Now you’re probably scoffing and thinking that such a simple pleasure won’t appeal to children of the technological age. Well, this is where Flipoutz unveil their big selling point: The Flipoutz Profile.

On the Flipoutz website you can register your coins using a unique code found on the back of each one. Then when you trade it, your friend will register it on their profile. And then when THEY trade it… well you get the idea. Eventually you can track your original coin on its journey across the country and even (if Flipoutz do take off internationally) across the world.

Help start the craze: Starter kits of five coins and a bracelet are available for $12.99 (about £8) from the Flipoutz Website.

Source: Coolest Gadgets

Flipoutz – the next big craze? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Harumika is a mini mannequin to help any wannabe sewing masters to achieve their dreams using precut fabrics. It was launched at the London Toy Fair which opened last week. To promote it, 23 year old London College of Fashion Student Anna Chong recreated nine mini Gaga outfits. She says the infamous meat dress gave her the most trouble, finished over two weeks in which she had to trial salami, honey roasted ham and raw beef strips before settling on Parma Ham!

The creations aren’t for sale, but you can see the photos of the finished Lady Gaga dresses here, as well as the ones featured on this page. If you want to make your own, look Anna up on Youtube where she will be posting video how to instructions of each one!

Buy It Now:

Amazon.co.uk (£14.99)

Article and Image Source: Telegraph

Lady Gaga and Harumika – the must have toy 2011? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

In happier days...

A new twist in the story of one of the world’s hottest couples. Barbie and Ken of course, not Jordan and whoever is unlucky enough to be ensnared by her at the moment. Following their split on Valentine’s Day 2004, birthday boy Ken (he’s now 50 years old and looking remarkably good – it must be plastic surgery!) has decided to woo back his estranged lover. And he’s going high tech to do it.

Yes, the old boy has got online and started a huge Facebook and Twitter campaign, sending flirty messages to Barbie to try rekindle the passion of their 43 years long former relationship. He’s even gone as far as to take out billboard ads in New York and Los Angeles, buy a spot in magazine Us Weekly, go on entertainment show ETalk, and lend his name to an online reality dating show Genuine Ken: The Search For The Great American Boyfriend.

Ken buying Barbie cupcakes, shared on Twitter

But will the social networking campaign and all work? You can give Ken a little extra help to change Barbie’s mind by casting your vote on whether she should take him back at www.barbieandken.com. I’m guessing it’ll be a Valentine’s Day revelation, so get in there quick! You can also follow the links on there to join the Facebook and Twitter groups and follow the action as it unfolds.

Source: Metro

Barbie gets a high tech woo-ing by Ken! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

For Her…

Personalised ‘Romeo and Juliet’

‘Romeo and Juliet’ is probably the most romantic story in the world, if you’re into suicide, family feuds and underage marriage. Well it was very different back in Shakespeare’s day. Make your own relationship into this fairy tale plot by giving your girl a personalised copy. The hero and heroine get your names, and you can even add the names of a few more friends and family for added authenticity. She’ll be swooning over you from the balcony for sure.

IWOOT (£19.99)

Makeover Experience

Is your lady a wannabe Kate Moss? Or would she just enjoy the experience for the day? Whether she wants to start a portfolio or just get some good memories to hang on the wall this gift is the perfect treat. Locations are available around the country, hair and make-up are done on the day by a professional stylist, and all she has to do is pose for a professional snapper. Highly recommended if you think your lady is beautiful (and you must do, don’t you?).

Paramount zone (£24.99)

Pink Tool Box

Buck the stereotype and appeal to the feminist within your girlfriend. The Pink Tool Box contains everything she’ll need for a bit of her own DIY. ‘Flashdance’ made girls who do DIY sexy, and no matter what she’s screwing in the bathroom or nailing in the bedroom she’ll be thinking of you. Just be sure to have at least a single red rose to accompany it if your girl can handle herself but also appreciates the romance too!

Amazon.co.uk (£24.14)

For Him…

‘I’m Nuts About You’ Keyring

Ooh, do you see the pun here? An antidote to cheesy ‘key to my heart’ style keyrings, this one is sweet and sugary but manly as chest hair and testosterone. Well, it’s DIY themed anyway. One could argue that you could make your own for much cheaper, but this one is crafted from bronze, silver and gold plating. Nuts and bolts keep things together, a nice metaphor to be reminded of as it hangs from his keys, without him getting the stick from his mates that a fluffy heart would attract.

