Is this a clock from the past, or from the future? Either way, the Time Machine Clock by Can You Imagine is definitely cool, and gives you a whole new way to see what time it is.

This tabletop clock drops a chrome ball every 60 seconds for accurate time keeping, whilst a ball is added to the second tier every five minutes, and to the bottom every hour. This lets you tell the time by counting how many of these spheres are on each level. Who said staring at a clock was boring?

From an office to a child’s bedroom, this will spark interest from anyone who sees it, and is sure to become the centerpiece of any room.

Powered by 4 “C” batteries or an AC adapter, the Time Machine Clock can sit anywhere, and with its shock resistant plastic case, is durable enough to give you enjoyment for years to come.

To take timekeeping to the future, or maybe to the past, the Time Machine Clock is available at Amazon.com with FREE shipping for $33.68.

If you’re anything like me, then you have serious trouble getting out of bed in the mornings. Let’s face it, it’s easier to lie down and build a drool-pool enjoy the comfort of your pillow than getting up and starting your daily routine.

Of course, that daily routine is what brings bread to the table, so you know you have to get up eventually — and by the time you’re done debating whether to call in sick or not, you’re already 20 minutes late!

Well, the Thunderclap Alarm Clock is here for those of us who could use a hand getting out of bed.

This clock has a 113-decibel ringer that’s — as the name implies — loud as thunder, and you can customize the alarm’s volume and tone up to 113 decibels to create a unique sound that will force you out of bed.

The Thunderclap also features three bright red LEDs that can be set to flash and provide extra wake-up action, and it includes a vibrating pad you can place under your mattress to create an unmissable bed-shaking tremor. If you keep sleeping after that, there’s not much else that will wake you up.

Plugging into AC with a battery backup (9-volt battery not included) that keeps the clock and alarm running in case of a power outage, the Thunderclap Alarm Clock is your very best defense against the evil forces of oversleeping, and it’s available at Hammacher Schlemmer for $34.95.

Do you suspect coworkers are walking into your office when you’re not around to steal paper clips, snoop in your drawers, or simply put their filthy fingers all over your stuff?

Well, the Video Surveillance Clock is here to catch them in the act!

This analog clock has a built-in, motion activated surveillance camera that shoots at a 62° angle (to capture mugs, not midriffs) from up to nine feet away – recording 720 x 480 video and taking 1280 x 960 images. At the same time, its sensitive microphone can pick up audio from 16 feet away – perfect for keeping a watchful eye in any room or office.

The Video Surveillance Clock supports up to 8GB microSD cards and includes a 4GB card that can store up to 6 hours of AVI video or up to 52,000 JPG images. The content can then be transferred to any Mac, Windows XP, Vista, or 7 PC via the included USB 2.0 cable.

The USB cable is also used to charge the clock’s rechargeable lithium battery, which can provide up to 1.5 hours of video recording (or 18 months of stand-by time) from a 3-hour charge.

Nobody wants to spy on their own coworkers, but if you feel there’s something going on in your office when you’re NOT around, you can get your Video Surveillance Clock at Hammacher Schlemmer for $159.95.

Communications have come a long way! First there was the telegraph; then, there was the telephone, computers and the Internet, cell phones, texting, Facebook, Twitter…etc. All built with the sole purpose of communicating instantly with people around the world.

However, the iXP3 Internet Message Clock is probably one of the most innovative ways to communicate with someone — you won’t even have to reach for your cell phone to send a text message.

This Internet-enabled desktop clock has a built-in RJ-45 Ethernet port. It uses waving LEDs to display text messages that appear to float in the air, which arrive through Twitter, RSS feeds, e-mail, or www.myixp3.com and you can use the built-in daily and holiday greetings or even program your own. When not in use, the clock will display time, date, and temperature.

As long as you have access to the Internet, you’ll be able to send text messages in a matter of seconds. The iXP3 Internet Message Clock requires no additional subscription fees and is available at the Discovery Channel Store for $99.95.

Are you sick and tired of involuntarily pressing the snooze button ten times (without even opening your eyes), before you manage to crawl out of bed? Are you afraid that one of these days you may actually lose your job because you’re unable to wake up at a reasonable time?

Then, the Flying Helicopter Propeller Digital Alarm Clock is right up your alley! This little fellow weighs only 16 ounces and is equipped with a 5.5 inch rotor that allows it to fly around the room, staying out of your reach – which forces you out of bed to turn it off. Exactly what you need to jumpstart your brain and energize your body! 

Complete with take off sounds and made from durable ABS plastic, this black digital alarm clock requires five AA batteries (not included) and features an LED screen for easy reading.

Available at Overstock.com for only $14.49, the Flying Helicopter Propeller Digital Alarm Clock is the perfect way to “take off” from bed and start your daily routine.

It’s not enough to just have a pencil cup and a desk lamp anymore, even if they’re put together. Now there’s a desk accessory to shame all others.

The USB Fishquarium combines the traditional alarm clock, pencil cup, and overhead lamp, with a small fish tank that’s powered completely through any USB port. Not only can you tell time and store your writing utensils, you’ll have some brightly colored friends nearby to watch you do it!

