Yes! Another Mario related post. This time, in the form of a stop motion video and delicious looking cookies. No clue on the author of the video, but the video is still well done. I’m just unsure about the ending…
Didn’t that video make you hungry for some cookies? After the jump.
The Newton Virus only affects MacBook computers (including Pro). Simply stick a USB drive infected with the virus into a MacBook’s USB port and BAM! You now have the coolest virus to have ever infected your computer. The Newton Virus “crashes” your desktop and utilizes the MacBook’s motion sensors allowing you to “tumble” your desktop from side to side. It sure makes a nice April Fool’s joke, since it causes no harm or damage to the machine.
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Via: CrunchGear
Already got the Juno Burger Phone, I see. Well, it wouldn’t be complete without the French Fries Phone from Brando. Featuring a Tone/Pulse switch, it costs $19; but unfortunately, ketchup packets aren’t included.
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Via: Geeky Gadgets
In an effort to provide “fresh” beverages to consumers, a Japanese company has began marketing mineral water with a special “twist cap” that releases 1.4 grams of Kyoto Matcha, a high-grade green tea, into the water. Instant tea anyone?
My view? Why not just ship the drinks pre-mixed? Why go through all the engineering fuss over a twisting cap, not to mention all the money spent on research and design?
A pack of 24 ‘Twisting Cap’ Kyoto Matcha costs 5,280 Yen ($53 USD) for a case of 24. Expensive? Hell yeah. But then again, I’m no green tea drinker, so what do I know? Kyoto Matcha might be worth spending that much money…maybe not.
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Via: Trends in Japan
Ahh…another Suzuki concept. I don’t know if Suzuki got a whole new team of designers or what, but Suzuki’s concepts as of late have been, well, eye-striking. The company’s Suzuki Crosscage is no exception. It’s simply fantastic looking. Co-developed with British specialist Intelligent Energy, the hydrogen powered bike is equipped with a lightweight fuel cell and secondary “high-performance” lithium-ion battery to optimize its energy hunger.
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Via: Tuvie
Simroid, dubbed “Pain Girl”, is a 5 foot 3 inch robot designed by Dr. Naotake of Shibui of the Nippon Dental University in Tokyo to help new dental trainees to be more ‘gentle’ with their patients. The robot is able to express pain through the sensors in her mouth, capable of communicating with her dentist through speech, facial expressions, and body movements. Simroid even has sensors embedded in her chest which informs the teachers in the event a student molests her. Simroid, based off of a 28-year old model, was invented as a training tool to train new recruits on how to be more sensitive to their patients. It turns out, dentists are more rough on men than on women patients.
Unfortunately, I don’t understand Japanese, but it looks like “Pain Girl” can also be manually controlled by computer, by using a special software and a click of the mouse.
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Via: Pink Tentacle
Did you find the Boxing Grannies awesome? If so, check out two more elderly-themed toys: the “Track Racing Grannies” and “Speeding Grandads”.
The Track Racing Grannies is a slot car toy that features a 26-inch oval track (composed of 8 pieces) with two remote controls, allowing you to get your cranky race on with a friend. The Granny cars are clipped onto the track to prevent the cars from flying off. The Racing Grannies cost £14.99 ($30) at Gadgetshop. Batteries not included.
If that wasn’t enough, the Speeding Grandads allows you to be a kid again, as you pull back on the toy and let it zip around the floor. They’re cute in their elderly scooter and they come in pairs, so you can race with a friend. Just pull Grandpa back a few inches and let him rip. £4.99 ($10) at Gadgetshop.
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ZipZip, designed by Sternform Produktgestaltung, is a collection of upholstered pillows that feature zippers allowing users to “connect” the pillows in any desired configuration. Each pillow has zippers on all four sides, providing an endless number of possibilities. You can easily “zip up” floor sofas, lounging chairs, armchairs, you name it! You can cleverly utilize a wall and plop a pillow up against it to form a backrest. Or if you’re like me, I’d connect them all to make a new floor. A pillow floor! Yeah!
The ZipZip is made from 100% Loden (new wool), and won the 2007 Formpreis Design Competition.
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Via: Freshome
