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The Interactive Periodic Table of Swearing

Conner Flynn — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:59:56 +0000

The Interactive Periodic Table of Swearing is for serious swearing enthusiasts only. And it will cost you a %$&%$#-load of money. It’s basically a fully interactive periodic table of bad words. Just press one of the 103 brightly coloured buttons and you’ll hear a voice saying profanities, insults and curses. Get your swear on whenever [...]

Lazer Shirt Interactive Tee

Hazel Chua — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:21:10 +0000

There are a lot of shirts that aren’t just shirts anymore these days, like the Electronic Drum Machine Shirt and the Electronic Drum Kit T-Shirt. And then there’s the shirt that won’t play any sounds or play like some sort of musical instrument. Instead, the Lazer Shirt Interactive Tee is more like a shirt that you can custom-design [...]

Sifteo Interactive Gaming Cubes

Hazel Chua — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:56:16 +0000

Is it a puzzle game or a challenging word game that you can play to kill more than just the time? Is it an adventure game that will take you to great highs and lows, or a matching game to check how fast your reflexes are? If you’re talking about the Sifteo Interactive Gaming Cubes, then [...]

iPawn Games

Hazel Chua — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:11:22 +0000

It used to be that board games were just, well, that: board games. They came with a board, some game pieces, some cards or paper money, and the players were good to go. Now board games come with modelling clay like the Morph It Dough Modelling Game or with various props and materials like the [...]

Disney Pixar Toy Story Ker Plunk! Game

Hazel Chua — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:00:43 +0000

How many aliens can you keep from going Ker Plunk! in this Disney Pixar Toy Story Ker Plunk! Game? This version of the game is a fun way to introduce the game to kids who are in that stage of their lives where they’re just into everything and anything that has a fun-looking cartoon character [...]

Talking Watch Best Friend

Hazel Chua — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:08:45 +0000

Everyone gets lonely sometimes. That’s a fact of life, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything about it. It’s hard to find some last minute company when you find yourself alone during lunch or on a Saturday night. But ease the loneliness up a bit by having the Talking Watch Best Friend talk [...]

FIJIT Friends

Hazel Chua — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:19:41 +0000

Artificial intelligence has been around for the past few years, and it’s about time it came into the life of your child via the FIJIT Friends. The name reminds me of fidget, which is probably what most people would do when they first see this quirky and brightly-colored robotic companion. However, once you get past [...]

Vuzix Wrap 310XL Video Eyewear

James Kelly — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:31:04 +0000

With the holiday season quickly approaching, you’re almost certain to have to do some traveling and I’m sure you‘re already buying gifts for loved ones. In between all that shopping for others, why not treat yourself to something that is going to come in very handy when you are dealing with long waits and looking [...]

Bop It! Interactive Game

Hazel Chua — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:05:55 +0000

This game is as classic as they get. I first encountered the Bop It! games when a close friend gave me a small and keychain version of the game. I was hooked, so I went and looked for the original version of the game the very next week. Trust me, once you try it, you [...]

100 Wacky Things

Hazel Chua — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:36:42 +0000

It’s not often that you can find everything that you’d ever need to have a grand old afternoon as you would in 100 Wacky Things. Packed inside are fun props and cool novelty items alongside cards that instruct you to do something funny or weird or insanely gross. 100 Wacky Things would be a great [...]

Gearation

Hazel Chua — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:34:18 +0000

Steampunk art and gadgets have never failed to impress me over the years. I think the concept is ingenious, exceedingly creative, and extremely good to look at. If you want to raise your own steampunking tots, then the Gearation is your best bet because it introduces them to the wonderful world of gears and whatnot [...]

Baby Alive Care For Me Doll

Hazel Chua — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:33:14 +0000

Got a little girl who’s literally being a pain? Most kids nowadays don’t really get how difficult it is to have kids or raise them. It’s a lot of responsibility and a whole lot of work. I know, because I’ve seen my sister with her three babies and it definitely wasn’t easy. So give your [...]

Karlsson Wall Clock Pure White Board

Hazel Chua — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:02:32 +0000

If you’ve got a full house of a family or share a flat with friends or colleagues, then you already know firsthand how much of a hassle it can be to have to leave around notes for one another with regards to each person’s individual schedule and the like. But the Karlsson Wall Clock Pure [...]