Firebox (£17.99)

Personalised Chocolate Bar

Who says that chocolate is just a gift for the girls? Get a bit cheeky with a personalised Purple Ronnie chocolate bar. Add your name and your blokes name and a personal message of up to 30 characters on the back. It’s funny, it’s cute and you can ‘accidentally’ eat it when he isn’t looking. Great one for new couples – it won’t break the bank or the heart. Available with either a male or female image to cater for all tastes, especially chocoholics.

Female

Find Me A Gift (£6.99)

Male

Find Me A Gift (£6.99)

Naughty Knot

Wanting something a bit kinkier than everything else featured so far? Turn yourself into the Valentine’s Day present with a Naughty Knot. They’ve been popular for a few years and if you have a body that drives your other half wild (and I can see that you do) then play up to it! Slip into the silk sash and lay in wait. Other halves uninterested in the significance of February 14^th will surely get on board quicker than you can say ‘I Love You’…

Genie Gadgets (£11.95)

For Everyone!

Pop the Question Ring

Planning on asking the love of your life to marry you this Valentine’s Day? With 52% of people doing the same, some of you are bound to get your partners ring size incorrect, or just chose a ring which is completely wrong. Take the stress out of choosing with a Pop the Question Ring, available in two designs. You get a small diamond for the price, sizes are extra small, small, medium or large, and if it doesn’t fit then it can be put on a chain while you choose the real engagement ring together. Also you won’t have blown 3 months wages if they say no!

Pop Design

Firebox (£44.99)

Marry Me Design

Firebox (£54.99)

Tango Dancing Experience For Two.

With the rise in popularity of ballroom dancing thanks to shows like ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, chances are your other half would be interested in a spin around the dance floor. Get your lycra and feather boas out of the closet and learn the most passionate dance, the Tango. It might stir a lifelong passion for dance in a shy partner, or if not it’ll be good for a giggle before you go back to watching the stars make fools of themselves on the TV.

Find Me A Gift (£34.00)

‘Valentine’ Personalised Photoframe

I’m sure that on Facebook there are nine photos of you and your other half that you like, together or solo. Print them off and stick them in this stylish personalisable Valentine photo frame and you’ve got a gift that shows your (slightly) creative side as well as your thoughtful side. If you’re feeling really artistic (or you’re just not photogenic) you could also draw pictures to go in it, or create a collage of cute / sexy / loved up images from magazines.

Play (£19.99)

And For Anyone Flying Solo…

Mini Love Voodoo

Single? Sick of it? Or just sick of your coupled up friends hi-jacking what should be a holiday for the unattached? Grab a love voodoo kit and take control of your love life. Stick those pins where the sun doesn’t shine and tempt or taunt your intended into a frenzy. More fun than getting drunk and singling ‘I Will Survive’ at the top of your lungs, although you can do that as well if you want.

Find Me A Gift (£3.99)

Heaven Scent Tear Absorbing Tissues

Not ready to stab pins into a love effigy yet? Get a soppy film on DVD and enjoy a good old cry and evening of feeling sorry for yourself and mopping up your tears with these Valentine’s themed – and beautifully smelling – tissues. (No gender stereotypes here – lads can blub along too!). Alternatively, get the funniest film in your collection and use them to wipe away your tears of joy. Whoever said you needed to be in a couple to enjoy Valentine’s Day eh?

Paramount zone (£3.99)

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide – for lovers and haters! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Gadget site Paramount Zone says on it’s website: “[The Bed of Nails] works by applying non-penetrative acupressure on numerous points over an area of the body. The pressure stimulates blood flow and lymph circulation locally so that endorphins (‘hormones of happiness” or “natural pain killers”) are released that are effective in blocking pain and producing a sense of well-being.”

That’s non-penetrative because instead of rustable iron nails, this new version is made of plastic points on a Styrofoam base. Each of the 230 buttons contains 27 ‘nails’, and is apparently a lot more comfortable than you’d expect. It works by stimulating your skin to improve circulation, which will lead to increased energy levels, relaxed muscles and release of endorphins. All this adds up to deep relaxation and can help to improve sleep patterns in insomnia sufferers.

