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We’ve already seen one engineering bloke stuff a touch panel into a Cloudbook, so we figured it was only a matter of time before that luscious 8.9-inch unit from the Eee PC 900 found its way into the pioneering 701. According to jkkmobile, all that was necessary in order to make the mod happen was a good bit of reworking around the bezel and a BIOS hack to enable full-screen support on a larger display. Unfortunately, a step-by-step guide has yet to be posted (though it’s likely forthcoming), but you can gaze upon a smattering of photos right now by giving the read link a visit.

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Though our pals over at Switched managed to snag some hands-on video with a red pre-production unit, we figured we’d grab hold of the classic black edition of the IdeaPad U110 and give you a closer look. Made available for order just this week, Lenovo’s latest ultraportable is high on style (and way high on gloss) and possesses the price tag to prove it. Meander on into the gallery below for a veritable plethora of unboxing and hands-on shots — and rest assured, impressions are on the way.

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Speed Racer is essentially a “unique racing game experience developed for the Wii in part by the movie directing duo, the Wachowski brothers.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The game is designed as a game that players can build their own racing track, and it also has a “choose-your-own-adventure” aspect that presents the experience as a series of choices that the player must make in gameplay.

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With most computers these days, you’ll find a monitor, PC tower, keyboard, and mouse, plus who knows what other accessories. The “Bloom” computer features “’side branches’ [that] house the PC’s sound system and assist in the display of both 2D and 3D images.” No word yet on if this concept will go into production. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The branches allow the displays to range from 15 to 24 inches in size with a maximum viewing angle of 80 degrees. Users can effortlessly choose from a variety of display sizes and viewing angles by re-positioning the branches

[via NextGenDesignComp]

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In addition to the freezing problems that GTA IV players have been experiencing, there’s the “Endless Dimension” glitch, in which Niko takes the trip of a lifetime. Video after the break.

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Table Football XXL, the world’s largest foosball table, is so long that “22 players - could face off with it, settling their challenges without ever setting foos on a real field.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

This monster was built by Amsterdam brewer Amstel, a stunt that coincided with the European Champions League Finals. While this is not the fanciest Foosball table in history, you still might want one for yourself.

[via Dvice]

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Having just received a $38-billion contract from the Army Research Lab, BAE Systems will lead the “Micro Autonomous Systems and Technology project to develop the technology.” Video after the break. Click here for one more picture.

The intention is that the consortium led by BAE will perform research into developing an “autonomous, multifunctional collection of miniature intelligence-gathering robots” which will operate in places “too inaccessible or dangerous for humans.”

[via Gizmodo]

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Powered by a 425hp 6.1L Hemi engine, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 has “got one of the sweetest exhaust notes you’ll hear this side of a Flowmaster muffler”, according to Inside Line. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Of those, 4,000 are already sold. With all the standard leather inside and all kinds of high-tech stuff in the instrument panel, it’s something of a performance bargain at its $40,095 base price

[via Edmunds]

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Billionare Mukesh Ambani, also touted as Asia’s richest man, is set to build a $2-billion, 22-story Mumbai Tower residence in India. Featuring a plethora of elevators, crystal ballroom, and even an ice sauna. Click here for first picture in gallery.

First off, no two floors are alike. Ambani specified that each story of his home should be made using different plans and materials, with styles and architectural elements tying it all together

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Whether it’s Optimus Prime, Batman, or Hulk, these modders have the bases covered with these extraordinary superhero inspired computers. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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