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iWant: Phorce, the World's Smartest Bag

The Force is what gives a Jedi his power, and the Phorce is what gives a techie hers.

The Force is what gives a Jedi his power, and the Phorce is what gives a techie hers. The all-in-one backpack, messenger bag, and briefcase can charge not one, not two, but three different devices on the go.

Smartphones, tablets, and music players — anything with a USB port — are fair game for the Phorce ($219). There's even a Phorce for Mac ($280) that can power an 11-inch MacBook Air for up to seven extra hours.

Is this the bag of the future? Phorce certainly could be, especially since the three-in-one bag went above and beyond its $150,000 Kickstarter goal last week. In today's mobile world, staying connected is very important, and portable charging bags such as this one could prove to be extremely useful in disaster situations that leave people without power for weeks.

At 3.7-pounds, the bag is light enough to carry around easily, thanks to an integrated lightweight cell battery pack. Phorce is smart in other ways too, with a Bluetooth-enabled iOS and Android app that displays how much power the bag has left and loss-prevention notifications that pop up as soon as Phorce is outside of your range.

Is Phorce just another gadget novelty? Or is it a game-changing new product? Check out more images and a video demo after the break.

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iWant: A Mini Mars Curiosity Rover

We've seen a lot of geeky reinterpretations in our day — Starwarigami, Lego cities, and movies in miniatures — but this mini model of the most advanced unmanned spacecraft thus far has got to be at the top of our list.

We've seen a lot of geeky reinterpretations in our day — Starwarigami, Lego cities, and movies in miniatures — but this mini model of the most advanced unmanned spacecraft thus far has got to be at the top of our list.

We'd like this pint-size Mars Curiosity Rover ($175) to investigate and assess for microbial life on our desks and in our homes. Or spend its days preparing for future human exploration of the rock garden Martian habitat we've created for it.

California artist Arnold Martin designed this 10-inch-long and 7-inch-tall space-faring specimen from over 100 scroll saw-cut pieces that he assembled by hand. Crazy! The sculptor certainly knows his way around little wooden bits and has a whole shop full of iconic figures in science, technology, and fantasy that you should definitely check out.

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iWant: Handcrafted Tech-xtiles

We're admittedly a little disappointed that these geometric prints from Etsy shop blackbirdandtheowl aren't available as fabulous fashions; but founder Peggy Wolf's soft suede and leather cases will, however, fit an 11-inch Macbook Air ($98), and iPhone 4/4S ($28).

We're admittedly a little disappointed that these geometric prints from Etsy shop blackbirdandtheowl aren't available as fabulous fashions; but founder Peggy Wolf's soft suede and leather cases will, however, fit an 11-inch Macbook Air ($98), and iPhone 4/4S ($28).

Peggy crafts the textiles for her beautiful minimalist cases using the time-honored technique of screen printing. These cozy one-of-a-kind pouches, which are handmade and handprinted, are a perfect layer for your gadgets — just in time for Fall.

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iWant: Moon Locket

Use astronomy to accessorize and add a little space style to your wardrobe with this moon locket.


Use astronomy to accessorize and add a little space style to your wardrobe with this moon locket. Featuring a unique pendant with a sleeping crescent moon, this piece is delicate enough to layer among other necklaces but will stand out among the stars if you choose to wear it alone.

The hand-applied illustration by Lee May Foster-Wilson adds feminine charm, while the brass locket opens up and has room for two pictures . . . maybe for your special moon man? Details like the hand-carved half-moon charm and the brass star dangling from the clasp make it a steal at $31. We can't wait to layer it with our other space-inspired jewelry this Fall!

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iWant: Be&D iPad and iPhone Cases

Girls with a lot of tech toys deserve a stylish bag to stow them in.

Girls with a lot of tech toys deserve a stylish bag to stow them in. With its "tech toy" clutches and cases, Be&D comes to the rescue of your iPad, iPhone, and other gadgets. The cases are made from mixed materials like embossed leather, lambskin, canvas, and cotton, and the statement pieces come in punchy colors like lime green and tangerine and flashy gold-stud details. Click through to take a look at the Spring and Summer collection.

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iWant: Henriette Lofstrom Constellations Collection

The saying goes that we're all made of stardust, and the Constellations Collection may very well have been cut straight from the heavenly bodies that line our night sky.

The saying goes that we're all made of stardust, and the Constellations Collection may very well have been cut straight from the heavenly bodies that line our night sky. Danish born Henriette Lofstrom, whose past work tends to have a geometric-meets-tribal-meets-Stargate feel, designed these geometric shaped pieces in gold and palladium, perfect for the celestial-obsessed jewelry hound that needs a strong architectural piece to top off an outfit. With earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings, there's a little something for everyone. Check out a few more images of the collection in the gallery!