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Sure, you might have just gone off and bought yourself a brand new 27-Inch iMac this week, but if that system seems like overkill for your needs, you could can always go to the opposite extreme. This computer kit not only doesn’t run any programs that you’d ever care to use, it doesn’t let you…
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October 22nd, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: computing retro technology
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I could definitely go for some Japanese food for lunch today. Writing about this tiny flash drive in the shape of a Bento box special definitely put the idea in my head.
But on closer inspection, the miniature foodstuffs in this minuscule USB storage device don’t look all that appealing. For starters, I can’t imagine…
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July 25th, 2009
stumble it! digg it!
author: technabob
filed under: computing just plain fun strange + wonderful technology
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Wanna know how old your brain is? How old are you? Then that’s how old your brain is too. But this Japanese Flash game thinks otherwise. I’m guessing it’s just lonely and wants some attention.
When the game starts, a series of numbers flash on the screen for maybe half a second. Circles will then…
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February 25th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: just plain fun retro strange + wonderful video games
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I have no idea what the story is behind this set of numeric keypad/calculator chairs is, but I do know I think it’s super cool!
I wish so badly that I could explain the rationale behind this or tell you whether or not it’s concept art or a commercial product, but I still haven’t learned…
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June 30th, 2008
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author: karen m.
filed under: design just plain fun
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I couldn’t make this stuff up.
Japanese gadget importer Audiocubes is selling this device which, when connected to your USB port, and placed under your rear end, cools off your seat.
The Thanko USB Cool Cushion uses a USB powered fan to suck cool air in and pushes it out through small holes in the…
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September 12th, 2006
stumble it! digg it!
author: technabob
filed under: strange + wonderful
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What’s that smell? Could it be Fergie’s ‘Humps’ or Justin’s ‘Sexyback’?
Well now you can have a myriad of musically derived fragrances in your home thanks to this wacky new device. TokyoFM’s new USB powered system mixes six perfumes to automatically change fragance based on the music and artist currently playing on their radio station.…
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September 6th, 2006
stumble it! digg it!
author: technabob
filed under: strange + wonderful