Wouldn’t this be nice to have one of these at work? Metronaps’ pods is for the powernappers who end up taking a quick rest in their car during lunchtime to get through the rest of the day. The pod’s spherical shape cocoons your upper body creating a semi-private enviroment to sleep in. It also features Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones to enhance your experience. Waking up is also a gentle process, as the pod vibrates and lights up to let you know its time to go back to work. I think every company and airport should have one of these, but unfortunately, they’re only available in New York. Any of you  New Yorkers tried them out?

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Are you one of those karaoke volunteers that sings your heart out at bars and local spots?  Do you find yourself shy but you still enjoy singing in the privacy of your own home?  Do you find that singing around friends makes you more comfortable?

Any of these are good reasons to buy the new iKaraoke by Griffin Technology.  Due to be released this winter, the iKaraoke puts the ease of karaoke into the palm of your hand and couples with your iPod to make things even easier.

Pause the music, scan forward or backward, temporarily add vocals back into the song, add reverb effects to your performance and many more options.  iKaraoke sends the music from your iPod to your stereo, removing the lead vocals, to enhance your karaoke experience.

Wirelessly through your FM receiver or via a line-in cable, this cute gadget will make a great gift for those on your winter holiday list.

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These new "Schtickers" will brighten up your old laptop or add personal style to your new laptop in just a few seconds.  These laptop decals come in a variety of styles and colors to best reflect your taste.

Visit the main Schtickers site and view anything from animal prints to fine art designs.  Simply choose the style you want and remember, any Schticker that you order is reusable and removable so it does not matter where you ’schtick’ it.

Another style design is a custom option.  Use any image or design you want and customize your laptop the way you want.  Called "LapSchticks", these designs seem neverending and they give lots of different options with colors, too. 

They also have PodSchtickers available for your iPod!

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For those of you who have explored the world of YouTube,  you know how strangely fascinating those random blips of people’s lives can be or just how joyful you feel after the shove down Memory Lane brought on by that obscure clip from your favorite childhood TV show (Muppet Show, anyone?).  Do you ever think to yourself, “It sure would be nice to have this on my iPod to view later…”  Well, look no further than TubeSock, a downloadable application with an oh-so-clever name that will convert your favorite YouTube videos and render them playable on your iPod, Mac, or PlayStation Portable.  It’s simple and easy to use; just copy and paste the URL of your favorite clip into the application, convert and voila! Your video is available on your favorite portable device or if you don’t yet own a video iPod, save it onto your Mac for later viewing.   Check website for more details.

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It may not beat the Elmo TMX when it comes to over-the-top robotic functions, but the Robo Cat aka Yume-Neko Smile (Dream Cat Smile to you) is hoping to replace your current feline friend. The dream cat, who looks more like a stuffed cat, has five sensors throughout his body that react to your touch. Pet his head and the kitty will start purring or stroke his back to put him to sleep. Just imagine, a cat you don’t have to feed, bathe, or care for all the time. Watch the video to see how it works.

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It’s still all very strange to me, but while at Sephora, I spotted the most ridiculous, yet stangely alluring lipstick charm for your mobile. Burjois offers them in every shade of pink, and they have that cell phone string so you can hang it from your cell. I struggled with the idea of buying one, because on the one hand, you’ll always look gorgeous with shiny lips, but the tiny tube cost a whopping $9. Forget it, I stuck with my Dior lipgloss, which comes in a bigger container and in a rad shade. 

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Moco Loco spotted the game shells and garden gnomes from Vitamin which just launched a lifestyle product line. The purpose? To shelter and hide those Playstation controllers you leave laying around all over the place. 

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You may remember Kid Robot, I mean they only carry the best limited-editon art toys and action figures. For those of you love collecting these artsy toys, you now have one more thing to collect. Starting tomorrow, their stores will offer a boatload of new apparel, handbags, wallets and shoes for all sizes. Some of their stuff is very bright, so I hope you like pinks and oranges.

[Charles&Marie]

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Speck Products has already announced the availability of their new line of iPod skins.

Leather and ToughSkins are all being made to fit the 2nd generation of iPod Nanos just released.

Keeping up with the new releases of iPod designs must be tough.  When you purchase a new iPod you don’t want any problems to arise with the mobility of the iPod and unexpected things that can happen.  Be sure and purchase a case of some sort to keep your investment protected.

The ToughSkin is rubberized material in customized colors to match your style.  The CanvasSport model is less bright and wild with more of a classic look to it.  Inspired by those classic sneakers, this design is a nice alternative to the ToughSkin.  Also available for the 2nd generation of iPod is the leather case. 

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Ergo-Items.com has announced new fall items available.  Find freedom from past or future pains by investing in ergonomic designs at home and at your workplace.  Utilizing ergonomic designs will increase the time you can spend at the computer without suffering from the effects of possible Carpal Tunnel Disorder and other ailments.

With keyboards for children available, you can also protect the new generation of computer users by getting them into the habit of typing on more ergonomic surfaces.  From keyboards to mice, this site offers a wide array of products.

Arm supports and foot rests, when used, keep you from suffering from the usual fatigue that comes about when spending time at the computer.  Check out the site and find exactly what you need.

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