The Fishquarium also has a digital calendar and temperature sensor, along with a clear LED display light. It will even play soothing nature sounds to relax the typist’s shoulders and the clicker’s carpal tunnel. And it still needs no external power source? With multicolor interior lights, a low-voltage pump, and an under-gravel filtration system? Wow.

The Fishquarium is all the motivation you need to express your creative geekiness. Now all we need is a robotic fish feeder. $39.99 at ThinkGeek.

If you have family or business contacts across different countries and time zones, this impressive device is sure to help you stay connected. Called the Geochron World Clock, it is a full-color moving map used by NASA to aid satellite tracking and the Pentagon to synchronize troop deployment – elegantly displaying the time throughout the world at a glance.

Revolving in its frame at precisely the same speed as the Earth’s rotation, the Geochron World Clock features a 15 x 26-inch map that continuously displays the areas of our planet that lie in daylight or darkness at any given time.

With an analog dial system that cleverly charts the world’s 40 time zones on a 24 hour scale, the Geochron World Clock is backlit by two 15-watt fluorescent tubes and features light-diffusing, cam-driven mylar panels (for the dark areas) that adjust automatically for changes in seasons and daylight saving time.

Including a moving calendar displaying the date on both sides of the international date line plus the month and day of the week, the Geochron World Clock also shows moments of sunrises and sunsets and the length of daylight/darkness in global locations.

With an easy-clean black laminate and glass exterior plus updatable time zone maps, the Geochron World Clock measures 34 1/4″ wide x 22 3/8″ high x 5″ deep, weighs 28lbs, includes mounting brackets, plugs into AC and is available now from Hammacher Schlemmer for $1800.

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Hammacher Schlemmer

A jarring alarm in the morning can feel like a sledgehammer to your head and is certainly no dignified way to wake. This clever alarm clock however, takes a more natural approach. Called the Peaceful Progression Wake Up Clock, it rouses you from slumber by stimulating your senses with aromas, nature sounds and a gradually increasing light that simulates a sunrise. Perfect for those cold, dark, rapidly approaching winter mornings ahead.

Half an hour before your usual wake-up time, the Peaceful Progression Wake Up Clock kicks into gear. The lamp switches on (increasing its intensity as the minutes pass) and the heat from which gradually activates the aromatherapy oils, filling your bedroom with the scent of that morning favorite – freshly brewed coffee.

If coffee isn’t your thing, there are three other scents to choose from including lavender and therapy-oriented preparations called Energy and Stress Relief. You can even add your own aromatherapy oils if you’re in the know.

The last stage of this ever so peaceful wake-up transition is your choice of 6 soft nature sounds including ocean, surf or songbirds – chiming in 15 minutes before you need to get up. If you’ve had a late night, or you’ve got an extra-important early-morning meeting scheduled, the Peaceful Progression Alarm Clock also has a regular alarm at the end of the cycle to ensure you don’t sleep in. It can also be set beforehand to use sound or beeper only.

Fitted with snooze, volume control and a headphone jack, the Peaceful Progression Wake Up Clock is available now from Hammacher Schlemmer for $69.95, with additional aromatherapy beads also available.

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Hammacher Schlemmer

Kensington’s new Nightstand Charging Dock is a minimalist gadget that converts your iPhone or iPod Touch into a slimline bedside clock and weather station.

Featuring a kickstand charging cable that supports, angles and tops up your iPhone while you’re getting some rest, the Nightstand Charging Dock works in conjunction with a Rise&Shine Clock and Weather application – which you can download from Apple’s App Store for no extra cost. The dock doesn’t mention iPhone 3GS compatibility, but should work with all iPhone and iPod Touch models. The charger itself can be used on smaller iPods too, just sans the clock app.

The app features easy-to-read time and weather, gives you three clock style options and keeps your iPhone’s display turned on – just like a regular bedside clock. Thankfully though, there’s also a dimmer control option – so you don’t have to hide the thing in order to get some rest.

A great idea for travelers, minimalists or people short on space – Kensington’s iPhone / iPod Touch Nightstand Charging Dock is available now on pre-order from Amazon.com for $39.99.

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Amazon.com via ipodnn

The Bedol Water-Powered Clock is an attractive bedside chronometer that runs entirely on water (and a splash of lemon), doing away with AC power, batteries or hand-winding in favor of an easily refillable, electron gathering chamber that acts like a fuel cell.

Like the Lemon-Powered Clock and the Soil Lamp we’ve seen previously, the Bedol Water Clock does require some attention from time to time (if you’ll pardon the pun). Occasional refills of water (every 6 to 8 weeks) plus a splash of lemon and a dash of salt will ensure time keeps ticking over at maximum efficiency.

Including a memory chip to keep track of the time whilst between water changes and measuring around 4″ (10.1cm) x 4″ (10.1cm) x 3.5″ (8.9cm), the Bedol Eco-Friendly Water-Powered Clock is sure to help cut down on the number of batteries we send to landfill and comes with an economical price too. Between $12.52 and $19.99 at Amazon.com in blue, green, orange and gray.

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