OWLE Bubo – iPhone Video Stabilizer
The Bubo might look like a gadget Batman would use, but it's actually a pretty bad ass iPhone video accessory. The contraption is made of a solid piece of aluminum, and incorporates a Vericorder microphone and 37mm .45x wide-angle/macro combination lens. Stick your iPhone 4 in the Bubo and you have a very capable video recorder. Check out this sexy video by Hopcopeter Films of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. It is shot entirely on an iPhone 4 with a Bubo. Retail $129.95
Hulu Plus
For $9.99 per month, the Hulu Plus membership allows you watch all current episodes and past seasons of your favorite TV shows (Season Ticket). The main benefit is the cross platform capability, which includes your PS3, iPhone, and iPad thanks to Hulu's application. In comparison to Netflix, you get to watch current episodes on Hulu Plus in 720p. Netflix only streams TV shows after the season has completed.
Honey Stinger
Lance Armstrong recently became an investor in Honey Stinger honey-based nutritional foods. Founded in 2002 and based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Honey Stinger products uses no refined sugars, syrups, or sugar alcohols. The peanut butter and honey energy bar is my favorite on the trail. GO LANCE! The Tour de France starts this Saturday, July 3rd.
Vuvuzela
Update 07.07.2010: Click Here for Vuvuzela concert video
This is what makes the buzzing sound you hear while watching World Cup. English pronunciation is /vuːvuːˈzeɪlə/. Retail $6.99
"Traditionally made and inspired from a kudu horn, the vuvuzela was used to summon distant villagers to attend community gatherings. The vuvuzela is most used at soccer matches in South Africa, and it has become a symbol of South African soccer as the stadiums are filled with its loud and raucous sound that reflects the exhilaration of supporters."
- Wikipedia
Bent Basket
With a 12-pack of beer capacity, the Bent Basket is a pure blend of form and function. The ability to strap down almost anything from a laptop to a watermelon is a beautiful thing. Retail $100
"Five layers of wood veneer are vacuum molded to create a light but durable design. Nylon straps stretch over your stuff and are beautifully integrated into one cool looking basket."
Virgin Mobile MiFi Device
Create your own prepaid hot spot with the Virgin Mifi. The device will utilize Sprint’s EVDO Rev A network, and can share the 3G connection with up to five users. The prepaid rates are reasonable, starting at $10 for 10 MB (expires in 10 days) and up to 5 GB for $60 (expires in 30 days). Do you really use 5 GB every month? Battery life is estimated at 4-hours. Available June 28th, 2010. Retail $149
Counter-Strike Source for Mac
Counter-Strike is probably the sole reason my college GPA dropped a full point freshmen year. I thought switching to a Mac after college would help me escape my gaming addiction. Now I need to get an Linux based system because Steam just released Counter-Strike: Source for the Mac. Retail $19.99 (on sale for $6.80 for a limited time)
"New match and lifetime player stats and summary screens give you insight into how you play. You can tracks your kills, your deaths, and compare yourself against other players. Learn your accuracy with each weapon so no more guessing where you should be spending your money."
11 vs 11 Nike Foosball Table
In the spirit of World Cup, Nike Stadium in Milan is featuring a custom 11-man foosball table. Imagine if you played 1 vs 1, it'd be quite the workout.
Incase Convertible Book Jacket for iPad
With three different viewing positions, your covered whether on an airplane, in a coffee shop, or toilet surfing. Simple and clean. We like. Retail $59.95
Xbox Kinect
Xbox Kinect is official as of today, previously code name Project Natal. The camera based motion sensing system features audio sensors and 48 motion sensing tracking points. The technology will track your body's movements in realtime for up to two people. In yo face Wii! Retail $149.99