Thanko's computer mouse with tarantulas and scorpions.

Japan is known for their uncanny-creative designs on their products. Checkout this computer mouse from Thanko with tarantulas and scorpions.

Actually aside from the functionality of a computer mouse, it is a great gift that will work in two ways: as a practical joke gift or a tool that will help your friend conquer his/her fear with this animals.

Price tag at 1,480 yen ($15) and by the way, their site noted "For using real scorpions and tarantulas, may differ from the photos and sizes." LoL!




[via Gizmodo - Thanko]

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PicASCII: convert image file to ASCII art

If you want to create a quick universal computer ASCII art from an image file, you can use PicASCII. It is an online tool that will help you convert images (JPG, PNG, GIF) and generate it to a cool ASCII art.

You can upload your image file that you want to convert from your computer or copy the image URL from a website (maximum image size of 1000kb). There are 4 size you can choose and colored option for your art.

Once the image is generated you can download it in HTML or TXT version.

Note: They recommend to use picture not too large (ex < 500 pixels), to focus more on this ASCII effect.

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NokiPhone N3000i: dual sim-iPhone Clone with Dual-Slider

Continuing the rip off ingenuity product in China, NokiPhone N3000i combines and brings the best of "Both Worlds" features of an Apple's iPhone capabilities and the N95 dual slider design.

This smartphone's got 3.2-inch QVGA screen, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, microSD slot, video recording and it has Dual Sim Cards support that works at the same time (Dual Standby).

Current available for $129.99. This will be a sure hit in different countries in Asia.




[via engadget - chinagrabber]

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Microsoft UK : "I’m a PC" Lewis (5 years-old)

Continuing their strategy of attracting to be a PC user, Microsoft has launched the UK version of its latest "I'm a PC" campaign.

We have seen the cute 4 1/2 years-old little girl Kylie, now Microsoft UK use 5 year-old kid named Lewis which also encourages you how easy to use Windows Live Photo service in just simple clicks.

Lewis shows you how to download photos from his digital camera to his computer, retouch them and emailed a picture. [Video after the jump..]

<a href="http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-US&playlist=videoByUuids:uuids:43a887c4-4ea9-44c3-8174-cd4b967d155d&showPlaylist=true&from=shared" target="_new" title="Lewis, Age 5">Video: Lewis, Age 5</a>

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Russian modder created in 18 days: Wall-E case mod

If your a Wall-E fan, you will like this one. Aside from Wall-E wooden sculpture which is created by Morpheus Prototypes, a modder from Russia has crafted a Wall-E case mod and it took 18 days of hard work and creativity to create his detailed metal case art.

He even documented the step by step process which are carefully cut and detailed piece by piece.





























For the full process, visit English Russia.

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