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Google in Egypt?

January 12th, 2008

This is the Google store in Egypt. This is not a Google store or office in Egypt but a cybercafé. This cybercafé is located at downtown Cairo.

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World's Highest Tennis Court

December 13th, 2007


Hey guys, this is the tennis court located atop the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the world’s highest tennis court. When the court is not in used, it work as a helicopter landing pad. Check out the video after the jump. Read more…

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Eat the Phone

December 11th, 2007


Hmmm… that’s a good one for Christmas present. The Nokia 1100 replica from Ukraine, they are actually cookies. Cookies now are different compare to past, they are now in many shapes. I wondered how Nokia 1100 taste like. Read more…

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The Pac-Man Christmas Tree

December 10th, 2007


This pyramid thingy is a Christmas tree shown at Nuevos Ministerios in Madrid, Spain. It uses a multi-colored LEDs to displays an animated tribute to the 80’s Pacman. Video after the jump. Read more…

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World's Fastest Zip Line

November 29th, 2007

This zip line is located in South Africa. It is claimed to be the world’s fastest, tallest, and steepest zip line. It is going to take you to a 100mph speed. Yeehaa! Check out the speed on the video after the jump. Read more…

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Car Aquarium

November 26th, 2007

It’s amazing. Have you seen fish swimming in a car? It is found at the Siam Ocean World in Siam Paragon center in Bangkok, Thailand. Yes, this gigantic fish tank made out of a car and the fish are feed through the sun roof. Video after the jump. Read more…

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World's Most Powerful Fountain Shoots 1023ft. in the Air

November 21st, 2007

This is the world’s most powerful fountain, shooting up to the sky at 1023-feet into the air @ 375km/h. The fountain is located in Saudi Arabia. I wondered what will happen if a person stand on the spot where the water shoot up…I’m flying without wings. Pictures and video after the jump. Read more…

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History: Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

November 5th, 2007

The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (MMMBT) was completed in 1992, the 4.6 mile-long (7.4 km) Hampton Roads crossing for Interstate 664. The tunnel goes under water to allow the ships to move across. The MMMBT cost $400 million to build, and it includes a four-lane tunnel that is 4,800 feet (1,463 m) long, two man-made portal islands, and 3.2 miles (5.1 km) of twin trestle. More pictures after the jump. Read more…

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The World's Largest LCD Screen

October 26th, 2007

Remember the Fish on the Ceiling? The gigantic LCD on the ceiling is powered by Electrosonic VECTOR (image processing) and HD Players, is claimed to be the world’s largest. When not in use, the screen will display background for lighting effects. You can have a visit of this at “The Place” in Beijing. Video after the jump. Read more…

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Shiny Preview: Philips cheap yet luxurious hotel rooms

October 24th, 2007

Katie from Shiny Shiny went to the Philips Sense and Simplicity concept show and gives us a look on the Philips hotel room which will be available soon in Schipol, Netherlands. It is a budget luxury hotel room, which incorporate all the technology from Philips. Video after the jump. Read more…

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