Pentax commissioned a short film from film maker genius Jamin Winans. After watching this one, you should also check out his other work.

The rumor is Google's Superbowl commercial expected to air during the third quarter is this simple, but touching story of "Parisian Love." Watch the clip on the jump.

A Japanese cosmetic company, Shisedio, has implemented the Digital Cosmetic Mirror. A camera embedded in the mirror scans the customer's face. Using its touchscreen, they can select virtual makeup and apply it to the digital face allowing them to see which products works best for them. Check out the video.

60-inch TV faces firing squad...sadly

The Triangle's youth soccer players get a chance to learn from professional players on Sunday when the Carolina RailHawks host a free clinic.

The clinic, which is open to ages 5-13, takes place at 10:30 a.m. and
lasts until 2 p.m. at Bond Park in Cary. Registration starts at 9:30
a.m. Players from the RailHawks, who lead the United Soccer Leagues
First Division, will teach skills and offer tips.

BEIJING — I'm beginning to wonder about the signage in Beijing.

On the streets, road markings and walk/don't walk signs are more like suggestions. Drivers, bike-riders and walkers are all kind of on their own program, dodging as they see fit. it all works out from what I can tell. I haven't seen any near accidents.

In buildings, you'll find any number of recycling bins all over the place. But they're so undersized, they can't possibly fit the amount of recyclables that this kind of city and visiting crowd would likely produce. They're like show containers and people dump trash in them all the time.