Off Beat

In case you are one of those extra-sensitive people who do not find using other people’s ‘mice’ to be a polite thing to do then the blow-up mouse is sure to be your redeemer. Conceptualized by designers Bongkun Shin, Heungkyo Seo, Jiwoong Hwang and…

The elderly are quite prone to falls, what with their decreasing strength and worsening eyesight. As their kids go out, they are hounded by a constantly worry of their aged parents at home. A research team at the University of Missouri has found a…

How many times have you seen news reports showing distracted drivers ramming into cyclists? Frankly, it serves as a strong deterrent against cycling for me and nothing in the world would make me take a ride on my cycle in the night. That is why I am…

Judging by the fierceness of the samurai warrior keeping guard outside this lamp you would think it were made of gold and diamonds or had a stunning oriental princess hidden inside. Unfortunately it has none of those. But its still a gorgeous lamp for..

Every dog has his day. And so does every cat. That is where this handcrafted cat bed designed by a graduate of the L.A.-based Fashion institute of Design comes in. This Jazz-inspired retro-modern pet bed offers the sturdiness of retro fabrics along…

Finally something saner to remind us of the good old days. The Alba (no relation to the moviestar) is your humble average digital desk clock with alarm. What distinguishes it from its plastic-bodied counterparts is its handmade 5/8” solid beech wood..

You know we all understand that bling is supposed to be ‘flashy’ but this is just ridiculous! This pair of giant cufflinks actually has real lightbulbs attached to them. To ‘flash your bling’ all you have to do is just push the button at the bottom…

Seriously, I have yet to meet a single person ever who said he liked flies. I know kids like grasshoppers and farmers even keep bees for honey cultivation. But I have yet to meet a single person EVER who said he liked houseflies. And I guess I just…

The Alert Me Home Security System is an all-proof all-rounder. It features motion sensors, RFID/Wireless key fobs, alarm detectors, wireless signal boosting lamps, door/window opening sensors, and The Button. It is a great gadget to keep an eye on…

Anything with wires is so last millennium! That’s why it was a relief to catch the new Yamaha NX-B02 Bluetooth speaker. Based on the NX-A01 speaker cube, the new and improved Yamaha NX-A02 is a completely wireless speaker with a stereo pair of…