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The 11 Best Toys Of 2011: Toy Industry Awards

by Myra Per-Lee

If you want to check out 2011's hottest toys, look no further. The 11th annual Toy Of The Year Awards (TOTYs) were presented last night at a shindig marking the 108th American International Toy Fair, which opens today in NYC. The TOTY, for those of you who are superstitious, not only celebrates its 11th year anniversary in 2011, but it awarded 11 prizes in 11 different categories, plus the overall best toy that received the Toy Of The Year award.

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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.

Venus De Milo, Armed And Fabulous – Thanks To Japan's 2channel

by Steve Levenstein

Have you ever wondered what the Ancient Greek marble statue called the Venus de Milo would look like in her original, complete form? The creative types at the Japanese Internet forum 2channel decided to arm the iconic statue, literally, and the results may (or may not) surprise you.

Retro iPhone Charger Stand Lets You Talk While You Charge

by Steve Levenstein

You'll really get a charge out of this cool, cute iPhone charging station! It juices up your smartphone while allowing you to talk hands-free or via the retro handset.

Relationship Killers: The 5 Worst Valentine's Day Gifts Ever

by Jill Harness

February is upon us, which means it's time to celebrate our hate love for our significant others by being nice to them for one day of the year. Of course, if you don't buy into the whole "one day of romance for 364 days of loathing," or if you just plain hate your partner, these gifts are sure to get your special day of torment off to a great start.

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'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.

World's First Mirror Thermometer Detects Fever From A Distance

by Steve Levenstein

NEC Avio's Thermo Mirror SX-01, the world's first Mirror Thermometer, asks users to look and don't touch: an integral infrared sensor inside the device detects and displays the viewer's temperature from a distance.

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Headlights For Your Grill: LED Lights Brighten Japanese Smiles

by Steve Levenstein

Gold and diamond dental “grills” not flashy enough for you? Not to worry, LED smiles inspired by a Japanese retail ad will give your mouth a glow even Flavor Flav can't beat.

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Anti-reflective Film Inspired By Moth's Eyes Improves Solar Cells

by Steve Levenstein

Shiny new solar cells... not a good thing when the point is to capture every last ray of sunshine. In an effort to find the least reflective surface possible, scientists have looked to an unlikely source: the compound eyes of night-flying moths.

Teddy Bear Bouquet Warms Her Heart On Valentine's Day

by Steve Levenstein

A bouquet of roses might be the most traditional Valentine's Day gift and certainly it makes a great impression, but listen guys: playing it safe isn't always the best move. Show her you can think outside the flower box by going bear... Teddy Bear, that is!

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