Might be worth a bit of initial discomfort for a good nights sleep!

Buy It Now:

Paramount zone (£17.99)

Bed of Nails – not just for meditation and magic anymore! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Google do admit it’s still ‘experimental’, so expect a few bugs if you talk fast, are in a loud environment or happen to come from Yorkshire. And so far it only does Spanish, although Google have an early version of German on the go too, and hope to include other languages in the future.

Available now for free in the Android Market for phones running Android 2.1 or above. For the first time you will be able to hold real-time conversations without the need for someone else sat translating, or breaks between phrases to check your Spanish-to-English phrase book. Until scientists manage to genetically engineer a Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy style Babel Fish it’s the next best thing!

Source: Metro, BGR (follow the links for a video!)

Android App Google Translate gets instantaneous translation capabilities is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

8

8

8

Not just an impressive use of paint, the solid gold is actual 24K plating, and the console is still fully working. All you have to do to be in with a change of winning is be in the top 100 Weekly Ranked Arena players on the Castle Crashers leaderboards at noon (PST) on January 28th. The top 100 will compete in 1 on 1 Arena matches, in a single elimination tournament format on Saturday February 5th. Simples huh?

If you think you have what it takes, then call in ‘sick’ and get honing those fighting skills. Even if you don’t win gold there are runner up prizes too – second place wins a Castle Crashers themed XBox 360 Elite; third place gets you 250 squishy chickens (á la The Behemoth’s mascot); and everyone in the top 100 with get some kind of prize with the top 24 getting an unrevealed bonus too (probably something else chicken based!).

And don’t worry – anyone who has hacked their characters to above the maximum Level 99 is immediatly unelligable for entry!

Find out more and follow the action at The Behemoth Blog.

Source: Escapist Magazine

Image Source: The Behemoth Blog

XBox 360 in solid gold to be won in Castle Crashers tournament is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Compare this with the previous incarnations – the DSi XL can do a whopping 13 to 17 hours, and even the first DS could get through 10 hours – and it appears to be a step backwards for handheld gaming.

Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata said back in October “it is inevitable that the Nintendo 3DS will be a device which requires more frequent charging than the Nintendo DS” and blames the short life on both the 3D capabilities, and the Wi-Fi  connection. Which does make sense, but when you consider that it takes over 3 hours to fully charge the 3DS, you would hope that you’re play time wouldn’t last less time out of the wall socket than in it.

Maybe it’s worth holding out for the 3DSi which will inevitably follow!

Source- T3

Nintendo 3DS battery only lasts 3 to 5 hours between charges. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Design...

... Print ...

... Customise!

Punningly named so as to annoy spell checkers everywhere, iaPeel Printable Skins do pretty much exactly what they say on the tin. Use the included link to access the software, grab your favourite photo and crop, position and generally fiddle to your hearts content before printing off your unique skin on an inkjet printer. Peel it, stick and, if you like, even make a customisable screen saver to match it.

Available in iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad sizes, the phone packs all come with ten sheets (five front, five back) and the iPad version comes with three sheets. They promise to not gunk up your gadget on removal, so you can change when you get bored. Well, you customise the screen with apps galore, so why not do the same with the casing?

20% off in the Sale at Firebox when you follow the link below! (Also image source)

Buy It Now:

Firebox (£19.99)

iaPeel iPhone and iPad skins – fully customise your new gadget. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Just released in the UK, the iWear 280XL are a pair of lightweight glasses with built in stereo earphone. You simply plug them into anything with a video output – iPod Video, iPhone 4, laptop or PSP to name a few – and instead of having to watch your videos on a tiny screen, or open to the over shoulder abuse of fellow travellers, you can lay back, glaze over and enjoy what the makers call a ‘jaw dropping cinema experience’. They even fit over regular prescription glasses if you’re one of the great badly sighted.

Not just good for travel though – plug it into your XBox 360 to feel like you’re really in the Black Ops when playing COD; plug it into the DVD player so your other half doesn’t force you to watch ‘The Notebook’, or fob them off as incredibly unfashionable sunglasses when the Mother in Law pops round – who cares that it’s still freezing outside?!

Buy It Now:

Paramount zone (£199.99)

Vuzix iWear 280XL – watch films on your glasses! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com