USB Bottle Opener

Some might argue that with the increased prevalence of cloud storing services, thumb drives may soon go the way of the dodo bird, much like the floppy disk. Having said that, it might be impossible for beverage enthusiasts with an appetite for technology to not lust for this thumb drive. The USB Bottle Opener Flash Drive is like any other flash drive, except it has the added feature of being able to open your favorite bottle of beer. Neat? Absolutely.

Buy the USB Bottle Opener from the Brando Workshop for starting at $19 (2GB).

Shark Fin Citrus Presser

This neat concept piece from Mike Mak Design caught my eye while I was perusing his impressive portfolio. At first I thought the fin was ice whose sole purpose was to chill the juice. Upon closer examination of the photos I think that the fin, instead, is functionally there to act as a juicer, which is pretty neat. But how cool would it be if the fin was indeed ice and could also serve as a orange presser. I’d buy that mold + presser combination!

Mobile Phone Runs on Coke

London based designer Daizi Zheng created this Nokia concept eco-friendly phone that does not run on batteries, but instead uses Coca-Cola. The device uses the sugar found in the coke to power the fuel cells found on the device. Of course, you could use any sugar based power product to power the fuel cells but saying that the phone runs on Coke instantly makes the story sexy. Not sure if you’ll be able to find this at your local AT&T , Verizon or T-Mobile store anytime soon, but it is fun to think about the power of science.

“This is a client project aimed at designing an eco-friendly phone for Nokia. As a result of my research, I discovered that conventional phone batteries are: expensive, harmful to the environment and difficult to dispose of. In addition, the conventional battery manufacturing process consumes many valuable resources. The concept is based on the idea to create a pollution free environment by using bio-batteries as an alternative to conventional batteries. A bio-battery is an ecologically friendly, energy supply system which uses enzymes as a catalyst to generate electricity from carbohydrates (currently sugar). In order to use the bio-battery as a power source for the phone all that is required is a small supply of a sugary drink. Once the battery dies only oxygen and water remains. Bio-batteries are fully biodegradable and have, on a single charge, a potential life-span three to four times longer than conventional lithium batteries. Meanwhile, bio-batteries are a whole new way of looking at batteries and afternoon tea.”

Via TreeHugger.

The Disposable Flask

The Sneak-It-In Disposable Flask is the perfect item for when you have endure that next baby shower or birthday party. Fill up the disposable flask, bring it along, consume it then dump it and no one will be any wiser to your mischievous ways. Or, use the disposable flask to sneak a drink in to your favorite overpriced nightclub. Work your magic, pass the security and you’ll be in for a night of unlimited (at least until the flask runs out) drinks.

• Portable, freezable, pocket-size pouches
• Made of foil with airtight plastic lids
• Sold in a set of 3
• Dimensions: 4″W x 6″H

Buy the Sneak-It-In Disposable Flask from Restoration Hardware for $15.

USB Whirl Wind Warmer Cup

As if we need another USB device! Well for those of you caffeine drinkers that always have a cup of of coffee sitting on the desk anyway look no further than the USB Whirl Wind Warmer Cup when deciding on your future coffee cup. This techie cup will keep your drink at a constant temperature and will even stir on command! But of course this convenience has its drawbacks. Remember when they said never park a drink next to your computer? 

“The USB Whirl Wind Warmer Cup is a lifestyle gadget. It is a drink warmer that can keep the drink in around 40°C. it also be a Whirl Wind cup; built-in lid and rechargeable battery. Just press the button, the lid will swing and stir your coffee or tea. No stirrer any more!”

Features:

• Just press a button to stir the liquid
• Work as a mixer, etc
• Keep coffee/tea/drink warm at around 40°C
• LED battery capacity indicator
• Switch button for Heat, Stir, Heat + Stir or Power off function
• Rechargeable battery which is environmental-friendly
• Powered by USB or rechargeable battery
• Charged by USB or AC adapter(not included)
• Dimension: 62 x 62 x149mm (approx.)
• Weight: 202g

Buy the USB Whirl Wind Warmer Cup from USB Brando for $37.

Via Red Ferret Journal. 

Mugen Beer Infinite Beer Can

OK so this product is definitely a novelty, but, you have to admit that it’s ingenious! The act of popping open a cold one, for one reason or another, is just as gratifying as drinking the actual product. It’s the sound, the act, the knowing that you’ll soon be sipping on a refreshing beverage that makes that first pop so good. Now you can relieve that moment over and over and over again. Pavlov would be be proud. If anything else, it makes for a great way to irritate the guy in the cubicle next to you at work.

“Of course, there isn’t any actually beer in there, but the feeling of popping it open will hold you over on Friday during work as you’re waiting for the weekend. When you do, you’ll get one of many sounds inside, from the classic opening crack, pouring, bubbles, or drinking sounds.”

Buy the Mugen Beer Infinite Beer Can from Japan Trend Shop for $30.

Octopus Tap Full System

Nothing kills a party faster than a line at the keg. No one likes to wait for their beer and with the Octopus Tap Full System, you won’t have to.

“This is the system your friends will envy you for! Extremely Flexible and Modular Picnic Tap. You have a Multi-Spout Beer Tap with a Mini-CO2 system that is refillable! IF you run out of CO2 don’t worry! Simply remove the Octopus Tap CO2 adapter and screw in the handpump and you are back in business!”

The Octopus Tap Full System comes fully featured with:

• 4-Port Octopus Tap Fully Assembled
• Standard Mini-CO2 System with 9oz Tank
• Octopus Tap CO2 Adapter with Pressure Relief valve
• One-way Check Valve Quick Connects

Buy the Octopus Tap Full System from Drinking Stuff for $215.

Deathwish 40oz Low Life Cruiser Deck

I don’t skateboard but that doesn’t mean that I can’t admire this wonderful piece of craftsmanship. The Deathwish 40oz Low Life Cruiser Deck features a 7-ply hardwood maple. All decks purchased come with free Skate Warehouse Die Cut, True Grit or Jessup Griptape.With the board having a narrow front tip, I wonder how functional this board would actually be? I’d just hang it on my wall.

Buy the Deathwish 40 oz Skate Deck from Skate Warehouse for $49.99.

Via Cool Material.

Coffee Cup Power Inverter

ThinkGeek.com undoubtedly has cool stuff. And this Coffee Cup Power Inverter is indeed cool. This gadget perfectly converts your car’s DC power into two 120-volt AC outlets. And that means you can power up your DVD players, game consoles, cell phones, and other portable electronics in the comfort of your own car. The best part: it’s shaped like a cup so it fits nicely and snugly into your vehicles cup holder. It even features a USB charging port providing 500mA of power. Wow, Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor would be proud.

Buy the Coffee Cup Power Inverter from ThinkGeek.com for $29.99.