Home Planetarium

This portable planetarium projects 10,000 stars onto any ceiling and is not a toy but a genuine educational tool (slash conversation piece). It only needs a projection distance of about 10 feet, so it's quite practical, even in relatively confined quarters. Weighing in at less than three pounds, with a price tag just under $230 and featuring adjustable angles, the home planetarium is perfect for …

RISD Works

Just across the river from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), a store called RISD Works sells a wide range of products all designed by RISD alums. The collection includes big names (who you may be surprised to learn went to RISD) like literary installation artist Jenny Holzer, the creators of the Family Guy, and Michael Cousins who co-founded Cousins Design, the award-winning team …

TV Table Tennis Anyone?

Xbox 360 video game of people playing table tennis. It was a bit odd, but really fun. You get to pick your “player,” what they are wearing, and where you are playing—in a dank basement, or a huge stadium with crowds cheering you on. As you get the hang of the game you can aim and add spin, speed and power to your shots. Chasing …