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Wii Fit Plus: Release dates and details

Jenn C — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:51:59 +0000

Nintendo has finally announced the official release dates and details for Europe and America for their new Wii Fit, “Wii Fit Plus”. Eurogamer reports unveil that Wii Fit Plus will be launched to the masses on October 30th in Europe, and on the 4th of October in the US.
The game features 15 new balance modes and 6 new strength modes. This time, however, they’ve introduced a new feature in the game known as a “calorimeter” , which measures your daily progress as you exercise. According to Nintendo, the game estimates that someone who weighs about 70kg will lose about 140 kc with only the hula hoop exercise for a half hour.

Like the Wii Fit, it comes with a balance board in case you haven’t already picked one up yet.

Source: PR News

Recharge your Gear

Jenn C — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:14:51 +0000

See what I did there?

No electricity around? Need to charge something? No Problem! The Solar Powered Travel Bag — and yes, it is exactly what it says — charges your gadgets thanks to the solar panel it holds. Charges such things as an MP3 player, portable game consoles, and cellphones. Speaking of mobile phones, this bag comes with 3 cellular phone adaptors for Nokia, Samsung and Sony-Erricson. Yay for being eco-friendly! … And cheap. The bag only costs about 25 bucks U.S.D., or about £19.99. Oh, and it’s currently on sale for a little bit too - save five bucks. There’s also one feature that I personally like, and it’s the overcharge, discharge and short circuit protection system it has.

Source: Coolest Gadgets

MIT Students build a LOLrio Kart

Jenn C — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:59:59 +0000

Students at MIT have built a Go Kart out of a good ol’ fashion shopping cart. It travels up to 45mph, and the inspiration comes from none other than the famous “Mario Kart 64″ game. Dubbed the “LOLrioKart”, the original cart has been re-made and upgraded into a less-than-stellar-but-still-pretty-crazy ride.

Source: Gizmodo

It’s a Two-Seater Sidecar attached to a motorbike!

Jenn C — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:52:34 +0000

First, let me start off by saying that I have a strange infatuation with Motorbikes. If I see one on the street, I just kind of stop everything I’m doing, and watch them go by. I would so love to see this in action!

About 10 years of blood, sweat and hard work have gone into this awesome “monstrosity”. 15, 000 Euros, 10, 000 hours of work and it is now completed. Oh, did I mention that it’s also done by an amateur? Look at the interior of this baby!

All hand made, too! Triple 1000cc, 3 exhausts, headlights come from a Kawasaki 1000 RX Bike, tail lights come from a Citroën Xantia car.

Sources: Snaefell Project, Gizmodo

Wakey, Wakey…!

Jenn C — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:05:39 +0000

Okay, this just has to be either the best/funniest, or dumbest idea (for a bed) I’ve ever seen. It’s just so amusing! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this…

Someone named “Kevin” has built a computer-controlled, air-compressor Alarm Clock to wake him up. He’s awoken in a violent manner, every day for the past 4 years. Unfortunately, embedding isn’t allowed, so you might want to click here to view the original link, along with the accompanying video.

Source: Tech E Blog, Gizmodo

Awesome Milk Typography Effect in Photoshop

Chris Tsang — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:08:33 +0000

Gulp! Oooh…this photoshop tutorial is a neat one. Abduzeedo has posted up a cool tutorial on an awesome milk typography effect. Make your own silly drink milk advertisements and more!

Source: Abudeezo

Video Lookbook BKRW x SHKS by Albrecht Gerlach

Chris Tsang — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:56:05 +0000

BKRW x Black Rainbow feat. SHKS Fashion from Alta Media Productions on Vimeo.

This is simple and probably one of the best lookbooks I’ve come across. I really love the way that this video lookbook turned out for Black Rainbow’s Capsule Collection for Summer 09. Seriously…don’t you think this is Rad?

Definitely unique in my opinion. Props to those involved! Comment or hit me up on twitter (@mindzai) to share your thoughts.

DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHER : Albrecht GERLACH
FASHION EDITOR : ZAB NTAKABANYURA
PRODUCTION Tatiana PEREIRA (alta media prod)
CAMERA ASSISTANT Tom CHABBAT
MODELS : JULIE

Source: Tyrsamisu.com

Chinese Heroes Stained Glass Project by Plastered Tshirts

Chris Tsang — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:36:19 +0000

Dominic of Plastered Tshirts in China approached 5 artists to turn their favorite Chinese Hero into beautiful stain glass. These are some of the designs that are ready for production. This one above of Mao is already in production whereas the two below are going to take some time because they are so complicated. Don’t they look amazing though? Frick man…I want one.

Source: PSFK via Plastered Blog

See 2 more after the jump.

Green Dam Youth Escort Illustrations

Chris Tsang — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:20:32 +0000

I’m sure you’ve all heard of the mandatory software to be sold with all computers in China. It’s called Green Dam and it monitors your internet traffic and the content that you surf. Their goal, they say, is to block pornography but could be used for “other purposes” Pretty ridiculous…yes i know. But I thought this was fascinating. Internet citizens have created their own manga style versions of the Green Dam Girl. See 2 more below after the jump.

Source: ZDnet

Fallen Princesses by Dina Goldstein

Chris Tsang — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:19:41 +0000

Dina Goldstein has a great photo series called Fallen Princesses which replaces the traditional “happily ever after” stories with much more…umm…realistic outcomes. I especially find this one above with Snow White interesting. I can’t tell by looking at her whether she’s content or pissed off. In any case, it’s a great series. Check out more at JPG Magazine and her portfolio.

Source: JPG, Dina Goldstein

See 2 more after the jump.

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