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tic tac toe

Tic Tac Toe Reinvented, Gets Mirror Upgrade

It doesn't take long for kids to learn that when it comes to Tic Tac Toe "the only winning move is not to play." But there's something iconic about the game that means it keeps coming back. And designer Shahar Peleg has crafted such an unusual version I'd be tempted to pop it on my desk: it's mirrored, so the pieces are halved until you place them on the grid. Not as high-tech as cloaked chess, but simple, and surprisingly eye-catching. [Peleg Design via Yanko design, DVICE]

storage

WD MyBook Mirror Edition: Nothing Says "Safe" Like a Personal 2TB RAID Drive

WD just launched a drive that looks awfully familiar: Because the WD MyBook Mirror Edition houses two 3.5" GreenPower drives—in this case either 500GB or 1TB each—it uses the same case as the networked MyBook World Edition. But this one is just for you, and you alone. The Mirror, which costs $550 for 2TB version and $290 for a single TB, has only a USB 2.0 jack on the back. It comes Windows-formatted (though there's also one for Macs). As its name suggests, it comes RAID 1 (mirror) configured, but it can be set for striping instead, if that's how your geek flag flies. [Western Digital]

watches

Diesel LED Watches Have Hidden Mirror Displays for Sci-Fi Chic

Ah, a digital watch with an LED display that's not impossible to read... fantastic! Even better, the LEDs on these new watches from Diesel are a dot-matrix screen, and are hidden behind a mirror surface that makes the whole package look suitably sci-fi. Like something Luke would've worn on his cybernetic wrist. You can even program the display to scroll messages up to 20 characters long. Having "Use the Force..." scrolling past is too much, you think? Available with a mirrored patent strap (DZ7091) or a black leather one (DZ7092) for $170. [Diesel via Technabob]

battlemodo

iPhone Cases Go Head to Head in Battlemodo Arena

Personally, I have never been big into phone cases. They can be bulky, flimsy, and having one clipped to your belt makes most people look like a tool. I prefer to let them hang out naked and free—as nature intended. Still, iPhones don't come cheap, and if you dropped all that cash on one you are certainly justified in wanting to protect it from the elements. That is why I have put four major iPhone cases (the Case-mate leather collection, the Otterbox Defender Series, the Ivyskin Xylo T2 Touch-Thru Case and the iShield Mirror) to the test in an effort to determine whether or not they will truly fit your needs. More »

perverted pranks

"See Me TV" Security Cam Mirrors: They Will Only Think You Are a Pervert

Install one of these "See Me TV" Security Cam mirrors in your home and give your guests something to think about on their next trip to the bathroom. Naturally, there is no actual camera in the mirror, but something tells me that visitors won't find the "Big Brother" message all that amusing at first—and neither will you until the police get everthing sorted out. The See Me TV is available in a range of colors and pricing is available on request. [Thelermont Hupton via Apartment Therapy]

car radar

Ford Blind Spot System Uses Radar to Save your Ass

Ford is going to introduce two new traffic alert systems in their 2009 cars: the Cross Traffic Alert and the Blind Spot Monitoring System, which will alert drivers of potential collision targets using radar technology. Which these new gadgets, instead of having to check the mirror and ignore any cars coming from behind before changing lane, drivers would be able to check a red light that will warn about any incoming vehicles, even if they are hiding in the blind spot. And then, ignore them and change lanes. Example: my radar is saying that there's a press release after the jump. More »

aliens

Stargate Mirror Lets You Peek into Event-Horizon, Same Old Face Every Morning

This 10-inch diameter Stargate mirror comes with 39 glyphs and nine chevrons to a) give you two trillion planet destinations to travel to, b) show you your hangover face every morning, c) open a wormhole door to an alien army so they can invade and destroy the planet, or d) all of the above. In any case, completely worth the $49.99, as the guy after the jump can attest.

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celebrities

Who Tall Are You? Mirror: Yep, Tom Cruise Is Teeny

When I was a kid, I used to think all celebrities were like 30 feet tall, since they look pretty gigantic on the big screen. Then I got older, and heard nasty rumors about how dwarf-y people like Sly Stallone and Tom Cruise really were, but I didn't really believe it, since I couldn't exactly stack 'em up to myself. My warped childhood perceptions have been completely shattered by the Who Tall Are You? Mirror, which notches out the heights of your all favorite (and reviled) celebrities for head-to-head (or not!) comparison. For instance, did you know that Kid Rock is actually a giant, towering over NBA great Charles Barkley? Educational and mindblowing. [Suck.uk via MAKE]

