Here’s a first: the Japanese have built a $270,000 “sub-aquatic restroom designed to recreate the pleasant sensation of relieving yourself while swimming in the ocean.” Video after the break.

It’s a ladies’ room, so there are no dudes allowed, unfortunately. It cost $270,000 to build, which is a lot for a bathroom but not that bad for a gigantic aquarium

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Namco has just released a creative “Scarface” spoof that wants potential players to “never underestimate the other guy’s Guncon”. Continue reading to watch the clip. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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Designed by Yong-Seong Kim, this go-anywhere Samsung dock turns your laptop into a desktop via a slot behind its LCD screen. Plus, your laptop’s display is fully-functional when docked, and can be used as part of a multi-monitor setup. Click here for one more picture.

The whole idea of notebook docks was interesting 10+ years ago when we had to be frugal with our I/O ports and live with subpar LCD screens. Now that notebooks have pretty much caught up with desktops, do we really need another docking solution?

[via YankoDesign]

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I’m going to be offline most of today dealing with matters familial, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have our traditional open-comment Friday thread. I’ll be able to approve comments via cell phone, and will do so as I can today.

Sadly, I won’t be able to do a Linkpost. But you can.

You’re invited to post tech news items in the comments today as you find them. Help keep your fellow TechBlog readers up to date by rolling your own Linkpost in this entry’s comment section.

Need a source for tech news? Try Techmeme, Slashdot, Digg, BlogRunner and MacSurfer. In the case of duplicate submissions, I’ll approve the first item posted.

Hopefully, at day’s end, we’ll have a comprehensive picture of today’s tech news.

I’ll be back in action this weekend. Good luck, and remember, we’re all counting on you!

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GT reviews BlackSite: Area 51 in this feature — game available now on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Continue reading to watch. Here’s the bottom line:

The fact of the matter is that BlackSite: Area 51 is just like every other run-of-the-mill FPS out there. You can find better multiplayer in Crysis, you can find a better storyline in Bioshock, and you can find a livelier environment in just about anything

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At 118 x 54 x 18 mm, the LG Voyager features a primary 2.8-inch (240 x 400) touchscreen display, secondary 2.8-inch (400 x 240) display, 2.0-megapixel camera, microSD/SDHC card slot, Bluetooth, and EV-DO. Video review after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here’s the bottom line:

The Voyager is truly for the consumer that is looking for the ultimate showstopper without making the leap to a Smartphone. Some people have referred to the Voyager as the “iPhone killer”, but we don’t believe that’s the case. Even though it is quality device, it is lacking the cache that surrounds the iPhone

[via PhoneArena]

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Sleek and stylish, the Toyota 2000 SR concept boasts a turbocharged 3.5L V6 hybrid engine that produces an impressive 610hp — “designed to run on bio fuels with rear wheel transmission on circuits and race tracks.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

The second front-mounted electric motor would be capable of independently driving the front wheels which would move the SR around cities or countryside in pollution free mode, at moderate speeds and absolute silence

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In this GT feature, we go “behind the scenes with Bungie as they prepare for the end of the Halo trilogy.” You’ll learn about the series’ early beginnings, storyline, and more. Video after the break.

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Unlike conventional body armor, Hydroflex remains flexible under normal motion, but can become rigid and absorb energy despite being paper-thin. According to the inventor: “Liquid is in the fabric by impregnation, hardens on impact, and melts back within time.” Videos after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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Yes, you can paint with temperature using thermal vision technology. Put simply, this installation can detect temperature sensitive zones of any object — the surface reacts to the hot/cold regions. Many items, including a hairdryer, breath, hands, etc., can be used as painting tools. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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