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killer geek cupcakes the easy way

pac-man cupcake

Note that the title doesn’t indicate that this is the easiest way to obtain awesome custom cupcakes; that, of course, means dragging yourself down to the nearest shop and placing an order. But the second-easiest way to achieve, say, Pac-Man perfection, is to make your own cupcakes of any sort, and just slap these purchasable covers…

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October 18th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft video games

bless leather headphone covers: a fine line between clever and stupid

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Audiophiles listen up: pimp up and pamper your headphones with these leather covers from Berlin-based design agency BLESS. The covers come in black or anthracite – that’s gray for us common folk.

As you can see each headphone sock cover has an extra compartment, perfect for placing spare coins, or even an extra pair of…

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September 30th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: audio design just plain fun media players

how to make your own ds lite covers: a quick lesson

tribal nintendo ds cover art

Are you paying attention? This will be a quick tutorial on customizing your Nintendo DS Lite. Here we go. Step one: draw some stuff. It probably helps if you can draw. Step two: vectorize that business and print it out. Step three: cut out designs from desired material and affix to DS. Sounds simple, eh?…

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September 8th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft hacks + mods video games

ds horror shooter dementium returns for sequel with best game box ever

nintendo ds dementium ii

Dementium: The Ward broke some untrodden ground on the Nintendo DS, as an M-rated horror-themed shooter, so it isn’t particularly surprising that the game is getting a sequel. What is surprising (and amazing) is this cover shot.

Well, that’ll sure get your attention when  you’re just flipping past game covers at the store.
Renegade Kid was very…

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August 12th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: video games

band uses iphones, vocal cords to cover mgmt song

the mentalists iphone app ipod touch mgmt kids music

Sure, the iPhone looks good, but can it make a sandwich? Wash the car? Serve as instruments for an entire band? Mark that last item off the list of outrageous demands, because British band The Mentalists have managed to perform an entire song using only the power of several iPhones (and their own voices).

The…

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March 3rd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: gadgets just plain fun mobile tech technology

rainbowlicious 10-pack of iphone 3g covers

iPhone Color Silicone Cases

This 10-pack of silicone iPhone covers comes in every color of the rainbow, so you can change your iPhone to match your clothes, your mood, the room you’re in, or whatever else you can think of.

The covers have a swirly ridged surface which makes it anti-slip. They have a list of colors that I…

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August 12th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: media players mobile tech

give your ps3 a chrome facelift

PS3 Chrome Face Plate from XCM

Looking for an easy way to give your Playstation 3 a cool new look? This add-on cover plate lets you put a shiny new face on your gloss black PS3.

XCM’s Smart Face Plate snaps onto the top of your PS3, giving it a new facade without major surgery. Just remove a couple of screws…

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April 30th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: hacks + mods technology video games

steampunk ipod skin shows off player’s innards

Colin Thompson’s Steampunk iPod Skin

Ever wanted to know what the insides of your iPod really looked like? Afraid to bash it open with a hammer? Artist Colin Thompson created this clever iPod skin which lets you visualize the guts of Apple’s media player as a retro-modern mechanical device.

Thompson’s $14.95 Gelaskins Steampunk vinyl skin features an alernative take on…

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November 14th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design media players

xbox 360 faceplates get furry

Evolve 360 Faceplates and Controller Covers

Give your Xbox 360 system a retro-lounge makeover with these animal print faceplates. These snap-on replacements for the standard Xbox 360 front cover don’t just look like their mammalian counterparts, they’re velvety soft to the touch.

 
Whether you’re going for a jungle theme or fifties kitsch, they’ll definitely get looks when you have your…

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November 10th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun video games

mac laptops get wood and fabric skins

Wood and Textile Laptop Skins by Iamhuman

Tired of the old plain plastic shell on your Mac laptop? Here’s a nifty way spruce up its outsides without a lot of time or money. These adhesive-backed layers stick on to the shell of your portable computer and give it a bit more style.

Available in a variety of wood veneer and textile finishes,…

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September 22nd, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design

tv2art lightascope converts flat panels into live art

TV2ART Lightascope

For those times when there’s nothing worth watching on any of the 500+ channels on TV, here’s a way you can put that $5000 flat panel to good use.

TV2ART’s Lightascope attaches to the front of your flat panel television and transforms moving images into a work of abstract modern art. The Lightascope hooks onto…

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May 15th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design home entertainment