July 2008
when is a computer case not a case at all?
July 23, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
Looking for a way to keep your souped-up PC from overheating? This series of bold acrylic cases out of Japan does away with convention by doing away with the exterior case walls, thus eliminating much of the heat which might otherwise be trapped by a traditional enclosure…
‘portal’ companion cube cookies- obscure but tasty
July 22, 2008 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
I recently spotted these ‘weighted companion cube’ cookies from the somewhat obscure (or maybe that’s just me?) video game Portal…
atmos 561 clock powered solely by temperature changes
July 22, 2008 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
The Atmos 561 mechanical clock, designed by Marc Newson, is powered by changes in the temperature, so you never need to wind it up. Oh, and also, it’s encased in a big block of crystal…
mp3 mini amp speaker goes to 11
July 22, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
Looking for a cool speaker for your MP3 player? Check out this portable speaker that looks like a miniature version of the amps you might see up on a stage at a rock concert.
The MP3 Amp Speaker is a dead ringer for its larger cousins, complete with a cloth front grill, curved corner protectors and a textured finish that looks like leather…
space invaders quilt lands on planet earth
July 22, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
While the daytime is warm and summery around these parts, it doesn’t stop me from catching the occasional chill at bedtime. So what better way to keep warm but with a Space Invaders quilt?..
nes console stuffed into a light gun: bang!
July 21, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
Here’s another retro game console mod that’s sure to draw stares. This modder managed to cram a Nintendo NES 8-bit game system into a light gun controller.
Go figure that no actual Nintendos were harmed in the making of this system…
famicase: artists make up new nes game cartridges
July 20, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
What better canvas for your creative expression than an old 8-bit NES cartridge? That’s what the recent Famicase art exhibition in Japan was all about…
ann p smith’s robot sculptures: upcylcled wonders
July 20, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
Got a bunch of old electronic parts lying around? While they might end up in the trash heap for many of us, artist Ann P. Smith sees new life in old junk.
Smith takes broken down electronics and machine parts to create her amazing menagerie of animal and insect sculptures…
papercraft batmobile: the dark knight gets his car back
July 19, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
I don’t know if any of you heard, but there’s an itty bitty low-budget movie about some sort of winged superhero that just hit theaters this week, and maybe at least a few of you managed to go and see it…
multi-color led watch for your many moods
July 19, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
Feeling a little blue today? Green with envy? Why the heck shouldn’t your wristwatch match your mood? Now it can, thanks to this new multi-color LED watch from Ohsen.
Just press the top button to cycle through 7 different backlight colors – perfect for color-coordinating your outfit or your state of mind…
