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In a very punk move, the Sex Pistols have reunited to re-record “Anarchy in the UK” for the upcoming Guitar Hero III. Apparently, the master recordings were nowhere to be found, so they had to dig up and dust off the remaining members of the band for a one song reunion gig. This isn’t the first time the aging rockers ...

This 3D fridge magnet features a retro style game design and a push button that activates arcade sounds. You need something to hold up your growing collection of pizza delivery coupons after all. Available for $4.99. � Sean Fallon Link

The Linux Users Group at Washington State University is hoping to bankroll their computer skills in exchange for the possibility, albeit remote, of finally touching a boob. The president of the group writes: “You can buy a nerd and he’ll fix your computer, help you with stats homework, or if you’re really adventurous, take you to dinner!” The group is ...

Using a frog as the inspiration for a bicycle is certainly an interesting concept, and the results of Alex Suvajac’s work prove that it can produce a cool looking design. But the nature theme doesn’t stop there – the lower part of the frame would be structured “much like that of a human bone.” Despite it’s good looks, I would ...

When it comes to computer case mods, it doesn’t get much better than this. Dashboard gauges modified to display info on RAM, CPU and HDD usage all packed in a sweet looking exterior. There isn’t any written instructions on how to do this yourself, but there are plenty of images detailing the steps. A few of those images can be ...

Here’s something cool for those keeping an eye out for the environment, but not so cool for those of you who are lazy. The Wind-Up Lamp design by Yuko Taguchi allows users to generate their own power by winding the built-in key. A timer tells you how much time you have left of light. If it runs out, just wind ...

Michelin has announced their new patented XDA5 tire design that could allow for your tires to last around 30% longer then they already do. With a design which incorporates multiple layers of treads, the tire simply sheds off its outer skin gradually which produces new quality treads underneath. Michelin also redesigned the blocking of the treads, making a pattern which ...

Industrial design freaks cannot claim to be freaks if they have never heard of AU KDDI’s Design Project, it basically comprises the wackiest cellphone designs that you could never imagine and commercialize. When AU displayed the INFOBAR2 and some other jaw dropping concepts earlier this year, everybody doubted if they will actually become real phones. Well, AU is saying yes ...

If you are a cyclist who has grown accustomed to listening to your iPod on long rides, you will be happy to know that the new Cy-Fi Wireless iPod Speaker can be mounted to your bike’s frame. Features include: 100% lossless, CD quality Kleer wireless audio, a range of 30 feet, and group synching that will allow you to broadcast ...

I’m sure you will agree that this Chinese phone looks like some sort of twisted offspring of the iPod and iPhone. In fact, it seems very likely that the product was inspired by some early iPhone designs. It even has a 2MP camera and some built-in speakers – but that’s where the similarities to the actual iPhone end. Other features ...