I feel the need to start off this post by disclosing the fact that I am an audiophile of sorts and I did not get a warm and fuzzy feeling about the idea behind this product right away. That being said, it turns out the people over at InAir Technologies are on to something here. How do I know, you ask? Just the other day I walked out of my downtown office building only to see an unsuspecting guy listening to his iPod while riding a bicycle, cruising up to an intersection where I could clearly see an SUV quickly approaching with the driver on a cellphone. I wanted to yell “look out” but what good would that have done?

The driver of the SUV slammed on the brakes but it was too late, the man on the bike went for a nice ride right up onto the hood but, only for a second, before sliding down onto the ground. I stood there in awe of the fact that they were both completely clueless and I remember thinking how easily this whole thing could have been avoided. It couldn’t have been more perfect timing as I knew the AirDrives were at home ready for the test.

Now that I have bored you with my ”you had to be there” story let me cut to the chase. Unlike traditional ear buds which fit snugly into your ear to block outside sounds, the AirDrives comfortably wrap around the back of your ear while hovering right outside of the ear canal. This means that you still get plenty of volume all while allowing you to stay aware of everything around you. If the guy on the bike would have only known!

The best way I could possibly explain the sensation is that it sounds as if someone is constantly following you around with a great quality boombox. Not only are these earphones perfect for busy urban areas but they also have a children’s version made with your kids health in mind. These earphones do not directly channel the music right into your child’s head (or adults for that matter) thus preserving their young developing sense of hearing.

The comfortable and seemingly durable design has a frequency range of 20-20,000 Hz and sensitivity of 98db at the source with 80db at the inner ear. The four foot cable also has a convenient volume control built right in, making volume adjustment on the fly a lot easier than reaching into your pocket or band to fumble with a digital wheel volume.

The child version retails at around $49 while the adult version is a cool $79. Check out AirDrives.com for more info.

Forget about everything you have ever known about home audio entertainment, the Squeezebox Duet Network Music System is here. If you are a true fan of music you are probably sick of downloading mp3’s at a buck a pop and regular old commercial filled FM radio… especially if you know about all Internet radio has to offer. With quality Internet streams from the the likes of Sirius and Slacker the Logitech Squeezebox is all you will ever need for home audio entertainment.

With it’s sleek interface and stylish looks Logitech’s Squeezebox Duet will allow you to access millions of songs from Internet radio or even your own play lists. All of the music is CD quality, and controlled through the easy to operate handheld device. The best part of it all? With one system, Logitech gives every member of the house the flexibility to listen to their own music.

Configuring this personal DJ could not be more simple. All you have to do is grab one little firmware download, setup your network information, and optionally enter your login information for your favorite user service. It should be noted that Logitech has relationships with the Internets top music providers such as; Radio IO, Radio Time, Live 365, SHOUTcast, Sirius, Pandora, Rhapsody, Slacker, MP3tunes Music Locker, Live Music Archive, and LAST FM.

At $399 this product may seem a bit pricey but, with all of that money you would have otherwise spent on CD’s or .mp3’s this gadget will more than pay for itself.

[ Via SiriusBuzz ]

Doesn’t it always seem like when you need a good nights sleep the most, someone is going out of their way to keep you awake? If you have ever been plagued by noisy roommates or neighbors than the Revenge CD is a must have.

With the new Revenge CD you will finally be able to prove that sometimes two wrongs do in fact make a right. For just $7.99 you will be armed with ear piercing tracks like drill, train, orgasm, screams, high heels, cat in heat, door banging, violin practice, garbage truck, and much more. They even throw in a pair of earplugs to make sure you don’t have to be subjected to the same torture as the people around you.

The new Phantom Keystroker from ThinkGeek is the latest and greatest advancement in office prank warfare which is guaranteed to drive your unsuspecting coworkers crazy. All you have to do is simply plug in the tiny little circuit board and sit back while it sporadically makes random mouse movements and types out odd garbage text and phrases.

The beauty of the Phantom Keystroker is that it needs no additional software or drivers and it runs on any operating system which means you can be in and out of your target cube in seconds. The stealth like gadget is also equipped with a simple jumper setting that allows you to choose between either keyboard garbage typing, annoying mouse movements or both. You can also turn up the torture level by setting a longer event duration which will have your unsuspecting mark thinking they are losing their minds.

It might be a little late for the perfect April fools prank but, those are way too predictable anyway. For just under 25 bucks you can pick one up today for a boring rainy Spring day.

