Asian consumers want to get smartphones, prefer Windows Mobile OS

Do you want to get a smartphone and which operating system would you prefer? In a recent survey conducted by CNET Asia and sponsored by LG, 86% out of a total of 1905 respondents from across Asia Pacific would like to purchase a smartphone in the near future.

When choosing a smartphone, the operating system of the smartphone is the most important purchasing factor according to the respondents. 50.2% of them stated that they preferred a smartphone with the Windows Mobile operating system as it has an easy to use interface that is similar to a PC-like experience.

The respondents also revealed their critical concerns about the smartphones. They complained about the bulky design of the smartphones and more surprisingly, they perceived smartphones as being unaffordable despite their desire to buy one. Smartphones are expensive due to the fact that they are the most advanced handsets in the market, they claimed.

Sushi and Patisserie Robots make you wish they've better things to do with their hands

These robots can handle food with their hands just like human ones. Watch the video above. By moving artificial muscles using air pressure, soft foods such as sushi and baumkuchen can be carried without losing their shape or being dropped. Just imagine what else these robot hands can do. Hand jobs anyone?

Laptop uses AA batteries

The Gecko EduBook is an upgradeable, low power and portable laptop that uses standard AA size cells! It can use NiMH 8 pcs (4 hours), Li+ 3S (4 hours) or Li+ 3S2P (6 hours). And it's also cheap. The basic configuration costs only US$200.

(Thanks Michael Lim)

A Stormtrooper A Day for 365 Days

Of all the fun pics in Stefan's Stormtroopers 365 Flickr photoset, I love his photo showing two Stormtroopers trying to get rid of the swine flu the best. Poor Piglet. Stefan's aim is to take a daily shot of his Stormtroopers action figures for one whole year! He is currently at Day 73 of 365 now.

Guide to the Constellations

Check out Universe Today's guide to all 88 constellations before you head out to take a look at the night sky. Each entry has a chart for the region of the sky, descriptions of the major objects you’ll find there, background mythology and a guided tour through each constellation with binoculars or a telescope.

Monopoly versions that you've never heard of

Mental Floss has 8 eccentric and unauthorized variants of the popular Monopoly board game. One of it is this version called HomoNoPolis, a Dutch edition dubbed “The Most Gayotic Game”. I'm so not going to play it.

Also read: Monopoly Deal Card Game: A Review

Barbeque away with the Star Wars Death Star Grill

Dude was inspired by an illustration of a Death Star Grill so he decided to make one himself! He says, "The basic idea was to have a working grill that looked like the Death Star and could actually cook something." His Death Star Grill is currently for sale.

Giant Gundam takes shape in Japan

Remember the giant Gundam that is being built in Tokyo as part of the 30th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam anime? Here are some awesome pics and videos that show the construction stage and the completion of the 18 meters tall giant. If this doesn't make you want to go to Tokyo, nothing will.

Thai Pantene commercial is so touching

This Thai Pantene TV commercial (video above) is perhaps the best commercial (and definitely the most touching) ever produced for a shampoo! It tells the story of a deaf and mute girl who learns to play the violin against all odds.

Daiso sells Flags of New Singapore

I spotted this bunch of Singapore flags that they are selling at Daiso, everyone's favourite $2 store. On a closer look...



It says: "Flag of New Singapore". New Singapore? So how does the flag of Old Singapore look like then?

My balls, my balls, my balls are ok!

Had a little accident today - nothing serious - but I thought all of you would be pleased to know that my balls, my balls, my balls are ok. Yes, they are!