Deep Sea Turns Virtual Reality Into Virtual Terror

Human beings have a primal, unshakable fear of the unknown. It’s
something that’s been hard-coded into us by evolution: back when we were
all living in the treetops, the dark places of the world held a whole
host of predators ready to tear us limb from limb; the deep night was
one of the most dangerous times of day. The most skilled, masterful
horror artists use this fear to great effect: the human imagination is,
after all, an incredibly powerful tool. In other words, the less you see of something, the more frightening it is.

That’s the whole basis of the virtual reality game "Deep Sea."

Now This is Food Art: Artist Hong Yi’s Delectable Masterpieces

When a foodie happens to be an artist, you know what to expect next: food art. Personally, I find that nobody does it better than Hong Yi. She certainly found a creative way to create plated masterpieces that integrated the actual food items she used with the backgrounds that were also created using food.

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I like the one of the doggy Oreos best. But maybe I’m biased, because I happen to like Oreos and it’s not exactly a secret that I love dogs.

Check out some more of Hong Yi’s work in the gallery below. And if you’re starving for more, then you can follow her project on Instagram.

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[via Foodigity & Enpundit via Laughing Squid]

Wasabi Warning: Use Of This Product May Set Your Face On Fire

The edge is where you play your best. Where the light meets the dark, where fear rises from the shadows to greet you, this is where you thrive. This is your water, your breath of air. And if you think you would eat a bowl of wasabi on a dare, read on. If you dare…

No Bathroom? No Problem. Bumper Dumper Lets You Drop Your Pants Wherever You Are

Remember when you had to run around town literally busting to reach a bathroom safely? Or were forced to drive for miles anxiously looking for the next rest stop? Those days are over. So long as your car or truck is close by, the Bumper Dumper means now you’ll always have somewhere to go.

Build Something Snappy To Win The Rubber Band Contest For Young Inventors

Inventions with rubber bands.It’s time to stretch imaginations once again for the 2013 Rubber Band
Contest for Young Inventors! With over $7,000 in prize money on the
line, students from grades 5-8 will compete to build the greatest rubber
band powered invention of all time.

Hold-Me Mug Gives Mug Snugglers The Opportunity To Get A Little Closer

Hold-Me MugAttention all you mug snugglers! Designed with mug hugging in mind, Hold-Me Mug’s organic design allows you to get super cozy with your warm beverage of choice.

Red Solo Cups Morph to the Occasion

Red Solo cups are a staple at every party – except at fancy ones, that is. They’ve become sort of like a symbol for parties where alcohol is particularly abundant. This image was no doubt bolstered by movies which show everyone chugging down from a red cup with the music playing full-blast.

But who says red cups are only for holding beer or punch?

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If Red Cup Living had their way, you’d be using red cups at your fancy dinners, too. They’ve recently reconfigured the iconic red cup into all sorts of other cups that frequent alcohol consumers would almost immediately recognize. In addition to the traditional tumblers, there’s a 14 oz. wine cup, a 15 oz. margarita cup, a 12 oz. cocktail cup, an 8 oz. wine cup, and a 2 oz. shooter cup. Unlike the cheap originals, these ones are crafted from durable, double-walled, break-resistant ABS plastic and are dishwasher-safe.

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There’s even a 12 oz. coffee mug which you can use the morning after, made from stoneware instead of plastic.

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The cups debuted last week at the International Housewares Association show and they’re already available for sale online, with prices ranging from $4 to $10(USD) each.

[via Food Beast]

Finally! Hot Dogs So Comfortable You Can Stick Them In Your Ears

Hot Dog EarbudsHave you always wanted to put hot dogs in your ears but couldn’t find a good reason to do it? Or any reason to do it? Look no further. The reason to put hot dogs in your ears has arrived and is here now. Right now!

Design A Board Game for the National Young Game Inventors Contest!

Can YOU build a better "Mouse Trap?"

If you’re a budding inventor between the ages of five and twelve,
with a desire to create the next “Clue” or “Monopoly,” we encourage you
to throw your board game design into the ring for the National Young
Game Inventors Contest!

Google packs its I/O 2013 website with Easter eggs

Google is known for its liberal use of Easter eggs among its products and software, and the Google I/O 2013 website is no exception. The website was just updated, and it is packed full of Easter eggs and fun surprises to hunt down. Check out a few of them after the jump, then head over to the website yourself to see how many of them you can find.

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First things first, head on over to the official Google I/O website here and give the “I/O” characters on the page a click. You’ll notice the Is and Os showing up along the bottom with your pattern. Figuring out the correct codes will pull up different Easter eggs, and there are quite a bit to find, it seems, so get busy clicking. One example is the hotdog/hamburger combo I found that you see above.

You’ll know when you find a valid code, because the box around the characters you selected will turn green, and once this happens the default I/O will slide to the left, pulling in the Easter egg image. Getting tired of searching? Here are a few patterns to try out: “OOIIIOOI”, “IOOIOOOO”, and “IOOOOOOI” (hint: the last one is a game of pong).

The fun doesn’t end there, though, with more Easter eggs being scattered around the website. According to the folks over at The Next Web, there are sound effects and hidden pages to be found as well. And cats. Don’t forget the cats. Head on over and have a look yourself, then come back and let us know what you discover in the comments!

[via Android Community]


Google packs its I/O 2013 website with Easter eggs is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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