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The HypnosEye Projector is a completely wireless projector and is a cheap and easy way for you to display visual media from your iPhone.  It actually works with any phone that has an adjustable brightness as it uses a special mirror with a reflection agent at the top of the glass instead of the bottom making for a more clear image. …Continue reading: HypnosEye Projector For Your iPhone

Officially endorsed by the Japanese Military, these “Japan Self-Defense Force Sunglasses” really need to be worn by the Terminator for true authenticity purposes.

Apparently capable of withstanding impact from 6.5mm object traveling at a speed of 106 MPH, so I don’t know why the above picture shows a bullet racing towards these cool guy shades.  After all a bullet travels up to 1000 MPH, and the general force of impact on your head would give you beyond a hectic whiplash, exorcist style. …Continue reading: Almost BulletProof Japanese Self-Defense Force Sunglasses

Possibly looking pretty swank at your alpine lodge time share, the Maxell MXSP-D240 will hopefully be banging enough to get the party going as well.  Available in white or black, the MXSP-D240 is Japan only right now and goes on sale at the end of the month.

The MXSP-D240 is compatible with most iPod models and comes with a remote control.  Thanks to a balanced horn structure to radiate sound energy efficiently, this speaker dock could be worth looking into.  With so many speaker docks to choose from these days it’s nice to see one that actually sticks out visually.  Priced at around $112

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Having yet to blame a sickness on a dirty toothbrush, I’m sure there’s plenty of you hypo-germaphobes out there that would love to have a gadget like this.  All that is needed is a fresh USB port and you are ready to get your sanitize on.

Looks like a great gift idea for anybody you know that loves brushing their teeth on the go.  If eliminating bacteria is on your to do list, you can pick up this UV USB Toothbrush Sanitizer fresh from Japan for $40.  Thank you Thanko.

[via UberGizmo]

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Everyday we see some new USB powered gadget that opens our eyes to the power of creativity.  Today is no different.  Here we have some USB powered shoe warmers shaped like sleeping dogs.

Anybody who lives through seasonal coldness will know the power of some warm booties.  My feet can never seem to stay warm in my non-heated house.  Thanks to USB to wall plug adapters, you could charge these up before heading out in a snap.  No word on price or availability.

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And now for some poop talk.  Every take a dump in a public place and feel a bit too squeamish to hammer out that last turd due to embarrassment?  Well if the beginning of my post hasn’t grossed you out on this wonderful Friday afternoon, then you’ll be pleased to hear that there is now a device to assist you along the way.  No, it won’t provide any actual physical support but it will replicate the sound of a flushing toilet for up to 25 seconds to help you mask any ‘unsightly’ sounds emitted by your noxious ways.  Me?  This thing would have to have some serious dBs to hide the power of my BMs.

[via Nerdapproved]

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Tokyo, Japan has long been a place with a massive population and a small amount of land.  So as you can imagine they’re always inventing new ways to store their worldly positions without displacing their living space.

The multistory computerized bike parking garage is just one of those things you have to see to believe.  The bike slips into the mini freight elevator’s clutches and using an attached electronic tag it drops below the earth’s surface and stores it until the user returns.  To retrieve the bike they simply need to swipe a card and the computer will look up its location and retrieve the bicycle. Cost for storage is about $20/month.

[via Treehugger]

This video is apparently from 2007 so I feel a bit remiss posting in now, but hey, here goes.  NTT DoCoMo, the Japanese telecom had plans to introduce a phone that could help middle aged businessmen and young women lose weight.  It included a pedometer and software to keep you on track.  But that’s not even the cool stuff.  Muck like the KissMe breath analyzer, this phone also features a sensor that can tell you how bad your breath is.  So thinking about it more, I’d say the phone is all about getting you some tail – stay in shape and have good breath – yeah, definitely about getting you a date.

Video after the ‘leap’ …Continue reading: A Cell Phone That Measures Bad Breath (video)

It might shock you to know there’s a Cyberdyne corporation in Japan.

But what only might shock you is to discover that they’re into robotics…but the helpful kind.  For instance, they’re working on a robotic suit that functions almost like an exoskeleton, augmenting weak limbs with outside mechanical help.  The really interesting part?  Since Japan’s population is getting older at a greater rate than the United States’, what I’m describing here could well become a “shape of things to come” sort of article for baby boomers right here.

The Japanese company is actually putting together other robots, too–not just walkers. How about a robot pet called the Paro?  It looks like a seal but is covered in fur, designed to offer the same benefits of a pet but without the difficulty and expense.  Holding and petting it causes sensors to form a “reaction”, while audio sensors allow it to “respond” to its name and neglecting it causes it to cry out, thus simulating a live pet.

One of the lead developers described it thusly:

“You forget it’s a robot. Some people think it’s almost a baby, and that’s a good thing, as it elicits a few little memories” from residents’ younger days.”

There are even more that are currently in development–robot housekeepers and walking PCs that surf the web at your voice command–so the future looks like it’s full of robots…at least for the Japanese.

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With the Metal Gear Solid franchise being one of Sony’s most important exclusive’s, it’s to no surprise that they would collide on the Japanese launch of the PSP Go.  After a tepid US release, Sony is hoping that MGS will breath some extra life into the PSP Go with a download-only demo of Peace Walker when the portable system debuts on November 1st.

The demo will be in Japanese and will essentially be the same demo found at TGS 2009 with the inclusion of some new cut scenes, control options, and a new map.  Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is scheduled for a 2010 release.

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