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Experience an extraordinary thrill ride that will definitely send you flying and get you wet with this AirKick, a human catapult that launches individuals over 26 feet in the air into a swimming pool or a foam pit. The passenger sits in the AirKick and then presses a button when they are ready to fly. 60 litres of water are then forced through a rocket nozzle under the seat which will launch people to distances as far as 26 feet. Are you daring enough? [AirKick]

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Halloween is near and it is better for us to prepare earlier. This is one of the Halloween accessories that you can use. The 36 inch Twitching Lighted Spider Lamp features eight illuminated legs that measures 36 inch in diameter. Four of these legs move slowly as if the spider will catch its prey. The spider has a stealthily quiet electric motor on its thorax and abdomen that drives it forward. Each leg illuminates by the purple lights rated for 1,000 hours of use, meanwhile the spider’s pedipalps have green lights. This AC powered spider was made of a powder-coated steel frame. Its body and legs are coated with 1/8 inch long jet black flocking. The Twitching Lighted Spider retails for $70. [Boing-boing]

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Another cool gaming interface breakthrough has been unveiled. Emotiv EPOC headset allows user to control games through brainwaves. The technology is based on the latest development in neuro-technology, utilizing non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG) to scan and interpret specific brain activities. Before playing the games, user will need to undergo “warm-up” sessions to sync specific feeling with control. Once everything is set, you get to push, pull, lift and move game objects with your mind. Another cool factor is that you get to have your own avatar that reacts to your brain real-time, means the avatar will have live facial expressions, and blink as you blink, or smile as you naturally feeling cheerful. Each Emotiv EPOC neuroheadset is priced at $299 and will begin shipping in late 2008. [Emotiv VIA Upcoming Videogames]

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When it comes to extreme sports, this hybrid-type vehicle can be an alternative mode of transport. The Freestyle Dirtsurfer combines Bike + Skateboard, which allows you to go faster than an ordinary skateboard, but you will need to learn how to balance it like a bike. It uses a lever-activated disc brake mounted on the rear wheel to help you stop, so you won’t have to worry about not stopping! Priced at $450. [Likecool]

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Are you the type of person who love to show off, especially when it comes to speed? Well if you do, grab one of this Speed vest, a device that will let everyone know how fast you’re going with your bike. Equipped with electroluminescent wiring on the back and wheel speed sensor, it displays a bright numeric readout that states just how fast you’re moving in no uncertain terms. The vest runs on a 9-volt battery for six hours of use. [Mykle]

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Here is another Olympic-gadget that has been released in the market. The Birds Nest USB speaker comes in a shaped of the Chinese Olympic stadium. Priced at only $12 each, the USB speaker comes with a built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, On/Off switch with Blue LED indicator, a 3.5mm headjack and 33mm speaker. The Olympic Birds Nest USB Speaker measures 70mm x 59mm x 31.7mm and weights 55grams. Find out more pics after the jump. [Product Page] More »

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The iBasket laundry basket concept was specially designed to prevent any unpleasant odors from your dirty clothes. The device blows air through the clothes for air circulation. The cool factor of this concept is that it has the ability to sent instant messages via Wi-Fi connectivity to inform you its current status. Maybe the iBasket will inform you whether the basket is full of dirty clothes or not. What a smart gadget it is! Too bad, it is just a concept. [Boing-boing]

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Although it is small, the Soundmatters foxL Pocket Monitor offers a good quality of sound. This portables speaker adopts Linear Magnetic Drive Twoofers that provides the sound down to 80Hz. The Soundmatters foxL Pocket Monitor also supports Bluetooth-connectivity to connect it to your Bluetooth-enabled gadgets. You should have at least $249 to buy this wireless version, however yopu can also buy a wired version for only $199. Both versions will be released in September 2008. [DVICE]

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IO-DATA has decided to released a Japan-only Mac TV. Dubbed as the GV-MACTV, the device is actually a digital TV tuner for Mac. The gadget connects to Mac via USB 2.0. Measures only 98mm x 92mm x 25mm, the IO-DATA Mac TV features a B-CAS slot card that can be controlled through the Apple Remote. No info on pricing so far. [IO-DATA]

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Radius will release new audio accessories in September. The first one is the SP-WMF11E, a good looking wooden speaker that offers an output power of 1Watt. This speaker has a 3.5mm stereo mini-plug and an USB port to charge its battery. Radius will also release two wooden earphones; the HP-WHF11M and HP-WCF11M. The HP-WHF11M comes equipped with a 13mm Neodymium drive that provides a frequency response of 25Hz-19,000Hz, a sound pressure level of 97dB/mW, and a impedance of 28Ω. Meanwhile, the HP-WCF11M features 10mm Neodymium drive, and provides a frequency response of 18Hz-21,000Hz, sound pressure level of 94dB/mW, a impedance of 16Ω. Find out more pics after the jump. [Akihabara] More »

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