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Designer Florian Scharfer has creatively designed an alarm clock radio that is embedded within your bedsheet. The Melted Alarm Clock Radio concept uses EPS (electroactive polymer, used for artificial muscles) that will expand and lift up the silicon segment when activated by electricity, providing us the embossed numbers of the clock. There are three control icons that are embroidered on the sheet to set your radio frequency, alarm time, etc. Too bad. it is only a concept. More
The Shake N Wake Alarm Clock is a unique alarm clock that will shake and vibrate to wake you up from slumber. This wearable alarm clock is easy to use. You just need to strap it on your wrist or place it under your pillow. The Shake N Wake Alarm Clock also features an optional beep alarm, which means that it can also be used as a normal alarm clock. In addition, its backlit LED display allowing you to easily check the time in the dark. You can purchase the Shake N Wake Alarm Clock for around $25. More
The SecureShot clock is touted as a highly accurate timepiece because it will rely on an atomic clock to remain accurate under all circumstances. The clock also boasts a discreet thermal motion-activated spy cam, which is capable of sensing body heat up to 30-feet away. There is also an SD memory card slot that allows you to record up to 20 hours of 640 x 480 video. If you want one, the SecureShot clock is priced at $649 a pop. [Product Page]
Designed by STORM, the Circuit MK2 is a futuristic-looking LED watch that features a stainless steel band with a brushed and polished finish. It is actually a basic timepiece that displays only the current time and date. There is no chronograph functionality. In addition, the STORM Circuit MK2 Watch is also waterproof up to 50m underwater. If you are interested, you can purchase the STORM Circuit MK2 for $220 each. [Product Page]
Ambient has recently launched their first alarm clock and weather station combo. The Ambient Flurry Weather Station & Clock automatically connects to Ambient’s free InfoCast wireless network to provide the accurate network time and two-day weather information for 150 U.S. locations. The Flurry also features two different alarms, so you can set one for weekdays and one for weekends. Each of the Ambient Flurry Weather Station And Clock retails for $129.99. [Ambient]
The DOGN watch by Cognitime features a unique figure-of-eight display for the hours, surrounded by a circular minute dial. The hours are displayed at each end of the figure eight, the top features the time in AM and the bottom features the time in PM, and the minutes are displayed on the outer circles. Available in brushed rose gold, polished steel, and high gloss black, the DOGN watch retails for around €800 ($1,182). [Le Journal du Geek]
Here is a futuristic watch concept that uses a modulated laser scanner to projects the time onto the surface of your wrist. Designed by Andy Kurovets, the Invisible Shot Laser Watch uses only a low-powered laser beam so that it won’t cut your skin off. I want to purchase this watch, but unfortunately it is only a concept. More
The latest timepiece from Casio comes in the form of the Casio Cubic Puzzle Watch. Available in blue or black, the water resistant watch features a long case with a custom designed LCD display, and buttons that are arranged in a Tetris like layout. Other features include a rubber case and band, and a built in stopwatch. If you are interested, you can pre-order the Casio Cubic Puzzle Watch for $89.95 each. [TokyoFlash]
The Sound Oasis Travel is a unique sound therapy device that combines high performance digital sounds with a full-featured travel/alarm clock. The gadget provides 18 digitally recorded sounds, an exclusive jet-lag reduction sound and a voice memo feature. Priced at $89, the Sound Oasis Travel allows users to drift off to sleep with soothing nature sounds and wake up to one of four alarm sound types (sound, jet lag reduction sound, voice memo or buzzer). Powered by 4 AA batteries or the included AC adapter, the Sound Oasis Travel is ideal for use while traveling or at home. Its compact size allows the unit to comfortably slip into briefcases, carry-on luggage and even jacket pocket. [Product Page]
Designed by Michael Mathis & Gerda Hopfgartner, the StressWatch has a black bar graph to show your stress levels. The blues and greens that you see there means that you are mellow, but pink, red or orange means you are stressed. The gadget can also tell the current time. Sadly, it is only a concept. There is no info on when this gadget will be available for purchase. More
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