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Lightsaber torch launches
Star Wars stocking filler 18 November 2008 17:02 GMT
A full-sized replica of a lightsaber, this torch even makes the trademark "pshwooohhh" noise when you turn it on and off. Emitting a suitably Jedi-ish blue light from its ultra bright LEDs and powered by three AAA batteries, the torch is on sale now from Firebox for £9.95.
Twilight Turtle launches
With star projector shell 17 November 2008 9:44 GMT
Firebox is offering the "Twilight Turtle" for little ones that acts as a night light with a twist - the twinkling stars it projects includes eight genuine constellations.

Complete with a star guide, the mini projector runs on three AAA batteries, can project...
Floodlamp launches
Stadium lighting for your desk 12 November 2008 14:46 GMT
Sports fans might like this new desk lamp from Firebox that's fashioned after flood lights. Measuring around 50cm tall, it has an aluminium finish, swivel head and will light up with 6 x 40W bulbs. It's £60, on sale now.
Art Lebedev redesigns the zebra crossing
"Air Crosswalk" concept revealed 12 November 2008 14:12 GMT
The Art Lebedev Studio has turned its design attentions to the zebra crossing, with the idea to improve the current concept by double marking the safe spot with "illuminated stripes" above the road.

As well as improve visibility for drivers to see people on...
USB aroma diffuser candle launches
For the hippy geek 11 November 2008 10:27 GMT
Brando's USB aroma diffuser takes fragrance oils to "aromatize" your home or office while the LED candle simulates a real candle's flicker and glow, but without any of that scary, nasty naked flame fire risk. $25, available now.
Kindle gets periscope light accessory
Case with built-in LEDs 10 November 2008 12:09 GMT
Perhaps signifying the device's popularity in the US, a book light company has launched a version of its Periscope range for the Amazon Kindle e-book reader.

The "Periscope Lighted Folio for Kindle" is a Kindle cover that also features a built-in retractable...
VIDEO: Philips mini LivingColor lights
Colourful LEDs on a budget 16 October 2008 17:42 GMT
At Philips' Simplicity event in Moscow, Stuart Miles checks out the company's new mini LivingColor colour-changing LED lights.

Apologies for the poor sound quality - whack up the volume and you should be able to hear it.
Glass of milk light launches
Wholesome lighting 16 October 2008 10:39 GMT
You musn't ask yourself "why?" this battery-powered night-light is designed to look like a glass of milk. In today's kerazy gadget world, it's more appropriate to ask "why not?" It's $14, available now.
USB flower lamp launches
Desk flora 10 October 2008 9:31 GMT
This $15 floral effort has eight bright LEDs to lighten up your desk space in a cute, plastic-y way. Available now.
Block lamp launches
LEGO-like 15 September 2008 10:44 GMT
This desk light slash storage unit is a LEGO-esque lighting addition for your office.

The set consists out of the light block at the bottom and the storage block on top, measuring 10 x 15 x 6cm, on sale for 45 euros.
USB lamp and speakers combo launches
Son et lumiere 4 September 2008 10:31 GMT
Not just a desk light with 9 bright LEDs, this combo gadget is also a speaker. All that multi-tasking goodness for just $22.50? Wowsers.
Sanyo extends Eneloop range in Japan
Green gadgets galore 2 September 2008 10:21 GMT
Sanyo has extended its green Eneloop range in Japan with the launch of a plethora of new products.

There's the new Eneloop solar light equipped with a USB power port, the Eneloop soft warmer with a rechargeable battery that works as a "small electrical blanket",...
Speed Vest for cyclists shown off
Wearable electroluminescent speedo 26 August 2008 13:34 GMT
The Speed Vest is described as "experimental clothing designed to create an environment in which bicyclists are respected as equal users of the roadway".

However, we agree with the Wired blog that suggests its more the perfect way to show off just how fast you...
Novelty neon lights launch
Especially inert 24 July 2008 11:01 GMT
This novelty neon efforts are $35 each and available now to tackify your desk.
Dual laser star projector launches
Trippy light effects 18 July 2008 11:06 GMT
This red and green laser projector will give you ever-changing, colourful lighting effects - promising "millions of stars" for $79.90. Available now.
Heart-shaped LED cushion launches
"Love" pillow lights up 7 July 2008 13:05 GMT
Surely the best thing about this $24 heart-shaped LED pillow is the off switch?
Solar fairy lights launch
Purty-up your garden without hurting the planet 3 July 2008 13:58 GMT
Ignoring the apocalyptic looking sky in the pic, we like these solar powered fairy lights from Firebox that charge up during the day and light up at night. A set with 50 LEDs is £24.95 while the string of 100 is £34.95, available now.
USB light tube speaker launches
More "fancy stuff" for your desk from Brando 3 July 2008 11:57 GMT
More gubbins from Brando with this unlikely mix of USB-ery, blue LEDs, tubular design and a speaker. $22, available now.
Four-port hub with light launches
Useful USB 23 June 2008 11:23 GMT
Arguably not the prettiest of peripherals, this four-port USB hub with notebook light will no doubt appeal to some.

Complete with a clip to attach it to your laptop, the light swivels 180 degrees for keyboard illumination, or can be turned off leaving the four-port...
"Rainbow in my room" kid's lamp launches
Multi-coloured magical projection 16 June 2008 15:55 GMT
This clever battery-operated gadget is perfect for the kid's bedroom as it offers motion-activated rainbow effects.

A wave of a hand means rainbow lighting is instantly projected across the walls/ceiling.

There's also an automatic timer and different...
LED book light launches
Illuminating 16 June 2008 11:41 GMT
The "super slim LED page light" from Gadget4All allows users to read in the dark without disturbing bed fellows.

Four bright white LEDs reflect the light inside the lens then onto the page, but not, the claim is, your eyes.

Offering 40 hours of...
New Yamaha speakers boast built-in light
Illuminating home cinema 12 June 2008 11:10 GMT
We're quite taken with these new speakers from Yamaha, the YST001, that have just seen a Far East launch.

The speakers offer built-in, remote controlled lighting that appears to offer an Ambilight-ish effect around your TV, or presumably could be used as hidden...
Brando offers "USB Illuminated LED WaterFall Cloud Fountain"
Try saying that fast after three dandelion and burdocks... 5 June 2008 11:42 GMT
...Which is hopefully the only time you'd be mad enough to spend $24 on such USB nonsense.
USB "moody star" hub launches
Pretty peripheral 30 May 2008 11:19 GMT
The "moody star" hub gives you four USB ports, some pleasing curves and pretty lights all for $12. Don't all rush at once.
Brando offers bizarre USB plasma tube lighting
Feel the force? 28 May 2008 16:26 GMT
The "USB DJ Plasma Tube" from Brando claims to utilise the very latest in plasma technology.

Apparently, when music plays, the plasma light will "dance along" with the rhythm.

Available in blue, green and red, the lamps measure 56 x 78 x 214mm...