Win a $300 Eco-friendly handbag for your Valentine
Greenlaunches is offering another chance to win a stylish eco-friendly gift for its ardent readers as well as all those who care for our planet and environment.
Participate in the contest to walk away with a chic, green bag by Matt & Nat.
All you have to do is suggest interesting and innovative ideas to recycle plastic bottles. Anybody from any corner of the world can share their passion for a greener life and grab this $300 bag recycled out of plastic bottles.
Right in time for the Valentine’s Day, it’s a fantastic chance to take home a green prize on the love-filled red day. Since it is uni-sex and comes in a range of colors, guys and gals will love to flaunt this bag on campus or at work.
Enter the contest here.
Duplex Aquarium Cage accommodates two of your favorite creatures
Have you tried to lodge your Aquarium next to the Bird cage just to keep the wonders of the nature at close proximity? Almost everybody thinks of that idea, but the dearth of space in our ‘modern’ (clumsy in other words) households has rendered the idea useless. Duplex is an aquarium/cage that makes your dream come true. The concept facilitates the improbable encounter of two species as the aquarium is thermoformed so as to create a space where the bird can fly at the same visual level as the fish. The nifty design not only saves space, but it also adds visual appeal to your living space.
2GB Wooden USB with Post It Dispenser is simple and handy
This is no fancy Mimobot or weird accessory USB. The Wooden USB is a no-non-sense type of a gadget that suits the busy entrepreneur who keeps writing numbers and info all over his desk. The way in which it is made is pretty simply: Take a chuck of wood, drill a rectangular hole and carve out some wood to fit a mini Post It on it and Tadaaa, your very own 2GB Wooden USB Thumb Key with Post It Dispenser is made! Oh, Did I mention that it’s an eco-friendly gizmo too?
Baby bottle that measures temperature is great
Raising a baby is no easy task. Especially when it comes to feeding time, you have to be extra careful and make sure that the baby formula is at the right temperature. But thanks to designers Hung Cheng, Tzu-Yu Huang, Tzu-Wei Wang & Yu-Wei Xiang Baby Bottle measuring the temperature will now be an easy task. The graphics are printed with thermo chromic anti-forgery ink and change to show you it’s just at the right temperature for consumption. This bottle is even great for your older kids who can make sure your baby is well fed while you are away. Three cheers for the designers.
Tripod speakers are surprisingly good
For all those who wish to increase the sound levels of their laptops and PC’s without spending too much, the latest tripod MP3 speakers are a very good option. Not only is the design unique and fascinating, you will also be treated to sound from three different directions (its like a cheap surround sound system for your laptop). Just attach your MP3 player Your browser may not support display of this image. Via the headphone jack, plug it into your USB port and you’re good to go. The sound quality is also surprisingly good and you will definitely be pleased with its performance. The cool speakers also run on 3 AAA batteries.
Loves Me watch is the best Valentines Day present
An exquisite timepiece will never go out of fashion and it is still number one on our list of valentine gifts. So if you plan to please your girl with a special timepiece, have a look at the Loves Me Watch from Mr. Jones. Being a limited edition piece, it only enhances its exquisiteness and your chances of scoring those much-needed brownie points with your girl. The classic watch features a cutesy ‘loves me, loves me not’ motif. Only instead of pulling the petals off, you’ll be tugging on the winding crown to see which way the wind blows (pulling up the winding crown stops the mechanism and reveals cupid’s verdict). A great way to have some fun, as you while away your time.
Little Island offers to create a mini robotic version of you
Little Island has offered to create a tiny, custom robot version of you, which can apparently even be used as a VoIP phone of sorts to freak out family members when you're away. Just send the makers your picture and get a mini version of you in six weeks or more. This offer was probably created to satisfy all the narcissistic folks out there who just cant get enough of themselves. Indeed very creepy, these robots are sure to freak out your friends and family. The robot is equipped with a built in camera to let you check out its surroundings via a connected computer and can also do a few basic tasks like read your RSS feeds or check the weather. The robot is also essentially just a plush PC itself (complete with a 500MHz Geode processor), so we are sure it will appeal to quite a few geeks and nerds out there.
