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Online auction house eBay its own slot machines in casinos around the country. Maybe you'll have a better chance getting your money back from these than with that  93% feedback PowerSeller that you thought would be okay. *technabob

Online auction house eBay its own slot machines in casinos around the country. Maybe you'll have a better chance getting your money back from these than with that 93% feedback PowerSeller that you thought would be okay.

#11720
Italy's Nacsound produces dramatic modern speakers which look like something that belongs in a museum, not your living room. *technabob

Italy's Nacsound produces dramatic modern speakers which look like something that belongs in a museum, not your living room.

#11139
The Tonal Plexus keyboard is like a piano on steroids. Instead of 88-keys, the full-sized Plexus has a whopping 1688 keys (that's 211 keys per octave). *technabob

The Tonal Plexus keyboard is like a piano on steroids. Instead of 88-keys, the full-sized Plexus has a whopping 1688 keys (that's 211 keys per octave).

#9592
Designer Joel Escalona's USB memory bomb is one serious weapon of mass storage. *technabob

Designer Joel Escalona's USB memory bomb is one serious weapon of mass storage.

#9317
The Meek FM Typographic Synthesizer creates new typefaces using a Moog-like analog control interface. *technabob

The Meek FM Typographic Synthesizer creates new typefaces using a Moog-like analog control interface.

#8849
iAno - This piece of software turns your iPhone into a fully-functional multi-touch piano. *technabob

iAno - This piece of software turns your iPhone into a fully-functional multi-touch piano.

#8734
This spinning dot-matrix printer sprays inkjet messages on ping pong balls. Did I happen to mention that they're used as ammunition for a giant ping pong ball firing robot? *technabob

This spinning dot-matrix printer sprays inkjet messages on ping pong balls. Did I happen to mention that they're used as ammunition for a giant ping pong ball firing robot?

#8559
This amazingly detailed papercraft Nintendo DS Lite even has a working hinged case. Templates to make your own provided. *technabob

This amazingly detailed papercraft Nintendo DS Lite even has a working hinged case. Templates to make your own provided.

#8442
Get your words across using this dot matrix or segmented message tape from rAndom International and Suck UK. *technabob

Get your words across using this dot matrix or segmented message tape from rAndom International and Suck UK.

#8215
Ross McBride's computer tower faces concept gives PCs a personality. *technabob

Ross McBride's computer tower faces concept gives PCs a personality.

#8117
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Export to World is a creative workshop which takes virtual objects from Second Life and transforms them into tangible papercraft objects. Mmm, virtual donut. *technabob

Export to World is a creative workshop which takes virtual objects from Second Life and transforms them into tangible papercraft objects. Mmm, virtual donut.

#8078
For some reason, the Vauni globe ethanol fireplace reminds me of Pac-Man. *technabob

For some reason, the Vauni globe ethanol fireplace reminds me of Pac-Man.

#8013
This giant mouse pad from Ratscar offers up a massive 35.4 x 17.7 mousing surface, almost 10 times the size of a typical mouse pad. *technabob

This giant mouse pad from Ratscar offers up a massive 35.4 x 17.7 mousing surface, almost 10 times the size of a typical mouse pad.

#7996
Why didn't I think to use video games for my high school projects? Designer Rob Marquardt was clearly craftier than me when he drafted this Atari 2600 joystick for his 1983 high school industrial arts class. *technabob

Why didn't I think to use video games for my high school projects? Designer Rob Marquardt was clearly craftier than me when he drafted this Atari 2600 joystick for his 1983 high school industrial arts class.

#7925
Seiko Japan's new Discus watch uses a series of continuously spinning aluminum discs to tell the current time. *technabob

Seiko Japan's new Discus watch uses a series of continuously spinning aluminum discs to tell the current time.

#7881
The Chimera bC16 is a self-contained analog patch sound synthesizer packed into a case roughly the of a compact disc. *technabob

The Chimera bC16 is a self-contained analog patch sound synthesizer packed into a case roughly the of a compact disc.

#7771
Barcelona's 38-story Agbar office tower is wrapped in over 4,500 LED luminaires which enrobe the missile-shaped structure in colored light. *technabob

Barcelona's 38-story Agbar office tower is wrapped in over 4,500 LED luminaires which enrobe the missile-shaped structure in colored light.

