The Slanket Armchair, For Next-Level Warmth

When does a Slanket stop being a wearable blanket and start being a bed? I’d say right about now, when it’s attached to an armchair. Shame it’s not electric for added warmth. [Super-ette via The Design Blog]


October 3, 2010

Sleep In A Gigantic, Form-Fitting Condom

I’m not sure why it exists, but there is such a thing as a bed made from latex. People insert themselves into the Vacuum Bed, or VacBed, and vacuum all the air out, leaving them trapped and immobile.


September 24, 2010

Panasonic’s Robot Is Going To Wash That (Hu)Man Outta Your Hair

There’s nothing worse than an overly chatty hairdresser. Someone harping on about their snotty-nosed children or how lazy their husband is. Bring on the robots, I say. Especially if they can store memories on a customer’s preferred massage treatment.


September 23, 2010

The Most Comfortable iPad Dock Money Can Buy

“HOLLANDIA LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST BED DESIGNED TO WORK WITH IPAD” screams the press release. And much like Kanye’s tweets or Mike from Jersey Shore, I can’t quite figure out if I’m laughing at them or with them.


August 24, 2010

You Won’t Feel The Earth Move Under Your Feet In This Quake-Proof Bed

With any luck, the only vibrations you’ll be feeling in this quake-proof bed is from…no, I won’t go there. Should an earthquake happen, the bed turns into a strongbox and stores tinned food and water in case of emergencies.


August 18, 2010

Whatever Happened To Sexy, Sexy Waterbeds? A Brief History

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“She’ll admire you for your car, she’ll respect you for your position, but she’ll love you for your waterbed.” The waterbed undulated to 20 per cent of the bed market by 1986. Now they’re gone. What happened? They were too sexy.


July 2, 2010

Throwdown Bed: For When Going To Bed Is A Battle

I’m not sure what lessons you teach your kid by getting them a cage fighting bed, but I will say that I sort of wish they made it in adult sizes. [Wermma via BornRich]


June 15, 2010

This Is The Pianist’s Equivalent Of A Laptop Bed-Table, Right?

Little is known about this piano-bed, except it was designed for bedridden players circa 1935, and traced back to Britain. It may not have built-in fans or speakers like the bloggers’ bed-table, but lazy pianists, take note! [Flickr via Neatorama]


May 21, 2010

The Lazy Man’s DIY IPad Swivel Mount

Holding up an iPad while snuggling in bed can become tiring pretty quickly. The simple solution? Get a cheap TV mount, an iPad case, some Epoxy glue, and make your own swivel mount. It’ll even look surprisingly good.


May 20, 2010
Gadgets

This Bed Will Keep You Cool Through Even The Hottest Of Dreams

It’s easy for things to get hot and sweaty under the covers—especially in the summer months. But rather than flipping on the air conditioning, why not keep your electricity bill low by letting your bed keep you chilled?