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While we’ve already been impressed by Lexus’ self-parking car, we’re even more intrigued by a good omni directional wheel design. We’re not certain of the source behind this video, but whoever worked on this project really needs to get in touch with Ford, Honda and our insurance adjuster ASAP.

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Who would’ve thunk? A month after Christmas, retail-priced Wiis are still pretty much sold out everywhere. And while ours sits in our entertainment center gathering dust, many others still only own Wiis in their hearts, hopes and dreams. The moral of the story? Apparently those who scored a Wii in Gamestop’s Wii Raincheck offer weren’t so foolish for plunking down $250 upfront to receive their console one month later. Just as Alanis Morissette warned us back in the 90’s: you live, you learn. (Read the full post about ‘Wii Raincheck, Shoulda Coulda Woulda [Update]’…)

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In honor of the year of the rat and Chinese New Year (Feb. 7), iRiver’s coating their rat/mouse-shaped Mplayer in gold. This seems like it’s real gold, seeing as each one is individually numbered and comes in a limited edition box. However, it’s only available in China, which means you’re going to have to get your Disney-inspired rat MP3 player imported if you want in on the rat action. [iRiver Fans via the mp3 players] Tags: video, high definition TV, camera, gprs (Read the full post about ‘iRiver Gold-Plates Mplayer For Chinese New Year [Portable Media]’…)

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Posted Jan 27th 2008 3:28PM by Joshua TopolskyFiled under: Misc. Gadgets Are you a CEO hoping to “step it up,” “knock it out of the park,” and generally “take it to the bridge” — old-school style — but you can’t seem to work the magic? Well, BusinessWeek has got just the thing for you: a ten-point plan on how to deliver a presentation like our main man, Steve Jobs. Breaking it down from “set a theme” all the way to “rehearse, rehearse, rehearse,” the cats at BW lay out everything you need to know to shatter sales records, hike your stock, and innovate the hell out of a keynote. (Read the full post about ‘Deliver a keynote like Steve Jobs in ten simple steps’…)

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For the latest info on the coolest gadgets, emerging technology and wired madness, subscribe to our full news feed or have it delivered to your inbox. Always free. Always unique. Thanks for visiting! Who said you can’t reinvent the wheel? The omni directional wheels featured in the video below would make parallel parking a breeze. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXdvLGTW2nQ Tags: robots, lcd, gadgets, mobiles (Read the full post about ‘Reinventing The Wheel’…)

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Podravka, a European food company, recently received their annual report from the folks at Bruketa & Zinic, but all the pages were blank—until the book was baked. Yes, those clever fellows at Bruketa & Zinić put together an annual report that was laced with thermo-reactive ink. The initially blank pages displayed text once the book had been covered in foil and baked for 25 minutes at 100°C. The report was titled, Well Done, and we could not have thought of a better pun if you held us upside down over an alligator pit and tickled us with a fluffy feather, but it wasn’t done for just humor’s sake.galleryPost(’weldonGI’, 3, ”); An included recipe sections received the same treatment. (Read the full post about ‘Bruketa & Zinic Pioneer Book Baking Market [Design]’…)

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Posted Jan 27th 2008 11:33AM by Joshua TopolskyFiled under: Misc. Gadgets Good news, everyone! According to reports, a US spy satellite which has lost power and propulsion is weeks or even months away from striking Earth. Officials say that the space junk — which can now no longer be controlled and could contain hazardous materials — is due to come smashing into some location on our planet’s surface, but they can’t really say where. “Numerous satellites over the years have come out of orbit and fallen harmlessly. We are looking at potential options to mitigate any possible damage this satellite may cause,” said Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman for the Nation Security Council. (Read the full post about ‘Out of control satellite “weeks” away from slamming into Earth’…)

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If you haven’t subscribed to Popgadget Drop emails, here are a few good reasons to sign up now: 1. Our emails are designed to be easy on the eyes, and they’re short and snappy. Not too demanding. 2. Each week, we give you simple, time-saving, fun tech tips for non-techies - straight from Mia, our editor. You don’t have to be a geek to appreciate them. And if you forward a tip to a friend, they’ll not only thank you for the tip, but for the chance to enter their name in our giveaway drawings. These tips are exclusive to our emails, you won’t find them on our website. 3. Coming soon — our second weekly emails will be launching soon. The theme: “Big in Japan,” all about quirky products from Japan. (Read the full post about ‘Popgadget Drop emails and gallery of giveaways’…)

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Posted Jan 27th 2008 1:20PM by Joshua TopolskyFiled under: Displays If you’ve absolutely, positively got to have a multi-touch display system right this second, look no further than the Germany company Lumin and its creatively named MultiTouch. For an undisclosed price (available on request) you and your loved ones can be pawing all over the 42-inch, 1024 x 768 display, which is powered by a Mac Mini and can be coupled with Apple’s wireless keyboard and mouse. The screen — which is quite similar to the LG.Philips display we got our mitts on at CES — is driven by Lumin’s proprietary software, and allows you to do all Surface-esque manner of tricks, like zooming, rotating, and panning with various finger / hand combinations. (Read the full post about ‘Lumin’s MultiTouch display does… uh, multi-touch’…)

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It seems as though Japan has an obsession with incorporating as much technology as possible when performing the most basic human function. Toto says that their Neoflush 600 “turns the ordinary into extraordinary”, and “Sophisticated sensuality”… hmm… sensuality and toilet are two words I would have never put in a sentence together. What is it this toilet actually does for you?? The Neoflush 600 features an automatic lid raiser, jet wash with heated air dry function, a heated seat, and a multi function wireless remote (where does the sensuality come into play?).  It even uses something called a CycloneSiphon Jet flushing system, which sounds like just the thing for those trips to the smallest room after an evening at the all you can eat Mexican buffet. (Read the full post about ‘The Neoflush 600 “Sophisticated Sensuality”’…)

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