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Measuring only three millimeters in diameter, detectable by mobile phone cameras as far as 12 feet away and capable of holding hundreds of times the information of traditional barcodes, the new MIT-developed bokode system could revolutionize the way we shop. As an example, imagine standing in front of a bookshelf holding thousands of books. The bokode system would allow users ...

We’ve seen some truly unique body mods and tattooing. Everything from watch and glasses implants to tattoos showing off our favorite obsessions. These Braille Tattoos don’t disappoint. Implanted under the skin are braille-shaped spheres which allow the blind braille reader to read the words of your tat. I have no idea what the pictured braille tattoo says, but I’d love ...

Here is a simple step-by-step DIY project to keep me aroused and simultaneously tan a heart shape on to your ass cheek. 1.) Wear this Bikini Mark swimsuit on a sunny day at the beach. 2.) Bring the inflatable beer pong table 3.) Have a body just like this swimsuit model Congratulations, I’m aroused and you are tanning like a ...

The fine gents over at De Capo Press were nice enough to send me a review copy of “Why Does E=mc2? (and Why Should We Care)” by renowned physicists Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw. Cox and Forshaw attempt to accomplish what Stephen Hawking and Carl Sagan attempted decades ago. And that is to make physics, and specifically, Einstein’s theory of ...

Let me be straight up now, so I don’t drag you along for the ride. This iPod dock is a limited-edition gadget so it costs around $340. If you’ve got the dough, great, but I just thought you’d like to know before you read further and soil yourself in excitement. With only 100 made, the Music Label – Exile �Perfect ...

What up fellow GEARheads. Your man Andrew here in the hizzouse, just giving you the low down on recent Gearfuse activity. 1.) With four days left in July, we’ve already passed our record month in page views. This is all because of you and your sexiness. So, thanks, from the bottom of our icy hearts. You’ve kept us beating out ...

So, here’s the story. Resident Evil 4 was briefly released in the Japanese Apple App Store a while back, but was pulled pretty quickly after. As it turns out, the zombie slaying game has now been released back into the wild of the App Store, and this time, its for good. You can grab Resident Evil 4 for $7.99 from ...

Don’t ask. We have no idea. And they get even weirder, if that’s possible. Hit the jump for more.

The alphabet is so much fun. People love playing around with typography and lettering almost as I love “playing with my dinghy.” And by “playing with my dinghy,” I mean “flogging the walrus.” And by “flogging the walrus” I mean “spanking the monkey.” And by “spanking the monkey” I mean masturabation. And how do I pleasure myself, you are almost ...

Made using cubed pastrami, kielbasa, pork fat, salami, and two types of cheddar cheese, this Rubik’s Cubewich is one of the most delightfully geeky sandwiches I’ve ever seen. Something about this sandwich screams gas city, but it’d be so worth it. I’d just have issues taking a bite out of the damn thing. It’s too pretty. Link