The season is changing and the winter is once again approaching. All of us would soon cover ourselves with woolen wrap ups to brawl the frostiness. This reminded me of how daunting it is to operate all our current touchy electric gadgets in the customary bulky gloves. Furthermore, considering fingerless gloves for winters is useless in my opinion. Just then, here’s something I found…

Etre Touchy gloves might just give you an idea of how to tackle the fat-fingering gloves with touchy gadgets. These fingered/fingerless glove hybrids lack the thumb and index fingertips offering a fashionable and convenient solution to the winter gadget woes. Priced at about £20, or $33 a pair, they are compatible and useful with everything from high-tech touch-screen devices like iPods, iPhones, PSPs and e-Book readers to shoe laces.

The designers claim that Etre Touchy gloves are different and better compared to the conventional fingerless ones, but I doubt their competence in keeping your fingers warm and dry. Obviously, how would your exposed parts feel warm! Moreover, the design doesn’t seem anything new because we have already seen their likes before and probably used them too. Now, its up to you guys to decide whether you want them or you don’t.

Via Etre Touchy

Ever thought your fireplace would hang on the wall instead of getting floor-bound under the chimney?

It is possible, and without the mess of soot or those long hours of cleaning. It does not have to be built into your wall either, or have a chimney fit to get the smoke out. Vauni has come up with a unique spherical fireplace that mounts on the wall like a flat-screen TV. Vauni’s earlier masterpiece was the Globe fireplace. This one is an enhancement. Called Cupola, the wall-mountable piece comes with an advanced and adjustable bio-ethanol burner, allowing vent-less, hassle-free flames.

It looks arty, it looks elegant. It looks minimalist and can also double up as a décor piece in your living room. The fireplace is made of light-weight aluminium and comes in black, or a white matte finish. Thanks to its pioneering  features, it costs $2,735.
Via: Vauni

This winter during the 2009 Aus Winter Season, surfers have indeed an apparent reason to smile. Billagong have released SG5 solar mesh wetsuit that will keep your body warm while you are still surfing the sea.

This wetsuit uses the principle of a thermal solar panel, which uses the sun’s energy to heat water. This innovative technology is said to be 30% warmer than any nylon covered neoprene. It has tempting features such as, 100% externally welded seams, flexible side panels, silicon grippers, super flex kneepads, etc. Your comfort will be taken care of as the suit is apparently said to be warmer, lighter and more flexible than ever before. This will surely not disappoint you in case you are still skeptical about its features.

This is available in 2/2, 3/2 or 4/2 in either chest zip, back zip or zip free. You can buy them from March 2009 onwards from stores. However, the Mesurf team will be reviewing this over the coming months and, it’s better to stay tuned to their latest news. The idea is indeed very cool but I am not sure if the surfers would be actually very excited about this product.

Via: MeSurf\TheRawFeed\BillabongWetSuits

Good news for the adventurer in you who feared entrapment in the cold. Thanks to a some wise guys, the world shall witness its first heated wetsuit called the Rip Curl H-Bomb suit. And it has been tested in the sea inside the Arctic Circle!

The functioning is simple. The suit uses two rechargeable batteries and the material is heat stretchable. Heating takes place with the aid of carbon-fibre coils that run up the back of the suit and warm up the surfer’s core. In other words, the temperature can be controlled in a similar way to an electric blanket. But there is one drawback. The batteries are slim but heavy so movement of the wearer gets limited.

The makers believe that the H-Bomb suit will open up possibilities for people living in extreme cold weather. Expected to go on sale for 500 pounds, the suit is already drawing a lot of attention across the world.

Via newlaunches

It’s the winter time and for sure the weather is going to be biting cold. So, have you thought about buying the jackets and vests to keep you warm and stylish? If so, you can try your hands on a string of collaborative two down jackets and two down vests of Autumn/Winter 2008 collection from Commes Des Garcons Junya Watanabe Man and Moncler.

Every piece from this collection is the perfect snazzy outfit that you can add up to your glad rags’ list in your wardrobe. The fashion line this time is a mixture of classic wool and leather. The upper portion of every piece in this collection is designed with the classic wool whereas the shoulders and elbows are done up with leather patches. The collar stands out as it comes in corduroy. The interior lining of the jacket is also well done up with a nice contrasting strong color.

The price is not quoted here for any of these pieces. However this collection will surely make you feel special and keep you stylish all the more. Just stroll around the store of Comme des Garcons and Moncler to have a detailed look at this collection.

Via: HighSnobiety

What psychologists term as SAD or the Seasonal Affective Disorder is caused due to the melancholic weather patterns during winters and the fewer number of hours with sunshine. Philips has launched the goLITE BLU to combat SAD and this aims to help people who suffer from mood disorders associated with winter and Daylight Saving time. Commonly called the winter blues, it may result in lethargy, over sleeping, weight gain, depression etc.

The reason why this occurs is due to the lack of sunlight or the reduction of light during winter months. The Philips goLITE BLU provides light therapy, which regulates our internal body clock and helps us maintain our sleep cycles, which have an indirect effect on SAD. Users would have to use the gadget for only 15-20 minutes a day and the blue light that emanates from the gadget is better than white light for humans tend to respond better to blue light.

Bluewave technology, which has been used in the goLITE BLU, reduces eyestrain, glare and headaches, which are caused when exposed to bright lights trying to escape SAD. The device looks stylish and measures only 5.3” x 5.5” and weighs 12 ounces. The light therapy device results in better mood, sleep, hunger, sleep and an increased feeling of well-being. goLITE BLU costs $279.

Via: Physorg