Archive for October, 2011
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Accurate Clock Reminds You that You Will Die

A Memento Mori is an object that reminds us that death is approaching, and that we are all racing towards our own graves. These artefacts are created in order to remind the viewer that his or her life is transient and that like all other mortals they would eventually die.

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Google Launches Own Beer

If you’re a Google fan, you probably not only search a lot of things all day, use Gmail, or even Google+. But now with the cooperation of the Dogfish Head brewery, the search giant has come out with its own brand of beer, The Register reports.

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Facial Recognition Software Can Reveal Your Social Security Number

A new study that was unveiled by Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute in Pittsburgh showed that it is possible to find your social security number using facial recognition software.

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Welcome to Rapture: Art Deco Case à la Bioshock

Certain video games lead to so strong reactions that people start creating things inspired from virtual realities. Such is the case (pun indented) of the Bioshock mod presented below.

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QR Code Clock Freezes Time and Space into a Static Pattern

It is no secret that one can alter the time of a picture when it was taken. There are many ways to maintain false records on our Smartphones when it comes to placing a certain media or activity at a particular time.

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Humongous Telescope On a Witch Hunt to Find Aliens

Usually we talk about rocket science when it is not required to be brought into conversation. For instance, your friend might tell you that cooking stew is not ‘rocket science’ and that you should try doing it often instead of ordering food home.

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Star Trek Interactive Kids Book

Call it a quiet book or a textured book; these lovely little pieces are one of the best ways to teach little ones in a fun filled manner.

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Video Game Decals, Large and Small

Stickers and decals hold a certain, unique appeal, which is why even as adults we’ll throw down money for cool ideas like this which we can plaster onto our walls or other objects.

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8 of the Best iPad Cases and Covers

Some iPad cover manufacturers focus more on the design of their products, while others are more concerned about the protection the cases can offer. The best iPad cases, however, combine both these aspects.

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A Look Back at The Life and Work of Steve Jobs

The tech world has lost one of its most creative and dynamic people when Steve Jobs died on October 5 at the age of 56. This is a good time to look at the incredible legacy the Apple co-founder has left behind.