Penguin Hug neckbands are personal cooling devices that help you stay cool and comfortable wherever you are. Compared to air conditioners and fans, Penguin Hugs are environmentally friendly and versatile, as they are reusable hundreds of times and work outdoors as well indoors. Based on evaporative cooling from micro-crystals capable of absorbing hundreds of times their won weight in water, Penguin Hugs are simple yet effective way to stay cool. For example the US military uses similar products when operating in hot environments. We hope to make Penguin Hugs the number one choice of environmentally conscious and active people who want an alternative way to stay cool in the summer heat.

Tipped by Ben Hughes! Thanks!

Popgadget: At the annual gifting lounge extravaganza (this one sponsored by Live Loyal PR in celebration of the Golden Globes awards) we spotted the “MoFone,”a retro handset with an insert for an iPhone. (There’s no Bluetooth or even corded functionality here – it’s just a holder.)

Designed by LA artist Morrisa Maltz as a piece of art, a buyer for Urban Outfitters happened to see them and now they’re selling out.

Are they ridiculous? Yes, but that’s the idea. Many of the retro designs are over-sized and whimsical. All the phones are made by a community of artists which makes the $45 price tag a deal.

MoFone for iPhone [Popgadget]

We have all used a set of hex keys, most of them being retained and organized by a plastic caddy. The standard case, which has been in use for decades, has one major flaw however; in order to remove a certain tool, typically other tools need to be spun or moved out of the way to avoid interference and allow the desired tool to be removed. This is due to the fact that the tools can only be removed vertically relative to the case.

Now, for some people this isn’t an issue, but for those of us who use their hex keys daily it is a bothersome process which wastes valuable time. The time wasted using the current design may seem small, but when you multiply it by multiple engineers working 5 days a week the time and cost begin to add up fast.

The Quickaddy solves this problem by allowing any tool in the case to be removed vertically or horizontally relative to the carrying case by replacing the traditional through holes with slots running the length of the case. Tools are retained by magnets located inside the case. This not only allows the user to access the tool more efficiently but also keeps them organized and in one place. With the time saved alone, this product pays for itself very quickly and many times over.

Idea contributed by Matt Nestor. Thanks!

Be honest, be cruel. Did you like the food? The wine? Use your LikeDislike napkins to say what you’ve dared to say before. Turn them around and have your fun!

Two washable napkins. 50×50 cm

Contributed by Elena Martínez! Thanks!

Popgadget: Powerbag creates a number of different products, which are all fully equipped with a charging system, including a battery, Apple connector, micro and mini USB connectors and an on-board USB post, meaning your bag will be able to charge up to four devices at all times.

The Powerbag range admittedly isn’t the most stylish we’ve come across to house our gadgets, but every bag is super durable, comfortable and let’s not forget they’re all full of power too!

Powerbags charge your gadgets wherever, whenever [Popgadget]

blu Cigs, the e-cigarette brand that delivers superior style and flavor along with the freedom to enjoy smoking anywhere, has just announced the official launch of its much-anticipated blu Smart Pack — the next evolution of the e-cig experience.

The first of its kind, blu’s Smart Pack features a bevy of tech-savvy enhancements to make the e-cig experience even more interactive and enjoyable — including a homing device feature to locate other blu users close by, automatic re-ordering when your cartridge supply gets low, and longer lasting battery life and flavor. Future enhancements to the Smart Pack will include desktop software for seamless integration with social media platforms and individual profiles, enabling users to indicate relationship status, network with friends and colleagues, and even identify locations that allow the use of the product.

A COSIMO is handmade in its entirety, no two are the same. It is hand-carved on both sides with a Celtic love-knot to symbolize the permanence and continuance of Love. The COSIMO is carved out of mango wood, it is put in flames to get the burnish effect, and then hand engraved on both sides with the Celtic love knot symbol.

The Celtic Love Knot, represents two bonded lovers, with its two intertwining overhand knots. Exchange of love knots between lovers dates to the 3rd century AD and used to be the mark of admitting one’s feelings. This valentine symbol has no beginning and no ending, resembling the permanence and continuance of Love.

When you remove the top of the box, you will see a scroll of aged-looking, handmade paper with a carved wooden handle at each end. The paper scroll is handmade and manufactured using natural, eco-friendly, raw materials.

Removing the scroll, reveals a small slip of paper – this is a certificate of authenticity. When your loved one unfolds the scroll, they will see a beautifully printed version of the love-poem you chose or wrote.

Gizmodiva: How I’ve missed Pac-Man and related products. However, the iconic game re enters my radar with the super fun Ghost Salt and Pepper Pots. There’s no better way to get your geek on at the dining table. These shakers are sure to spice things up. Inky and Blinky are the red and blue ghosts that look just so adorable. It reminds me of long lost days of 8 bit gaming. I’d love to have them sit on my table.

Pac-Man Ghost Salt and Pepper Pots spice up dinner time [Gizmodiva]

Babygadget: We’ve featured a variety of furniture that ‘grows with baby’ in the past – here’s another goodie. The Rocky (cue Eye of the Tiger?) starts as a rockable crib, graduates into a proper cot, and then goes on to last through the toddler bed era – not a bad lifecycle for a single piece of furniture – and it’s good-looking, too.

Rocky, the good-looking multi-purpose piece [Babygadget]

TrendHunter: As far as multi-functional tools go, nothing tops the 12-in-1 EvriScissors. That’s right, the 12-in-1 EvriScissors serve 12 different functions in one monstrosity of a pair of scissors. A single, sharpened blade is useful on its own, but move to the tip and users get a bottle opener and a screwdriver. Head towards the middle and find a cap opener for jars and bottles. In between the handles are several ridges, making for a functioning wire cutter. Other functions the EvriScissor has include nutcracker, fish scaler, can opener, wrench and more.

Serious Multifunctional Cutters [TrendHunter]

Chipchick: Ready to play mad cosmetic scientist at home? Well Lipstix Remix will give you the tools to not only salvage your favorite lipstick color, but to also create a whole new color for yourself. The website might seem a little cheesy, kinda like one of those “As Seen on TV” type of infomercials, but the concept is actually quite clever. After all, how many times do you find the perfect lipstick shade, and then when it’s all done, the cosmetic company has decided to dump the color.  This lets you preserve your lipstick a little longer once you hit the bottom of your lipstick holder.

Or let’s say you have a bunch of old lipsticks laying around and you want to create your own signature color. Just put them all together, melt them down in the microwave, and pour it all into the mold Lipstix Remix provides you. Then just freeze for 10 minutes, and when you are done, you’ll have a brand new lipstick – or your favorite color regenerated.

Save Your Discontinued Lipstick with Lipstix Remix [Chipchick]