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UK Folding Plug takes home design award, emerges in USB-infused flavor

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:31:00 +0000

It's far and away one of the most genius concepts we've seen in the past year, and we couldn't possibly be happier for one Min-Kyu Choi. Said designer, who recently graduated from the Royal College of Art, was recently showered with laud after the above-pictured Folding Plug nabbed the gold in the Brit Insurance Design contest. Unfortunately, we're still no closer to understanding when some moneyed manufacturer will pick this up and start producing it, but hopefully this prize will reinforce its awesomeness and catch someone's eye. In related news, we're also seeing for the first time a Folding Plug version with USB ports on the exterior, which would be just about perfect for UK-based gadget junkies. Here's hoping this dream doesn't die just before reaching the conveyor belt, yeah?

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Wait, What?: Steve Jobs Cheese Heads

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:30:31 +0000

What better way to kickoff an iPad release party than with a smorgasbord featuring several iterations of Steve Jobs' head shaped out of mozzarella cheese? You think about it while I puke for a little.

My old pal Ken over at The Cook's Den, has dreamed up a frighteningly delicious idea he plans on serving at his epic iPad launch party. Ken's cannibalistic treat with authentic pepper beard, is featured as an iPad Thai, Apple Cheese Plate and my favorite, Spicy Steve Nachos. Steve Jobs' melting head in the pot is absolutely disgusting, yet I still can't look away. Ken offers DIY directions for all of these dishes on The Cook's Den, including carving up the head of Apple's CEO.

First of all, is there even such a thing as an "epic" iPad launch party? Because no matter how hard I close my eyes, I just can't can't see it. Only swirls of color. Which, if this gonna be that kinda party I'm gonna stick my peen in the cheese dip! Hit the jump for the other two dishes, including Jobs' melted-ass face.

Wait, What?: Steve Jobs Cheese Heads

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:30:31 +0000

My old pal Ken over at The Cook's Den, has dreamed up a frighteningly delicious idea he plans on serving at his epic iPad launch party. Ken's cannibalistic treat with authentic pepper beard, is featured as an iPad Thai, Apple Cheese Plate and my favorite, Spicy Steve Nachos. Steve Jobs' melting head in the pot is absolutely disgusting, yet I still can't look away. Ken offers DIY directions for all of these dishes on The Cook's Den, including carving up the head of Apple's CEO.

Fox vs. Duck iPhone Game Makes You Protect the Most Delicious of Birds [IPhone Games]

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:20:00 +0000

In Fox vs. Duck, you are the duck, and you need to survive constant attacks by fox and fish alike. Like the best iPhone games, it's simple but addictive. More »

Updated Archos 13 laptop to roll out next month

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:06:00 +0000

This one looks to have largely gotten lost among the hubbub of CeBIT earlier this month, but it seems like Archos quietly announced a followup to its Archos 13 laptop, which is now set to debut sometime next month. Complete details are still a bit light unfortunately, but the revised model will sport that always desirably "classy look," along with an Atom D510, Windows 7 Home Premium for an OS and, presumably, a 13.3-inch display. No word on pricing just yet, but the original Archos 13 came in at an even $800.

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The High Price of Convenience Foods [Saving Money]

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +0000

It's easy to grab a head of pre-chopped lettuce or pre-sliced apples when you're running through the aisles of your grocery store, but as personal finance blog The Simple Dollar points out, you're paying an absurdly high hourly cost for this convenience. More »

Does WiMax Matter in a Phone? [Editorial]

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:50:26 +0000

We already know 4G data is going to be good in getting massloads of data to your laptops on the go, but how good is it for phones? For example, is Sprint's upcoming HTC WiMax phone going to be useful? More »

Paris Subway Platforms Transformed Into Large, Very Loud Living Rooms

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:48:24 +0000

Google’s Trademark Application for the "Nexus One" Name Was Rejected [Google]

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:36:07 +0000

On December 10, 2009, Google applied for a trademark on the Nexus One name, but it looks like they've been rejected: More »

Parallels Outdoes VMware Fusion on Most Benchmarks [Virtualization]

Ry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:35:00 +0000

If you've had a tough time choosing between Parallels and VMware Fusion for running Windows on your Mac, all-things-Apple site MacTech pitted the two virtualization tools against one another in a giant faceoff. The results: In tests covering boot speed, CPU usage, application performance, CPU speed, graphics, and more, Parallels 5 came out on top of VMware Fusion 3 in every instance; Parallels particularly outdid VMware in graphic performance, which you can see demonstrated in the video above. [MacTech via Gizmodo] More »