When it comes to gift shopping for men, it can always be tricky or boring. Take a break from the wallets, the belts, or the regular gadgets and get your man something funky yet functional this Christmas. Our pick? The uber-cool Dreyfuss 500 Desk Phone which includes an authentic mechanical bell ring and rotatory dial appearance, inspire of using push button technology. This retro styled gadget will not onl
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The Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! Tocky is a godsend for those who have trouble waking up in the morning and letting go off their bed. This cleverly designed alarm clock comes preloaded with wake up messages from Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell and also e rolls off the nightstand and takes a joyride around your room until you catch the little bugger. Use the built‐in microphone and uploa
Another great way to wake up is to ditch the jarring alarm clock and opt for something more thoughtful. The Hello! Sunshine gets our vote, not only because it is a 2011 iF concept design entry, but also because it is an eco-friendly alarm clock, that also moonlights as a nightlight. The clock has been equipped with a thin sola
Unless you have super-powers or the proverbial early bird, chances are you find getting out of bed an exhaustive chore. As who likes to get out of their comfy bed and face the music in the morning? The folks over at
Go vintage with the Retro TV Alarm Clock, which is available on Curiosite. The funky little alarm clock pays homage to the unapologetic couch potato, who loves the idea of staring at the tv. The Retro TV Alarm Clock has several functions to help you adjust the time and date and also features a classic Snooze button if you want to stay in bed a few more m
As a self-confessed geek, I have a thing for Doctor Who and Projection Clock. So imagine my excitement, when I came across the Doctor Who Dalek Projection Alarm Clock. The uber-nerdy clock projects the time onto your ceiling and has three three sound effects (hover, exterminate, and gunstick). Watch it in action in the video posted below:
If you have an iOS device like the iPhone or the iPad, then the WakeMate may be a good buy for you. The device will monitor your sleeping patterns and wake you up accordingly. The WakeMate is a comfortable wristband and measures dips and peaks in your sleep cycle. This data is then sent to your device to calculate the ideal wake time closest to your alarm setting. When you wake up, your night’s sleep data is auto
The good old alarm clock has undergone many changes in the past few decades and there are many avatars of it. If you like me hate using your mobile phone as an alarm, then do take a look at the Altaz AZICR. The 3.5″ Touch Screen Internet Clock Radio has a plethora of multi-media functions and lets you enjoy your music, check out weather updates, display your Picasa albums and keep you in the
We talked about how iPods and mobile phones are replacing the good old alarm clock. However, there is another school of thought who find the real thing much more charming. If you also prescribe to this opinion, then you will love the AC 01 Punkt Alarm Clock. Designed by Jasper Morrison, the AC 01 has a classic design, an aluminum finish and thick “scratch-proof” glass. It supports a Snooze feature as we
