Gizmodo: pole

USB Pole Dancer V2 Performs As You Type

Jason Chen — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Not only is this second generation USB Pole Dancer actually worse looking than the first, you actually have to DO SOMETHING to make it perform. The anime-like eyes really makes this version much, much more creepy than the first, as if child labor laws don't apply to the plastic USB world. Nevertheless, $22 makes her/it yours. [Latest Buy via Nerd Approved]

Pole: Is This the Most Minimal Lamp Ever?

Kit Eaton — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:24:00 EDT

Designed to use a minimum of materials and components, the "Pole" lamp just looks very, very cool indeed. Designer Paul Cocksedge was trying to create the illusion of bending light, so made the acrylic and concrete design "to send rays of light on a journey of internal reflection." Simple: the bulb is in the base and light emerges from the giant fiber-optic at its top, providing a bright directional beam and an ambient glow. It's available from Established and Sons as either a desk lamp or floor lamp, for an unknown, but presumably high price. And you know, it would go perfectly with (what else?) the Ghost chair. [Dezeen]

Get Your Own Festivus Pole

Jason Chen — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:40:50 EST

Screw Xmas trees. Festivus Poles are where it's at. And now you can get your own 2' 8" or 6' model to celebrate Festivus the way it was meant to be celebrated. With the people you hate. Reader Keebler shares his experience:

Pictured ... is the wrestling match often involved in Festivus (between me and Sanchez (a girl)) and the only thing that can end Festivus: pinning the head of the household.

I can attest to the very high strength-to-weight ratio of this Festivus Pole and would recommend it highly (despite the fact that you could probably make your own for a couple bucks). Also pictured is the Festivus book which you can buy with the pole as a package deal.

Jump for bonus pic.

– Jason Chen

Product Page [FestivusPoles - Thanks Keebler!]

USB Pole Dancer: On Video, It's an Even Worse Idea

www.gizmodo.com — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:23:56 EST

Remember that terrible USB pole dancer that we found after it was pulled from the store that was selling it, only for it to be put back on the market for an inflated price? Those of you waiting for yours to get shipped, here's a taste of what you're in for. The ladies over at Shiny Shiny got their hands on one and created this video of it in action, relatively speaking.

It's safe to say that anyone who actually spent $55 on this sad excuse for a gadget should be feeling a combo of buyers remorse and deep, deep shame right now. Don't blame us, chumps. –Adam Frucci

Shiny one minute preview: the USB pole dancer [Shiny Shiny]

USB Pole Dancer Available For Pre-order

Jason Chen — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:30:25 EST

Remember when we showed you the USB Pole Dancer that was notable because it got ass-canned from Marks & Spencer? It's actually available now online from Boys Stuff over in the UK. Thanks to the notoriety, Boys Stuff can charge £29.95 ($53) instead of the original £19.50.

In any case, you can order the 8-inch gyrating sex-machine with an expected delivery date of 12/20, which is just in time for wrapping to give to old grandma WesterChesterShireTonAbbyBurrHam for Christmas.

– Jason Chen

Product Page [Boys Stuff via Tech Digest]

USB Pole Dancer

Jason Chen — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:59:49 EST

Could this be the ultimate USB-powered gadget that tops every other USB device we've ever seen? Yes, if it were still on sale. Apparently schoolmarms are alive and well in the UK, as local store Marks & Spencer had to can the product just a week after it went on sale.

While she was still alive, the 8-inch pole dancer spun around as music played, and would "entertain you at any time of the day or night." Now, this is the result of a search at M&S's online store:

You searched for "pole dancer", more results were found under "polo dancer"

Nooooooo! – Jason Chen

The £19.50 pole dancer M&S was forced to axe [Daily Mail via Everything USB]

Slik S Pole Digital: Like Lifts for a Camera

Mark Wilson — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 17:00:54 EDT

The Slik S Pole Digital (a name that is surely butchered by translation) is a helpful way for SLR photographers to get that extra bit of height for a shot. Its 30cm to 60cm can help a camera reach those tough spots, like over private fences and up to bedroom windows.

The $58 pole can also be attached to a tripod, which makes more sense for serious photographers who are trying to capture images of a bit more legitimacy (sunsets, not sunbathers). Gizmodo Paparazzi Tip: If you're not looking for tripod attachment, just go with a monopod instead - you will gain reach and the ability to plant the camera to the ground. – Mark Wilson

Product Page [via slrworld]