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Feeling nostalgic? Just converted your basement into a bar and need a new coat rack? Consider Surface Tension’s hangUP coat racks. They’re made from real wood and real arcade joysticks and buttons. You can get them in 3UP and 4UP versions, each with the respective amount of coat hangers included. The best news is that they’ll be taking custom orders ...

Don’t say anything. Just don’t say it. This cake is the most badass baked good I’ve ever seen. We’ve had a shitload of cakes on our site and some were pretty awesome-looking, especially this LEGO Batman cake. But this dragon clutching a D20 D&D die? Holy shit. Is it even a cake? Look at the coloring and the amount of ...

Sony unveiled the P-series VAIO at the International CES this year, stunning laptop users everywhere. This netbook is nothing like others on the market. For starters, the form factor is long and thin, like a baguette of bread. It has a badass display, full-size keyboard, Vista, Verizon built-in 3G and the coolest part, an instant-on OS. Want to just browse ...

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer used his keynote at CES to deliver some exciting news about Windows 7. As of today, the beta will be available for download and installation from MSDN and other sources. The files will be available for download starting tomorrow, January 9th. Says Ballmer of the occasion: �I�m thrilled to announce the availability of the Windows 7 ...

It can be quite difficult to find classic gaming consoles and games that predate the original Xbox. After all, the Nintendo Gamecube could be considered retro by today’s standards. Scratch that. The Gamecube was retro the moment it came out. If you’re in the market for some quality retro gaming, what better way to go than a painted SNES. The ...

One of the most dangerous things you do on a daily basis (besides drive your automobile) is fiddle with the power cords of home appliances. You never know when pulling that cord will result in a tear and a powerful shock that you’ll certainly remember. Good thing designer Kim Seung Woo has redesigned the standard power cord with a glow-in-the-dark ...

Links as fresh as the dickens. A toilet seat scale The Samsung P3 is a mighty fine-looking device Linksys wants to bring your media together New info on Tron 2.0 Build a generator from your bicycle Ben Heck blows all the other case mods away with this one Have great links you want showcased on Afternoon Linkage? E-mail us: tips ...

Etsy always has the coolest shit on the Internet. Made by some merry prankster, these CCTV decals are designed to keep an eye on you while you pull a number two. In fact, these stickers are so awesome, they’ve sold out completely on Etsy. I’m sure more will come but for now, you’ll have to keep a close eye on ...

Any true nerd would love to receive a working robot to do his/her bidding. Joe-Bot does just that. It’s a three-foot inflatable robot that can be controlled via a wireless remote. Make him turn, make him walk, but don’t ask him to call it a comeback. It�s your very own robot friend! Standing at over 3 feet tall, this inflatable ...

Do me a favor, champ. Before you go out hunting today, have a shot of bourbon with me. You see, old chap, that bourbon warms the soul and brings luck about the hunt between man and beast. Ah, yes! There’s the burn! Don’t you love these campy shot glasses I picked up with animal head covers? There’s the bear, the ...