Saturday, November 13, 2010

3-D Experience


My3D brings the 3-D experience from the big screen to your iPhone or iPod Touch.

The nation's second-largest toy maker is unveiled to investors on Tuesday the handheld device that attaches to the two Apple Inc. devices. It promises three-dimensional content that offers a 360-degree experience in gaming, virtual travel experiences and entertainment content. It's aimed at both children and adults.

The device, which resembles a pair of binoculars with a slot in which users insert their iPod or iPhone, will be priced at $30. It will be available starting next spring at stores where Apple's iPhones and iPod Touches are available.

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You Know When It's Real


NEW YORK – With an eye toward appealing to foodies, Wendy's is remaking its fries with Russett potatoes, leaving the skin on and sprinkling sea salt on top.

The fast-food chain has been changing its menu to focus on "real" ingredients to win more fans.

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New PAC MAN



Click here to check out more screen shots and a video on the new Pac Man for Namco.

Mobile Tail



The Mobile Tail is a silicone tail attached to a suction cup. Its purpose is to uphold the iPhone so it could be viewed without holding it by hand.

"Here We Go!"


Super Mario Bros. cake during the 25th Anniversary Celebration in New York.

Adios Phone Book

New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania all approved Verizon's request to stop printing the White Pages this month. Virginia will be the next state in line, making 15 states who have stopped the directories or in the process.

The use of phone books have dropped from 25 percent down to 11, from 2005-2008.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

NBA Store Relocating

February 2011 will be the last month 5th Avenue's NBA Store will be open.

Due to the high rent of approximately $77 million a year, they will be relocating.

Worlds Tallest Jesus Christ Statue


The Worlds Largest Jesus Christ Statue by Rev. Sylwester Zawadzki

The statue stands 167 ft tall.

Residents and nearby business owners of Poland hope it will make their 22,000-person town a landmark and bring in money to their community.

Sean John Flag Ship Closing

According to RTTNews, Diddy's flagship store Sean John in New York City will be closing its doors at the end of the year due to low sales.

Despite the closing, buyers of the Sean John line will now be able to purchase clothes in Macy's.

Found A Quarter

Lost In Sofa Chair by design studio Daisuke Motogi Architecture

Canada's First Pet Store Ban

A suburb in Vancouver, Canada has banned the sale of puppies from pet stores.

They are promoting adoption.

Shutting down stores will not only slow the demand for pet store puppies, it will bring attention to the issue of puppy mills and overpopulation, which will have a more lasting impact.

3..2..1..


The 145ft race track, which took 3 years and $6,000 to build, was created by car fanatic James-Michael Harlan.

'Super Mario' Street

(CNN) -The future residents of a new Spanish neighborhood say they are the first in the world to name their street after the Super Mario video game character.

Onlookers sporting fake black mustaches cheered. A Mario mascot danced. And a violin and cello duet performed the catchy theme song from the popular Nintendo game as the suburb in Zaragoza, northeast Spain, unveiled "Avenida de Super Mario Bros" Saturday.

Jonas L.A. Cancelled

Jonas Brothers Disney Channel television show has been cancelled.

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Paper Boat


Paper Boat by Frank Bolter

Ms Pac-Man Cake


Ms Pac-Man Cake by Nichole Horvath

$30,000 For a Baby?

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Burnin' Up



Matches: Transformation by Pei San Ng

Leaf Shirts


Leaf Shirts by Dave Rittinger are made from leaves and glue only.

That must be one uncomfortable shirt!

30 90 Second Music Previews

Can't determine whether or not a song is worth purchasing by only listening to 30 seconds of it?

According to CNN, iTunes will extend their 30 second preview to 90 seconds.

"We are pleased to let you know that we are preparing to increase the length of music previews from 30 seconds to 90 seconds on the iTunes Store in the United States. We believe that giving potential customers more time to listen to your music will lead to more purchases."