Google Maps-based sites are everywhere Unthirsty, a user-populated map that scouts out bars nearest you based on happy hour, wifi connectivity, patio seating and specials. When you need a drink let Unthirsty quide your way.

Our Favorite Russian design house Lebedev and company have finally settled on a launch date and price for the king of keyboard, the Optimus Maximus. Hold your breath, for $1536 US.

Those of you with a particular penchant for minimalist design and/or cryptic time machines will no doubt agree that this LED E8 Wall Clock is it.
Lexon created this simple block system arranged in four columns, with each block representing a single unit within its respective hour (split into two columns), minute and seconds columns. Available here, Singulier.

Only you know how you like it. German company, WMF created twbe single cup coffee maker ever! Comes in red, green, yellow, and black trim. Available in Germany only(at the moment) so if your heading there please pick one up for me! Wondering where the phrase”cup of Joe” came from? Click and find out.

Seitz, has created a high resolution high-speed panorami digital camera, for which size is everything. The Seitz 6×17, scanner captures and assembles fragments of the whole, it takes roughly one second to scan an entire image at full resolution. The images aare 7,500 pixesl vert. by 21,250 pixels horizontal. The camera creates a 160 million-pixel image in 6×6, 6×15, 6×17. It only cost 29,270 euros! Start saving now.

Researchers at the University of Warwick’s Warwick Manufacturing Group, in conjunction with PVAXX Research & Development Ltd, have created a way to recycle discarded mobile telephones – bury them and watch them transform into the flower of your choice.

Mobile telephones are one of the most quickly discarded items of consumer electronics. Rapid changes in technology and taste means customers constantly upgrade their phones leaving behind more and more discarded phones.

A special formulation of PVAXX Research and Development Ltd’s biodegradable polymer range was developed in conjunction with materials researchers at Warwick, that produces a high quality finish but which also biodegrades easily in compost.

Secondly the engineers at the University of Warwick have created a small transparent window in the case or cover in which they can embed a seed. The seed is visible to the environmentally aware mobile phone user but will not germinate until the phone cover or case is recycled. The researchers have drawn on the specialised seed expertise of researchers in the University of Warwick’s horticultural research arm – Warwick HRI – to identify which types of seeds would perform best in this situation. For the first prototype telephones they have used dwarf sunflower seeds.

For more information about PAVXX check out Warwick University

LG Shine slider the phone only fashionistas will want. The KE770 is only 9.9mm thick (compared with the 14mm of the regular shine) and has a 320×240 display, a 2-megapixel camera with auto-focus, Bluetooth, 50MB internal storage, microSD slot, and pretty much the same styling we’ve come to expect from the Shine label. And of course, its not available in the U.S. Via geekSuger

Joost for the Mac is now available to try.
Free TV, straight to your PC
Free to watch, anywhere in the world
Easy to use, just like regular TV
No special hardware needed – just a PC or Intel-based Mac and a broadband connection

TV, the way you like it
Hundreds of shows from your favourite channels
Full-screen, high-quality pictures and sound
No fixed schedules – watch what you like, when you like, as often as you want

Be part of the show
Chat with friends and other fans while you watch
You’re the critic – rate and debate the shows you love and hate
Build your own playlists and channels

All you need to run Joost is a fairly new computer with good graphics capabilities and a fast processor, as well as a broadband internet connection.

The perfect gift for your designer girlfriend. JetFlash V90C from Transcend, it has a diamond… pattern, of flecked fiberglass, across the surface. One can’t really do more than quote Transcend: “Inspired by fashion accessories, the reflective metal body with a fiberglass woven pattern makes JetFlash V90C a classic device.” So you’ll want to keep it with your 11mm pearls. (It is pretty &%&!$$ tiny though.) $41.40, and also available in mother of pearl. [GT]

Cool Hunter, posted the Gresso’s “Symphonia Collection”,known for their African Blackwood mobile phones. The Symphonia collection’s main purpose is to provide an alternative for those customers, who demand the ultimate craftsmanship and design. They will come in four models, Blackwood & white gold, blackwood & pink gold, whitegold, and pinkgold. 1 Gb of internal flash memory and a built in fm tuner. The price you ask, 3000 to 5000 Euros. Money to burn!

Get your self a fifth generation iPod video 30GB&60GB 80GB woody! A limited production, but very cool.Comes in 3 type of wood, adult [uenji], [toratsudo] orthodox teak, Clean maple. And, of course available in Japan. Created by Japanese wooden toymaker Asuka Koubou

The alarm clock has seen a resurgence of innovation in recent years. Unfortunately, most of these new designs focus heavily on waking someone up with an extremely loud noise or what can only be described as

hiptop3.com reports …”We got the image above from someone who probably wants to remain anonymous. We

URBAN TOOL is showing its new concept “perCushion” product at CeBIT in Hannover. The perCusion is radical new concept in cell phone interaction. It’s a stylish and plush cushion that your cell phone communicates with digitally via Bluetooth. The perCushion has a built in microphone and speakers so you can interact with your cell phone while relaxing on your sofa!

An interactive mirror allows shoppers to receive instant feedback on outfits from friends in other locations. Last week, designer Nanette Lepore began testing a new breed of interactive mirrors in her department at Bloomingdale

Prada update, the phone is making its debut.

Engadgets has posted Sony’s new walkman phone. Its sporty orange trim gets switched out for a classy attempt in gold on Sony Ericsson’s newest rendition, the W660. At a svelte 0.57-inches, the UMTS 2100 and GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone really packs in the goods with Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, FM radio support, a 2 megapixel camera, web browsing, RSS feeds, and a 512 MB Memory Stick Micro (upgradeable) that holds up to 470 of songs. It has a 2-inch color TFT display and totes random extras like TrackID, a music identification service, and a Picture Blogging function that allows you to send snapshots directly to your personal blog. To top off the lifestyle angle on this phone, Sony Ericsson has embellished the pants offa this one, with the aforementioned gold trim on both glossy color options, Record Black and Rose Red. The Rose Red (geez, what’s up with the cranberry hype?) model jazzes it up a bit more with its floral-themed relief pattern on the backside. For those of you who are more concerned with performance, you’ll get up to 6 hours of talk time on GSM, up to 2.5 hours with 3G, or a max of 25 hours of music listening.

Tattoo your gear with lasers! Check out razorlab in the UK.

iConcertCal is a free iTunes plug-in that monitors your music library and generates a personalized calendar of upcoming concerts in your city. It is available for both Windows and Mac OS X and supports worldwide searches.

iCC makes your digital music a concert-going reality. iCC combs websites like Tourfilter and JamBase for show dates, but saves you time by automatically matching them against your iTunes artists, then marks them on a custom, in-program calendar. In addition to updating weekly, iCC provides links for venues/tickets.