to leverage on the latter's advanced conditional access technology for enhancing its Cable TV services.

Under evaluation is a new a la carte packaging that enables personalization of cable channels. This initiative deviates from the typical genre-based packaging giving its customers greater control and flexibility to D.I.Y. a tailored package for varying family needs.

Eyeing the untapped market for casual cable viewers, the telco will also be introducing a FlexiWatch service in the likes of its successful FlexiSurf package enjoyed by its MaxOnline customers. With this new service, Cable TV subscribers can look forward to better returns and value with its affordable per-day charges.
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