Sooth away your battle pains with this outlandishly-priced gaming rig from Acer

Ten years ago, people would think you were committing financial suicide if you said that you wanted to become a professional gamer. The idea that anyone can make a living by playing video games has been nothing but a fantasy.

Now, gaming is serious business. Gaming enthusiasts have turned playing video games into a full-time job that can earn some of them millions of dollars. If you're a pro and you're loaded with cash, you might want to check out this gaming throne from Acer.

The Predator Thronos Air is not a computer and does not come with one, but the gaming rig caught my eye with its adjustable keyboard and mouse trays, massage function, footrest, and a moving rear arm that holds three monitor slots. If that's not enough, Acer offers customization options including a camera, hubs, and the ever-reliable cupholder.

The Thronos Air is cheaper than its $20,000 predecessor, but still costs a wallet-hurting $13,999. It is expected to launch sometime in the fourth quarter of 2019.

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Now, are you ready to play Mario Kart on this bad boy?

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A story about a duck who likes being different

The hilarious "Duckie Duck" by Kate Toms is one of my recommendations for kids learning to read. My son got this book from his aunt in Calgary a few years ago and since then has become one of his favorites. First of all, this is not your average duck tale. This is a story about a fowl who, candidly, seems to have missed the memo on duck protocol. Most ducks quack, but Duckie whistles. Others love to swim, but not him — Duckie likes boat rides. While other water birds fly, he enjoys floating inside a hot air balloon. The rhyming text and delightful hand-stitched illustrations make the book visually appealing to children. So, if you're looking for a book to teach your quirky little kids to read, "Duckie Duck" is just perfect.

The Adorable Sculptures of Yen Yen Lo

These images are from a series of wall sculptures created by Yen Yen Lo . Here you can see her intricately textured ceramic pieces, looking downright adorable. Yen Yen Lo's eye for the unique and whimsical is delightful. Apparently they are not intended for kids under 16. Fifteen-year-olds cannot be trusted with fragile stuff. Get them a Funko Pop instead.

For Atsushi Adachi, newspapers serve a whole different purpose

Don't throw out that newspaper! At least, not if you live near Atsushi Adachi of Japan. This young man is an artist who makes miniature sculptures of objects using old newspaper clippings and articles. He started in 2006 with a replica of the Japanese battleship Yamato , and has since created cars, airplanes, insects, astronauts and marine vessels. If you're in New York, be sure to drop by at WhiteBox Gallery in East Harlem. Adachi's work is part of an exhibition titled Emerging Tokyo that's on view until December 7, 2019. [h/t: Spoon & Tamago ]

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