Mariclaro also salvages truck tarps, seat belts, bicycle inner tubes, and boat sails to created their laptop sleeves, messenger bags, briefcases and bags. 99% of each bag comes from upcycled materials. The remaining 1% is the thread and logo.

Some of their stuff is pretty cool, including the laptop sleeves made from bicycle inner tubes. Some of the bags are even waterproof as a bonus.

Prices start at around $29(USD) for an iPhone sleeve and go up to $299 for the Airbag Back Pack.

[via NOTCOT]

And I know I may not be a kid anymore, but all I know is, I probably would’ve wanted a couple of these 8-Bit Hair Bows to keep my mane in place.

They’re delightfully geeky and will appeal to a lot of girls (and maybe even some guys?). They’re not just for gamers, either, because the red and black pixelated look actually makes for a pretty stylish design.

The 8-Bit Hair Bows are available for purchase from ThinkGeek for $6.99(USD) a piece.

While we don’t have an exact date, word is that it will be released in time for you to use it with Resident Evil: Revelations, which arrives a week before Valentine’s Day. Are you planning on buying one for your special guy or gal?

[via Kotaku]

The iTar case and fretboard will dock with your iPad, turning your iPad into a full-fledged guitar in seconds. Couple that with the iPad’s touchscreen interface, and you can play samples, drum it like a beat box, or play it like a synthesizer (or pick up a game of Angry Birds) in-between guitar riffs.

The iTar is the brainchild of inventor Harvey Starr, who has plenty of experience building expensive, custom MIDI-controller. Now Harvey’s company, Starr Labs, has got a Kickstarter project to produce the iTar. They’re still a way off from their $50,000 goal, but assuming the project does get there, it will be pretty cool to see this attachment produced.

You can get in on the iTar project over at Kickstarter now. A $200 pledge will get you your very own iTar (assuming the project hits its goal.)

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Thanks to the fine folks at Japan’s Kotobukiya, that’s now a possibility, as they’ve just released these awesome lightsaber tie tacks. They’re based on either Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker’s saber handles, and are nicely detailed and cast in plated brass.

At this point, they’re only available in Japan, but I did find both the Vader and Skywalker variants over on Amazon Japan for ￥3,455 each (~$40 USD) if you want to give them a whirl – I’m just not sure if they ship worldwide. Oh, and if you need a tie to go with…

[via Japan Star Wars]

The MacHook works with most iMacs and Apple Cinema Displays, and contrasts nicely to the aluminum used in those monitors. It doesn’t fit the 21.5″ models though. The model shown here is made out of Baltic birch, a furniture-grade plywood.

Unfortunately, the plywood beta version of the MacHook is already sold out, but a retail version in different colors and made from recycled plastics will be available soon from Workerman’s online store.

[via Unplggd]

The K60 has specially contoured and textured WASD and 1-6 keycaps, and they’re bright red so you don’t miss them. The keys can be easily replaced when they falter after long gaming sessions, and are easy to clean because of the way they are raised. There’s also an ergonomic wrist rest that’s nice to have.

Both keyboards come with anti-ghosting tech, meaning that if you mash a few keys at once, you won’t get glitchy responsiveness. Response time is 1ms and it’s supposed to be very responsive to double- and triple-taps. There’s another keyboard that Corsair released, the K90, but it looks a bit too big to me.  The added size comes from 18 programmable keys on the left, which are made for MMOs. But it does comes with cool LED backlighting, which is always nice.

I prefer how minimal the K60 looks. Corsair also released matching mice. Both offer 5700 DPI precision, an aluminum body, and a heavy-duty scroll wheel. The K60 mouse even has a special “sniper button,” while the M90 mouse comes with 15 programmable buttons! Personally, I’d match a K60 keyboard with a M90 mouse.

You can get the K60 Keyboard for $109.99 (USD), and its mouse is $69.99. The K90 keyboard sells for $129.99, while the matching mouse goes for $79.99.

