I’m pretty sure Donkey Kong and Galaga ate a half a billion of my hard earned quarters from '84 -'88. Now you too can relive those days (and save some coinage) with the new Arcade Gaming Piggy Bank. This high-grade plastic, mini game console includes Tetris and Breakout. Comes complete with retro-arcade controls. Cost is 25¢ per play – which is where the “money saving” comes in. Order today for only 3,890 YEN (42.75 USD).
MUJI is leading the way in collapsible speaker technology. Their 2009 Cardboard Speakers make the perfect present for any techno-challenged person with absolutely no space in their studio apartment. One simple wire plugs into any headphone jack. Designed with a simple look and made with eco-friendly materials. Costs only 38 bucks at the MOMA Store.
I hate the heat more than anyone. It can be a so-so humid day and sweat will be pouring down my brow. Unfortunately now that it’s nice out I’m trying to get my cardio in by walking to work. The problem is I show up looking like I just played 18 sets off Wii tennis (yes, that’s an accepted form of exercise). People look at me like I’m a sweaty freak-of-nature. Well now all that can change with the major advancement in cooling technology known as the USB Air Conditioned Shirt by Kuchofuku. This white (or navy blue) button down, short sleeve shirt has two (left and right) mini-fans built right in to it. Simply flick a switch and cool air circulates from belly to chest. The USB Air Conditioned Shirt can be powered by a travel battery pack that takes 4 AA batteries. It can plug into a cigarette lighter, and yes, any power source with a USB port. Sells for $220. Check it out.
I’m not sure when inventor Richard Carlisle introduced the vending machine in 1888, he had this in mind. Though eggs were more popular than ipods back then, so you never know. Well either way, the wait is over. Japanese techno-wizards have perfected the egg vending machine. Each morning the machines are filled with fresh eggs from nearby farms. One bag of eggs cost 300 yen, or about 3 bucks. Price tends to vary based on chicken feed prices.
