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While pixelated images make me cringe, I think that the playful pattern of this wool rug is absolutely lovely. Prices are only available on request and the matching pillows are unfortunately sold separately. [ Nanimarquina via BLTD via Unplggd ] More

After BP’s many failures, Obama and his Energy Secretary Steven Chu have assembled a team of five “extraordinarily intelligent” scientists, whose specialties range from bomb design to Martian mining, to clean up the Gulf spill. Here’s the all star team: More

We’ve seen what those hoity-toities at Frog Design think McDonald’s will look like in 2020 . Now it’s your turn to show us the grotesque, inevitable future of fast food . UPDATE: Frog Design is guest judging! More

I always imagined fairies as pansy Disney cartoons. But Gwenael Nicolas’ ‘Sparks’ lamp paints a different picture—one of a brazen, orbicular creature of light that leaves sharp crystals in its wake. [ designboom ] More

I’m often pretty sure nothing would be more cathartic than blasting holes in my console. Having Master Chief do the dirty work for me, like in this case mod ? All the sweeter.

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Master Chief Frags Xbox 360 In Epic Case Mod [Case Mod]

Is this yet another iPhone knockoff, a cosmetics mirror, or some super-secret prototype that proves Apple is getting into networked birth control case design? Shoot, how about all three? More

Just when you were starting to get the hang of all those crazy multitouch gestures designed for your fingers, a group of German researchers wants to put your other extremities to work. Multitoe (really) takes touch-based computing down a level. More

This concept Sony DSLR design was created by industrial design student Ryan David Francis. Its unique shape is provides more room for your face for people who prefer the viewfinder to using the LCD screen. More

At $6,000 this pro camcorder isn’t likely to end up in too many of our homes, but it’s the first time Panasonic’s used its popular micro four thirds design on a camcorder. The format is here to stay. More

I like this. It’s a bit boxy and too big for my taste—and the 3D renders have a few aliasing and compositing glitches—but this Nintendo 3DS concept is great.

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The Best Nintendo 3DS Concept Yet [Nintendo]