Thanks to a giant leap in technology, old-school point and click USB missile firing systems will never be the same. The new USB Webcam Rocket Launcher will now give pranksters the newly added feature of being able to control remote missile launching systems via webcam anywhere with internet access.

With the use of MSN messenger you will be able to remotely assess the landscape of your firing station and unleash havoc from the cozy comfort of your workstation. Want to up the ante? Grab one of these USB gadgets for you and a friend so that you can video chat, share files, and fire missiles at each others heads!

The USB Rocket Launching System also doubles as a regular old webcam so, if your already in the market why no take it to the next level for just $59.99?

Who doesn’t want the ability to case their own home while they’re away like a police officer on a big city bomb squad? Well, starting this fall, the Rovio personal surveillance robot from WowWee will allow anyone with an extra $299 lying around to do just that.

Destined to be the coolest three wheeled gadget in 08, the Rovio is a truly remotely controlled vehicle. This Wi-Fi enabled gadget is guided by a Northstar micro-GPS system which allows the Rovio to pinpoint its exact location in your home all while being controlled by any computer with internet access. The best part is that each unit comes equipped with a web camera capable of full audio and video streaming capability so you can keep a constant eye on your home or maybe just mess with the cat.

Don’t have time to man the controls all day long? Rovio can also be configured for predetermined patrolling missions with a few clicks of the mouse. All you have to do is mark specific way points in your home and tell Rovio which route you want it to take and once it’s finished or the batteries run low it will head home to the self charging base. I know…I want one too.

[WowWee via SlashGear]

The guys over at iRobot aren’t just cleaning floors anymore, they have now figured out a way to solve one of life’s worst chores as well. The Looj gutter cleaning robot will clear out a 60 foot section of shmoot clogged gutters in just 10 minutes.

No longer will weekend warriors have to precariously hang from roofs or repetitively climb and move their extension ladders. With the help of iRobot all they have to do is simply climb up once, insert the robot, and sit back while it flings leaves and pine cones at 500 RPM’s.

The price of this tank treaded beast ranges anywhere from $99 to $169 and works with any standard K-style, aluminum, copper, metal or vinyl gutters. Now if iRobot could just come up with a robot to clean up all of the crap the Looj just flung from our gutters, I would really be impressed.

[Via Coolest-Gadgets]

Thanks to the guys over at hField Tecnology we had an engaging new gadget to play with over our holiday vacation. The Wi-Fire is a USB device that extends wireless access connections from up to 1,000 feet away which is three times further than a traditional internal wireless adapter.

The Wi-Fire uses a powerful directional antenna, highly sensitive receiver and proprietary software (which is included) to find and enhance normal Wi-Fi signals. Now we are not saying that just because you will be able to find and connect to a range of wireless connections that you should do so willy nilly but, with this product and an open network or with the help of the guys over at Whisher you will be equipped to do so.

Right out of the box the Wi-Fire delivered. We installed the simple to use software, plugged in the directional antenna, and instantly we were able to see 6 new connections that were previously undetectable with our regular Linksys USB adapters. In addition to our new found networks our own network signal went from 85% to a full 100% once we properly aligned the antenna.

If you live in an area with a lot of open Wi-Fi networks or have a large area to cover with your own network the guys over at hField are definitely on to something with the Wi-Fire. With an MSRP of just $79 you should seriously consider the Wi-Fire the next time you are in the market for a new wireless adapter.

From the same masterminds that fashioned The Beer Belly, comes The Winerack, a new female version of the ever popular stealthy beverage holder. Now the girls can turn an A cup into a double D all while sneaking a bottle of wine, a mixed drink or even a fifth of their favorite hard stuff to the movies, concerts, or sports event.

The creators at Underdevelopment say “We get it that some chicks just don’t want that pregnant look that comes with The Beerbelly.” Man, those guys have their fingers on the pulse of women! For $29.95 what could possibly make a better gift this holiday season?

What could be cooler than your own personal remote control mini helicopter? How about two Mini Havoc Helicopters that let you and a friend battle for supreme mini helicopter air supremacy!

Take to the air from the palm of your hand then use the shoulder buttons on the remote to fire at your opponent’s copter laser tag style. Once hit, the laser will force your opponents chopper into an uncontrollable tail spin which will be sure to put him down on the ground. For a real challenge turn out the lights and use the flashing blue LED for a nighttime duel.

Check out the sweet mini dogfight video after the jump.

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