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Archive for 2010

Zynga Partners with Rapper Dr. Dre to Stream New Single Kush in Mafia Wars

Zynga has teamed up with rapper Dr. Dre to stream the video that goes along with the first single from his coming album within the Mafia Wars… game. The single is called Kush, and the game will also get some virtual goods that are exclusive and limited edition.

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December 20th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Heated Ninja USB Gloves: WTF?

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I rarely have to use my laptop when it’s cold or I’m outdoors. Needless to say that most laptops get pretty hot very quickly, so it seems kind of odd to need gloves while using them anyhow. However, I guess if that you’re stuck in Alaska, you’re outside, and you…

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December 20th, 2010 by: Range

iPhone/iPad Cat Petting App: Perfect for Lonely Japanese People

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Most places in Japan won’t let you have any animals. I guess this is why this iPhone/iPad cat app makes sense. Honestly, if I wanted another cat, I’d just go out and catch one of those stray kittens, even if my place doesn’t allow any animals (it doesn’t, and we’ve…

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December 20th, 2010 by: Range

Porsche Bobsleigh Bring German Engineering to a Snowy Hill Near You

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How would you like to buy yourself a Porsche for Christmas? No, I’m not talking about the racing wheel that we showed you yesterday. I’m talking about one that you can actually use to move you from point A to point B. Of course these have to be the top…

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December 20th, 2010 by: Chris B.

Yoshi Robot Deserves Its Own Video Game

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After years of being someone else’s steed, Yoshi finally gets his own ride, thanks to custom action figure maker/Flickr user/Nintendo super fan Donald aka Kodykoala. I love the details on his custom Yoshi mech, from the bolt-like markings to the scratches and faded paint.…

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December 20th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Super Mario Baby Milo Hoodie is both Cute and Creepy

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Lazy cosplayers rejoice! Transforming into Mario is just a zip away:…

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December 20th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

MikuMikuDance: Kinect Does Dance Mo-Cap

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Well, it was only a matter of time before we’d start to see some serious motion-capture done using Microsoft’s Kinect.

This incredible choreography demo by Higuchuu shows off the precision with which individual dance moves can be recorded from a subject standing in front of a Kinect camera, then played…

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December 19th, 2010 by: Technabob

Super Mario Bros.: Magnetic Bamboo Edition

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Fans of the Super Mario Bros.… games would love to have these awesome wooden magnets to stick up on their fridge.

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December 19th, 2010 by: Technabob

Phone x Phone Turns iPhone into a Crummy Old Desk Phone

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Now I’m really not sure why you’d want to transform your svelte, modern iPhone into an ugly old handset, but that’s what the Phone x Phone is designed to do.…

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December 19th, 2010 by: Technabob

NES Console Joystick Mod Doesn’t Play Super Mario Bros.

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Here’s a great idea if you have an old NES lying around. Why not turn it into a joystick for your other consoles?…

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December 19th, 2010 by: Technabob

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