cellphones

iShield Mirror: For Obsessively Vain iPhone Owners Only

The iShield Mirror is, at its core, a two-piece hardshell protective case for the iPhone. However, the manufacturer takes it a step further by adding a film to the surface that functions as a mirror when the phone is not in use. When activated, the film is transparent enough and thin enough to allow for normal usage. More »

gadgets

Tetris Mirror Pieces Fall Down But Don't Disappear

Want to teach your kid to be really good at Tetris really fast? Let them play with this Tetris Mirror, which has the bottom part already formed for a convenient mirror surface, but has the top part all Tetris'ed out so you can rearrange them at will. Put a piece wrong and junior gets cut with the glass. What makes it even more tricky is that there are two "one-block" pieces which aren't regulation Tetris blocks as far as we know. Good luck kiddo. [SonerOzenc via Technabob]

big ass glass

I See London, I See France, I See Your Underpants from 32 Miles Away With Canon 5200mm Ultra Telephoto Lens

We have a winner. This Cloverfield-sized mirror lens by Canon doesn't do zooming action, it's a flat 5200mm, which can shoot stuff 18 to 32 miles away. That's like from one end of Rosie O' Donnell's ass to the other. To focus this baby, it has telescopes bolted to the side. And yeah, that little floating square is the camera. If you know of bigger and better—that isn't actually a telescope, please send 'em in. [CanonFD via kottke via BBG]

cars

Rear View Mirror DVR Ain't for Ellen

A replacement for your car's rear view mirror, the Camera Recorder Pro automatically records your driving in case of an accident. Featuring a 2.5" screen for playback, a video camera mounted on the mirror's back (allowing it to shoot the car's front) records footage to an SD card as long as the engine is running. So how well does it work? Just check this example video that captured a real accident in progress: More »

fire lighter

Solar Lighter: A Greener Way to Smoke

Like some kind of tiny parabolic burning mirror that would make Archimedes proud, this solar lighter captures the sun's rays and focuses them to a central spot that can reach 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. Result: an economic, fossil-fuel-free way to light your smelly cigarettes. If that's not ironic enough, today is World Cancer Day! Let's just call it a "survival tool" instead, and say it's just an environmentally graceful way to, uh, start forest fires. [Shiny Shiny]

not or not

Snapshot Mirror Captures the Moment Momentarily

Before the advent of immediate gratification digital cameras, self-portraiture was an arduous process requiring oil paints, canvas and training. Polaroids made things quite a bit simpler, but photos in mass quantities still became expensive. In the electronic age, for those who don't like the cold exterior of a camera or computer screen to view their privates inner beauty, we suggest this snapshot mirror. Framed like a classic Polaroid picture, every glance at one's reflection becomes a full-out photo shoot. Well, at least as close as $14 will get you. [product via productdose]


your so vain

Polarized Mirror LED Watch For the Self-Obsessed

I suppose it goes without saying that the kind of person that would buy a mirrored watch is most likely obsessed with their own reflection. Either that, or they are a bunch of buck-toothed spinach eaters. Still, you can't take away from the clean design and the animated dot-matrix style LED display that can be turned on or off at the push of a button. Not my cup of tea, but I don't need a watch to tell me I'm looking dead sexy. I much prefer to continue living the lie. Available for $159. [Product Page via Technabob]

flash drives

TwinMOS USB Drive Keeps You Amused With Mirrors and Flashing Lights

If you are the type that is captivated by small shiny objects, flashing lights and your own reflection, you will love this TwinMOS USB Drive with its mirrored surface and 6 colorful LED indicators. It also features a 4GB capacity, and a sliding USB connector. No pricing or availability information has been announced. [Aving via Gearfuse]

like being psychic

Voice Bubble Mirror: Let People Know What You are Really Thinking

We are all familiar with the voice bubble or "Fukidasi" of popular cartoon fame, and now the folks at Studio Foundations have put together a programmable version for the real world. Just type in what you want others to know. If this product ever evolved from concept to retail, I would love to buy one, type in the word "sex," and hold it over my head whenever my girlfriend enters the room. [Studio Foundations via Designboom via Yanko Design]

awful

Worst iPhone Case Ever

If you're going to get a case for your iPhone, please don't get this case. It's pink, it's tacky, and worst of all it has a "Lady Mirror" when you flip it open. We're not women (obviously, but it would be awesome if we were), but we're even offended by the fact that the manufacturer thinks ladies need a mirror in their iPhone case. What's even more offensive is the price: $34.99. We vomit in disgust. [USBFever via i4u]