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NEWS: Limited edition Puma trainers mark Forza 3 launch

Amy-Mae Elliott — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:42:21 +0000

Xbox team-up produces 324 pairs of the Speed Cat 2.9 FM3

Puma and Xbox have collaborated on some special edition shoes to celebrate the launch of Forza Motorsport 3.

The new trainers come in the form of the Speed Cat 2.9 FM3s, said to be "inspired by the pace-setter of the racing game genre and based on a classic Puma silhouette".

The game-themed footwear gets a Forza Motorsport 3 embroidered tongue while the rubber outsole is said to be inspired by real motorsport tyres.

In grey and red, Puma will sell only 324 pairs of the Speed Cat 2.9 FM3, available from London Puma shops priced at ?65 per pair.

Tags: Gaming Puma Xbox 360 Footwear Clothing Forza Motorsport 3 Racing games Sports Fitness

Limited edition Puma trainers mark Forza 3 launch originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:42:21 +0000

NEWS: VIDEO: Ties made from tape cassettes still play audio

Amy-Mae Elliott — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:43:28 +0000

How to build a "sonic fabric" reader

Alyce Santoro and Julio Cesar offer men's ties made from recycled cassette tapes. Rather than just offering retro - and eco - appeal, the ties have a very unusual feature.

Made from 50% tape cassette tape and 50% polyester thread, it seems the tape retains some audio information - at least enough to be played via a hand-made reader.

Hit play on the video above to see a walk-through of how to make such a device from an old Walkman (complete with creepy sounds) while the ties are available in various designs at Supermarket for $90 each.

Thanks to Chris for the tip.

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NEWS: VIDEO: ThinkGeek's Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt

Amy-Mae Elliott — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:52:12 +0000

Musical tee

You can now be a guitar hero away from the console with ThinkGeek's Electronic Guitar Shirt. $29.99 and four AAA batteries will see you rocking all over the world using just the shirt on your back.

Described as a "real instrument", the Electronic Guitar Shirt is said to be incredibly easy to play because each button on the neck is a major chord.

All major chords are recorded from a real electric guitar, and the included magnetic pick allows you to strum just like you would a real guitar.

The included mini amp clips to your belt and "gets plenty loud" while the tone knob on the amp lets you adjust the sound just like a real guitar.

If the ability to "play dozens of classic rock songs with very little skill" appeals, then hit play on the video above to see the shirt in action, while it's on sale over at the ThinkGeek site now.

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