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computer algorithm does not play mario, it solves mario

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The Mario AI Competition “is about learning, or otherwise developing, the best controller (agent) for a version of Super Mario Bros.” Programmers have to come up with AI that can solve a “heavily modified version” of the game Infinite Mario Bros. by Markus Persson. That’s all well and nerdy, but if you think this is…

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August 16th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: just plain fun strange + wonderful technology video games

robot submarines zip through obstacles, fire torpedoes, ensure that we have no place to hide

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I’m sure you’ve seen the plethora of ground combat robots that we’ve featured here at technabob, and I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned at least a couple of aerial drones. Now, with the conclusion of the frighteningly successful Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Autonomus Underwater Vehicles competition (AUVSI AUV), all our base are really belong…

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August 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: future tech robots technology

contest: count the buckyballs magnets and win!

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Remember BuckyBalls? You know, those amazing tiny little rare earth magnets that you can sculpt into all sorts of artistic (and not so artistic) creations? How’d you like a chance to win some of these cool metallic playthings for yourself?

Thanks to the guys over at BuckyBalls, Technabob readers can win these just by guessing…

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July 16th, 2009 comments (150) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys interactive just plain fun

maxed-out steampunk pc being given away to promote damnation video game

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Bring out your Victorian costumes and steam-powered, brass-colored…stuff: Destructoid are giving away a steampunk PC with specs as awesome as it looks. All they’re asking for in return is a video, photo or art installation of yourself with a steampunk theme.

The PC was made by steampunk artist Jake Hildebrandt to promote the release of…

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May 26th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing hacks + mods strange + wonderful technology

tokyoflash watch contest answers, winners announced

The results are in for our just completed Tokyoflash watch giveaway, and I can now reveal the answers and winners. Read on for the answers, the winners’ names, and some really special watch designs in case you’ve never seen them before.
S-Mode Oberon IPB: 11:36

Tokyoflash Infection: 3:56

Nekura Progression: 10:45 (PM)

Tokyoflash Shinshoku: 9:37…

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August 12th, 2008 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: timepieces

tokyoflash watch giveaway: do you know what time it is?

[UPDATE 8/12/2008: The contest is now over. You can check out the answers and winners here].
How’d you like to win a really cool modern watch from Tokyoflash? Well, if you can tell time, you could win a free watch! Read on, and learn how.

So here’s the deal: Head on over to the Tokyoflash…

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July 28th, 2008 stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

win free passes to web 2.0 expo [caption contest]

Web 2.0 Expo Caption Contest Photo

Thanks to our friends over at Technorati, I’ve got my hands on a couple of full passes to next week’s Web 2.0 Expo to give away to two lucky Technabob readers. The show runs from April 22-25 in San Francisco, CA and is a great opportunity to learn about the latest Internet trends and technologies,…

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April 16th, 2008 comments (13) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: technology

nintendo memories contest winners announced

Mario Collage by Chris Lange

Earlier this week, we wrapped up our Fondest Nintendo Memories Contest, which asked Technabob readers to share their favorite Nintendo moments of all time. I just finished tabulating the results in the old Bat-computer, and I’m happy to bring you the winning entries now.

Grand Prize Winner
Original Nintendo Mini Collage by Chris Lange
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April 4th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun video games

nintendo memories contest: only 3 days left!

Nintendo Koopa Collage by Chris Lange

Attention Nintendo addicts! Don’t forget to submit your entries to Technabob’s Fondest Nintendo Memories contest, which ends at the end of the day on Monday, March 31st.

We’re looking for you to share the best, brightest, funniest, and generally most creative Nintendo-inspired memories. The grand prize winner will receive a super-cool original Nintendo collage by…

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March 28th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

contest: your fondest nintendo memories [win prizes]

Nintendo Collages by Chris Lange

[Update 4/1/2008: The contest is now closed. Thanks for all the great entries. The winning entries have been posted here.]
Nintendo fanboys and fangirls, here’s a chance for you guys to win some awesome prizes. Just share your fondest Nintendo-related memories (by posting a comment below) and you could win an original custom Nintendo collage by…

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March 17th, 2008 comments (109) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

win a home theater makeover

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Denon Electronics and Boston Acoustics have announced a contest which gives you a chance to dump your crappy old home theater and replace it with a brand-spankin’ new system.

The Makeshifters contest asks entrants to submit videos, photos and an explanation of why their current home theater setup sucks. The Grand Prize winner of the…

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May 30th, 2007 comments (7) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment just plain fun

sierra giving away 100,000 microsoft gamer points

Assault Heroes Microsoft Points Giveaway

In celebration of the release of the new Xbox Live Arcade title, Assault Heroes, Sierra is giving away 100,000 Microsoft Gamer Points to a single lucky winner.

The best part of the contest – all you need to do is fill out this form to be entered to win. With 100,000 Gamer Points (worth about…

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December 14th, 2006 comments (9) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games