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PiXos Spin Master Super Studio Offers Aqua Design Fun

by The Toymaster

New from toy company Spin Master is thePiXos Super Studio, a way to create long-lasting, non-toxic toys inany shape a kid wants!

The Birds Get Their Revenge In The Angry Birds Video Game

by GameGuru

You might have already heard about the Angry Birds video game when it reached the number one spot at the iTunes App Store, but its developers have amped up the ante by bringing the game to your PC. Help the angry birds exact their revenge on the evil pigs with this chillingly addictive game!

Be Your Own God In The Virtual Villagers Video Game: New Believers

by GameGuru

Get to play god in the latest chapter of the Virtual Villagers video game series that takes you to a new part on the island of Isola. It's inhabited by unfriendly masked heathens who threaten the very survival of your villagers on their territory. Can you make the heathens believe before it's too late?

Fraunhofer Peers Into The Mobile 3D Market

by Doug Bonderud

One of the most quickly expanding markets in the visual industry is the world of 3D television and movies, and German research firm Fraunhofer has found a way to make the third dimension mobile.

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Curses Borad Game Aims To Be Funny As $#%&

by The Toymaster

From game designer Brian Tinsman comesthe game of Curses, where laughter is the best the best medicine andhaving a spell cast over you might just be the funniest thing you’veever seen.

Where's The Physics In The Cat Physics Video Game?

by GameGuru

Is the vast science of physics really making its way into video games? Cat Physics features simple but beautiful graphics and offers refreshing gameplay for people young and old. It's an interesting and addictive game that will constantly challenge you to think outside the box.

Anchor Stones Build Up Highly Crafted Fun

by The Toymaster

Popular since the 1880s, Anchor Stones by German toymaker Richter are seeing a comeback as well-made, high-quality toys come back into vogue.

CatchUp Game Gets Personal - And Weird

by The Toymaster

An interesting game concept from the brain of McLean Enterprises, CatchUp is a little bit off of the beaten path when it comes to fun.

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'Jackpot Slots' Turns Your iPhone Into A One-Armed Bandit

by Steve Levenstein

Calling all gamers... the Jackpot Slots™ Slot Machine Charge and Sync Dock for iPhone and iPod touch lets you call the shots while you play the slots.

a-JAYS Three Headphones Sound Off Superbly

by Doug Bonderud

From Swedish audiophiles JAYS comes a line of headphones designed to give maximum comfort, style and performance - one that actually delivers!

Social Media Q & A Experiencing Growing Pains & Copycats

by Ron Callari

The resurgence in Q&A sites which heretofore were dominated by Yahoo Answers and WikiAnswers are due mainly to the popularity of Facebook and Twitter. Adding a social media component, Quora, Vyou, Stack Exchange and even Facebook are all testing the waters. However treading the fine line of scale to include a more broader, mainstream audience while maintaining a high quality of content is problematic. While more users attract advertisers - more users have a tendency to dummy down a service - and therein lies the dilemma.

Social Media's 'Death Becomes Her' Motivates Filmmaker To Star Dead Actress In New Film

by Ron Callari

"Living her life like a candle in the wind," may have ended her life at 36, but soon Norma Jean (aka Marilyn Monroe) might have a whole new career, some 49 years after her death. While many have tried to keep the iconic image of the 50s star alive through merchandising, no one will have gone as far as Jamie Salter and his company AuthenticBrands Group. Encouraged by the number of MM's Facebook followers, now close to 400,000, Salter is working on creating a "Digital Monroe."

Social Media Slow To Define "Hiybbprqag" As Google's 'Bing Sting' Unfolds

by Ron Callari

If you were to search for the meaning of "Hiybbprqag" you might be surprised by the Google and Bing search results that appear. Top ranking SERPs (search engine result pages) might surface links like "How Google Tripped Up Microsoft" or "Did Google catch Bing Cheating." Even comedian Stephen Colbert has a definition for the word. However, social networks like Facebook and Twitter, often praised for their real-time results were slow on the uptake regarding what the heck "Hiybbprqag" actually means?

Twist 'N Sparkle Adds Some Fun To Plain Old Water

by Kim Patterson

Water and other non-carbonated drinks just don’t seem very exciting. No wonder so many people are addicted to drinking soda. With the Twist ‘n Sparkle system you can easily turn most non-carbonated drinks into fizzy ones.

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Scent Scape Adds Smellovision To The World Of Entertainment

by Doug Bonderud

From the ScentSciences corporation comes a new dimension in multimedia and gaming experiences: smell. Thanks to the Scent Scape you can get ready to breathe deeply and add your nostrils to the list of things engaged during your viewing experience.

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Death Star Planetarium Lights Up The Night Ceiling

by The Toymaster

Star Wars has always been a haven for both science and pseudo-science junkies of all ages, and the Death Star Planetarium kit tries to appeal to both sides.

'Beer Hour' Portable Personal Beer Dispenser Gives You Head

by Steve Levenstein

The “Beer Hour” beer dispenser from Takara Tomy helps wannabe bartenders pour a perfect, foamy-headed glass of beer every time from any beer can.

Tasty Science - Edible Education For Budding Scientists

by The Toymaster

Science kits are a dime a dozen, but Tasty Science stands tongue and buds above the rest – help kids learn about science, then eat an experiment or two. Yum!

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Go-Pod Makes Baby Activity Centers Portable And Storable

by Kim Patterson

It would be so nice to be able to set up the baby activity center in whatever area of the house you are in and then quickly move it elsewhere if you need a hands-free moment in another room. The Go-Pod gives parents this freedom with a portable version of the traditional baby activity center.

Spy Video TRAKR Lets Kids Slip Remotely Into View

by The Toymaster

Spy gadgets are always a hit with kids, but finding ones that are more form than flash can be difficult. Fortunately, there’s the Spy Video TRAKR from Wild Planet – perfect for getting the goods on anyone in the house.

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