Audocron Chiming Clock Thing

The Audocron is a chromed, touch-sensitive mushroom that tells time by emitting a chime—once every hour and half hour or in a series of notes when touched. It's not a new design—the first Audocron were sold in 1979 and can still be purchased for $130—but a newer, Chinese made update adds some new functionality and increased touch sensitivity. ("No need to moisten fingers!")

The new version can be had on Thinkgeek for just $20, which seems about right for a strange clock you may find too annoying to use. It also includes an LED-lit ring that glows when you touch the Audocron, just to complete the Star Trek artifact impression.

Catalog Page [Thinkgeek.com via Technabob]