The British company Flashbay has a new line of carbon neutral USB flash drives called “Nature Series”, featuring a natural hardwood shell from an PEFC certified source.

The perfect blend of modern technology, environmentally sustainable materials and sophisticated styling, this USB Memory Stick is machined from European Maple (light wood). Complete with all the capabilities of a traditional Flash Drive and brandable by either colour printing or laser engraving, the Nature Series is perfect if you are looking for a distinctive product with a tactile feel and great visual appeal.

The Nature Series USB Flash Drive from Flashbay is available with memory capacities ranging from 32MB up to 8GB. (price available upon request).

(Ecofriend via EnviroGadget via Gizmo Watch via Coolest Gadgets)

My Uzi Weighs a Ton – that’s the Public Enemy inspired name of this massive skateboard that would make the Log Lady want to hit the ramps (via Likecool).

Brian Kelly, a freelance designer currently living in Philadelphia, has created this beautiful retro-modern laptop case, put together using two panels of plywood.

This project is an exploration into the process of bending plywood.

The laptop case is formed from two bend panels of plywood which slide along one another to encase the laptop computer.The case is lined with cork to provide additional heat resistance and protection.

See more photos of the Ply Laptop Case over at the Brian Kelly Design website.

(Behance, Make, Notcot and Why Me via Geeky Gadgets)

Most of the levitation gadgets we’ve covered here at GeekAlerts have had some kind of useful functionality – a photo frame, an earth globe etc.

But the only purpose of this Cherry Wood Levitron is for you to have fun and be able to impress your friends, which is usually more than enough.

The classiest Levitron yet! High-tech design uses adjustable legs for easy leveling. Incorporates the most powerful rare earth magnets available! Unique base design amazes onlookers as the high-flying top levitates mysteriously above the opening in the center.

Here’s a video demonstration of this cool looking toy:

Levitron Omega now features a new powerful Neodymium magnet! Spin the top and watch it float—the LEVITRON spins and surfs on magnetic waves! Pass your hand above, underneath and around the top. It will continue to spin and float—only touching air! A challenge to master, a miracle to behold—the LEVITRON is an interactive puzzle which provides hours of entertainment. The more you practice, the longer you will be able to get the top to float.

The wooden Levitron is available at Science eStore ($40) and Amazon ($32).

This gorgeous gramophone-looking little iPod speaker is handmade from wood and can be worn like a necklace or keychain.

The wooden iPod mini speaker also features a built-in pencil sharpener.

(Via TFTS)

You can now get a natural protection for your iPhone using any of these exclusive handcrafted wood cases. Choose between oak, cherry, mahogany, walnut, and something called padouk.

There’s no need to take the phone out, all controls are still accessible while your precious iPhone sits safely in the beautiful iWood case.

You will get your own logo engraved (available from August 17) into the case. As extra options, you can get a crystal clear protective top shield (available in September) and a dock for extended audio response.

The pricing starts at €60 (about $82 USD) and Miniot.com offer worldwide shipping of the iWood cases by FedEx or Mail.

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The Mysterious Wood Clock ($48) looks like a regular block, but when you switch it on the digital display illumintes through the surface.

Are you more of an urban type of person? Try The Brick Clock.