I'll admit I used to be a timid, earbud kind of woman, but after my liberating experience with the Ableplanet Headphones these Skullcandy Hesh Headphones are at least worth a once over.

Adorned with soft leather touch earpads and a leather headwrap,
each pair of Hesh headphones has built-in power drivers and sound boosters. I suppose their bright color does make them perfect for groovin' out poolside!

Also included with each pair is a home stereo adapter and travel bag. Priced at $50.

I totally underestimated the fab and functional factor of larger headphones before, so I'd be willing to give these babies a test, but I also think if you're gonna go big, you should go big. Meaning, if you think you want giant headphones test a few out before you make a purchase - it's worth it to spend a little extra money for a top brand.

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• Segways just might be the geekiest toy ever, especially considering some people take the idea of using them so seriously. Then again, there are sometimes chickens riding them. Video: Chickens on a Segway - Crave
• You can never be too careful. As much as we hate to think about it, would-be attackers and stalkers are everywhere. Wireless Security Kit for greater peace of mind - Techie Diva
• And I thought kids were still afraid of Darth Vader. Darth-Vader-Themed Laptop for Kids - Switched

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Sony unveiled their latest clock radio and boombox at a special “Holidays in July” event held in New York yesterday and while the concept for both devices isn't revolutionary, the designs are sleek and certainly nightstand worthy. Both models will let you listen to your iPod or MP3 player without headphones.

Designed to work with most iPod models, the ICF-C1iP clock radio accommodates standard iPod adapters, but does not require their use. An adjustable backstop mechanism ensures that the iPod fits snugly and securely to the clock radio's 30-pin connector. An included wireless remote control provides full access to the iPod's menu, as well as to radio tuning and volume functions. It can also charge your iPod while it's docked and you're sleeping.

I usually share websites of the day that aim to improve your digital lifestyle by making it simpler and more fun and efficient, but sometimes I have to give props to companies that are doing things right.

Sprint has created a diverting viral marketing site called Waitless that promises to help you "fast forward through life" with a selection of time saving tips submitted by readers. They call them "Sprintcuts," and range from instant shirt removal (who doesn't need that every once in a while?), speed tying your shoes and turbo parking, which offers a time rebate of nine days.

You can also waste quality office hours on the site calculating the time you spend on menial tasks, commuting or doing all those things you seem to be squandering your life away on. In my case, my 12-hour a day online addiction works out to about 39 years and one month of my life spent online. It's a depressing realization that I'm going to have to balance out with increased walks in the park or time at the gym.

The site's main gimick of course is the fact that Sprint's unlimited calling starts at 7 pm instead of 9 pm, which saves you two hours of waiting time a day - or four years of waiting over a life time. Too bad they can't provide service to my iPhone, right?

Thanks for the tip Chuger. I see you too are wasting your time online. To learn how to share your favorite sites with the Website of the Day group, read more

You gotta admit it: Some gadgets are just hot. I'm talking sleek, sexy and oh so functional. Randi Jayne, who is responsible for the hilarious "Junk in a Box" parody "How To Get A Guy In Silicon Valley," sent over her latest and I think greatest creation to date. "Dontcha Wish Your Cell Phone Was Hot Like Me?" That's right baby, dontcha wish your keypad was button free? Dontcha? Dontcha?

Note: The song is first on this video, which is also filled with some funky and racy geek items. For song lyrics, visit The Dot Comix.

We've seen the Repackaged Laptop Case, which turns the cardboard casing your computer ships into a laptop protector, and the alarm clock made from its own packaging, but the TV stand made from its own packaging takes the trend to a slightly more decorative place. Designed by Tom Ballhatchet, the concept turns television packaging into a playful TV stand once you get home. This model was made from expanded polypropylene which can be molded in virtually any color and with any surface texture. Personally, I think the idea beats inexpensive and clunky TV stands and dealing with the recycling huge boxes. That is, unless you're like me and like to make forts out of them.

Source: Yanko Design