Google Power Meter software and Current Cost hardware tag team the UK.

I’m far from what you’d call your typical “tree hugger”. Though I certainly to care about my energy bill and how the army of gadgets I have lays siege to my outlets while I’m away. I currently don’t use any type of monitoring hardware or software. But after seeing the Current Cost + Google Power Meter duo, I’m seriously re-thinking my decision of going it alone. With the Current Cost energy meter in place, I could track my energy usage and post it — In real time! — online with Google Power Meter.

If I lived in the UK that is…

Never get hit riding your bike again: LED Spokes

Riding a bike can be exhilarating. It can also be a death sentence, especially at night. All too often I’ve found myself driving at night and out of no where a dude on a bike pops up in front of me. Whether in the city or country, bikers are hard to spot — even with some flashy vests and reflectors.

That’s why accessories such as LED Spokes need to be implemented. I can see such things getting pretty garish if taken too far. But in the name of safety, at least a couple of LED strips wouldn’t hurt.

What’s particularly interesting about the LED outfit desgiend by Japan’s Suns and Moon Laboratory shown above is that these LED strips can actually display messages in addition to keeping you alive.

Frivilous? Perhaps. But living to ride another day is more than worth it I’d say. Jump inside for a video of the LED light show in action…

Exploded Android Robot T-Shirt

True Android junkies never waste a moment to proclaim their love for their favorite Droid. Whether it be by some good looking theme, screename for an Android blog, or simply by dream, Android has quite the loyal following.

If you believe in that Android is incredible enough to warrant ‘splaying it on your chest for the world to see, get out that magic plastic card and plunker down the dough for your very own

[Product Page: Exploded Andy]

[Update:] Samsung Behold II owners seeking legal action after Sammy renigs on 2.x promises.

You know a phone isn’t that great when it’s released with old, outdated software. Unfortunately, in the Android world the practice is all too common. What’s worse however is buying a phone with the aforementioned outdated software and promises of near future upgrades only to find out the opposite is true, that the company who swooned you with flashy advertising was lying and is unwilling to right their wrong.

Samsung has a problem…

HTC HD2 Back Cover Mod

The HTC HD2 is by no means an ugly phone. But being the geeks that we are, there’s always something that can be done to spritz up an aging beauty. In the case of the HTC HD2 you see above, it was a simple case of taking the dark mat back cover and sanding/polishing it down to a nice gleaming mirror finish.

It’s not rocket science by any means, but if you need a helping hand, stop on by WhiteSites for the tutorial…

USB Circuit Board Business Card.

Getting all crafty with your business card is a great way to get noticed faster than the average job/business seeker. But all the geeky cards that I’ve seen so far are 2D canvases with variations in color, text, etc.

These 24KB cards — yes, that’s a kilobyte — actually hold data. Granted, it’s only enough to barely cram a resume on board. But if you’re huntin’ for a job, is there really anything else you need?

The USB Circuit Business card is designed by Spain’s Ramiro Pareja Veredas and will set you back $6/card. Pricey for sure. But they’re so worth it.

The “iPhone killer” that almost was: Helio Ocean 3

Back in the days before the iPhone, it seemed like the smartphone sphere was a lot less cramped. You had a few decent offerings here or there, but certainly nothing like 2010 were literally every other handset that comes out at least grabs my attention for a few minutes.

Yes, before the iPhone there was Helio. The first Helio device was a game changer with it’s cheap plans and smartphone-like features transformed for consumer oriented ventures. And then the iPhone happened, literally killing the Helio. The Helio 2 was born to little fan fare. Soon after, Helio was belly up.

But there was one last device that was to save the company, the Helio Ocean 3. And now, the one and only prototype in the world has finally been caught in camera and shown to the world…