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mini augmented reality ads hit newstands

filed under: digital imaging | future tech | strange and wonderful | technology

mini augmented reality ar advertisement automobile 3d

This amazing new advertisement for MINI uses augmented reality (AR) technology to create a truly interactive media piece out of a 2-dimensional magazine ad.

Using AR tracking technology, as you hold the ad up to your computer’s webcam, you’ll see a 3-D model of a MINI Cabrio convertible that moves as you turn the sheet of paper around…

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December 17th, 2008 8 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mini e: your chance to test drive the electric mini cooper

filed under: future tech | technology

MINI today announced that they’ll be giving up to 500 test drivers the opportunity to test drive the new no-carbon footprint electric MINI E before it’s released.

The diminutive 3-door MINI E is powered by a 100% electric motor (hybrids are for wusses), and still manages to go from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in about 8.5 seconds…

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October 18th, 2008 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

colecovision mini console hits ebay [casemod]

filed under: hacks-mods | retro | video games

Colecovision Mini Casemod

When it comes to retro game consoles, it seems like Nintendo and Atari get all of the attention. How about some love for the classic ColecoVision, the first console to bring arcade-quality graphics into your living room? This mini ColecoVision casemod is surely a good start…

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August 19th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mini cooper usb memory even smaller than the real thing

filed under: computing | just plain fun

Austin Mini USB Drive

If you thought the Mini Cooper was small enough already, get a load of these Mini Mini Cooper flash memory devices.

The Mini drives are the latest wacky USB devices to hit the streets. Each one is a 1:48 scale replica of an actual Mini. And just like a real Mini, you won’t be able to fit your luggage in there - but you will be able to store thousands of images, MP3s or a couple of videos…

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July 3rd, 2008 13 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mac mini swallowed by old g4 cube

filed under: computing | hacks-mods | just plain fun

Rich Willis Mac Mini Mod

Have an old Macintosh G4 Cube computer lying around? Why not transform it into an enclosure for a modern Mac Mini?

Like the abandoned shell of a hermit crab, Mac enthusiast Rich Willis removed the innards of the old G4 cube and filled its guts with his Mac Mini as well as some add-ons. He even went the extra mile to add a virtual laser keyboard so the whole thing is nicely self-contained…

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July 12th, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob