Here’s some happenings around the web from GearCrave’s friends. Did we miss something? Let us know!

• This stuff just writes itself!  Malaysian man gets nut stuck on penis. [asylum]
• 8 memos from God’s desk.  Wash your hands, you little brat. [holytaco]
• 5 fuel-efficient cars that are actually fun to drive.  Suck it, Prius. [thebachelorguy]
• Here’s the best moving .gif you’ll see today, courtesy of Steven Seagall. [afrojacks]
• The new Energy Ball wind power generator could one day power your home. [inhabitat]
• The Duo Wireless Electronic Pen will write for you, right on your screen. [coolest-gadgets]

You should try everything once, and that includes red jeans. Instead of sticking to plain ol’ stonewash, you’d be surprised what a crimson pair will do to the rest of your wardrobe. All of the sudden, your graphic tees are way brighter, your sneakers whiter, and your hoodies less casual. Man by Moods has got the penny-pinching, style-driven man in mind with these body-conscious trousers, and it’s best to take the leap while they’re $100 off. See? Good style can come cheap.

Buy: $150.00

Long time GearCrave readers will instantly recognize our wood-grain addiction in this one.  Seriously, if it has wood grain and its a gadget, we’re hooked.  The ASUS Bamboo Series Notebook is no exception.  This small-form notebook, available in 11.1″ or 12.1″ versions, is designed as a sustainable version of the ASUS machine.  Both sizes feature an Intel Core Duo chipset, up to 4GB RAM, up to 320GB of storage and a handy little webcam.  Its not so much the functionality that makes this laptop unique, but its sustainable bamboo design.  For that, we’ll just let ASUS explain that on its own…

Buy: $TBA

Designer Britt Kornum takes her inspiration from organic shapes and patterns, fused by what she refers to as a feminine touch of minimalism.  The Norm 03 Steel Lamp, designed by Kornum in 2003, is no exception.  This bold blossom of folded steel is suited for the most progressive and minimal of modern environments.  Beyond modernism, its a nice fixture for more conservative homes.  This one is available by Normann Copenhagen, purveyor of all things Euro and mod. [thanks dezeen]

Buy: $1,100

Whether you’re a desktop beatsmith or an insatiable mp3 collector, you need the tools to listen critically.  The Samson StudioDock USB Monitors are well-suited to the iPod-enabled project music studio.  Beyond recording, mixing and mastering, the StudioDock monitors feature an iPod dock for both storage and playback.  Powered by an internal 40-watt low distortion amp, StudioDock Features a 4.25″ woofer and  a precision-made 25mm silk dome tweeter for smooth, extended high frequencies. Also included is a front panel 3.5mm stereo input and a headphone jack. In addition to the functional aspects of its design, StudioDock is an elegant complement to any desktop, home studio or mixing room.

Buy: $199.00

Besides the classic-retro shape and the cool & funny graphic, how can you resist a sweatshirt that reads “Psycho Mongrel Squad”? This gym grey sweatshirt features banded wrists and a slightly distressed finish for extra street cred, and it’s available in M-L-XL to leave fewer style hunting guys out. If you’re looking for your newest “conversation piece,” this could very well be it. Seen any Psycho Mongrel Squads about recently?

Buy: $45

An AP report for 2007 found that over 10,000 electric bikes were sold last year (a 6000% increase from the year before).  So, are they worth it? The newest effort from Giant just might be.  Originally slated for May of this year, the Twist Freedom DX will now reportedly be available this coming fall. Only a few test reviews have surfaced, but what initially made us confident about the Twist is its reputable ancestry.  The Twist is the phoenix from the ashes of Giant’s first electric bike, the now-discontinued Giant Lite.  Upon the Giant Lite’s 2005 debut, this model was widely reviewed as the lightest, most nimble and all-around best electric bike on the market.

The first thing Giant wants you know about the Twist is that it’s not an electric bike! The Twist represents a new innovation in hybrid biking, what Giant calls “Hybrid Cycling Technology”.  The concept is a fully integrated, motor-assisted riding system that employs Giant “RideControl”.  The Twist has sensors hidden in the pedals that register the amount of power generated by the rider and tells the motor how much assistance to provide.  The result, ostensibly, is an ultra-smooth commute that takes you farther (75 miles per charge, according to Popular Mechanics) with less effort.  That means all the greenness of biking with half the sweat. Check out the Giant website for more details or get the brochure here.

Buy: $2250 (Fall ‘08)

We’ve all been there: you’re away from home, your iPhone is dead and you have to make a call. Your ipod is toast, and the only seat left on the subway is next to Nancy Talkalot. Here is where Kensington’s battery pack comes to the rescue, recharging a dead iPhone or iPod. Two versions are available: the large version includes an AC adapter, a USB cable and weighs in just under 4 ounces. The mini, weighing in at 1.6 ounces, comes with a retractable USB cable for charging. When fully charged, the large battery pack will keep the music flowing for up to 100 hours, or ten hours of iPhone talk time.

Buy: $49.95

This ultra-thin, sleek and minimalist keyboard has a sweet little gimmick: it glows.  The Logitech Illuminated Keyboard features keys that provide an adjustable level of light for easy typing in a dark environment.  Just 9.3 mm thin, the Illuminated Keyboard will add a low profile control system to your desk, rivaling the keyboard designs common on late model macs.  Whether you’re typing at night, in a lighting controlled environment or Mom’s basement, this keyboard will light your way.

Buy: $79.99

Whether you are new to Digg, a seasoned pro or Kevin Rose himself (Hi Kevin!), these three men have a powerful influence on what you read. Msaleem, MrBabyMan and Zaibatsu have established themselves as a “Digg Trinity”, three unlikely friends whose names are synonymous with social media, their submissions appearing on the front page of digg on a daily basis, driving millions of readers to sites they discover.

GearCrave joined the trio to discuss Digg, social media and their latest project, the Drill Down Podcast…

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