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iPavement Puts Wi-Fi Hotspots in the Road

Over the years, I have seen a number of interesting ways to have a city wired with Internet access. Some have tried basic mobile broadband service offered by wireless carriers. Other cities have wired their utility poles with Wi-Fi hotspots, and I’ve even heard of some places in Europe running…

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April 25th, 2012 by: Shane McGlaun

Mike’s Mega Man and Mario Mosaics Make Me Mappy

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No matter how many new video game franchises come along, it’s still some of the earliest console games which have the most popular gaming characters of all time. Take, for instance, Mario and Mega Man. Both released nearly 30 years ago (yikes, I feel really old), these iconic gaming characters…

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February 11th, 2012 by: Technabob

Star Wars Bathroom Tile Mosaic Watches You C-3Pee-O-ing and Going Number R2-D2

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I love Star Wars. For a while, when I was younger, I used to watch the movies every month or so with my sister. Most of the time, we skipped the original and watched Empire and Jedi…. That’s why I love this bathroom. It was designed by Emily

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May 21st, 2011 by: Range

Mosaic Tile Video Game Controllers: No Grout About It

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I’m pretty sure that these mosaic tile video game controllers don’t work, but if they did, it sure would be cool.

But even if they don’t play, they sure would look cool hung on the wall of your game room. They’re made by Breakin’ & Makin’ Mosaics, and currently come…

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August 21st, 2010 by: Technabob

Runco Windowwall Makes Giant Sci-Fi Video Screens a Reality

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If you’ve ever dreamed of having the kind of futuristic video screens you’ve seen on the walls in science-fiction movies and television shows, you might want to check out these impressive new screens from Runco.…

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March 24th, 2010 by: Technabob

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Mario Hits the Streets of New York

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Mario, as seen on the streets of New York City (on 23rd st between 10th and 11th). I have a funny feeling that whatever is down at the other end of those pipes is a lot less pleasant than the bowels of the Mushroom Kingdom.
[Wooster Collective via Digg]…

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March 5th, 2009 by: Technabob

Donkey Kong Junior Shower is Truly Bananas

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You really don’t hear much about Donkey Kong Junior these days. If you ever wonder what happened to the little pixelated monkey in diapers, look no further. He’s got a new job keeping watch over naked people as they hose off.

This intricate hand-tiled shower was created by Colombian artists…

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February 20th, 2009 by: Technabob

Pac-Man Gets the Mosaic Treatment

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Here’s a piece of art any retro game fanatic would be proud to hang on their wall. It’s a handmade Pac-Man mixed media piece, using teeny ceramic tiles in place of pixels.

Perhaps inspired by the oh-so-awesome Ms. Pac-Man bathroom, this piece entitled Perpetual Pac-Man… would look great in any

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January 10th, 2009 by: Technabob

Tetris Tiles Bring Gaming Goodness to Your Backsplash

Tetris Tiles Ceramic Tile

Now that you’re wearing your new Tetris t-shirt, why not complete the look by outfitting your kitchen or bathroom with some Tetris ceramic tiles?

Tetris Tiles come in a variety of shapes inspired by the classic arcade puzzler, and let you create unique patterns on any wall or floor. Just…

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September 13th, 2008 by: Technabob

Make Your Own Space Invader Tile Art

Space Invader Invasion Kit

For several years, a French artist going by the name “Space Invader” has been roaming the streets all around the world and creating subliminal (and some not so subliminal) Space Invaders tile installations in all sorts of public spaces.

Now you can join in the fun and make your own…

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October 18th, 2006 by: Technabob

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