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Golla launches winter bag collection
Nine new cases to keep your gadgets warm and cosy 24 September 2008 17:18 GMT
Finish outfit Golla is making waves with its range of funky mobile, digi and music bags.

And, with the winter drawing ever closer, it has now designed a winter collection including bright woolies for your mobile, and warm pouches for your MP3 player.
Sony Ericsson launches MBW-200 Bluetooth watches for women
Three models aimed at the fairer sex 24 September 2008 9:40 GMT
Sony Ericsson has announced it is to expand its range of Bluetooth watches with three new models aimed at women.

Designed in partnership with Fossil, the three models are Sparkling Allure, Contemporary Elegance and Evening Classic.

Using Bluetooth...
LG Lotus gets fashion designer team up
"One-of-a-kind scarf" the most tenuous yet? 11 September 2008 11:49 GMT
LG has announced a partnership with fashion designer Christian Siriano with, somewhat randomly, a "one-of-a-kind scarf" he designed for LG's newest phone in the States, the LG Lotus.

Exclusive to Sprint, the LG Lotus is being angled as a fashion phone.
Casio G-Shock celebrates 25 years
With special edition watches 11 September 2008 8:40 GMT
Casio will release some special edition watches to celebrate the G-Shock sub-brand's 25th anniversary.

The new models include one created in collaboration with film-maker Spike Lee, one with graphic artist Eric Haze and two retro models inspired by 80's Hip...
HP to launch designer "digital clutch" notebook
For fashionistas 10 September 2008 13:11 GMT
HP has announced it has collaborated with designer Vivienne Tam to create a special edition notebook that will become the "ultimate tech accessory for fashionistas around the globe".

Unveiled at New York's Fashion Week, the notebook is described as "gleaming...
Tiny retro computer necklace launches
Eighties PC as jewellery 5 September 2008 15:13 GMT
This tiny silver-plated computer pendant and 16-inch necklace is on sale over at Shana Logic for $12.00, plus shipping.
Robot-themed pants launch
Complete with matching bra 2 September 2008 16:30 GMT
These robot-themed pants'n'bra available from Tilly's for $6 and $10 respectively are an ideal gift for the geek girl in your life.
Brando launches LED message badge
Get you message across 1 September 2008 9:14 GMT
The USB LED message badge from Brando not only shows scrolling messages, but can be programmed for animated messages too. The red version is $42 while the blue option will set you back $54, available now.
Sprogs sport iPhone baby-gro
Awwwwwwwwww! 21 August 2008 13:22 GMT
As bloggers have pointed out, this baby-gro is basically an Apple ad, and with the wearer being a cute little baby, it'll be all the more effective.

But isn't it dinky?

Available now for £12.95.
Brenthaven Sling backpack launches
"Lightweight but hardcore" 5 August 2008 13:21 GMT
Brenthaven has launched the "Sling" backpack that's designed for "urban professionals".

The company says the Sling gives padded protection to the laptop and documents during the fiercest of knocks.

The new backpack offers a padded compartment custom...
Meninos hard drive cases revealed
Pop art inspired storage 4 August 2008 17:00 GMT
The story goes that the artists of Brazil’s Meninos design studio first started out making these custom pop art hard drive cases for their friends but they became so popular they've gone pro.

A custom acrylic case (complete with dual cooling fans) covered with...
Firebox launches LEGO Star Wars tees
Cool clobber 29 July 2008 17:30 GMT
Firebox are offering tees to celebrate the wonder that is LEGO Star Wars. There are three designs - Boba Fett ("You're worth a lot to me"), Luke Skywalker ("I am a Jedi, like my father before me") and Han Solo ("Don't get cocky"). At £11.95 each, we say get 'em all.
Yakkay's "brainwear" hat-style helmets launch
Don't compromise on style 21 July 2008 16:38 GMT
Available at retailers in Denmark, Yakkay's cycle helmets are aimed at those who want to protect their bonce, but not lose serious street-cred in the process.

They offer four different hat-like "covers" to fit their helmets - that are interchangable - in the...
Frog-shaped iPhone cozy launches
Called "Gregory" apparently... 18 July 2008 16:44 GMT
Clearly aimed at those looking for something a little, er, different from their iPhone case - the Gregory "cozy" is on sale now for $25.
Whizz Watch-controlled R/C toys launch
Mini sci-fi faves with matching timepieces 17 July 2008 11:06 GMT
A new range of remote control toys combined with digital watches has been announced, featuring sci-fi favourites, such as Doctor Who and Star Wars characters.

From Wesco, the mini remote control characters can be raced around flat surfaces, controlled by a matching...
USB hidden flash drive watch launches
For secret missions 16 July 2008 12:09 GMT
Perfect for wanna-be spies, ThinkGeek is offering a wristwatch with a storage secret - a hidden USB flash drive.

Cunningly concealed within the innocuous looking watch's casing is a 4GB capacity USB flash drive.

Simply remove, add data and then...
OverBoard launches "Carbon" range
Waterproof bags for your kit 15 July 2008 12:29 GMT
OverBoard has launched its "Carbon" range that consists of a messenger bag, backpack and - oh yes - "waist" pack.

The Carbon range is made from environmentally friendly thermoplastic polyurethane and offers 100% waterproof protection.

The messenger...
Solar power backpack launches
Tap into the sun's rays to charge your phone 15 July 2008 12:05 GMT
This $48 solar backpack comes complete with a host of mobile phone adapters. The 5.5v solar panel charges up the battery, which in turn can juice up your mobile. Available now.
Subtle headphones tie launches
By Salvatore Someone-or-other 11 July 2008 12:38 GMT
Forget the designer label (it's "Ferragamo" apparently), try and forget the designer price tag ($160) - if you absolutely, positively have to wear a tie for work, this teeny headphones and CDs patterned effort will show your love of all things music in a subtle way.
Heart-shaped necklace is USB flash drive
Bejeweled memory to wear round your neck 8 July 2008 10:38 GMT
New from Solid Alliance, seeing a Japanese launch, is this heart-shaped necklace which cunningly contains 2GB of flash memory.
ThinkGeek launches "Free Time" watch
Concentrically circular time 2 July 2008 14:30 GMT
The easiest way to explain how ThinkGeek's new watch works is like the planets tracing a path around the sun.

The three concentric circles rotate clockwise with each gap in the circle communicating the precise time.

The hour, minute and seconds...
DIY Turn Signal Biking Jacket
Bit safer than sticking out your arm? 27 June 2008 13:02 GMT
We're all being encouraged to ditch our motors, dust off our cycles and saddle up.

But there are certain dangers to cycling, especially in London town, and especially at night, even with lights.

This concept jacket, should it go into production,...
Elecom launches spots and stripes earbuds
Fashion-friendly headphones 25 June 2008 10:36 GMT
If you want to jazz up your earbuds but without going down the Swarovski/bling route, then these new spots and stripes decaled offerings from Elecom might do the trick.

The EHP-BIN10 and EHP-BIN20 feature a 9.5mm driver, an impedance of 16 ohms, a frequency...
Retro rotary phone watch available
Dial 117 for the time 24 June 2008 16:28 GMT
Made by Japan's Maywadenki, this Zihotch Retro Phone Watch has no display, but an old rotary telephone dial.

To find out the time, simply dial 117 and it will be spoken to you. Mad. Available in different colours, it's $79.95, available now.
Paul Frank folio iPhone cases offered
Funky monkey 24 June 2008 13:52 GMT
The online Apple store in the States is offering these funky Paul Frank folio cases for iPhone.

The "Racing Julius" and the Gucci-esque "Italian Julius" both cost $34.95.