ceramic on technabob...

ceramic speakers: don’t play anything too heavy

Joey-Roth-porcelain-speakers-1

This beautiful pair of ceramic speakers, designed by Joey Roth, “are designed to leave the sound untouched, warm, dry, and detailed.” The handcrafted 4″ speakers are made of porcelain and cork, which the product’s page calls “acoustically dead.” I think that’s a good thing.

I’m seriously  wondering if the speakers will break if it plays…

continue reading »

September 14th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: audio design home entertainment technology

darth vader and stormtrooper incense holders: smell the dark side of the force

darth_vader_stormtrooper_incense

I’m not sure who the target demo is for these Star Wars Imperial incense holders. Maybe they’re for geekster-hippies? Dunno. What I do know is that they’re weird, and therefore I had to write about them. Because as you know, we’re all about weird here on technabob.

Now what sort of incense would burn well inside…

continue reading »

September 3rd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: retro strange + wonderful

r2-d2 coffee mug flips its lid for a cuppa java

r2_d2_coffee_mug

I have no idea why it’s taken over 30 years for someone to come up with an R2-D2 coffee cup, but it looks like the Star Wars licensing crew has finally given in to their caffeine cravings and authorized one.

And a damned fine R2-D2 coffee cup it is, complete with a removable dome that’ll keep…

continue reading »

September 2nd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun retro

…and this little piggy had sound

pig_speakers

How many times have you said to yourself: “I could really use a new speaker for my MP3 player, but I really want one that looks like a pig. Oh, and I happen to live in Japan.” Well, to the none of you who have actually said that, have I got something for you!

These ceramic…

continue reading »

August 2nd, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design media players strange + wonderful technology

water clock tells time using dishes, magnets and h2o

water_clock

This elegantly minimal clock lets you create your own custom time-telling device using a combination of plates, cups and liquid of your choice.

Designed by Kouichi Okamoto with ceramicist Daniel Jo, the Water Clock consists of a small fired clay base topped with a pair of magnetic spheres. A pair of powerful magnets underneath the…

continue reading »

May 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful timepieces

plug mug renders your mug useless – take that you coffee cup thieves!

plug_mug

How many times have you walked into the employee break room to grab a cup of Joe, only to find that some ass-hat has “borrowed” your coffee cup out of the cabinet? Well now, you can finally do something to make sure that your mug is safe from pilfering by co-workers once and for all.…

continue reading »

March 9th, 2009 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun

pac-man gets the mosaic treatment

pac_man_mosaic_2

Here’s a piece of art any retro game fanatic would be proud to hang on their wall. It’s a handmade Pac-Man mixed media piece, using teeny ceramic tiles in place of pixels.

Perhaps inspired by the oh-so-awesome Ms. Pac-Man bathroom, this piece entitled Perpetual Pac-Man would look great in any game room. Or if you’re a serious…

continue reading »

January 10th, 2009 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

r2-d2 cookie jar: chocolate chips and microchips

There’s one thing you can say about R2-D2. He’s fiercely loyal, and will always do what’s needed to protect your stuff. So why wouldn’t he be the perfect guardian of your precious Tollhouse cookies?

I was just minding my own business (shopping online) this morning when I came across this great R2-D2 cookie jar. The…

continue reading »

October 26th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro

darth vader mug holds the dark side of your coffee

What better way to glug down your favorite beverage but out of the head of everyone’s number one movie villain, Darth Vader.

While it’s officially being called a “stein” thanks to its flip-top head, the ceramic Dark Lord mug is perfect for those of us who like a really big cup of coffee.

The oversize…

continue reading »

October 11th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun

ctrl-alt-del key cups, not key caps

Reset Key Cups by MOD Design

You won’t be able to type very fast on these keyboard-inspired ceramic cups, but you will be able to enjoy your favorite beverage in them.

Created by Taiwan’s MOD Design, Reset Cups are larger-than-life versions of the “Ctrl-Alt-Del” keys, typically used to reboot or login to your Windows PC. Each set of three key cups…

continue reading »

September 27th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun

robot lamp says: light my shiny metal ass

Affirmative. Yes, affirmative. I must have a pair of these metallic robot lamps flanking the sides of my bed.

With a retro style reminiscent of a 1950s robot movie (or Jemaine and Bret dressed in tin foil wrapped cardboard boxes depending on your point of view), these nifty bedside lamps are actually made out of…

continue reading »

September 17th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design retro robots

tetris tiles bring gaming goodness to your backsplash

Tetris Tiles Ceramic Tile

Now that you’re wearing your new Tetris t-shirt, why not complete the look by outfitting your kitchen or bathroom with some Tetris ceramic tiles?

Tetris Tiles come in a variety of shapes inspired by the classic arcade puzzler, and let you create unique patterns on any wall or floor. Just like the game, it’s up…

continue reading »

September 13th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design retro video games

more posts »

page 1 of 212next »