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Brand Wars: When Everything Is About Star Wars
The beauty of a competitive business climate is that consumers and customers get lower prices. However, when everything is about the best gadget, product or service, it's not always easy to decide what brand to choose. You have to compare your requirements to the product itself to know exactly what ...
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Every Company Microsoft Ever Invested In [Infographic]
We all know that Microsoft was taken to court for possibly monopolizing several aspects of the software market by acquiring company after company that they were supposedly competing with on the market. This became one of the most news worthy court cases in the history of the computer industry, and w ...
Angry Birds: This Time As Real Life Game Play
Some consider Angry Birds to be one of the most addicting games of all time, and I am ready to agree. However, for me it's not just that I like playing it, but that I actually have to make sure I clear each level with a three star rating. And believe me, it's easier said than done! You have to find ...
Latte Art Turns To Darth Vader, Batman & More For Inspiration
I am a huge Latte drinker when I get around to it. I have this fully tricked out machine at home, which I have had for several years, and when the mood strikes me, it's my best friend for several days. I don't like coffee in general, but when it comes to latte, I can drink gallons of it.
I think ...
How To: Make A Mathematically Correct Bagel
Do you know of people who think in terms of math equations all the time? I used to be that way. I've mentioned before that I dropped out of art class in high school so I could take an advanced calculus class instead. Now I'm just a geek, but back when I was a super geek, I used to think of everythin ...
Watchmen Owl Ship Flawlessly Recreated In Lego
It's been a while now since the movie Watchmen made headlines and topped Box Office charts around the world. The movie in itself was a breath of fresh air for most movie goers, while some had trouble taking it in due to its artistic feel and visuals. However, the movie did well, and the effects were ...
Unbelievable ASCII Art Created With A Typewriter
I think everyone at some point has come across the awesomeness of ASCII art. It first appeared on the early Commodore 64, if not even earlier. It spread like wildfire, and we have been evolving it ever since. With a computer, it's really simple to achieve good results. If I am not mistaken, there ar ...
Sin City Welcomes Disney Princesses To Be Badass
When Sin City was released, everyone was talking about the visuals and how unique and genuine they were. I must say that I was a little impressed by the movie, even though the storyline was a little bit thin and most of the time the movie itself was a little hard to get into because of the way they ...
Retro Games Recreated: Gummy Bear Stop Motion Video
I remember writing an article a while ago about the Gummy Bear Chandelier, and I remember Diana and I discussing how much the thing would cost. We were both way off when we guessed how much it would be, and it was settled once Diana (yeah, she awesome like that) called the creator and asked what it ...
Starry Night: Vincent van Gogh Painting Recreated In Bacon
It's been a while now since we touched on the subject that we all love, namely bacon. There have been quite a few products created with the flavor, smell and look of bacon, and it looks as if that is unlikely to stop anytime soon. The funny thing is that right when some people think bacon is "out," ...
R2-BBQ & Beer2-D2: Perfect For The Summer BBQ Party
It's almost summer, and at least over here in Sweden, people have started to bust out the grills to experience the season's first barbecue. There are of course a lot of different sizes, shapes and formats when it comes to this wonderful way of preparing food. The smoker grills are getting more and m ...
Lego Super 8 Projector: Movies Never Looked Better
There are things in the world that are hard to let go of, and then there are things that you simply shouldn't let go of at all. It is hard to let go of the Walkman for example, but there is a superior medium that will benefit you when it comes to accessibility and quality. However, a vinyl record ha ...
If You Can’t Get Enough Of Star Wars: Office Supply X-Wing
If you are confined within the four walls of your office during your working hours, I am sure you have thought about pretty much everything that could keep you inspired to continue working. We can't all have the top floor office with the amazing city view where a pair of binoculars could keep you bu ...
Canstruction: Insanely Retro Canned Food Sculptures
We have stated it many times before, but there is no denying that art comes in a plethora of shapes and styles. There is just no predicting it, and the more out-there it is, the more attention it seems to attract. When I was living in Los Angeles for a brief moment, I was amazed by the store food di ...
Tintin Joins The Mashup Lineup With Alien, Tron & More
Here we are again making sure that you are exposed to the latest in concept mashups. If you are a frequent visitor to Bit Rebels, you know it has become one of our cornerstones to off the various insanities. However, this time, we are not going to venture into charted territory. Nope, we are going w ...