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This is from 2005, but it’s still genius. French artist Space Invader (an alias, his parents weren’t that l33t) specialises in creating artworks out of Rubik’s Cubes. Like this version of Mario, which can be found on his Rubikubism site. Others include rubikart based on 9/11 and A Clockwork Orange.

Space Invader also spends a fair amount of time travelling the globe sticking rogue Space Invaders on walls. Marvellous. His website has all the details.

This news story courtesy of: Stuart Dredge

Once, not too long ago, LG was best known for its washing machines and rather rubbish mobiles.

Not any more though. For after an amazing year the Korean company has scooped no fewer than three Shiny Awards.

It took top slot in…

WAG gadget of the year - LG Chocolate KG800 phone

Best Fashion Mobile - LG Shine KV 4200

Gadget Icon of the year - LG Chocolate KG800 phone

To find out who won ASBO gadget, Green gadget, boring but useful gadget and much more check after the turn. We’ll have the lowdown on the individual categories tomorrow morning.

WAG gadget of the year

Winner

- LG Chocolate KG800 phone

Runner up

- LG Roberto Cavalli phone-

ASBO gadget of the year

Winner

- Samsung K5 MP3 player-

Runner up

- Heelys skate shoes

Green Gadget of the year

Winner

- Evesham Crusader Carbon3 PC

Runner up

- Eclipse Solar Gear solar powered briefcase

Gadget accessory of the year

Winner

- Nike iPod sports kit

Runner up

- MobilWear Abacus AU6001 Bluetooth watch

Best HDTV Contribution

Winner

- Sky

Runner up

- LG BH 100 (joint HD DVD/Blu-ray player)

Game of the year

Winner

- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC)

Runner up

- Wii Sports (Wii)

Smartphone of the year

Winner

- Nokia N73

Runner up

- HTC TyTN

Boring but useful gadget of the year

Winner

- Sling Media Slingbox

Runner up

- Logitech Revolution mouse

Gadget icon of the year

Winner

- LG Chocolate KG800 phone

Runner up

- Apple iPod nano

Best Fashion Mobile

Winner

- LG Shine KV 4200

Runner up

- LG Chocolate KG800 phone

Best Web 2.0 innovation

Winner

- Vox

Runner up

- Last FM

This news story courtesy of: Ashleyn

Combining Star Trek-like cool factor with the simple practicality of a drug-free way to make dubious water safe to drink, the SteriPEN Classic UV Light Water Purifier destroys viruses, bacteria and cysts with a swizzle of the stick. Since it doesn’t use chemicals it’s safer for the environment - it doesn’t create resistant strains - and it’ll make you feel better without your needing more water bottles. $100 USD. [GT]

SteriPEN Classic UV Light Water Purifier

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The Saab 9-3 BioPower Hybrid concept car has a 2.3t engine which delivers 14% more power and 11% more torque when running on E85 bioethanol compared to petrol, which means you can really gun it down the M5 but still feel virtuous about burning cleaner fuel (though if you have to use petrol, it can take it). Based on typical petrol consumption, driving a BioPower would reduce your consumption by 1,087 litres per year. However, it’s also a convertible, with air conditioning and iPod hookups and climate control and all kinds of things making it a sexy ride as well as a responsible one. [GT]

Saab 9-3 BioPower Hybrid concept car

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Resembling a gigantic LED alarm clock grafted onto an undergrad-era coffee table, the Time Table is nonetheless sneakily cool. The digits are glowing electroluminescent film that comes in at only 6cm thick. Unsurprisingly, it does include an alarm feature (but probably not a snooze button). [GT]

Time Table [via SciFi Tech]

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Abdel Kareem Soliman, aka Kareen Amer, has been sentenced to four years’ prison for insulting various things bloggers are prone to insult. (Bite me, Tony Blair!) Soliman had some choice words about Islam, the president of Egypt, and called his alma mater al-Azhar “the university of terrorism”. He was expelled last year and his school pushed for him to be arrested for being mouthy. Visit Free Kareem to get in on doing something to support his human right to speak his mind and be free. [GT]

Egypt blogger jailed for ‘insult’

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LG is launching an all-in-one car entertainment, selling it exclusively at Halfords.

The LAN9600R offers sat nav, DVD and music playback. The unit has a 7-inch touchscreen/DVD monitor, along with an MP3 player, Bluetooth handsfree calling and location search using country data on DVD.

You can also load DVD data onto the internal memory, play music via CD or MP3 (there’s a USB connector for external devices) and watch DVD movies. Not whilst driving though.

Available now, you can pick one up for £999.99.

Find out more

This news story courtesy of: modculture

Pure has launched what it describes as an “affordable” home Hi-Fi system - the DMX-25.

The DMX-25 produces 10 Watts RMS per channel of audio and offers playback of MP3/ WMA files from a choice of portable USB flash memory drives, SD memory cards or CDs. You can also add an iPod, MiniDisc or MP3 player via the two auxiliary inputs.

The DAB tuner autotunes all available stations, with scrolling text showing news, sports results, artist names and track titles. There’s also FM with RDS and a total of 30 presets. The top loading CD player is CD-R and CD-RW playback compatible with support for CD Text and audio CD playlists. Other features include a sleep timer and a fully featured remote control, plus LCD display.

The DMX-25 is on sale from April 2007 for £129.99

Pure website

This news story courtesy of: modculture

This chap on the following video was fired by Apple for his performance at an Apple get-together apparently. It’s not that bad is it?

This news story courtesy of: mofgimmers

FM transmitters are now legal - and indeed cheaper and less bulky. And the best example of the latter two points can be found on the Bubblegum FM transmitter.

It’s designed for the second generation nano, adding just 3cm to the size of your player. And even better - it’s available in a range of colours that can match your choice of nano shade. And if you have a different dock-connecting iPod, you can still use it - it just doesn’t look as sleek.

Frequency range is a healthy 87.9FM right up to 107.9, with nine presets that should help you avoid disruption. It’s available now, retailing for £9.95.

Find out more at the Blue Unplugged website

This news story courtesy of: modculture

The older you get, the more stressed you get. Money worries, relationships, the workplace - it all mounts up - playing havoc with your health. So the emWave stress reliever might just be what you need.

According to ThinkGeek (for they are selling the little gadget), the emWave can teach you to find a state in which you’ll have increased energy, greater mental clarity, enhanced emotional balance, and improved listening ability. And you’ll sleep better too.

To use it, just put your thumb on the red-sensor, and watch the blinking lights. They’ll tell you if what you’re doing is helping - or not. And once you reach your chilled-out best, keep doing it. In no time you’ll be ready for the real world again.

Available now, you can pick one up for $198.99 (around £100).

ThinkGeek website

This news story courtesy of: modculture

You’re hosting a very elegant dinner party and both hands are full of bottles of Cristal. You need to dim the lights for a dramatic presentation of the Crepes Suzette. So you say, “Computer! Lights to 25%!” And Majel Roddenberry’s voice affirms your commands have been accepted as the lights obediently dim. Your guests, a cross-section of members of the House of Lords, footie players and pop tarts, all applaud wildly. All thanks to the STAR TREK? Voice Operated Dimmer. $40 USD. [GT]

STAR TREK? Voice Operated Dimmer [via Ubergizmo]

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