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These gorgeous computer mice are made from exotic woods, and are truly stunning. Created by Russia’s AlestRukov, each one is handcrafted using cultivated sustainable woods and carved, sanded and polished to a shiny finish using linseed oil and carnuba wax.
Each one is built from the finest electronic components, with an optical resolution of 1600…
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November 19th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: computing design geek art + craft technology
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After a long day of immersed in a round of Uncharted 2, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from those cinematic next-gen 3D graphics and get back to basics. And there’s nothing quite as primitive as a good old game of Pong.
These wall decals let you transform any wall into a larger-than-life Pong…
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November 18th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: design retro video games
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While many of you might like the industrial design of the keyboards that Apple has been churning out for the last several years, I still long for keys that FEEL like keys. Thankfully, the guys over at Matias have the same sentiment and are getting ready to release a new Mac keyboard with REAL keys,…
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November 18th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: computing design technology
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Looking for a fun way to wrap your presents this holiday season? Nothing says “I’m a complete gamer geek” like these Tetris block gift boxes.
Each colorful Tetris brick-shaped box measures 1 3/8 inches (3.5cm) deep (other dimensions vary), which means they’re not going to be big enough to hold that Lexus that you planned on giving…
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November 15th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: design geek art + craft just plain fun video games
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Looking like a robotic piece of art, BIll Owens’ award-winning NVIDIA ION Cube PC case mod is based on NVIDIA’s ION ITX motherboard. The aluminum case is decorated with UV green acrylic sheets, lit up with 4 cathode lights, and then placed on pedestal, allowing it to rotate a full 360°.
Aside from the ION…
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November 15th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: computing design geek art + craft hacks + mods technology

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Here’s a fun way to keep your laptop safe and sound. This laptop sleeve looks just like one of those intra-departmental envelopes that you see floating around your office.
Designed by New York designer Diana Rodgers, the Intraoffice Laptop Sleeve is made from a durable water-repellant microfiber and has a soft fleecy lining to protect…
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November 14th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: computing design geek art + craft quickpix
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USB numpads are nothing new, but IDEA Japan’s 10 Key also functions as a calculator, so it’s… lemme calculate that… yep, twice as useful.
Those who want their peripherals to blend in with the rest of their computer will be glad to know that the 10 Key also comes in black and white.
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November 12th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: computing design gadgets
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We’ve seen some strange computer mice over the years, and here’s a new one to add to the pile of unusual mousing devices. This one is covered with grass.
Created by Japanese artist Hanaoka, the Siva mouse is part of a series of grass-covered objects he’s produced for the world to enjoy. This mouse is…
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November 11th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: computing design strange + wonderful
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If there’s one thing us geeks know how to do is turn the everyday into something fantastically dorky. Our latest invention? LED flowers, trees and shrubs.
This high-tech plantlife does away with such petty annoyances as dirt, water and sunlight, replacing them with an ongoing thirst for electricity. Each kit comes complete with bendy branches,…
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November 11th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: design strange + wonderful technology
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It seems like just the other day that we were talking about some seriously cool lighting, and already we’ve got a reason to dig the rare subject up again: the Star Ship chandelier. Yes, Star Ship. The name is important, see.
Gee, that design looks somehow familiar… and undeniably slick as a hanging light fixture.…
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November 11th, 2009
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author: alisha k.
filed under: design just plain fun
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If you own multiple gaming consoles, you already know that keeping everything organized can be a pain, particularly if you sometimes pack up and take it all to a friend’s house. Nightmare? For most of us, sure. But not for anyone crafty enough to whip up a MarioBox.
Definitely awesome on the outside, especially for…
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November 10th, 2009
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author: alisha k.
filed under: cool toys design retro video games
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Bodum’s Bistro flatbed toaster is a versatile device. Thanks to its design, the 700 w toaster can heat, toast or defrost almost any size or shape of bread.
The design has its drawbacks of course, like being able to toast only one side at a time, so that may be a deal breaker for some…
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November 10th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: design gadgets technology
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