By Danalyn // 11.13.2009
Looks like I don't have to get plastic surgery for my slant-eyes after all. Soomi Park has LED eyelashes designed to make squinty eyes like mine look larger. LED Eyelash is a clever product that speaks to many Asian women’s desire for bigger eyes. It features an inclination sensor with mercury to turn on and/or off. The sensor ... more »
By Michael // 01.04.2009
OK... you just need to see this. Even if you don't understand Japanese, see if you can pick out the references to "chainsaws" in the theme song. Also, can you figure out what the Batman-esque "whammo" bubbles say? ... more »
By Danalyn // 01.03.2009
A recent poll by The Chosun Ilbo reports that while it's no secret that the Japanese and Koreans don't like eachother, the Japanese feel more friendly toward the Koreans than vice versa. The poll showed that while 50% of the Japanese people surveyed feel friendly toward Koreans, only 41% of Koreans feel the same. But when asked to ... more »
By Danalyn // 12.28.2008
Everyone wants to try something at least once. Well, Bandai has started a new line of products to help people do the things they've always wanted to try... Earlier this month, Bandai released a new shampoo fragrance: Beer. This body shampoo sells in single-serve bottles. Just add hot water, shake, and celebrate in the shower. ... more »
By Danalyn // 12.20.2008
Since men have hentai and life-like creepy sex dolls, LinkThink decided women needed something too. Enter Web-kare -a virtual boyfriends social network. There are four androgynous-looking boys to choose from: Ryuuji Ayakawa, Tsukasa Ayakawa, Shun Aiba, Kaoru Souma. Each comes with 150 recorded conversational phrases such as "What's up?", "Do you always stay in the ... more »
By Danalyn // 12.19.2008
On November 7th, from the makers of the ASIMO humanoid robot, a new walking-assist machine was unveiled. This prototype by Honda uses the same ASIMO technology to lessen the load on the user's legs. Intended to help improve mobility of the elderly and physical therapy patients, the walking assist device aims to help users climb stairs and (for ... more »