If you pack heavy rather than light or are planning a trip to San Francisco or the Swiss Alps, this self-propelled suitcase provides power assistance when you encounter inclines or are straining to roll it. The suitcase holds up to 70 1/2 lbs and there must be at least 15-lbs in it for the power assistance to operate while the battery will last up to 2 1/4 hours (or 1 3/4 miles) after a full charge. Available from Hammacher.com for US$1,300.
The New York Time’s Lens blog has put together a photo essay showcasing the work of photographer Lauren Greenfield who recently visited Dubai to capture both the boom and the simultaneous bust that is occurring there. What she found there was a reminder of what is happening right now in America and California in particular but only on a grander scale.
This British-designed product is actually very useful – especially if you like to take a banana with you to work or to school every day. Available from Lazyboneuk.com for US$6.50.
Great for those long-haul trans-Atlantic or cross continent flights, just plug your iPod into these eyeglasses to feel like you are in an actual movie theater. The glasses use a tiny, rechargeable built-in lithium ion battery which provides up to five hours of continuous use. Available from SkyMall from US$179.95 to US$449.95
While drunk airline pilots occasionally making the news is not particularly funny, this Foster Brooks’ impersonation of one is hilarious:
If you are traveling and are worried about what the previous person who sat in your seat may have left behind, this slipcover designed for airplane seats is made from a machine-washable polyester-Spandex blend and even comes with its own handy carrying case. Available from Surefit.net for US$14.99.
The Wenger company’s grandest export has 87 (that’s right, 87 tools!) tools in its three-by-eight-inch frame. This includes seven different razor-sharp blades, a signal whistle, a fish scalar and even a shotgun choke tube. Available from Hammacher.com for US$1,400 (in other words, don’t mistakenly place it in your carry-on luggage!).
The perfect fashion item for a fashionable technology geek, this Wi-Fi detector shirt will tell you and everyone around you the current wi-fi signal strength in the immediate vicinity. Just don’t forget to unplug the battery pack and remove it before washing! Available from ThinkGeek for US$19.99.