AiKiou Dog Bowl

Hazel Chua — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:50:32 +0000

There was the AiKiou Cat Stimulo Feeding Station for your feline companions, and then there’s the dog version. If you can’t get your dog to slow down on the chow, then you might need to get the AiKiou Dog Bowl. There have been several occasions where my Shih Tzu puppy wolfed her food down so fast, that [...]

Talking Bender Figure

Hazel Chua — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:30:55 +0000

If you’re a fan of Futurama, quirky toys, or talking figures, then you might want to check out the Talking Bender Figure. Unlike the Cursin’ Swear Bear Talking Plush, this is one toy that both adults and kids will be able to enjoy. Aside from being able to walk all across your desk (after giving [...]

Jigazo: The Interactive Puzzle

Hazel Chua — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:54:25 +0000

If you were left wanting for more after taking a look at the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle, then maybe you’re looking for something more different and interesting to put together, which the amazing Jigazo can certainly offer. This incredible jigsaw puzzle allows you to build all kinds of pictures, including the a panda bear, a [...]

Voice Command Alarm Clock

Robert Birming — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:56:01 +0000

The stylish looking Moshi IVR digital alarm clock is said to be “the first fully functional voice responsive alarm clock that can set both time and alarm by voice”. Initiate commands by saying “Hello Moshi” and clock will respond, “Command Please”. Say one of 12 voice activated commands and clock will carry out instructions. With [...]

Interactive Motorcycle Game for Kids

Robert Birming — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:14:56 +0000

This plug-and-play motorcycle game connects to a TV and translates a child’s leaning motions onto the screen. The left handgrip controls the brakes and a right twist-grip controls acceleration. The system has nine different play options, including racing games, obstacle courses, bumper cars, motorboat racecourses, and outerspace missions and challenges. Children can also play any [...]

R/C Car with Video Camera and Laser Game

Robert Birming — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:25:23 +0000

This radio-controlled car features a built-in digital video camera that transmits a live feed to the controller and its 2.4-inch color TFT LCD video monitor. And to top it enough, they have also managed to squeeze in an interactive laser game. The car has a remote control with an extra long range (up to 30 [...]

Sonic Vox: iPhone Voice Manipulation App

Robert Birming — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:34:37 +0000

The Sonic Vox iPhone app from Smule is a brand new audio engine that allows you to do real-time audio processing on the Apple cell phone. Sonic Vox shifts and contorts your voice while you are talking, turning the iPhone into a magical microphone of sorts. Here’s a video demonstration of the Sonic Vox app: [...]

Share Secrets with Interactive Plant from Sega

Robert Birming — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:37:21 +0000

The Japanese company Sega Toys wants you to open up your mind and share your most inner thoughts with their brand new interactive plant called “The Healing Leafs”. The Healing Leaf contains a sensor and software which can detect the voice from the atmosphere and take the corresponding actions. If you have secrets or problems, [...]

Interactive Table Showing Dangerous Animals

Robert Birming — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:36:23 +0000

This interactive table, created by the Australian Lightwell company, is currently at display at the Australian Museum as part of the “Surviving Australia” exhibition. It features interactive screen applications and atmospheric/informative video programs to let the visitors explore some of Australia’s most dangerous animals. Here’s a video showing the “Dangerous Australian” table in action: The [...]

USB Wrist Rest Frog with Interactive Games

Robert Birming — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:31:13 +0000

The Ur.Frog wrist rest is made of silicone and features built-in LEDs that will make the frog glow in the dark when it’s connected to a USB port. The other part of the USB connection is that you can use the frog for various interactive games, where you will have to hit the poor little [...]

Voice Interactive Alarm Clock

Robert Birming — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:25:31 +0000

This unique alarm clock uses speech recognition technology to allow you easily perform 10 different actions with voice commands. It responds to queries such as What time is it? with vocalized answers. The unit recognizes 10 spoken commands, including Set alarm, Set time, Check alarm, What is the date, Alarm sound (buzzer, chime, or bell), [...]