It’s good to be tempted. But its even better to conquer the surge by satisfying your needs. That’s just the thing we have to share with you through this awesomely delicious post. Domino’s Pizza went all bold and rolled out a DVDs that were made to look like little pizzas. That’s not all. They also worked out a smart idea with Artplan Sao Paolo in Brazil where a message was etched on the pizza that read, “Did you enjoy the movie? The next one will be even better with a hot and delicious Domino’s Pizza.” The pizza joint ran this campaign in partnership with 10 video rental stores in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. They used 10 discs, each of different new release titles including Argo, 007, Dread And Dark Knight and stamped them with thermal ink and flavored varnish, both sensitive to the heat. When the DVD heated up in the player, the irresistible aroma of pizza was let out and behold, everyone worked up an appetite.

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Yes. The design did hint of a Finnish phone maker’s attempt at a really cool smartphone called Lumia. But then it’s not so. What you see here is the first Jolla phone, revealed by Founder Marc Dillon. It will run the company’s Sailfish OS. This cool new phone will offer back plates in a variety of colors. The operating system is so smart that it adjusts its color shade to match that of the back plate. This magic is worked out by a small NFC tag that makes it all possible. Or may be it’s our guess to the yet-kept-secret mechanism. The cover can also offer value such as free content. This means that you could receive a cover for the phone that efficiently manages free content. In addition to this magical back panel thingy, the regular features include a 4.5-inch display, an 8-megapixel camera at the rear, a front-facing camera, an HD display panel and the ability to run Android apps (not directly from Google Play).

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Oh Zelda, how I drowned my adolescence in your entrancing embrace. And now you’re back to be a lot more tangible to us all. The Legend of Zelda has been rooted deep into many personalities and lives and one such has gone on to create the most wonderful merchandise concepts, we’ve seen in a while. The fan in question has gone on to explore how Zelda gear would really look like and feel like by 3D printing the most significant elements from the game and posting the collage at Hyrule Founder. Of course, there’s not a lot of 8-bit coarseness to these lovelies but they surely make showcase material. This was made possible with the creation of 3D models of the initially low-resolution 8-bit objects. It goes without saying that the effort must have taken days to reach completion.

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Sharp Japan has announced two new models to its Aquos UD1 range of LCD TV’s. The mammoth 70 and 60 inch TV’s will come with a 4K panel supporting a resolution of (3,840 x 2,160 pixels). Sharp will be making use of Moth eye panels which significantly improve the viewing experience by reducing reflections from ambient lighting. Also included are optical control systems which suppress luminance unevenness to deliver uniform screen brightness. Sound is delivered using a 2.1 channel sound system which makes use of a low vibration woofer.

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The iOS 6 Maps fiasco has been swept under the rug with Apple approving Google Maps for iOS. But this has not stopped the users of 9Gag.com to poke at the situation.

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Not all dogs like travelling light. Sometimes, they throw up a fit and tantrum in the middle of the park. So, as all seasoned dog owners will agree, it’s advisable to carry a few ‘distractions’ and ‘rewards’ along, each time you take your little pooch for a stroll. Then again, you have a real problem juggling all the canine goodies with the leash. It’s advisable to settle for the Smart Dog Leash. This cool leash holds poop bags, treats, a water dish and a flashlight (in case he wanders into an enchanted forest). The leash on this one is retractable and comes with an ergonomic handle. A watch/timer on the handle lets you know how long you’ve been out.

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Google is all smiles with the success of the Android platforms. It is one thing that they have managed to take it across on flagships from another company but the true loyalty of the OS has been seen on Samsung devices. The Korean manufacturer has successfully amassed 95% of the Android market! With 900 million activations, that number is truly large. This report from Strategy Analytics states that the 95% figure has been landed upon, based on sales in the first quarter of 2013 alone. Further figures stated that the Android industry earned about $5.3 billion in profits in the first quarter of the year. Samsung’s Android phones alone managed a whopping $5.1 million profit. Strategy Analytics’ Director Neil Mawston now firmly believes that Samsung makes more money from Android than Google.

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Cars that drive themselves aren’t something that amaze us. In fact, thanks to Google and Audi, we have had a fair number of wheels that obey commands over a number of interfaces, thus making driving worry-free and hands-free. So when Mercedes-Benz announced their attempt at producing a car that drives itself, we’re mildly surprised but definitely curious. The New York Times reported that the company is employing a “virtual chauffer” technology in their new S-Class ‘can steer itself in city traffic or keep it in its lane going over 120MPH on a highway, under the right conditions’. It goes without saying that there is a smart braking mechanism in the car that ensures no casualties. The system also detects when the human driver is running out of juice and seems tired.

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We toss our witch-hats and beanies into the air as we jubilantly pronounce the successful launch of the Sea-shell iPhone speaker. We had seen and heard about it earlier on, when it was still a part of a Kickstarter initiative. Now, the shell speaker is being retailed by WAAM Industries. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience to enjoy the spiritual echoes and sounds in a sea-shell, thanks to the fine natural contours that cause the amplification. And it’s another altogether to have your precious iPhone connected to it, using all the natural acoustics you could amass to produce an interesting sight and clear sound. Natural resources such as wood have been used extensively in the past and there’s no denying that it can easily enable some pretty good sound.

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Call of Duty fans are always scouting for something new and exciting to come in from their side of the planet. And thankfully so, their thirst is consistently quenched. With Call of Duty: Ghosts on the horizon we can expect several tremors from the blogsphere. The good folks at Infinity Ward have done their bit to spark a brighter flame in our minds with this cool teaser of the game. The teaser has been prepared for next week’s Xbox event. Those expecting meaty dope such as game-play cues and character descriptions will be left hanging since all we can expect from the early teases are snapshots of character frames and animations from the early production phase.

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