3 Transcendent Gift Ideas

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Before you get excited I gotta break some bad news. None of these are available for this holiday season. They’re beta or Kickstarter-backed products that you’ll likely have to wait until 2013 for. I know, I know...it’s such a tease! But at least I give you something to look forward to!

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PRIVATES: The TSA Proof Underwear
"Oh No You Didn't Just See My Privates"
http://www.betabrand.com/privates-underwear.html

It's time to take back our "parts". With help from a surveillance expert, Betabrand is developing Privates, a TSA-proof undergarment capable of distoritng body scanner images of whatever it covers.

From boxers to briefs and bras to panties, it's a full line of security approved underwear giving travelers back their dignity. Because their approach doesn’t overuse scanner-blocking materials, the garments are OK to wear through airport scanners without an additional frisky-frisk.

But, HEY, if you're REALLY proud to show it off keep wearing those Hanes. I'm sure TSA will continue to enjoy your swag.

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EVERPURSE
"From 0 to 100 Twice Daily"
https://everpurse.com/

Ever-chatting >> Ever-texting >> Ever-surfing >> EVERPURSE!

The wire-free charging station has just met The Clutch and it's bound for happily EVERPURSE after. This Kickstarter project more than doubled its goal of $100,000 by gaining 1,400+ backers and raising a total of $238,187.

The Everpurse has a mini wireless docking station inside the clutch that delivers 2 full recharges per use to your iPhone or Galaxy. What's even cooler is the wireless charging it gets at the end of the day. Simply toss the clutch on the charging mat and walk away. It uses inductive charging to send energy wirelessly from the mat to the purse.

Thanks to their success on Kickstarter, the team is now drowning in manufacturing mode - great news for us! Everpurse can be pre-ordered for Spring 2013 delivery.

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ROMO THE ROBOT
"Private Eye, Play Buddy, Pet"
http://romotive.com/meet-romo#meet-romo

Romo is a remote controlled robot following your every command through the Romo iPhone App. Romo can spy on those near it, play hide-and-seek, and make someone laugh using expressions and behaviors.

Using the front camera of the iPhone, a webcam feed can be seen from the device you control Romo from. Behavioral sounds and facial expressions are seen and heard from Romo as it travels around.

Another project funded through Kickstarter, Romo far exceeded both Kickstarter goals it posted. Romo can be pre-ordered for March 2013 delivery.