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play pong on your living room walls

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After a long day of immersed in a round of Uncharted 2, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from those cinematic next-gen 3D graphics and get back to basics. And there’s nothing quite as primitive as a good old game of Pong.

These wall decals let you transform any wall into a larger-than-life Pong…

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November 18th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design retro video games

climbstation endless rock climbing wall makes my arms, legs and wallet hurt just looking at it

climbstation

Now I can barely stomach the idea of ascending one of those rock climbing walls you see at the gym, and now some masochist had to go and invent this.

The ClimbStation combines the concept of a treadmill with rock climbing to create a never-ending wall of pain. The system consists of a moving treadmill…

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July 18th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful technology

technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

the outlet wall does away with need for those pesky power strips

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If you look at the outlet strips behind my home theater setup, you’d understand why I think this idea is so cool.

The Outlet Wall is obviously a bit of creative Photoshop work, but I think the concept is fun. Imagine all your walls completely covered with outlets, so you’ll never need to look for…

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June 20th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: quickpix strange + wonderful technology

photoshop and illustrator magnetic photo whiteboards

adobe illustrator magnetic photo board meninos

Do you spend a good bit of your time in front of your computer monitor engrossed in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator? Now you can break down that pesky divide between the digital and real worlds with this clever magnetic photo board.

The designers over at Brazil’s Meninos (the same guys who gave us some oh-so-awesome…

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January 31st, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design digital imaging just plain fun

add never-ending tetris to your wall

tetris wall decal vinyl retro game etsy

Anyone can play a game of Tetris; the Russian classic is available in dozens of formats, and there are clones and knock-offs aplenty. You can even go the Soylent Green route and make your Tetris out of people if you are so inclined. But why not step head and shoulders above the rest and plaster a perennial…

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December 15th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: design geek art + craft video games

fragile future 2 led lamp made from dandelions

The Fragile Future 2 lighting fixture really lives up to its name. You see, each tiny light source is actually framed by the seed pods of a dandelion. Now why is it called the Fragile Future 2? Presumably, because the Fragile Future 1 was just a little TOO breakable.

Created by Lonneke Gordijn of the…

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October 28th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful

zero gravity r/c cars will have you climbing the walls

Air Hogs Zero Gravity R/C Car

Remote controlled race cars are pretty much a dime-a-dozen these days, so I’m always happy to come across one that’s a little left of center.

Contrary to its name, the Air Hog Zero Gravity Micro R/C car does not defy gravity. However, the car does turn the world on its side by driving not only…

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September 6th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys gadgets just plain fun

karlsson station hologram: the clock has two faces

Karlsson Hologram Clock

Here’s a nifty clock that’s a bit more dynamic than what you’d typically see hanging on your wall. Depending on the angle you view it from, the face either shows simple hash marks or numerals around the dial.

Named for its similarity to clocks which appear in train stations around Europe, the Station Numbers Hologram…

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July 7th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

climb@tron robot scales smooth surfaces

Climbatron Window Climbing Robot

The one-trick-pony of a robot does one thing and one thing only – it climbs windows. Action Product’s Climb@tron is a two-legged toy robot that uses special suction cups to let it ascend windows and other smooth surfaces.

Just stick the little 4-inch tall ‘bot on your window, switch it on, and it’ll automatically walk…

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May 24th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys just plain fun robots

word clock slowly reveals the time with text

Animated Word Clock by Christiaan Postma

This has got to be one of the most amazing clock designs I’ve ever seen. At first glance, the display looks like a bunch of random matchsticks, but over time, they gradually transform into words that tell the time.

Conceived by Dutch industrial designer Christiaan Postma, the clock goes beyond the simple dial and number…

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April 19th, 2008 comments (55) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

tetris vinyl wall decals: blocks fall on your wall

Tetris Vinyl Wall Decals by Fame

Looking for a fun way to spruce up your gameroom? These fun Tetris block decals let you enjoy a life-sized version of the classic block puzzle game on your wall.

Created by a Vancouver, BC graphic artist going by the moniker “Fame”, the set of vinyl stickers are perfect for any smooth surface. Each set…

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April 15th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun video games

lexon jet clocks tell time with a modern flair

LEXON Jet Wall Clock

I’m absolutely bonkers for these gorgeous new digital clocks from British industrial designer Theo Williams. The LEXON Jet series of clocks feature a bold electroluminescent backlit dot matrix display that’s really really easy to read.

In addition to telling time, day and date, the Jet wall clock also features a temperature display and an alarm.…

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March 24th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

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