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6 Funny and Geeky Yahoo Answers

2009-11-11T01:30:00Z

Yahoo Answers, a vault of fascinating information, along with plenty of funny and geeky solutions to strange questions. We've hand-selected six of our favorites for your viewing enjoyment after the break -- don't miss our Google Suggestions feature.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review

2009-11-11T01:20:00Z

Already receiving perfect scores from gaming magazines, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set to become one of this year's best selling games, but just how good is it? For starters, IGN rated it a 9.5 / 10, and they'll tell you why after the break.

Touch Roulette Lets You Play Russian Roulette with the iPhone

2009-11-11T01:10:00Z

Russian roulette fans, should there be any, who've wanted a non-lethal version that can be played with an iPhone, look no further than Touch Roulette. DS Media Labs Inc. says it's user friendly and can "solve any dilemma." Video demonstration after the break.

Customized SEGA OutRun Machine Will be Driveable

2009-11-11T01:00:00Z

Designer and gamer Garnet Hertz plans on "installing wheels, motors, and other equipment to turn an OutRun arcade cabinet into an actual running car that renders on-screen what's happening in real life using GPS sensors." Video after the break.

Though the cabinet itself is modeled after a Ferrari Testarossa, it'll be built on top of an EVT America Electric Trike with electric motors.

[via Jalopnik]

Digital Tattoo Turns Your Skin into a Touch-Sensitive Interface

2009-11-11T00:50:00Z

The digital tattoo puts the power of a touch-sensitive interface -- video player, calculator, phone, and other computer functions -- right on the surface of your skin. This installation reportedly powers itself by converting your blood's glucose and oxygen into electricity. No word yet on when or if this technology will be released.

[via Gizmodo]

Wiimote-Controlled iPhone

2009-11-11T00:40:00Z

When not being used to control 15-ton grapples and Airsoft guns, they can also be synced with iPhones, and used for input -- made possible with BTstack 0.1. The software essentially "creates device connections using the L2CAP protocol." Video after the break.

The code is currently aimed at jailbroken devices only. It supplies a Bluetooth daemon (BTdaemon) that you access from your apps.

[via TUAW]

Aero Spider Laser R/C Car Drives On Walls

2009-11-11T00:30:00Z

Takara Tomy's Aero Spider Laser caters to those who have always wanted an R/C car capable of driving on walls. It uses "a set of photosensors mounted into it that detect the light beams position and tell the car which direction to turn." Video after the break.

Place the light beam in front of the car, and it follows, place the beam at the back of the car, and it turns around and starts following the light again.

[via Technabob]

Rubik's Touch Cube Scrambles Itself On Video

2009-11-11T00:20:00Z

Available now from ThinkGeek, the Rubik's Touch Cube is "smarter - perhaps even smarter than you; drag your finger across the top face, and watch as the tiles rearrange themselves to your whim." Continue reading for the video.

Rotate, spin, and drag another face to where you need it. If you get stuck, you can press the "hint" button and ask it for help! It'll tell you the next likely move.

[via ThinkGeek]

Deal of the Day: $99.99 Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board for $89.99 Shipped

2009-11-11T00:10:00Z

Amazon has the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board bundle for just $89.99 shipped, originally priced at $99.99. Gamers "input the amount of time they want to spend on their workouts or select an area for personal improvement, and Wii Fit Plus will suggest a number of diverse activities for them." Product page. Continue reading for a video review.

For the first time, users can mix and match which strength and yoga activities they prefer on a given day. The seamless exercise flows make it easier than ever for users to maintain their daily workout routines.

[via Amazon]

Weird Coffee Cups You Don't See Everyday

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

Starbuck's and other coffee shops worldwide have been giving the standard cup a run for their money for over a decade, but these eye-catching mugs aim to change that. Continue reading to see them all.

[via Toxel]