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leapfrog tag junior book pal for children

Recently, my mother in law gave my son a tag junior from leapfrog. This toy is magic. You just set the device down on a leapfrog book, and it will read the text of the book or identify any of the images in the book. For instance, if you place the device over a picture of an elephant in the leapfrog book, an elephant noise might come out of the device.

I understand that there are little microdot patterns in the printing of the books which the tag junior device can read and then respond to. This is really an incredible technology, but i want to use this device to read more than just leapfrog books. I’d love to be able to pass secret notes with this device almost like an art piece or some sort of interactive urban exploration device. But I need a crack first.

So, I’m calling all experts in the hackosphere: Can you crack this device? It seems to be locked down tighter than anything because I cannot find an online crack nor even any reference to people trying to crack this device. Come on! Nothing? I know nothing of the underground world of cracking hardware devices, so maybe all this stuff is child’s play. If so, please leave a comment and help a brother out.

Look this new magnetic clock concept for your fridge from DESIGNPLUS! You can organize your day before you make your breakfast!

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gold plated jewelry made with pearls, Amethyst and recycled bullets.

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Ribbon is a wall-mounted coat rack. Inspired by a ribbon blowing in the wind, it attempts to bridge the gap between function and art – it is a practical, everyday storage solution when in use, and sculptural wall art when free from coats. It is designed with the family in mind and can hold 5 coats, plus scares, umbrellas, etc. Handcrafted in India, and made from powder-coated mild steel, Ribbon is available in 5 colours and comes with matching screws for a seamless finish.

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During the coatless summer months the Symbol hangs as a purely aesthetic piece, as the hooks lay flat and belie their function. When needed, the hooks pull smoothly out to help you organize your stuff. Available in monochrome aluminum, or in white with vibrant anodized colors.

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hitch | mylius launches the hm58.series

hm58- a versatile chair for commercial and leisure use:

the preformed ply shell is upholstered in cmhr foams, with stacking skid or four-legged base

finished in polished chrome. The upholstery is available in a wide choice of fabrics and hides.

www.hitchmylius.co.uk/

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48ft x 12ft modern houseboat by prefab designer, David Ballinger, features prefab thermal translucent walls and an open plan layout more in keeping with a Tribeca, NYC loft space instead of a boat.

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The boundaries of our existence are fraught with danger, fear and concern. Therefore, we create rituals to help us deal with these uncertainties. Research has found that people, when reminded of their own inevitable death, feels that life has more meaning; a purpose; significance in the grand scheme of things.
“My Life Urn” is designed for you to embrace your existence by serving as a reminder of the inevitable so that you can appreciate and live a more content life. It brings back the historical and cultural rituals that deal with the two doorways of life: birth and death, rituals that have slowly faded away in the Western society today where we focus on searching for the truth rather than just accepting our faith.

“My Life Urn” story starts with a seed which will grow into a tree from the nutritional ingredients found in your placenta when you are born. Symbolic of your life, it will grow and change with you. Also, with “My Life Urn” comes a Life Tree Story which is designed as a life long journal for you to keep track of thoughts & developments along the way.
When your time eventually has come, “My Life Urn” will serve as a carrier of your remains when buried in the ground. Your Tree of Life will keep on growing through eternity & will function as a memorial for your relatives.

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Design events move to New York – Design.nl.

There will be a lot of design events over the next week or so in New York with the iCFF coming up. I went las year and it was a blast. But outside of the ICFF you’re going to need some things to do to keep you occupied. If it’s a dutch design event, then I would put my money on it that it’s going to be good. That’s why I’m including a link to a summary of dutch design events going on. Don’t miss them if you’re in town.