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5 Classic Mobile Phones

October 4, 2012 by noemi

Mobile phones have become essential devices for everyone today, but do you remember the times when only a select few were able to afford their own cell phones? Those old phones were huge and clunky, especially judging by today’s standards. They were not the prettiest, but they did what phones were supposed to do: make calls. The “newer” ones had the capability to send text messages, and some were even able to browse the Internet – mostly text only – but they sure did have long life spans.

Kids today probably wouldn’t touch those phones with a 12-foot pole, but those of us who grew up yearning after those phones have a soft spot for them. Take a brief walk down memory lane with these 5 classic mobile phones.
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The Worst Gaming Consoles Ever Made

October 2, 2012 by noemi

The world of gaming has always been the perfect escape for children of all ages. As a little kid, I remember day dreaming that I was Mario, able to jump and get stars to overcome whatever came my way. I’m a little older now, and Super Mario has turned into games such as God of War, Split Second, and Amalur (when time permits). Still, those few hours of playing games provide much needed respite from the daily grind.

Kids today would probably only think of the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii when the subject of gaming consoles come up. Those of us who are a little more advanced in years will certainly tell kids that they are lucky to have these consoles, for, back in the day, while there were awesome devices, there were also a fair amount of really, really bad ones.

And, just for fun – and to add to our appreciation of the onsoles we have today – here are some of the worst gaming consoles ever made. [Read more…] about The Worst Gaming Consoles Ever Made

Electri-City Tables by Ben Yates Take Coffee Tables to a Whole New Level

October 1, 2012 by noemi

Electri-City Table by Ben Yates — Electri-City Table

Coffee tables are one of the favorite things designers like to play around with for some reason. I’ve seen quite a few interesting ones, from an arcade coffee table to a periodic coffee table of elements.

Here’s another cool find, if you are looking for some coffee table inspiration: Electri-City tables by Ben Yates.
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Early Adopters Prefer Windows 7 Over Windows 8

September 28, 2012 by noemi

Windows 8 might very well be the most hyped Windows operating system of our time. Whether or not it lives up to the hype remains to be seen, according to some. Others have already given out the verdict. All of these are opinions, though, but if you’re one for hard data, you will be interested in the results of a survey conducted by Forumswindows8.com.

Windows users will recognize this site as the biggest Windows 8 help and support forum. So, if there is a reliable source, it’s going to be them. The site polled Windows users on their Windows 8 experience so far. The result? It seems that most users prefer Windows 7! [Read more…] about Early Adopters Prefer Windows 7 Over Windows 8

The Solar Sinter Project Makes Glass in the Desert

September 27, 2012 by noemi

3D printing is just getting started, and it looks like we’re going to see more and more amazing applications, thanks to the brilliant minds who have become fascinated with the technology. From chocolate 3D printing to printing out meat – the possibilities really are endless!

And then there is the Solar Sinter Project, which harnesses the power of the sun AND sand to 3D print objects. How cool – or hot – is that?
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Meet Tenius, the Most Beautiful DIY Computer You’ll See This Week

September 26, 2012 by noemi

It’s a speaker! Or maybe it’s a piece of decorative furniture. No, it’s actually a fully functional computer, and it’s called Tenius.

The device is a DIY computer designed and made by modder Gtek. He describes the Tenius as a prototype of a miniITX based system. The casing is made of solid walnut and aluminum – a perfect blend of beauty and technology. [Read more…] about Meet Tenius, the Most Beautiful DIY Computer You’ll See This Week