Designed for little light displays and maybe as an accessory to a really lousy sales booth, the Ultra Projector is capable of farting out a 320×240 res image from 10- to 150-inches. The lamp is actually just a high-powered LED, which doesn’t seem to be replaceable.

The Ultra Projector features no AV-in, just a USB port and 2GB of storage to play back some movin’ pictures in a proprietary video file that requires conversion. Oh, and there’s no audio. Not just no speakers, but no audio-out either. The company says, “This was done by design as audio is not needed for the applications intended,” though their list of intended applications specify that this could be used as a low-cost projector for the deaf. It’s claimed as “weather-proof,” thought the FAQ specifies that it’s not waterproof—we think that means you can leave it out in the rain, but can’t take it swimming. It’s available for pre-order now, aiming for an August release at a $179 price point. [Ultra Projector, Thanks, Richard!]

Saltsman notes: “I think the defining thing is how quickly you can describe your product to someone else.” That is to say, the most successful apps are straightforward and can be described to potential customers quickly and easily. He used the strategy game Galcon versus a “crappy” mood ring app dubbed Mood Touch as an example. The latter broke the top ten in downloads while the former languished below the top 100. Why? Because Mood Touch could be described in five seconds, making it easier to sell to the masses.

Anyone who has taken note of the popularity of fart apps could have guessed that quality had fallen by the wayside. The bottom line here is that consumers need to discriminate a bit more to prevent the throngs of new developers out there from churning out nothing but crap in search for a quick buck. [Kotaku]

Tipster Nick received his as a bonus gift from a work supplier and sent in some pics, which you can check out below.A quick Google search shows that you can pick up the Mee console from a number of online stores, with prices varying between $29 and $90. Included in that price you get:

* 16Bit CPU Core
* Wireless interactive game console with 7 interactive Sport games and 32 TV arcade games
* The controllers are very sensitive and quite accurate by cuilt-in sensors for movements in all play directions
* Plug’n'Play by connecting AV cable directly to the television
* 7 Interactive Sport games: Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Ping Pong, Soccer, Bowling and Boxing
* 6 Sport extensions for ultimate gaming sensation
* Wireless Game pad with 32 additional arcade TV games built-in
* Safety straps for the wireless controllers to protect the direct environment
* Supports battery operation (batteries not including) and power operation with the AC/DC adapter (including)
* Age group 5+
* Full color gift box and b/w Instruction manual

In case you were wondering what came in the box:

Needless to say, if you get one of these under your tree at Christmas time, somebody doesn’t really like you.

[Thanks Nick!]

That’s right, simply lifting the receiver on this phone will call the number of the pizza joint you program into it. Delivery superheroes will slide down poles into their Pizza-cave, fire up their Pizza-mobile and wisk the greasy goodness to your door in 30 minutes or less. That seems worth the $US177 price tag doesn’t it? Actually, no…no it doesn’t. [RedHotPhones via Coolbuzz]

Yes, it is clear that the threshold of practicality here has been violated. [TechEBlog via BBG]

Don’t want to give an expensive, impractical Christmas gift that will probably never get taken out of the box? Want to give a gift that gives someone a new lease of life? Want to give a gift that you benefit from?

So far, I’m thinking I should buy myself a new TV. How about you?

Give the gift of a good night’s sleep, guaranteed.

Okay, now I’m giving a case of beer (which I naturally will partake in).

Australia’s Snorer’s Friend is designed to stop the loud, annoying sound of snoring. It is a Mandibular Advancement Device, registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration. The Snorer’s Friend is designed to hold your jaw forward at night, which reduces the chance of snoring.

Oh. That doesn’t sound like fun at all…

How does it work?
The cause of most snoring noise is a partial obstruction of the airway, which leads to vibration of the surrounding tissues, which causes the noise. The Snorer’s Friend holds the lower jaw in a slightly forward position which removes the obstruction and restores
quiet breathing. Like a sports mouthguard, the Snorer’s Friend is designed to be softened in hot water, and then moulded to your mouth.

Does it really work?
Scientific research (see website for details, or contact Snorer’s Friend, see details below) has shown that Mandibular Advancement Devices work for around 80% of snorers. So the chances are it will work for the snorer you are buying it for. If it doesn’t do the job,
there is a money back guarantee you can easily claim via the website, email, fax, phone or mail.

Wow. That sounds like the perfect gift. And my wife doesn’t even snore! And for just 70 bucks? I’m sure anyone would be happy with that gift this Christmas.

All sarcasm aside, if it works, I’m sure some people would really benefit from something like this. But as a Christmas Gift? I think not.

[Stop That Snoring]

And on top of that, they expect you to pay $US200 for a CRT with some black plastic added. [GeekAlerts]

Yes, with quotes from such visionary thinkers as Benjamin Franklin, Conrad Hilton and Vince Lombardi, there’s just no way you’ll miss out on a single one of the lofty achievements promised by the button’s website:

- turn rejection into opportunity
– enjoy more friends
– get what you want out of life
– be creative on demand
– eliminate stage fright
– not be arrogant
– save face
– adapt easily to change
– stop little problems from growing bigger
– learn a foreign language
– show someone you love them
– quickly alleviate despair
– keep your mind young
– build wealth
– not be annoying
– decrease fears
– become an expert in your field
– find your passion in life
– handle criticism
– be courageous
– dream big
– believe attitude is everything
– master your fears
– make failure your friend
– become an expert in your field
– respond to adversity

Boy, who knew that hearing a gadget say “We have nothing to fear but fear itself” would help me learn a foreign language or not be annoying. Yeah, because there’s nothing less annoying than someone with no original thoughts that just spouts out quotations. Or someone who spends all their money on gimmicky garbage and then complains about not having enough money.

Only $US30! Buy today, you moron! [Product Page]