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Following the introduction of Nike+, the sporting giant has created its most technologically-savvy and personalised piece of performance measurement yet.The Nike FuelBand uses Nike Fuel, a new measurement system developed by the company. This allows you to measure your data such as steps, calories and distance throughout the day against...

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In a delightfully clever combination of old and new, Rich Neeley has been taking actual vintage books and giving them new lives as iPhone chargers.The book chargers feature a subtle adapter for iPhones/iPods through the front cover, and then connect to a power source through a wire which runs behind...

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World-renowned masterpieces such as Michaelangelo's David have established the blank human canvas as an artwork. However, a recent series of Naturist tours has artist Stuart Ringholt taking this to the next level by not only appearing naked himself - but requiring all tour participants to also turn up in the...

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Show me a plant that you can use to make medicine, soap, a mean green curry, alcohol (and a requisite hangover cure), and bikinis from, and i'll show you a coconut. Now, the water from the 'tree of a thousand uses', long the drink of choice for sunburned tourists the...

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Sydney Festival 2012 may have wrapped up on Sunday, but you can still catch a number of Concrete Playground's highlights — all presented in conjunction with Sydney's theatre companies — on stages around town for the next few weeks.These are the top five shows worth grappling for tickets to.1. I'm...

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Australians have beer drinking down to a fine art. First of all, we serve it cold (London, how did you miss that one for so long?). Second, we're exceptionally good at creating places to drink it that allow you to soak up the sunshine and enjoy that ice cold beer...

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Being The Drums means being one of the most hardworking bands around at the moment – since they skyrocketed in hype in 2009, The Drums haven’t slowed down, incessantly touring and releasing two LPs in that time. They’ve visited antipodean shores before, working the festival circuit and are about to...

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In a wonderful flashback for stoners and film fanatics, Matthew McConaughey has reclaimed his trademark role as Wooderson from the cult film Dazed and Confused.In the music video for Butch Walker and the Black Widows' Synthesizers, McConaughey returns to the trademark Bob Marley shirt and pink pants that kickstarted his...

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Streetwear gurus and underground hip-hop heads have a chance to meet the Odd Future crew today at Sweat Shop in Sydney, located in the basement of 80 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.Fans will be able to meet the group, as well as purchase exclusive Odd Future merchandise from the store. The group...

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In what may be the ultimate fusion of practicality and style, Brookstone are now selling cufflinks that offer both Wi-Fi when plugged into devices and two gigabites of storage.These magical miniatures will be perfect for frequent overseas travellers who need quick internet access, and nine-to-fivers will decrease their danger of...

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Most of us associate printers with ink and paper, but a new 3D printer has more to do with chocolate cupcakes and other delicious desserts.Using syringe technology, the Imagine 3D printer from Essential Dynamics can be filled with a vast array of elements, including plastics, silicone, concrete, and most importantly,...

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Restaurant Barrio Chino in Kings Cross will undergo an American invasion today, as cult fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger will host a pop-up store for the day from 12-4pm.Barrio Chino announced via their Twitter Page that the famous burgers would be appearing, ensuring followers that this is not a hoax.Get down...

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