Microsoft patent application describes a vibrating floor mat for VR

Microsoft has filed a patent for a floor mat that could prevent you from crashing into furniture while you're exploring new worlds in virtual reality. It's also an indicator the company is still interested in bringing VR to the Xbox ecosystem, after...

A Frequent Flyer’s Best Friend

If you’ve ever been severely delayed at the airport then you’ll appreciate this clever folding floor mat! It’s called RESMO and was designed for airport operators to provide to tired travelers in the event of a delay. It can be unfolded into a variety of positions to lay down or sit and features a built-in shield to create a sense of privacy in otherwise public areas. Exactly what stressed passengers need to be happy campers!

Designer: Chien-Hui Ko

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Dragon Quest Floor Mats: Wiper of the Remnant Slimes

Square Enix will be releasing floor mats featuring graphics from the 8-bit Dragon Quest games. The mats are made of acrylic fiber and will come in three variants: journey – i.e. a portal – staircase and poison swamp. Yes kids, this is how swamps looked like back then.

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Each mat measures 500mm x 500mm (approx. 20″ x 20″) and has a non-slip bottom.

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Each mat will also come with a redeemable code for Dragon Quest X players to adorn their houses with a virtual equivalent of their purchased mat.

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Give your browser a puff puff and head to JBOX or AmiAmi to order the floor mats. JOBX sells them for $23 each while AmiAmi has them for ¥1,310 (~$13 USD).

[via Tiny Cartridge via GoNintendo]

Darth Vader and Stormtrooper Car Seat Covers: May the Force Be with Your Ford

These Star Wars car seat covers will give you another excuse to play the Imperial March on your car stereo. Now you can turn your car into a poster child for the Dark Side of the Force. These officially-licensed car accessories are covers for bucket seats featuring either Darth Vader or a Stormtrooper.

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You can also add matching floor mats. Once your car is decked out you can then search the roadways for rebel scum, or you know, just drive around feeling really cool now that your ride is geeked out.

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The seat covers are $19.99(USD) each, while the floor mats are $14.99 (rear utility)  to $39.99 (front/pair). Mix and match them however you want. Vader and some Stormtroopers always go well together.