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11/24/2009

NecroMac Mod Looks Like Prop From Mummy Movie

Created by the guys at ModYourMac, the custom-designed NecroMac looks to be a prop straight from a Mummy movie, complete with glyphs and hidden drawings on the case. Click here for first picture in gallery.

After hours of detail work, the case moved into the garage where John pulled out the airbrush, and detailed the case in Auto-Air transparent black paint.
[via Walyou - ModYourMac]

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11/24/2009

Swype vs iPhone Messaging

What sets Swype-ing apart from regular texting is that you're supposed to "swipe your finger from one letter to the next as fast as you can." Continue reading to see if this technique is quicker than the traditional input method.

Never mind that the iPhone user is obviously challenged and types slower than my grandmother would.
[via Techcrunch - OhGizmo]

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11/24/2009

Incredible Techno Printer Animation is Slightly Creepy

If your printer had a mind of its own, was a transformer, and a part-time DJ, it might resemble the character in Techno Printer. This animation was created by Kenny Frankland of TinSpider. Video after the break.

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11/24/2009

Google Headquarters

Google may be most well known for the search engine, but their headquarters span the globe and are magnificent to say the least. In this feature, we give you an inside look at Google's Switzerland, Mountain View, UK, and China offices. Continue reading for the pictures -- sources are linked in title.

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11/24/2009

6 Vintage Computer Ads You've Probably Never Seen

Technolgizer has compiled a gallery of interesting vintage computer ads to bring in this holiday season, and we've selected our favorites for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see them.

As you look through these ads, keep this in mind: When was the last time more than two people sat around your computer?
[via Technologizer]

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11/24/2009

Free iPhone App Detects Bad Breath

Though OraBrush doesn't say exactly how its app detects bad breath, this piece of software will definitely be a conversation piece when out with friends. Plus, you can "easily post the hilarious responses of any breath test on Facebook or Twitter for other friends to enjoy." Video after the break.

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11/24/2009

GenMini: The Custom-Built Handheld SEGA Genesis

Sure, you could just pick up a SEGA Nomad, but building your own portable Genesis is definitely more satisfying, and that's exactly what Hailrazer did. Called the GenMini, this handheld features a 5-inch PSOne display, 4000mAh lithium-poly camcorder battery, and a relocated cartridge slot. Video after the break.

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11/24/2009

The Super Glue iPhone Prank

Simply put, wantOWLE wanted people to see "a brand new iPhone 3G just laying on the sidewalk in New York City," but not just any iPhone 3G. They super glued a $20 fake prop to the sidewalk to see what kind of reactions they'd get. Video after the break.

[via Gawker]

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11/24/2009

Apple Black Friday 2009 Sales

BGR, the king of cell phone spy shots, brings us a leaked Apple Black Friday 2009 sales brochure. Notable deals include a $1098 iMac, $1098 MacBook Pro, $138 iPod Nano, $178 iPod Touch, and more. Continue reading for the rest of the deals.

We weren’t too positive about that last one as it was from a new source, but this new image comes from a pretty credible connect of ours and it seems to be more reasonable.
[via BGR]

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11/24/2009

Bliptronic 5000 LED Synthesizer

The Bliptronic 5000 LED Synthesizer, a ThinkGeek exclusive, is played by using a grid of glowing buttons and feature other controls that "allow you to set the tempo (from 60-160 BPM), choose the instrument (From 8 different retro-synth type sounds), adjust the volume and turn looping on or off." Click here for first picture in gallery.

When one Bliptronic reaches the end of it's pattern, the next Bliptronic is instantly triggered to start playing. This allows you to make longer songs where each person controls a section of the song.
[via ThinkGeek]

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