Joongho Choi’s concept table “Pixable” is supposed to be an artistic representation of pixels, which are described by the artist as “expanding the boundary of the art format since it replaces paper”. However my first thought, besides the fact that it looks like a bunch of cannibalized Rubik’s Cubes, it that it would have been the perfect piece of background furniture for Peter Gabriel’s “Big Time” video. It also reminds me of “Marble Madness”. Probably not the futuristic edge Joongho was looking for… Unless this thing was designed in 1975.
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In an effort to pull the Rubik’s Cube out of the 1980s, designers have produced the new Rubik’s Slide, which will cost about $40, and should be available later this year. The Slide differs from its retro counterpart by using 9 illuminated squares that must be manipulated to match a pre-determined pattern while employing over 10,000 puzzles of varying difficulty. What better way to introduce mind boggling frustration to a new generation of potential cube enthusiasts?
Keeping your fridge magnets current is an important job, and if you own the old Photoshop kit, then it’s time to upgrade. A new set is out which features additional pieces and reflects the look of CS4, and it will only set you back $25. However they won’t allow you change the dimensions or color of your fridge.
The true mixed drink aficionado will appreciate being able to stir his favorite concoction with a mixed drink on a stick. Whether it is a fruity, girlie-man drink or a chilled shot of whiskey, there is a swizzle stick for any occasion. See the whole set of 10 swizzle sticks in action after the break.
Here are the top ten Nerd Approved Gadgets for the week of December 28th 2009- January 3rd, 2010:
The Stupidest Products of 2009: Part I
The Stupidest Products Of 2009: Part II
Airplane Food: Don’t play with your food…Play with your placemat.
Polluted Glasses: Serve up your best poison.
On The Fritz Clock: This clock is on the fritz.
What’s lamer than being an actual magician? This Top Hat Ice Bucket will let you pretend to be a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat every time someone needs some ice for their drink.
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The Voodoo Pen Holder is not quite as frightening as the Voodoo Knife Holder, but you may have a tough time convincing your HR rep that you have a good reason to keep a set of sharp knives in your cube. Even without the knives, this Voodoo holder should give anyone who is thinking about stealing a pen good reason to prey on someone other than you. Whether they are afraid of a possible Voodoo curse or the mental image of a pen through their head gives them the idea you get violent if your stuff gets stolen, it should push potential thieves to look elsewhere in their search for a proper victim. The holder comes complete with six pens and the stab wounds to hold them.
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Put the cooling power of this igloo ice cube container to work next time you need a cube to water down your favorite beverage. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, the silicone top doubles as a baby cube birthing center, with an ice cube tray built right in, and it comes with tongs!… How ’bout that?
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Since we still have a day to squeeze in those last few Halloween related products, here’s a skull chair, spine lamp and what appears to be a brain ottoman, which must have been removed from the skull in order to make way for ass. I guess it could also be an intestine cube, but who cares? Either way you’ll have a place to put your feet up.
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Hanging fuzzy dice in your car may be a completely dorky thing to do, but make that a pair of Rubik’s cubes instead of dice and you have some fine nerd style. Since these are permanently in a solved state, there is no way to prove that you don’t have the skills to perform such a feat. That makes these ideal for nerd posers as well.
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