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Photo-Sketch, developed by five Computer Science and Technology students from Tsinghua University, is an amazing painting system that composes realistic pictures from simple freehand sketches. With annotated text labels and simple sketches as cues, Photo-Sketch will firstly search for a database of realistic images via Internet, and then select the right one that perfectly fits. Hopefully you could enjoy more with the video! [ PDF Document ]

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Say, glasses plus watch equals what? The answer is convenience. When you need an exact time, the new gadget serves as a watch. But when you’re in need of something to protect you from the sun, you could unfold the watch and change it into glasses. Amazing!

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Motion-sensing owl has come to guard your garden! Built with four motion sensors, the owl provides a 360-degree protection and gives a loud “hoot” to scare away those nearby animals like birds, mice, squirrels and rabbits. Still, with glow-in-the-dark eyes, the owl also works in dark night. It is powered by three AA batteries.

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Oh, yeah, yeah, the wall clock couldn’t be more ordinary at the first glance, but you are sure to see a different one if you pay more attention to it. Look, the hour markers around the clock changes gradually as time passes by. So you may find it a bit different than before whenever you look at it. Terrific!

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It is really an awesome concept even if the bike doesn’t teach kids how to ride. With a heavy gyroscope added to the front wheel, Gyro-bike, though without side wheels, allows kids to keep their balance more effectively. Therefore, you may find it rather easy to teach your kids to ride bicycles. No matter you’re interested or not, there’s no harm in trying it, right? Check for more on the video.

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The lovely dog doll is not merely an ordinary toy for babies. Named as Sniff, the bionic dog, with a sensor built inside, can identify and react to anything labeled with a RFID tag. Accompanied by such a cute doll, even your only child will no longer feel lonely. And that’s just the main concept of the stuffed animal.

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Coming from French, the “Chopsticks plus One and Two” is designed with a special slot. It combines spoon, chopsticks and toothpicks all in one, which brings us much convenience. How do you like it? Try it yourself.

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Good news for beer enthusiasts! Specially designed for your beer, the Beer Buoy has come to bring you a wonderful beer time in water. As a result, you can drink beer at any time you want as you swim around.

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Firefighters are always struggling with danger and they have been doing all their best to rescue people. Then what should we do to make sure they’re safety? Fluorescent Shoes is a clever attempt. The product not only makes an illuminating footprint on the floor but also shines in itself, allowing the backup team to trace and locate firemen effectively.

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Well, bartenders are sure to love the new glasses by Scott Denison, as these Cordial Glasses won’t topple even you have to elbow through a crowd. Its secret lies in the bottom that is designed with an indent, ensuring it fit well with bobs on the ceramic tray.

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The mounting alarm clock is read in a different way, that is, sideways! It means that you needn’t have to roll over but stay in bed when you want to know the time. Actually, this clock couldn’t be regarded as an innovative product, but it is certainly a considerate one.

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At present, it is really boring to go on a long-distance trip, especially for those passengers in economy plus. However, this situation will be ameliorated soon, due to the new flex-seat designs. As shown in the pictures, this product will ensure passengers more headspaces and allow them to have a good sleep. If so, even long trip will become comfortable, right?

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Dubbed “John Green’s Embrace”, the simple furniture is created with a multipurpose. Either you want a book-shelf, a laptop, or a bedside table, simply interlock the pieces in different forms and then you can own one! Perfect!

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It is the most portable PC we’ve ever seen. Shaped like a headphone, the new computer is built with a 2-inch screen which creates an excellent visual effect as that of a 15-inch one. Wanna learn more about it? Well, then you mustn’t neglect its powerful function of page transition, simply controlled by your head’s motion. Still, the wearable PC could act to voice commands like “zoom out” or “zoom in”. It runs Windows CE 6.0, supporting both Bluetooth and WIFI.

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Although it sounds a bit sick, in fact, this beverage has nothing to do with the blood. Due to its special appearance, the beverage is quit suitable for those Hallowmas, don’t you think so? By the way, the beverage is also rich in protein and other nutrients.

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