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CityMaps Uses Brand Logos as Landmarks, Doubles as Social Commentary

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Google’s Maps service is a wonderful evolution of the ever useful map. But sometimes street names and building numbers are still not enough cues for directions. I’m sure you’ve mentioned a nearby building or store as a landmark when you’re giving or asking for directions, simply because a building is…

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March 21st, 2012 by: Lambert Varias

Apple’s 1983 Gift Catalog: All I Want for Christmas…

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While Apple is known for their industrial design and packaging, their early branding elements weren’t exactly the sleek, modern, minimal ones of the 21st century. That said, I still love the time capsule that is the 1983 Apple Gift Catalog.…

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October 29th, 2011 by: Technabob

Apple Logo Makes Appearance as Tiny Wooden Speaker

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Despite the fact that Apple’s lawyers are notorious for protecting their intellectual property rights, companies continue to tempt fate by releasing gadgets with Apple logos on them. Take, for example, this cute little speaker that looks just like the classic Apple logo, but made from wood.…

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September 23rd, 2011 by: Technabob

iPhone 4 LED Mod: You Light Up My Logo

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A few years back, a guy busted open his iPhone and right before he polished it to a shiny mirrored finish, he snuck a little LED behind the Apple logo so it lit up. I always thought that was a cool design touch that Apple should consider adding themselves. Well…

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September 15th, 2011 by: Technabob

Weird License Deal of the Day: Sony PlayStation Towels?

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Proving that some companies will accept money to slap their logo on anything, Sony has “officially licensed” the manufacture of a line of PlayStation-themed microfiber towels. Huh, wha?…

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February 3rd, 2011 by: Technabob

Nintendo Ces Display Sign: Stamped With Gold Seal of Quality

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Here’s an awesome piece to complete your video game room:  A huge Nintendo logo display. It has historic value too, since it was displayed at a CES convention back in the 1980s. It measures 4ft. x 1.5 ft, but I’m inclined to think that it’s much larger than that, because…

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May 20th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

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Android Pillows Support Multitouch Fluffing

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Droid devotees and Nexus One nuts, here’s something fun for your living room. It’s a plump pillow adorned with that cute little green Android mascot.…

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March 8th, 2010 by: Technabob

Doodle 4 Google: Kids, Let Your Art be Seen on the Most Popular Place on the Web!

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Google is inviting K-12 students all over the United States to participate in Doodle 4 Google, a contest to see who can create the best Google doodle – you know, the modified logos of Google that they use to celebrate holidays, honor important people or commemorate special events. The theme…

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February 26th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Oh, L’Ironie: French Anti-Piracy Group Pirated Font for Its Logo

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Last year, a law was passed in France that, simply put, allows the government to screen the Internet usage of its citizens (supposedly) to watch out for copyright infringement. Using a three strikes rule, French citizens who are accused of online piracy for a third time will be sent to…

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January 13th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Wear These Cufflinks to Unlock Achievements in Style

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Looking for sleek, slightly geeky cufflinks? You know Etsy is the place to go if you’re looking to subtly show off your proclivities while dressed in your best. And with these cufflinks, you can announce your allegiance in the console wars without messing up your look.

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October 26th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

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