Do them, damnit! These are better than the bloody iDoormat. [Thanks G-Ram]

Original photo from here and here and here.

The panties serve as a wind sock of sorts, as the team attaches them to a ski pole and uses wind as a guide to the North Pole, where they will measure just how thin the ice shelf is these days. They can't use a compass because of their proximity to the magnetic North Pole. GPS is apparently useless because the frigid temps freeze the equipment. The team also navigates using the sun, but when it's cloudy they pull out the lacy panties.

"Due to our proximity to the Magnetic North Pole, our compasses are currently going haywire, said navigator Ann Daniels. "The earth's strong magnetic field on this part of the ocean means that the compass needle simply spins uselessly in its housing. As such, we're currently relying on more traditional methods for day-to-day navigation, using the sun (for those few precious hours each day when it graces us with its presence), and using wind direction, as indicated by the panties…"

And no, as far as I can tell Ms. Daniels does not actually wear the panties when they're stored away and not in use.

The team's completed only 62 miles of the 700 mile journey. Those panties are going to get a workout. [Telegraph - Thanks, Matt]

• The Danger Bomb Alarm Clock. This clock is sure to wake you up for the event, because it makes an exploding noise until you figure out how to turn it off. Sure, we could've gone with the Orgasmo, which makes the sound of a female orgasm, but that would probably just put us back in dream land. Besides, the Danger Bomb will serve as a good reminder of your own impending sensory explosion.

Now for the guys, here are some suggestions to get you going:

• A sex doll. For all those do-it-yourselfers (haha! get it?) with time on your hands, build a companion to cuddle with tonight. Make sure to hide it when company is around.

• The Blowjob Machine. If you don't have time to build but still crave the feeling of a robot lover, go with this gadget out of Japan. This thing looks more "vacuum cleaner" than "erotic," so be careful.

• The Rubbot. More mechanical goodness, the Rubbot is the most discreet male sex toy of the bunch. Too bad it's still in beta, because judging by the job it did on that beer bottle you wouldn't have any problem making it to the finish line in time.

• 1-900-Nerd-Girl. So you just can't seem to get *there* without a little dirty talk? How about a little nerdy talk instead? Hearing these ladies talk Star Wars and D&D will have your lightsaber up in no time.

• Condom applicator. If you'll be sharing in the global orgasm with that special someone, you're going to want one of these. Over-population is a major factor in world unrest, so don't make the problem any worse.

Ladies, don't think we forgot about you! We at Giz have heard know that the female orgasm is not a myth, and we couldn't leave you out of the festivites, so for you we present:

• A Vibrator. We have so many to choose from, but we decided to go with Inch Perfect, because it's huge, it precise, and you need to get the job done quickly.

• The Call Me Panties. Stick your cellphone in the Call Me Panties front pocket, put it on vibrate and set your alarm. That way, you'll be on your way to saving the world without leaving your bed.

• Nintendo Wii. How will a Wii help you reach orgasm, you ask? Just ask this woman, she seems to have it down.

And finally, for everyone:

• Open Mouth Ashtray. Phew, after all that hard work, you're probably going to want a cigarette. Nothing says "I just participated in a Global Orgasm" quite like this ashtray.

That should be enough to get you started on your journey to heal the world. With less than 12 hours until the big moment, you better start making plans. I know what I'll be doing at 1:08 AM EST; Hell, I probably would have been doing it anyway. [Global Orgasm, World Clock for 6:08 GMT]

Kangaroo-like? I got yer joey, right here. [Techie Diva]

Even sadder will be the day in court coming up for the eBay sellers who imprinted the holy image of the iPhone on this ephemeral product. Bidding starts at 10 bucks. Oops, it's too late; they're gone. – Charlie White

iPhone Thong Panties [eBay]

These panties have cute HTTP status messages on them, sporting "411 Length Required", "413 REquested Entity Too Large", "403 Forbidden", and "200 OK". As long as your lover's wearing the right set, you can always gauge her interest by just peeking in her pants. You know, cause verbal communication is so 2006. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Think Geek via Gearlog]

I don't know about you but most of the lady-geeks I know like their wireless, vibrating devices more powerful, more...er....ergonomically shaped and for use in private or semi-private situations. The thought of walking down the street with a little red heart vibrating in your panties—it probably sounds better in theory than it actually feels in practice.

Any experienced gadget-girls care to comment? –Dana Bushman

Wireless Vibrating Heart Shaped Panty Insert [via Ubergizmo]

Too bad these underpants remind us of those matronly bloomers our lovely BabeModos wear during "that" time of month. – Charlie White

More Nintendo Panties! [Kotaku]

Sexy iGroove Panty for iPod Nano [Techie Diva]