#7746
This LED animated Pac-Man Christmas tree is currently on display in downtown Madrid, Spain. *technabob

This LED animated Pac-Man Christmas tree is currently on display in downtown Madrid, Spain.

#7578
Nimble Critters' Etree lamps have  bendable electroluminescent "branches" that let you sculpt tree-like organic structures. *technabob

Nimble Critters' Etree lamps have bendable electroluminescent "branches" that let you sculpt tree-like organic structures.

#7469
This new video technology let's directors swap out the intricate textures of cloth long after actors have left the set. *technabob

This new video technology let's directors swap out the intricate textures of cloth long after actors have left the set.

#7366
This amazingly intricate retro steampunk Pac-Gentleman arcade toy was created by artist/sculptor Doktor A for Spookypop. *technabob

This amazingly intricate retro steampunk Pac-Gentleman arcade toy was created by artist/sculptor Doktor A for Spookypop.

#6955
Taguchi Craft's Supper system may look like serving pieces you'd find on your dining table, but it's actually a high-end audio system. *technabob

Taguchi Craft's Supper system may look like serving pieces you'd find on your dining table, but it's actually a high-end audio system.

#6668
The ISIS orb is designed to be the world's most difficult puzzle. It's solved by moving aluminum bands covered with hieroglyphics, but each one has its own unique solution. *technabob

The ISIS orb is designed to be the world's most difficult puzzle. It's solved by moving aluminum bands covered with hieroglyphics, but each one has its own unique solution.

#6596
The latest stainless fireplace from Blomus, Chimo Fireplace, requires no chimney, and burns clean ethanol fuel. It's designed to sit in the middle of your room and can be rotated to face any angle. *technabob

The latest stainless fireplace from Blomus, Chimo Fireplace, requires no chimney, and burns clean ethanol fuel. It's designed to sit in the middle of your room and can be rotated to face any angle.

#6554
Sculptor Rodger Stevens and designer Mark McKenna created these flowing mobiles which embed elegant modern illumination into their design. *technabob

Sculptor Rodger Stevens and designer Mark McKenna created these flowing mobiles which embed elegant modern illumination into their design.

#6529
Ferguson Hill's horn speakers feature a huge acrylic horn, balanced on top of a minimal aluminum frame. *technabob

Ferguson Hill's horn speakers feature a huge acrylic horn, balanced on top of a minimal aluminum frame.

#6260
The Troja Arc Lamp could be the most luscious lighting fixture of all time. The sweeping aluminum arc casts an ethereal glow using hundreds of individual LEDs. by Hans and Franz. *technabob

The Troja Arc Lamp could be the most luscious lighting fixture of all time. The sweeping aluminum arc casts an ethereal glow using hundreds of individual LEDs. by Hans and Franz.

#6148
Gold. Lots and lots of gold. Designed by Ora-Ïto, the Lacie Golden Disk is a thing of beauty. The 500GB USB hard drive works with PC or Macs. *technabob

Gold. Lots and lots of gold. Designed by Ora-Ïto, the Lacie Golden Disk is a thing of beauty. The 500GB USB hard drive works with PC or Macs.

#6121
Phillipe Starck just can't seem to stop cranking out cool watch designs. His latest LCD for Fossil features a segmented display that's splits the display into separate pieces. *technabob

Phillipe Starck just can't seem to stop cranking out cool watch designs. His latest LCD for Fossil features a segmented display that's splits the display into separate pieces.

#6114
The ReactOgon is an innovative music sequencer that uses coded discs placed on top of a multi-touch surface to make music. *technabob

The ReactOgon is an innovative music sequencer that uses coded discs placed on top of a multi-touch surface to make music.

#6090
The Diana was a cheap 1960s plastic camera known for (unintentionally) shooting soft, dreamlike pix. Now Lomo has started to make these cameras again, so we can all make some art. *technabob

The Diana was a cheap 1960s plastic camera known for (unintentionally) shooting soft, dreamlike pix. Now Lomo has started to make these cameras again, so we can all make some art.