[via HotHardware]

The main selling point of this accessory is that it is perfect for Monster Hunter Tri G. That game can take advantage of it’s three extra shoulder buttons and second stick. Makes it a lot more like the Playstation Vita huh? Interesting. Fugly, but interesting. When more info is available we will let you know as always.

[twitpic via Joystiq]

There is, however, something else you can turn to: Privacy Shells.

Thought up by Veasyble, they start out as accessories like handbags, a hat, or a head wrap. When you feel like isolating yourself from the world, just reach out, unfold, and expand the accordion-like accessory you have with you and hide away.

Perhaps the one I find the most interesting is the handbag, which is huge enough to hide away two people inside the shell when unfolded. Sure, you might be able to get a few minutes of privacy with your special someone, but be prepared to be stared and ogled at when you emerge from your shell.

The Veasyble privacy shells are still a concept for now, but for sure you’ll be able to stand up and take notice if ever they’ll be released commercially because they aren’t exactly very subtle.

[via Toxel via Coolest Gadgets]

To jog your memory, the iPlunge iPhone stand was comprised of a teeny tiny handle with a red suction on one end. Just plunge it onto the back of your phone and let stand.

The iWrench, however, doesn’t follow in its footsteps. Instead of holding the smartphone up from behind (which, I think, is the more practical way to do it), the iWrench holds your iPhone up by wrenching on to just one side of your phone.

It’s a fun design, no doubt about that. But it just looks a bit unsteady to me, that’s all. But if you want it, you can get it from Strapya World for $8.80.

[via Chip Chick via Nerd Approved]

Similar to Toshiba’s Mobile Monitor, Lenovo has announced a new portable LCD called the ThinkVision LT1421. It’s a 14-inch 16:9 display, and combined with the screen already on your notebook it will give you a lot more screen real-estate or can also provide display mirroring. It uses a picture frame stand on the back and has 16-levels of brightness. The display is angle adjustable and comes with a cover to protect it on the go. The display is very portable and will make it much easier to get more screen space on the road.

Lenovo is mum on the hard specs of the screen right now, but considering that the thing only needs a single USB connector for power and video, you might not want to run it on full brightness unless you want to drain your battery laptop quickly.

The catch with the awesome looking LockCircle is that the thing costs $100 (USD), which seems like a lot for what it does. There were a lot of people out there wondering why the thing is so expensive when it was announced. Now with this video footage of one being made, it’s a lot clearer now why it costs so much. The LockCircle starts off as a round billet aluminum disc strapped to a CNC lathe machine, eventually taking the form shown in the photo above.

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It is so cool to see the billet disc start to spin and then the router bits come in and shave metal off to create the product. You really have to watch the video to see how the thing is made. My favorite part is seeing the laser etching machine burn the name onto the product at the end.

[via PetaPixel]

If you have a small room, the Zoom for Kinect will reduce the distance you need to stand back from the Kinect by up to 40%. The Zoom needs no drivers or power to operate. The device has a ship date of August 23 and as of now; you can pre-order it at Amazon.

Amazon is selling the device for $29.99 (USD). You can also pre-order at other retailers or just wait until the 23 of the month and you might be able to find it in retail stores. I suspect this will be a very popular accessory for Kinect fans.

First, because I don’t really understand what could be going on in the minds of the people who came up with this. And second, because I couldn’t imagine who would want to put their iPhone’s in this little bugger.

There’s literally a giant beetle stuck on this case. But don’t fret, the Dokkiri (a Japanese beetle) isn’t real, thank goodness. It just looks pretty darn real.

However, I still wouldn’t want to carry around my phone in a case that’s got a big, plastic bug protruding on the back end. Nuh-uh.

If, for some reason, you’re interested and you’d like to own one of these cases yourself, then you can head on over to Strapya to order one for yourself.

Although now that I think about it, them nature-loving types would probably get a good kick out of dressing up their iPhones in these cases.

