The XCM Kinect X-Light kit replaces the case of your Kinect with a clear shell, and includes 1.5 meters of electroluminescent wire. You can use this wire to add custom illumination of your design inside your now see-through Kinect, and it’s available in a color of your choice.

I’m not sure if the clear case or the EL light will have any negative impact on the Kinect’s camera or infrared capabilities, but assuming it doesn’t, the X-Light looks like a pretty cool mod. If you want one, keep your eyes peeled over at Divineo, who should start taking pre-orders any day now.

Personally, I think this should be reserved for special occasions, because it could get distracting, but nonetheless, it’s got some appeal. The original t-shirt comes in a white or yellow flashing logo. Naturally, you can also get the Star Trek Enterprise and Star Trek Voyager images. In essence, they’re trying to cater to all Trek geeks.

These t-shirts can only be hand-washed and the flashing panels run off 4 AAA batteries hidden in a battery pack, which is apparently cleverly hidden in the lining of the shirt. They are available from Flashwear for $24.40 (£14.99).

[via Geek Alerts]

Lightbotz are the latest creation from artist Marcus Tremonto, and they’re basically plain-white Munnys, loaded up with electroluminescent lighting. And these aren’t just glowing heads or something.

Each Lightbotz Munny is loaded up with a carefully hand-placed array of EL illumination emanating from its head or body. Check out this one called “Captain Light Master Dunny.”

No word on when you’ll be able to buy Lightbotz for your own desktop, but if and when Marcus does decide to sell them, this is the one I want:

Now.

[via yatzer via Geek&Hype]

Designer Marcus Tremonto pokes strands of illuminated wires through glossy sheets of Perspex acrylic to create the illusion of 3-dimensional geometric forms.

While the bright self-lit forms are reminiscent of neon, they actually operate using cool-burning electroluminescent wire, consuming minimal power.

Numerous wires are precisely manipulated to create amazing sculptural forms, including traditional lamps, chandeliers, as well as more abstract shapes.

Tremento is makes his lighting fixtures in extremely limited editions, and you can find some of his recent works over at Generate LE.

Made from flexible Silicone, The USB Illuminated Roll-Up Keyboard from USBGeek gets its glow from a cool sapphire blue electroluminescent layer. It’s designed to be easily rolled up and thrown your briefcase or backpack for easy travel. As an added bonus, the keyboard’s soft, flexible construction resists water and dust contamination.