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When we claimed that Michael Jackson might just be a cyborg, we weren’t that far off. Apparently, MJ was planning to create his very own robotic doppelganger, even going as far as creating blueprints for the mechanical beast.

Detailed 3D scans were made of Jackson’s body before he died with the intention of creating an “eerily-lifelike robotic duplicate.” The late popstar’s robotic builder claims that he will sell the 1996 scans of MJ for anyone willing to shell out a million big ones. This story just keeps getting weirder and weirder.

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I totally saw this coming. All of the new 3D features being loaded into theaters calls for a more personal method of viewing. RealD creates these premium 3D glasses, fitted for your face and personal style.

The coolest thing about the Look3D glasses are that the lenses are interchangeable with your normal prescription so you can wear these frames on the regular. The glasses are expected to be ready for retail in December.

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An excellent idea for adding some extra depth into your home or apartment, a simple black vinyl wall sticker can transport your light switch into a 3D optical illusion. I’m sure you could pull this off with some plain black tape. You probably don’t even need to buy a special kit for this.

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The life of a cyclops is a sad one. No 3D, limited peripheral vision… what’s the point?

Two words: Cyclops Sunglasses. In fact, these glasses are made for us bi-optical peeps (sorry, one-eye, them be the ropes). Air in my lungs, food in my tummy, two eyes on my face… life is good.

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I’m really not sure what to think about this. The power of 3D technology has been leading in this direction for a while, it was only a matter of time. Personal Urns use 3D technology to create a 3D image of the deceased and then using that image to create an urn model.

Once the Personal Urn is complete, you can keep the deceased’s ashes in a model head of their own image. Does this seem a little odd or is it just me? I think I’d rather have one of those Star Trek urns, or at least have my ashes scattered throughout the nearest Apple store or something.

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The end of an era. Today, the game studio behind the Duke Nukem 3D series, 3D Realms, has closed down for good. No more titles will be released, including the vaporware classic Duke Nukem Forever. The reason for the shut down is apparently due to funding for new projects and day-to-day operations at the company. At this point, it’s confirmed, so let’s just take a minute and say a prayer for Duke. We’ll miss ya, man.

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Don’t you wish that your chessboard could sometimes be more attuned to the fantasy of an epic battle? This 3D Chessboard by Ji Lee makes your game look more like an epic massacre on a jagged mountain than a head to head clash on a simple plain.

The newly designed 3D terrain adds a completely new dimension to the already classic game of chess. The King looks even less obtainable now that he is set on his own little pedestal with his deadly wife. Totally worth getting excited over.

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You always hear designers talking about making objects “pop.” Making certain pieces catch your eye. The Cubic Switchplate literally adds a new dimension of a poppability, creating the illusion of a three dimensional cube-shaped light box, without the need of taking up anymore real estate than a normal flat switch.

Composed of ABS plastic, the Cubic Switchplate might look like it has a depth of a few inches, though in reality only projects about 3 mm from the wall. Talk abut a space saver. Adding the illusion of depth without adding depth. Trip-tastic, dude. More image love after the jumple-rumple.

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The Google team has long dreamed of the possibility of carrying the Earth around in its pocket. Now, Google Earth is official; the team’s dream has come true. With an iPhone or iPod touch, it’s no problem flying from Bermuda to the Bahamas or any other locale mentioned in the Beach Boys’ song, Kokomo. Whether this global imagery software will become of any use to its users or just another app to pass time while waiting for the bus remains to be said, but we can’t wait to climb Mount Everest from the safety of our cozy office chairs.

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Found on It’s Nice That, this shoe looks like boatloads of fun. Gives the classic slip-on Vans a new meaning, eh?

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