FunChuks by Logic3 are the latest alternative for Wii nunchuks
For all Wii lovers, the latest "FunChuks” by Logic3 are the way to go. Amazingly colorful and a whole lot of fun, these FunChuks are definitely awesome. The mini FunChuks will surely change your gaming experience as they promise to be a great alternative for the Wii nunchuks. You can even buy more than one to pair them with all your Wiimotes. Just go on and invest in these super trendy FunChuks guys.
USB Plasma Heart is an electrifying beauty
With Valentines Day just around the corner, why not gift your girl something fun yet romantic? The USB Plasma Heart promises to be just the right gift as it creates a unique and fun environment for any desk or workstation. The fascinating effect created by the flashes of light will surely blow your girls mind. And when you ask her to touch this flashing beauty, she will be amazed to watch the blue flashes of lightning move to greet her fingertips. Just plug this plasma heart into any USB port on your computer, switch it on, and enjoy it.
Best of Greenlaunches for a clean green world
Take a break from the world of opulent lifestyle, high-tech gadgets, avant-garde technology and peek in to the eco-world of Greenlaunches –
Power Plastic – Super flexible, see-through solar material of the green future (Eco-technology)
SkySpark -100% eco-friendly electric aircraft aims to set world record (Eco-Aircraft)
Loon – The solar powered boat crafted out of recycled, eco-materials (Eco-Boat)
Green Victory - United States is the biggest wind power producer (Eco-Power)
Mission One electric sportbike races up to 150mph without leaving any carbon footprint (Eco-Bike)
Big Raygun Action recycled out of hookah and radio parts for avid readers (Eco-Art)
Ice Invaders are so cool
For all those who enjoyed blasting aliens in the Space Invaders game, now you have a chance to freeze the little monsters. How? The Ice Invaders is an ice cube tray that shapes your cooling-cubes into the shape of aliens from Space Invaders. These ice cubes are a really cool way to chill your drinks. So go ahead and enjoy freezing these little creatures and relive those fun moments of your childhood. The tray is 100% pure silicon, which makes it oven-safe, dishwasher-safe, and flexible for easy cube removal. This is one cool offer.
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Playboy cell phone is not for me
I don’t know if I would like to own a Playboy cell phone but for the rest of you, here are just a few details of what to expect from this latest gadget. The Playboy camera phone is a slim unlocked GSM phone with a relatively standard feature set. What appealed to me is its metal finishing which is available in metallic pink, gold, or platinum with an etched-in Playboy design. Playboy is even offering a stereo headset with a remote control to woo customers. Owners of this handset can look forward to some Playboy goodies, which include a Playboy bunny charm, and a leather pouch.
Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella to fight off the villainous rain
Have you always wished you were a powerful Samurai saving the world with your equally powerful sword? Well, your dream to own the Samurai sword can now be realized, though not entirely. The Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella is the closest you can get to actually carrying a sword with you wherever you go. Go ahead, re live your childhood dreams as you glide it out of its nylon sheath, hold it by its space-age plastic handle, and feel the balance. And it even comes with an adjustable shoulder strap! So you can actually sling it across your back like a true Samurai ready to face the challenging rainstorm. A great weapon against the deadly rain, you will surely enjoy holding on to this umbrella.
The tacky iPhone 3G and BlackBerry earrings
The only reason I can see anyone flaunting these crazy earrings is either because they love the gadget too much or just simply cannot afford one. These tacky iPhone 3G and BlackBerry earrings are definitely not the best fashion accessory to flaunt this season. Or probably they are. What with recession making it simply impossible to own these goodies. So if you think they are the best alternative to getting the real gadgets, you can contact Toronto artist Barb Feldman who handcrafts these teeny tiny things by precisely layering and slicing Fimo polymer clay.
Got Milk LED lamp will light up your room in the most unique way
This lamp is probably one of the neatest and coolest lamps I have ever come across. A treat, especially for milk lovers, it promises to light up your room in the most unique way. The lamp, resembling a glass of milk has a special coating that lights up when you flip the switch. Known as the Got Milk LED lamp, it appeals equally to both kids and adults. And to switch off this unique lamp all you have to do is turn the glass around and voila- darkness! Just think of all the cool places you can display this lamp.