[via Crunch Gear]

Now, with the advancement of technology, mobile devices and smartphones, such as the iPhone, are also being equipped with superior shooters that rival the performance of standalone cameras. However, you don’t get a special camera button with the iPhone. And that’s where the Red Pop comes in – if you give them the chance, that is.

You might have already heard about the iShuttr case that equips your iPhone with a larger flash and a button. But if all you want is the button (and a huge one at that), then the Red Pop is the one you want.

The Red Pop project is now up on Kickstarter, with pledges starting at $25 (a $75 pledge gets you your very own Red Pop button). The story behind and how the invention got its name is also pretty touching. Head on over to Red Pop’s Kickstarter page to find out more about it and maybe help it along by signing up to give a pledge.

What’s the Zigstand, you may ask? Well, it’s the latest in a large family of smartphone stands but what makes it different is that:
a.) It’s made of foam, and;
b.) It’s convertible.

Then you may ask again, “how is it convertible?” You might want your phone in a more upright position (60°, to be exact) on your table while you’re at work so you can see when new messages or calls come in. Or you can also flip the Zigstand over so it will cradle your device at an angle of 30°, which is perfect for when you want to plug in a connector or cable at the bottom.

The Zigstand is available from Geek Stuff 4 U with a price tag of ¥2,109.00 (~$26 USD). And don’t worry; it only requires some simple assembly.

Everyone, meet the Plugys. Plugys, meet everyone.

If, for some reason, you’d like to turn any one of your media devices that come with a headphone jack into a plant, a faucet, a bolt, a key, a spring, or a mushroom, then go right ahead and order one of these Plugys.

Strapya World adds that the Plugy is also a useful invention, since “it prevents dirt from getting into the earphone jack.” But we’ve gone for so long without plugging these quirky Plugys into our devices, and I don’t feel like that dirt did much damage on my iPod. What about you?

Anyhow, each of these Plugys go for ¥400 ($4.90), so if you’d like to pre-order one (or two or three or all six), then head right on over to Strapya World.

[via Oh Gizmo!]

But the people behind Pix & Stix are bent on changing that with their nifty old drumsticks with soft electroconducive rubber tips.

They come in basic black and in two equally yummy colors too: vibrant blue and bright yellow. The Pix & Stix are also weighted to give you the best drumming experience while allowing you to grip it comfortably. Each set also comes with a moulded pick with a color that matches your drumsticks for easy and realistic strumming.

It might seem extraneous, going through all this trouble just to play GarageBand in a more realistic way. But I do believe the Pix & Stix can add a whole lot to the overall gaming experience in the end. And just for AUD 14.95 (~$16 USD), too.

The NUU MiniKey adds slide-out keys to your iPhone 4, with a full QWERTY tactile keyboard, which connects via Bluetooth. The gadget snaps neatly around the back of your iPhone, and even has a thoughtful cutout for your camera and flash.

I also like how the keyboard is backlit and offers some additional niceties like a “cmd” shortcut key that lets you quickly select, cut, copy and paste among other things. There’s also a convenient toggle switch which lets you decide between on-screen and tactile keyboard modes. There’s also a “fn” key which lets you easily access special characters.

Here’s a short video showing off the MiniKey in action as well as how to juice it up:

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U.S. residents can pick up the NUU MiniKey over at Noetic for $79.99 (USD). For resellers around the globe, check out the vendor list over at the NUU website.

Like most of Apple’s mice, the Void Mouse has a single button. My guess is that the best way for this to work is a touch surface of some kind, even though the Apple’s Magic Mouse can be frustrating at times, it’s the way to go.

I have trouble picturing where batteries will fit in this design. Most likely, the battery will be rechargeable and shaped in a custom manner, so that it fits inside this chassis – maybe somewhere in the base. It’s nice and minimal, so I guess I like it, but honestly, I’m just fine with my Apple Trackpad.

[via Yanko Design]