An inspiring how-to for turning an ugly plastic clock into a nice-looking wood-cased object. Inspiring!
Turn a generic plastic gadget in to something a little more beautiful (Via MAKE blog)
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Jan 5, 2009
Turning plastic crap into beautiful objects
Apple rumored to release 3 new 'iPhone 11' models in Fall 2019
We can expect three new “iPhone 11” models this fall from Apple, according to the official unofficial rumor mill. Each of these is said to be designed with an A13 chip, a Lightning port, and a new ‘Taptic Engine’ that will replace iPhone’s current 3D Touch.
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What it's like to use a 5″ Black and White TV as a computer monitor
Adrian Storey decided to use a 5″ portable TV–a monochrome cathode ray tube the size and weight of a bag of sugar–as a computer monitor. The first problem: it uses a 3.5mm jack as its sole RF input. There were further problems. 1980s 5″ BW TV connected to a PC as 3rd monitor – Display […]
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A fireplace that burns proprietary logs
Hearthcabinet's "Ventless Fireplaces" use "pre-filled alcohol gel cartridges" -- that is, proprietary logs. When Drew quizzed the company's reps about this on Facebook, they danced around the question, but yeah, it's proprietary logs all right. The company notes that the design is patented (the founder, a product liability attorney named Michael Weinberger, has many related […]
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These earbuds were designed to help you get a better night sleep
If you suffer from sleep disorders, there are a number of methods out there to mitigate them: Ambient noisemakers, relaxation tapes, sleep masks, you name it. One thing that doesn’t get tried is headphones, for good reason. Even the smallest earbuds are liable to wake you up if you roll over the wrong way. Now […]
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Save up to 84% on Chromebooks, iPads, gaming chairs, & more
Looking to upgrade that old laptop or tablet? Holiday sales may be way on the horizon, but there’s an even better way to get like-new tech for a steal. Here are 10 of our favorite deals on personal computers and gaming gear – refurbished, renewed or brand new. Acer Touchscreen 11′ Chromebook 16GB (Certified Refurbished) […]
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7 high-tech vaporizers on sale for up to 65% off
Vape technology has been around long enough that vapers are starting to get picky about their gear. Luckily, so are we. From disposable models to cutting-edge touchscreen atomizers, there’s a vaporizer in this roundup to suit every taste. Hera 2 – World’s Most Advanced Dual-Use Vaporizer Choose between dry herb or oil extraction modes – […]
