Look under your desk. Is there a knot of tangled cords plugged into an archaic power strip only Harry Houdini could decipher? Award-winning, PowerSquid’s Surge 3000 Calamari Edition is equipped with 3240 Joules of Ultra-MOV surge protection. This flagship model offers an alarm when the device trips & two blue LED’s, ensuring you’ll never lose a plug under your desk again.
The ocean grounds us or at least it does for the guys at OluKai. Their ‘Ohana shoe can be worn as a lace-up or slip on. Constructed from durable, lightweight canvas or cotton twill – perfect gear for the Aloha spirit.
Multiplayer gaming just became massive! First person shooter MAG immerses gamers in live online battle with 128 soldiers per side. A total of 256 gamers playing the same map simultaneously – serious lag, right? Nope. This game’s fluidity is so smooth it’s as if you’re not even connected to the net.
You’ll never drink another bitter brew again. Handpresso’s Wild Domepod ensures the perfect cup o’joe or shot of espresso. Place your grounds of choice into the portable device’s dome, pump the pressure rod & add hot water. Bid farewell forever to the office sludge.
Big sound in a small package. No, this isn’t hi-fi, but this little guy offers a unique option when headphones won’t cut it. Tunebug’s SurfaceSound technology turns most surfaces into a flat panel speaker. Connect to your mp3 player, mobile device or laptop & turn it up.
The return to retro has not left trainers behind. The classic Nike Challenger circa 1979 has been reborn with its original features – synthetic suede, mesh & nylon upper and the iconic waffle sole.
Choosing a great bottle of wine is an art. Brixr’s Wine Tasting Kit provides 50ml samples of four premium California wines. After experiencing each selection, return the included voucher for a full bottle of your personal favorite.
Give your feet a lift. Nike boasts a new level of comfort and support with the streamlined LunarGlide+ running shoe. Aside from bad-ass looks, this lightweight kick features new technology providing a soft, natural feel when pounding the pavement.
If you’re craving a Philly cheese steak sandwich, but aren’t in Philly – don’t settle. Campo’s Deli overnights “Philadelphia’s best cheese steak and hoagie” anywhere in the U.S. Even better, every sandwich order includes a Tastykake, bag of Herr’s Chips, soft pretzel and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews. To do it right – ask for the Cheese Whiz.
Next time your gal complains you never do anything together, load up Army Of Two: The 40th Day and hand her a controller. This third-person shooter is entirely driven by co-op game play with functionality, graphics, and a story more intriguing than its predecessor. Defeat The 40th Day Initiative with your comrade by communicating, strategizing and assisting each other through the entire mission.
Cars: Freedom, Style, Sex, Power, Motion, Colour, Everything is a love letter to the most beautiful 86 cars ever manufactured. This read reminds us the automobile is more than a machine moving us from A to B. It’s an ever-changing work of art. Award-winning columnist + design guru, Steven Bayley narrates the evolution of the automobile with Tif Hunter’s 400+ stunning B/W photographs.
The recent lift of the 1915 ban on absinthe created a rush of distilleries producing what devotees like Van Gogh and Aleister Crowley referred to as the “green fairy”. St. George Spirits was the first U.S. distillery to legally produce the mind-altering beverage. Their Absinthe Verte is among the world’s finest with a smoothness and flavor mimicking the original recipe.
Legendary director, John Woo and Japanese actor, Chow Yun Fat collaborated on one of the finest action films ever produced. The Killer follows a hitman taking one last job to pay for a dame’s eye surgery after inadvertently blinding her during a shootout.
Created by athletes interested in improving their gear, Spy’s Optic Zed Snow Goggles push eyewear’s technological limits. A durable, uni-body frame construction and patented Scoop ventilation system eliminates fogging and provides 100% UV protection. Slip these on and focus on your view rather than your vision.
Any day of the week, you can grab a map of the stars and tour Beverly Hills, but for something a little edgier – try South Central. Unless you have dope street skills (and even then it’s not a good idea), I wouldn’t cruise through alone. Welcome, LA Gang Tour. Board a charter bus for a first hand look at the neighborhoods that spawned the most dangerous gang territory in America. Your tour guide has plenty of inner-city experience and will immerse you in this forbidden culture. Luckily, a cease fire agreement was made by the tour’s creator; however, you still must sign a waiver relinquishing responsibility should you get caught in cross-fire.
The Black Scrawl virus makes H1N1 look like the sniffles. Immerse yourself in a world spiraling toward extinction as Nier attempts to save his daughter from a killer disease. Another great adventure from Square Enix, the creators of Final Fantasy.