Techotic

This is no joke. You can actually get this Fuck The Rain Umbrella by Art Lebedev for $55 and hand it to your kids when the rain decides to ruin their day. I’m just waiting to see the government censorship that will probably inevitably come out over this. Let me just assure you.

If you’re interested in seeing a few more pics (uncensored) than click the read more link. But please be warned. If you happen to use one of these the makers are in no wise responsible if you should be suddenly struck by lightening from mother nature.

You own a OpenMoko phone right? Well if you don’t and are interested in the hacking world you might want to pick yourself up one. BTW they are only $250.

After you have done that, you can put down $79-999 (depending on the software  and hardware configurations) for a device that is guaranteed to unlock your neighbors EWP secured Wi-Fi network in five minutes.

Maybe you’re in the mood for some fabric in the shape of your iPhone. Or maybe you don’t have one and so you reckon a felt iPhone will still put you in the cool status. Either way you are allowed to bid on this one which is apparently starting at a meager $25 on eBay with a $5 shipping surcharge. Oh well at least it doesn’t look as hideous as that iPhone cake the ultra geeky kid got for his birthday. Hit the jump for another photo and the auction link.

Remember a couple days ago when those pirates captured that Iranian vessel which is said to be carrying some type of minerals and maybe chemical weapons? Well it turns out that they have suddenly fallen ill and not only that but the Iranian government is threatening the East African Seafarers’ Assistance Program with a lawsuit if it doesn’t shut up and quite talking about “evil chemicals” onboard the vessel.

Unusual silk screened duvet sets made from cardboard. It is for sale at Snurkbeddengoed and the proceeds from the sale of these duvet goes to Dutch charity for the homeless.

Over at ThinkGeek they have come up with a drum kit that you can wear.

Hit the drums on this shirt with your finger and they play through the built in speaker… simple but amazing. With 7 different drum sounds you’re ready for a personal drum solo on your chest.

I’ve been waiting for one of these for the longest, and finally Movea’s Gyration has done it. Their new Motionsense Air Mouse. While the concept is not entirely new, it is a mark improvement over Logitech MX Air Mouse which many people have been disgruntled about.

This makes the first time in 50 years that our beloved penny that cost more to produce than it values has been redesigned. Why are they doing it you may ask? Maybe its because of Lincoln’s 200’th anniversary (of his birth that is).