Before you argue that McDonalds is not tech-related, check at your waistline.

Now that that’s settled, let’s talk burger. McDonalds is trying a radical new concept of selling in Japan. See, it just brought the Quarter Pounder over and in an effort to promote it better and more efficiently, two McDonalds stores were rebranded into Quarter Pounder only stores. You’ll see no golden arches or mention of Micky Ds here. The menu includes two items: a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and a (wait for it!) Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese. All cups and packaging include the words “QUARTER POUNDER”, further adding mystique to this radical fast food concept.

McDonalds calls it viral. I call it delicious.

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Having your grill be solar powered might not be much help as the smoke from your charred burgers fills the air, but its one of the coolest damn grills we’ve ever seen. The Solar Powered Grill might not play MP3s, but it can sure heat up some steak.

Using the same technology you used when you were 7 and burning insects with a magnifying glass, the Solar Powered Grill uses a mirrored piece of conclave metal which focuses the reflected heat on to a cooking panel. While it doesn’t use the typical solar panel method, it gets the job done, providing you with slightly dead beef to consume. Just pay close attention, this thing might heat up really quick, and no body likes charcoal burgers. Available for $240. — Andrew Dobrow

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