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Sure, you could plug your phone into a power socket to charge it, but where’s the fun in that? London-based agency 1000Heads has set up a giant hamster wheel at SXSW, allowing people to charge their gadgets while getting a bit of exercise at the same time.

The idea, designed to help promote Nokia’s green credentials, was inspired by video of a hamster-powered phone charger that did the rounds last year.

The other day, while racing around London between meetings, both my phone and laptop ran out of charge and I ended up in McDonalds, stealing power from the wall while shoveling fries into my mouth. If one of these wheels was on every street corner I’d have been sorted, and a little healthier too.

If you’re in Austin, the wheel can be found at ‘The Green Zone, Powered By Nokia’ until 20 March.

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On Monday, we brought you the house equipped with a water slide. Today, I present you with this awesome house in Tokyo, designed by LEVEL Architects that integrates a 3 story slide into the building. Talk about a child’s dream come true. With a slide instead of stairs, your kids will not only be safer, they’ll never be late to dinner again.

There’s also a ball-pit room! Look how much the kids are having!? #jealous

Considering its location, let’s hope the house and everyone in it is OK… <3Jeannie Jeannie

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