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Archive for December 2009

Fur-Covered Cell Phones and USB Flash Drives

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They might seem cute, but they are controversial since these coverings for mobile phones and USB flash drives are actually made out of real fur.

These Furry Objects… were created by Danish textile designer Magnhild Disington. She steps into dangerous territory because of ethical concerns about items made from fur.

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December 17th, 2009 by: Range

Final Fantasy Xiii Launched Today in Japan

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Square-Enix have finally unleashed the latest edition of the Final Fantasy franchise in Japan. This is the first game of the main series that has been released for the PS3.

Final Fantasy XIII… hit the shelves today in Japan where hundreds of people queued up in order to buy the 

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December 17th, 2009 by: Range

Cherrypal Africa $99 Netbook: Too Cheap to be True?

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Cherrypal specializes in selling cheap computers, and their latest product is testament to that. The Africa is a 7-inch netbook equipped with a 400 MHz processor, 256 MB of RAM and 2 GB flash memory, and runs either a Linux OS or Windows CE. Yes, I said CE. Depressing specs,…

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December 17th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Pong Prom: the Gamer’S Way of Asking Someone to Dance

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Ed Keeble must be smitten with a fellow gamer, because there is no way that his gimmick would work with other people. The aforementioned gimmick is Pong Prom…, and here’s how it works: “Participants don specially-designed hoodies and engage in a game of Pong by slow dancing with each

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December 17th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Kingk N99 Phone has a Round Screen and Random Logos

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This mobile phone from China features an unusual visual touch – and no, I’m not talking about that Transformers logo on the front. I’m talking about that funky round LCD screen.

The KINGK N99 has a screen that’s unlike most phones I’ve come across in my travels. While it’s definitely…

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December 16th, 2009 by: Technabob

Nixon Master Blaster Headphones: Blast Your Ears in Comfort

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After a few too many days wearing those dainty little earbuds that ship with most media players these days, it’s easy to forget what a real pair of headphones look and sound like. That’s what Nixon’s Master Blaster headphones are all about.

These beastly ear blasters are designed not only…

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December 16th, 2009 by: Technabob

The Copenhagen Wheel, Making Your Biking Trip Smarter and Easier

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This week, MIT unveiled the Copenhagen Wheel at the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change in Denmark. The wheel works with the power of you – every time you brake while biking, it charges the wheel’s internal battery for use later on your trip. That way, you won’t need to charge…

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December 16th, 2009 by: P. Blandino

A Bad Mod Idea, Beautifully Executed

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Most people should not… try to decorate their controllers and game systems with markers. Usually, it doesn’t end well – it can even end very, very badly. But if you were looking for the exception that proves that rule, you can relax. It’s been found.

From a distance, it’s difficult

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December 16th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Original Cast Revived for First Left 4 Dead 2 Dlc

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The thing about zombies is that they’re kind of hard to get rid of, and it seems like the same is true of zombie-fighting survivors. The first DLC pack is already scheduled for Left 4 Dead 2…, and the cast of the original – Bill, Louis, Zoey, and the

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December 16th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Robovie-Ii: the Grocery Shopping Robot From Japan

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Robovie-II is the latest robot coming out of Japan. It helps you do your grocery shopping. This is perfect if you have a lot of groceries to lug around, if you are older, or disabled. Plus, it’s just so cool!

What actually surprises me even more is that it’s currently…

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December 16th, 2009 by: Range

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