TRENDnet is kicking its traditional-looking HotSpot Detector to the curb in lieu of celebrating the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The company redesigned its TEW-429UB as a 2006 limited edition soccer-inspired HotSpot Detector. It supports 64/128-bit WEP & WPA / WPA2 Encryption on the Windows platform. It comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery and an 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter for Wi-Fi connections. Available for a limited time beginning April 2006 for $59.99. [via Gearlog]
Edoc Laundry’s line of clothing is more than a just a pretty t-shirt on your back. The graphics and words on this shirt are actually clues to an alternate-reality-game you can play on Edoc’s site. Each shirt has a special hidden messages weaved into the shirt’s fabric. It could be outside or inside of the shirt, your job is to find that out what it all means. All of Edoc’s products have clues that will have problem solvers scouring the internet and the streets for the next big piece of the puzzle. You won’t find these tees at your local mall, but are more likely to be sold at skater shops. So if anyone comes up to you to admire your shirt, just remember it could be a covert operation. Read More: Source
I hate to admit it, but I still get excited over anything fluffy, furry and soft. Which is why I want a new fluffy iPod cover from HotRomz who has added a few new styles to their collection of colorful iPod holders. Pick the case that best fits your wild-child style from the vintage Retro, to Medieval Golden Daemona, to the bright Continiuum. You can also add a wrist or neck strap so you don’t ever have to part from your unique case. If you are looking for something fun for your iPod, these guys have a nice selection of cases to choose from at pretty affordable prices. Product Page
Cool Hunting found this Thomas Pink "commuter tie" which actually holds an iPod Nano. The pink tie has a hidden pocket that holds the super light ipod, and even has an extra loop to keep your earphones from tangling. Great idea, but it takes a very confident man to wear pink, so I hope they have them in other colors. Guys, what do you think, would you buy this tie? Product Page
Vanity checks are a must when you are out clubbing, or hitting the bar scene. The last thing you want to see is a picture of you with lipstick on your teeth or racoon eyes floating all over the internet. Mobile Beauty will spare you the embarrassing moments with their super genious Mobile Beauty Mirrors. The stick-on-mirrors stick to any flat surface on your cell phone or pda so you can do a few spot checks before taking those party pics. They come in adorable shapes like hearts, stars, lightning, ice cream cones and diamond shapes. The best part is that with every purchase you are also helping out the Step Up Women’s Network whose mission is to strengthen community resources for women and girls. Product Page
Who didn’t love the Rubik’s Cube back in the 80s? I loved spending hours playing with it, until I mastered it, then I began competing against all my little friends. A new Touch and Play concept has been developed for the visually impaired that appeals to one’s sense of touch. The cube is made up of different materials that include metal, wood, textile, rubber, plastic and stone. [Yanko Design] 
I know you hate fishing through your purse at night for your keys, lipstick or even spare change for that street meter. Fumble no more, thanks to some genious guy who invented the Black Hole Light. This LED light attaches to the inside of any purse, and shines a bright light inside as soon as the bag opens thanks to it’s magnetic sensor. It runs on a 3V battery, and costs around $16.00. Product Page [ohGizmo]
Oregon Scientific’s Weather Station is a great idea for those of us who tend to be a bit disconnected from the weather channel. The Public Alert Radio will warn you in case of floods, evacuations, civil danger warnings, tornadoes or severe thunderstorms so you can protect your family at all times. Often times, I wonder how I would find out if there are any emergencies in my area say at 3am, when everyone is asleep and the TV is off. Disaster can strike at any time, which is why this gadget makes a lot of sense to me. This particular version also has indoor/outdoor temperatures, barometric forecast and an alarm clock along with a docking station. Product Page
Ever wonder why the baby is crying? The WhyCry baby monitor will listen to the baby’s crying for 20 seconds, then the device will tell you whether the baby is bored, tired, hungry, stressed or annoyed. This will come in handy for first time parent, adoptive parents, nannies, and babysitters who are not always around the baby.
The unit works by analysing the baby’s crying power, frequencies of cry, intervals between crying, and associates the baby’s cry with an established pattern programmed into the unit. After a 20 second period of analysis it shows the result in a clear and precise way – by illuminating one of 5 simple facial expressions: Hunger, Boredom, Discomfort, Sleepiness and Stress. Product Page
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