“Skôn means beautiful in Dutch dialect, and in Swedish Skön also means nice or beautiful. This relates to both cultural backgrounds of the designers. Skôn is created in a one week module that was hosted by teachers Michel Peeters and Carl Meegens from the Wearable Senses division…”

Paula Kassenaar has concocted a Hoodie suitably for even the most extroverted Nerd with Swag. Featuring a touch sensible variable resistor, the lights will fluctuate as you run your fingers along the edges of the Hoodie. This project is continually referred to as “An exploration into textiles and electronics“, and you’ll see why after you watch the embedded promo video after the cut…

Welcome to the future of wearables folks, and it’s green, technically infused and kinetically powered. Now the The Soular Powers packs from Neon Green are still a work in progress, but the “Capsoul” (above), a 3-in-1 backpack features a removable solar panel and the ability to transform into to both a smaller shoulder bag and carrying case, has definitely caught our eye. Stay tuned for availability, and for a bit more information check out Neon Green’s existing line…

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Introducing the BookBook, which is quite possibly one the classiest Laptop covers we’ve ever laid eyes on. Currently offered in black and red for 13″ and 15″ laptops, word on the street is that they’ve even got an iPad edition in preparation. This one will set you back $80 if your inquiring…

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We couldn’t think of a better gift to give the Chinese New Year, then this USB Sword on February 14th. The 2GB will run you $22, the 4GB will run you $25 and then the 8GB is $36. Snatch either of the sizes up through USB Brando…

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Recently unveiled, the Tokyoflash “Kisai Escape C” is a Medallion styled Bluetooth hands-free kit with remote buttons for controlling media playback. You’ll be able to play/stop, change volume, track skip, answer calls, and tell the time. Embellished with blue LEDs on the front, the form factor is not unlike Tokyoflash’s signature timepieces. Look for it soon on TokyoFlash’s website for approximately $150-$180.

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Welcome to the future of hand held weapons, it and sports a feature not unlike the Law Giver we saw in 1995’s Judge Dredd. The brand new Armatix .22 comes complete with a proximity based safety watch. When the firearm is within a few inches of this watch, a green LED lights up indicating it’s ready status. If you attempt to operate the firearm without the watch, the LED turns red, and saftey is on…

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Here’s the skinny, short and sweet folks. Steve says it’s a dream to type on, and it’s intended to be a mix or merge of an ipod and a mac book. The iPad runs iPhone apps as well has having it’s own SDK, which just dropped today… Developers on your mark! It’s variant of itunes is also based on the compromise of and iPod and Mac Book, and we can expect plenty of games for the new platform. There also will be 3G-enabled models and Apple proclaimed AT&T as the provider, and that all iPads will be unlocked. Stay tuned for availability, and catch the gallery, pricing, plans and specs below the break.

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