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PS3 JailBreak

We all have been waiting for someone to hack the PS3, the wait maybe over. A USB modchip for the PS3 has emerged and is design just like a USB flash drive. Which mean we can just plug and play without the need to open up our PS3 that may void the warranty. These mod chip will allow playing of games from nearby storage. Moreover these modchip is compatible with all production models FAT and SLIM. Supports all regions: USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA. Some news release by the manufacturer is that FAT32 is currently supported and they are working on NTFS. They also recommend staying on current firmware and not updating until they have deemed it safe. The dongle is fully updatable. As for Online play does work but they cannot guarantee that it will work with all future titles.

via engadget

Finger vein vending machine: e-money at your fingertips

Pay for a can of drink using your fingertip. This newly invented Coca-Cola vending machine uses Hitachi’s “finger vein authentication” (VeinID) technology for when you want to buy a drink. The users need not need to provide username or password it just need to identify who you are and you will be allow to buy drink from the vending machine. Users can also register their email and postal addresses, so that they can claim customized free samples and giveaways directly through the digital signage built into the unit.

via japantrends

Large Solar Plush Calculator

We’ve all had that moment when we’ve been punching number after number into the calculator, that we all wish we could just curl up with it and go to sleep.  Well, you’ve at least gotten so bored that you wished all of those buttons didn’t leave a weird pattern on your forehead when you pass out on it.  Luckily someone has created a solar calculator for such situations.  Sure, 9” by 9” isn’t the most portable thing in the world, but it’s so soft and squishy.  You can purchase the green and white calculator for $19.99.

Source: NerdApproved

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Pet washing machines

Japanese inventors have just come out with a new way to help pet owner to save money. Normally sending your pets to be washed by groomers will cost you around $30 but leaving your pet in this washing machine will cost you only $5. A lot of Japanese have begin to use this washing machine located at Tokyo to wash, rinse and blow dries their pets. The whole process take up about 30 minute. However it may take sometime before your pet is use to it. It maybe even better if one can install this at home, save the trip of going to the pet shop each time you want to wash your pet.

via gadgetsteria

Project Natal vs. PlayStation Move

Microsoft has generated some big buzz with the revelation of Project Natal, a new camera-based system that requires no controller, just the movement of your body to function. And Sony officially announced PlayStation Move, a controller setup that utilizes a camera and a remote-like controller to interact with the screen.

I kind of prefer the project natal, i think it going be a must for home entertainment. I like the way the user interact with the console such as using voice to select movie and answering the question. But by using our whole body movement to play game (Action game) may tired our body fast. If not careful enough while playing fighting game can get one injure. So i think it may not be possible to play game like Halo or Battlefield unless you train yourself like SOF. As for PlayStation Move, since it only a short video so not much detail was provided. But seem to resemble Nintendo Wii.

Playstation Move:

Project Natal

via mashable