the best things in life aren't things
Gadgets
If you can’t open it, you don’t own it!
The 5 real reasons to avoid iPhone 3G:
- iPhone completely blocks free software. Developers must pay a tax to Apple, who becomes the sole authority over what can and can’t be on everyone’s phones.
- iPhone endorses and supports Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) technology.
- iPhone exposes your whereabouts and provides ways for others to track you without your knowledge.
- iPhone won’t play patent- and DRM-free formats like Ogg Vorbis and Theora.
- iPhone is not the only option. There are better alternatives on the horizon that respect your freedom, don’t spy on you, play free media formats, and let you use free software – like the FreeRunner.
Apple, through its marketing and visual design techniques, is manufacturing an illusion that merely buying an Apple makes you part of an alternative community. But the technology they use is explicitly chosen to divide people into separate digital cells, and to position Apple as sole warden. When your business depends on people paying for the privilege of being locked up, the prison better look and feel luxurious, and the bars better not be too visible.
Read the whole story on Free Software Foundation
Personal rocket launcher
Great asset if you:
- are invaded by aliens (under 10 cm in height)
- hate mosquitoes and flies and have plenty of patience
- are surrounded by annoying people (hyperactive siblings or grumpy workmates)
You will need:
-computer with USB port and Windows XP
Buy it here
Mug Displays The Way You Like Your Brew
The Drink Selector Mug ($24) is a receptacle for hot liquids that has three metal bands around it. The top band is turned to indicate if you prefer coffee or tea. The second band indicates your milk preference (breast, etc.), and the third your sugar. Now I don’t know about you, but my top selection will always be tea. 
Drink Selector Mug ensures a perfect brew, every time [dvice]