Gadgets That Suck » Personal care

Cool Shades Tape

Jake — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:53:05 +0000

These shades can be used to accessorize clothing. The products shots shows that they can be worn as real sunglasses. (See the picture below.)

The warning on the website suggest that you shouldn’t wear the shades as shown in the pictures:

“It is not recommended that these tapes are applied directly onto the body, as the adhesive may cause irritation to sensitive skin or damage to hair.”

Source: Cool Shades Tape

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The iPhone WakeMate

Jake — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:28:34 +0000

“The WakeMate will analyze your sleep to find the optimal time for you to wake up.”

Will it also make phone calls to reschedule appointments in case you’ve to sleep a bit longer to reach the ‘optimal time to wake up’?

Source: WakeMate

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Nice Cup Bra, a putting mat for the keen golfing lady

Jake — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:34:10 +0000

It shouldn’t be a surprise that this gadget was ‘invented’ in Japan, the mother land of weird gadgets.

The Nice Cup Bra can be removed and unrolled to create a 1.5m-long putting mat. When the user sinks a putt into one of the cups, a built-in speaker pumps out a congratulatory “Nice shot!”.

Source: Telegraph

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Do it yourself gadget: The Quick-Draw Gadget

Jake — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:15:39 +0000

If you’re unemployed or missing a social life: go make one! It’s creative though!

“I’ll show you how to make the Colgate Wisp Quick Draw Gadget so you too can be minty fresh without even having to reach into your pocket.”

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Strange and gross: Ear Wax Camera/Cleaner

Jake — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:14:56 +0000

I’m not sure if this is a gadget or a gross cleaning device. It’s strange, but, I’ve got to admit: inventive. I for one am not going to put a camera in my ear, or in any other cavity.

Source: TechBlog

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The Pizza Boss 3000 – For Real Men

Jake — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:08:59 +0000

To be honest: this is of course a worthless gadget… but I like it and I think I need one.

“It’ll blast thru pepperoni, extra cheese, even those pesky anchovies”

Source: World Wide Fred

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Babyglow: there’s something fishy

Jake — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:40:18 +0000

We haven’t really looked into this gadget, but if someone (the baby in this case) looks that scared, there’s something fishy about it.

Source: Ubergizmo

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Handpresso – no survival without an espresso

Jake — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:27:16 +0000

“Premium quality espresso – anywhere!“

The website shows images of where to use the handpresso: mountain tops and sunny sandy beaches in the Caribbean or French Polynesia.

If you’re on a (planned) survival trip in the mountains the least important thing to take with you is… right! If you’re on a sandy sunny beach, drag your lazy ass to the pool bar or wait for the waiter to come!

Don’t forget to bring your china on the trip!

Source: Handpresso

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Eau the toilette by Victorinox

Jake — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:22:41 +0000

Victorinox, known from it’s survival gear (the swiss army knife), introduces the “Victorinox SWISS Unlimited Eau De Toilette”.

We think that this eau the toilette is meant to work as repellent for wild life, like bears and puma’s. It may help you to survive!

Source: Victorinox

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Pillow alarm clock

Jake — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:14:20 +0000

Manufacturers know that it is sometimes hard to get out of bed. They also think that special kind of alarm ‘clocks’ will make it easier. They are wrong. (Philips however comes close with the wake up light.)

The wake up pillow will not work. It is most likely more annoying than a traditional alarm clock. When it’s time to get up it vibrates so your head will shake and you’re in a bad mood instantly. It might be a solution for the hearing-impaired though.

Source: Amazon Japan

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