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As if we weren't paranoid enough already, what are the odds of encountering two alien air filters in as many days? First there was the "Antibac2K," and now we're subjected to yet another spherical filter from outer space.
The "Fresh Air Globe" supposedly filters domestic air, cleansing it of everything from pet odor to cigarette smoke, according to Shiny Shiny. It tries to appear even more innocent, looking more like one of those snowflake toys than anything else. But we know the truth.
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Even luxury media equipment makers know that people have budgets, including Cabasse. The French speaker specialist has been the subject of some mockery (we can't imagine why) for such offerings as its $150,000 "La Sphere" line, so it's apparently decided to come up with some products that are a little closer to Earth.
The "Karissima" full-range speaker, for example, is priced at a mere $24,400. Each.
These are no ordinary tweeters and woofers, of course. They come in your choice of "Wild Cherry, Santos or Wenge finishes," according to Electronic House, as well as some features like "TriCentric technology for pinpoint imaging, smooth off-axis dispersion and seamless frequency response."
We suspect that the real reason for the cost is weight: 154 pounds. Perhaps Cabasse has begun charging by the ounce.
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'Cone of Silence'
We really can't think of any practical use for a kitchen contained in a sphere, but that would never stop us from writing about it here at Crave (if anything, it would encourage us). Besides, this isn't just one of those gee-whiz gadgets that hides a fridge in a kitchen table.
We're talking the full deal, according to Uncrate, where "the bottom half is made of carbon fiber and sports a double sink, four burners, three bottle coolers, a retractable table and trolleys." All it needs is a bot to do the dishes.
The top half, however, is the best part to us. In addition to serving as a lamp when closed, the dome of the "Sheer Kitchen" looks like a modern version of the "Cone of Silence."
The 'Ball PC System'
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The 'Barry' lamp
(Credit: Flux)While so many other computer companies are trying to hide their CPUs, a handful of brave mavericks are actually trying to draw more attention to them. But that doesn't mean they're building the standard and deadly boring old gray boxes.
Directron, for example, is selling one that looks more like a rubber ball than a PC--hence its name, the "Ball PC System." Not much is offered in the way of specs, pricing or availability, but SCI FI Tech says the shiny sphere splits open, spaceship-style, to reveal a 40GB hard drive between its hemispheres.
That means it will go perfectly with the "Barry" spherical LED lamp. If you get both of these, you'll be in good sted when the aliens come to take over the world.
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This designer LED lamp isn't quite egg-shaped enough to qualify for the evil ovum empire, but it's close enough. Just look at this thing--it's like a spherical spaceship opening up to reveal its alien passengers or a battery of death rays (most likely both).
The "Barry" fixture from Sweden's Flux has a mirrored upper interior that reflects about 70 white LEDs from the bottom half, according to OhGizmo. But the real offense here isn't alien domination of Earth; it's the price--$1,100.
If that's not enough to start a War of the Worlds, we don't know what is.
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We assumed this was a Photoshop job when we first saw it on Spluch, but now we're not so sure. This "Bus Ball," credited to an artist and musician named Billy Gibbons, apparently morphs the remains of classic VW bus into a spherical objet d'art. We assume it's non-functional, though we suppose it can roll around on its own somehow. But then you'd probably have to repaint it after every outing.
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No, it's not another eyeball Webcam, though we'd certainly understand the confusion. Despite the similar orb shape, this is a speaker of much larger proportions with a price to match: $150,000.
Back on your chair yet? We have no idea what could possibly justify such an expense, but the "La Sphere" from Cabasse claims to be worth it, naturally. Luxist says the spherical design "eliminates standing waves" and creates "a more rounded sound." Right.
We have the perfect turntable for it too: the "Transrotor Artus," which coincidentally also costs $150,000. That would make a total of $300,000 before you've even got any digital music sources. What a bargain.
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