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Wilcom Pillow Phone

Brian Yalung — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:26:20 +0000

We are often told that having those phones and gadgets by our side will ultimately lead to us losing sleep. But still, we most often disregard this warning as we choose to have our gadgets close by for one reason or another.

Well, here is a device that should be handy for people who simply ignore these warnings. Willcom unveils a pillow phone made for the people who simply cannot stay off the lines when it comes to talking or taking calls in the most convenient manner one could probably think off.

The star-shaped pillows come with built-in microphones and speakers. They have provisions for plugging in portable media devices too, allowing you to chill just in case you are the type who has trouble sleeping. At least on that note we see this Willcom Pillow Phone having some sensible sleeping aid intent.

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Tick Tock iPhone Alarm Clock

Brian Yalung — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:27:21 +0000

Do not be deceived by the immediate look of this alarm clock. Looking as if provisions were made to integrate an iPhone via a dock of some sort, the Tick tock iPhone Alarm Clock is as modern as they get.

It is similar to typical iPhone docking stations and sports 360-degree omni-directional full range speakers that should wake you up and of course deliver music at the right volume in case you are the type who needs some sleep aids via relaxing tunes.

The Tick Tock iPhone alarm clock also has a built-in FM radio, an LCD display and five preset alarms that should easily synchronize with your Apple device. It costs around £59.99.

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Wearable Sleeping Bags

Brian Yalung — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:57:06 +0000

For campers or people who have to sleep in the outdoors at times, a sleeping bag is an awful load you have to carry as well. But thanks to designer Rogdrigo Alonso Schramm, here is a sleeping bag that could even be a fashion statement of sorts.

This is the Selk’Bag, a wearable sleeping bag that was created with provisions for arms and legs. It even comes with a hood and also features nylon soles and anti-slip pads that should cover all safety and preferences that people would require.

In case you find the Selk’Bag useful, check out your local outdoor shop for one. It reportedly costs around $149 and should be a cheeky addition to your daily camping or hiking needs while lessening the baggage you have to carry on the road.

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The Sonic Boom Skull Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker

Brian Yalung — Wed, 04 May 2011 09:41:43 +0000

Aptly called the Skull, here is a hardcore way of getting you out of bed if you find yourself having a hard time doing so. The Skull Alarm Clock features a bright red-eyed lights and strobes bright orange from a strip of flashlight on the front.

If that sight alone is not enough to get you out of bed, it also comes with a bed shaker which should wake you up alternatively. The clock costs less than $50 and includes a backup battery in case of power failure. And for the people who want some music to go with it, the Skull Alarm Clock even comes with provisions that allow you to plug in your MP3 player. The Skull features adjustable tone and volume control, snooze control and a hi/low dimmer switch.

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Boston Acoustics Solo II Alarm Clock

Brian Yalung — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:42:19 +0000

The Boston Acoustics Solo II alarm clock is another clock radio that comes with high performance 3.5” full range speakers. The speakers come with BassTrac audio processing which should render some spunky sound quality output.

The Solo II boasts of 20 AM/FM station presets and also has provisions for iPod connectivity. To connect your iPod you’ve also got an auxiliary input that can also support other media players. Since the clock face rotates you can place it horizontally or vertically on your desk.

The Boston Acoustics Solo II Clock Alarm retails for $124, hefty but pretty much a good investment for listening and waking you up in the mornings.

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