DustMates: Vacuum With Your Feet

GeekSugar — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:32:45 -0800

The gadget world has been a buzz about the idea of Swedish designers Electrolux's Dustmate slipper vacuum, which has a built-in vacuum cleaner in the sole of the shoe.
I am generally a skeptic when it comes to novelty gadgets, but this one seems just about as functional as you can get. I only have carpet in a small area of my house, and the rest is covered with hardwood floor so everyday is a dust battle. The idea of putting on some shoes, turning on my iPod and sliding around the house while picking up dust and dirt is just the kind of geeky thing I fantasize about daily. No word yet on the potential cost of the shoes or when they might make it to the market. I'll be waiting nonetheless.

Tech News Roundup

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:35:19 -0800

Wired's Cult of Mac wonders is the iTunes/Beatles deal done? I really hope so.
Popgadget has found something we all need: the Kiss meter makes sure your crush is kissable. Yikes!
Shiny Shiny is cleaning up with dustmate slippers that suck up dust. Maybe now I can control the cookie crumbs under my desk.
Born Rich takes a look at the luxurious Schulte design fire furniture collection. It's not as technologically advanced as most gadgets, but boy is it pretty.
Engadget reports that Canon has beefed up its line of budget cameras. More power and it fits in your purse. Do you need to hear more?
Gadget Candy gets a little naughty with some sexy software that converts your mobile phone into a vibrator. Why does this thing keep coming up?
Gizmodo wonders who killed the fax machine after checking out Canon's new, slightly sleeker fax machine. It's 1993 meets 2006.