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encoder rings hide binary secrets

filed under: design | geek art & craft

Encoder Rings

These Encoder Rings are decorated with holes that represent a 64-character code rendered in binary. This is your big chance to wear sensitive data on your finger, since only geeks with great eyesight would ever have a chance of figuring out what was on there.

The rings are a concept piece designed by Jonathan Ben-Tovim. You can see more of his work on his website…

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September 18th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

every time a bell rings, a blog gets its hits

filed under: hacks-mods | just plain fun

Arduino Xmas Bell Hit Counter

Here’s a fun little holiday project for you mechanically-inclined folks out there. This strange looking contraption connects to your computer and rings a little bell every time a visitor hits your website…

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December 6th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

ring box media player pops the question

filed under: gadgets | media players | strange and wonderful

Euricase Multimedia Ring Box

Planning on asking that tech savvy girl for her hand in wedded bliss? Here’s a way to really make a splash when you present her with that all important ring.

The $199 Euricase Ring Box has a tiny 2-inch LCD screen and multimedia player built into the lid. When she opens the box, your beloved can view up to 500 pictures of your favorite memories, or up to 60 minutes of video…

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October 3rd, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mathmos light charms glow when you’ve got a call

filed under: design | just plain fun | mobile tech

Mathmos Tiny Lava Lamp Phone Charm

If you happen to have your cell phone ringer turned off, and you don’t care for the “vibrate” setting, you might want to check out these nifty things from London’s Mathmos…

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July 13th, 2007 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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