I don't think it's very lady-like to talk about sweat, but I can admit when my mobile weatherman hits 80 I start to get a little, well, sweaty. While most of us respond to warm temperatures by shedding layers and drinking more iced tea, one company hopes people will take it one step further by cooling off with air conditioned clothes. Kuchofuku, a company that specializes in air-con lifestyle products, has introduced air conditioned pants and shirts for both men and women. The good news is they aren't as dorky as those hats with fans on the top of them and would probably be great in balmy weather. The bad news is they look like a cross between fishing gear and something your outdoorsy high school science teacher used to wear.

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If you have a flare for geek art you should try your hand at creating your own pixel art and putting it in motion with the Dot Creator from U-mate, Japan. The tiny gadget allows anyone to draw their favorite characters and animate them in "Animation Mode" without years of design school or hours at the computer. Apparently, it's easy to control and adjust the speed with the buttons. Users can also save their artwork in a folder.

Designed with a light weight body, so it is easy to carry. Adopts a 16x16 LCD screen. Available only in Japan. $35 from Audio Cubes.

And you thought I was excited when I discovered the red iShield iPhone cases and covers! DLO has just come out with these Jam Jackets for the iPhone which I dare say- come in bright beautiful colors like frost, pink and blue! This case is basically the same as the Jam Jacket for your iPod as it is made out of silicone and will keep your iPhone scratch free. There is also an integrated headset management system on the back to keep your cord and earbuds in place and you can sync your iPhone on its dock while in its protective jacket. Priced at $25 each.

Maybe it's just me, but whenever I read about new waterproof gadgets my initial reaction is - how can that be safe? I guess in the last century, electronics and water have be-friended one another since there is a wide variety of 'safe' waterproof gadgets on the market. I've already showcased such gadgets like the SwimMan iPod Shuffle as well as waterproof cameras like the Pentax and Blue Jazz. Now there's the swimmer's and snorkeler's mp3 player which I spotted on 7Gadgets.This bad boy works underwater by using bone conduction to transmit sound waves from the cheek bones to the inner ear to provide high sound clarity- unlike other methods that use air-conduction that can usually make your music sound muffled. The entire player is enclosed in a 100% waterproof rubber case, is said to be extremely durable and has 256 MB of memory. Priced at $200.

I'm going to go all out and claim today as one of the most heavily-photographed days of summer. The majority of the population has the day off, many of us will gather with our friends and family and the weather will (fingers crossed) be beautiful. So if you're headed to a pool, picnic or fireworks display you better bring your camera. I've shared some simple tips for capturing fireworks before, but if you'd like to take it up a notch, consider these tips.

• Family photos - It's all about the pose, lighting and placement of your "subjects" or family. Make sure to get the kids in the foreground and the taller people in the back. Don't be shy about re-arranging people, but make sure to tell them to act natural.
• Outside/nature photos - The most important thing to remember about outdoor photos is to avoid high-contrast situations. If your whole family decides to wear green tee shirts don't photograph everyone in the grass. Also, set the background. If you want use the pictures for a card or even just for a family photo album always think about the entire landscape when you take the picture, not just your subjects. If you are at a particularly beautiful park or beach have your subjects pose in the most "picturesque" and colorful spots.
• Night photos - Taking clear night photos can be a challenge, but with a little finesse you should be able to capture memorable moments. If you are around lots of lights (or fireworks) turn off your flash. Also, remember that good night photos require a long exposure. This means you should keep your digital camera very still.
• Fireworks - First and foremost find a good location. You'll want a spot where buildings, trees or tall people won't be restricting your view. Getting great fireworks shots requires that you pay more attention to timing and keep your camera as steady as possible. To avoid blurry pictures, brace your camera on a railing, the back of a chair or a table, or against a column or tree. This helps keep the camera from moving and blurring the pictures. Or use a pocket or full-size tripod.

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If you would have asked me yesterday what I thought the most heinous gadget holder I've ever seen was I'd probably tell you the Hip Holster and Shoulder Holsters, which combine the needs of James Bond, Han Solo and Dwight Schrute into two very geeky cases.

Well, a lot has changed since yesterday, most notably, I've been exposed to the Strap Ya Mobile Protector. It appears to be a mouse trap and shopping cart hybrid, with a leather strap and a hint of policeman style. Am I crazy, or is this is the tackiest gadget holder/cell phone clip collaboration you've ever seen?

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