#5956
Say goodbye to plastic! These mini wooden speakers from China's Microbon let you play your portable media player in style. *technabob

Say goodbye to plastic! These mini wooden speakers from China's Microbon let you play your portable media player in style.

#5910
Abacus watches have no hands. Instead, there's just a tiny steel ball that rolls around the face until you hold the watch horizontally. Once you stop flailing your arms about, the orb stops at the current time thanks to a hidden magnetic movement. *technabob

Abacus watches have no hands. Instead, there's just a tiny steel ball that rolls around the face until you hold the watch horizontally. Once you stop flailing your arms about, the orb stops at the current time thanks to a hidden magnetic movement.

#5848
These Rosetta multimedia speakers from Korea's Britz may not be the most powerful speakers out there, but they sure look swell. *technabob

These Rosetta multimedia speakers from Korea's Britz may not be the most powerful speakers out there, but they sure look swell.

#5773
Mini arcade cabinets for your Sony PSP portable, courtesy of Suck UK. *technabob

Mini arcade cabinets for your Sony PSP portable, courtesy of Suck UK.

#5617
The MyFountain is a completely automated electronic bartender. It can crank out beer, wine, pop or mixed drinks with the push of a button. *technabob

The MyFountain is a completely automated electronic bartender. It can crank out beer, wine, pop or mixed drinks with the push of a button.

#5603
This Rainbow Stone bounces colored LEDs off of a curved mirror to produce an indoor rainbow. *technabob

This Rainbow Stone bounces colored LEDs off of a curved mirror to produce an indoor rainbow.

#5588
Designer Ferrucio Laviani's Toobe lamps for Kartell use a simple acrylic tube and a splash of color to add drama to any space. *technabob

Designer Ferrucio Laviani's Toobe lamps for Kartell use a simple acrylic tube and a splash of color to add drama to any space.

#5587
The Chromatone 312 synthesizer has 312 individual keys, arranged in a cryptic pattern that's supposed to make it easier to play than a traditional keyboard. Yeah, right, easier. *technabob

The Chromatone 312 synthesizer has 312 individual keys, arranged in a cryptic pattern that's supposed to make it easier to play than a traditional keyboard. Yeah, right, easier.

#5580
Bang & Olufsen's BeoLab 3 series speakers will blow your mind, your ears and probably your wallet too. *technabob

Bang & Olufsen's BeoLab 3 series speakers will blow your mind, your ears and probably your wallet too.

#5560
What the new Aluminum and Glass iMacs REALLY look like. *technabob

What the new Aluminum and Glass iMacs REALLY look like.

#5535
Apple's iPhone gets a Microsoft Xbox 360 makeover. Something just seems wrong about the whole idea. *technabob

Apple's iPhone gets a Microsoft Xbox 360 makeover. Something just seems wrong about the whole idea.

#5509
This lamp from Korea's Buggle Lighting looks like a soldier ant. Perfect for Entomologists. *technabob

This lamp from Korea's Buggle Lighting looks like a soldier ant. Perfect for Entomologists.

#5490
This may look a lot like a Nixie tube clock, but look closely and you'll see that it's actually made using modern LED technology. That means it'll never burn out like Nixies can, and it still looks pretty darned cool. *technabob

This may look a lot like a Nixie tube clock, but look closely and you'll see that it's actually made using modern LED technology. That means it'll never burn out like Nixies can, and it still looks pretty darned cool.

#5465
Artist Crispin Jones' latest creation, Tengu, is an interactive USB face that changes expressions depending on environmental sound. And yes, you will be able to buy one for yourself. *technabob

Artist Crispin Jones' latest creation, Tengu, is an interactive USB face that changes expressions depending on environmental sound. And yes, you will be able to buy one for yourself.

#5440
This cardboard "boom box" from Suck UK even has fully-functional speakers. [Editor's Note : Suck UK seems to be listed at $0.00] *technabob

This cardboard "boom box" from Suck UK even has fully-functional speakers. [Editor's Note : Suck UK seems to be listed at $0.00]

#5428
These cool stainless and acrylic cordless LED fixtures from Lumin cast a colorful wash of light in any space. *technabob

These cool stainless and acrylic cordless LED fixtures from Lumin cast a colorful wash of light in any space.

#5396
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