design - Macenstein - Page 11

Polaroid iPhone decal kicks it so old school, odds are not many people will know why it’s cool

Hey, remember Polaroid Cameras? No? Well, um, remember the song “Hey Ya” by OutKast from a few years back where they told girls to shake their butts “Like a Polaroid Picture”? Well, they were referring to the instant photos that popped out of Polaroid cameras, and which people would often shake under the mistaken assumption they would develop faster. Well... Read More

Has this ever happened to you?

I can’t think of anything I love more than infomercials. Especially ones that start with black and white footage of some overweight slob struggling with an exceedingly simple task, while our hero, fit and in color, easily tackles the problem thanks to whatever amazing gadget we’re trying to sell. Well, if you anything like me, you’re gonna love the iBottle opener,... Read More

Alleged iPhone 5 pics surface just in time to steal all the CES thunder

Apple may not be attending CES, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t found a way to dominate the tech headlines. New pics and a video purporting to show the next generation of the iPhone have hit the interwebs today, and if YouTube is to be believed, Apple legal has already had them pull the video, lending some degree of credibility to their authenticity. Of course,... Read More

Sears selling iWork for $39.99

Although it may not be the business “tool” you’re expecting. PC toolkit? OUCH! Oddly, they even out-Appled Apple with their logo by adding the “Apple reflection” which for some reason Apple didn’t even use on their version of iWork. Adding insult to injury, they are marketing it as a “PC Toolkit”. Thanks to faithful Macenstein... Read More

Four “WTF was Apple Thinking?” iTunes design decisions

Everyone loves iTunes – mainly because if you use an iPod, iPhone or iPad, you have no choice but to love it. But for a company as well known for their UI design as Apple is, there are still a couple “WTF were they thinking?” oversights that bug me on a daily basis as I sync my devices. Here are my top 4. 1. Seriously? You had to use Purple TWICE? Apple needed... Read More

Susan Kare’s Mac icon prints are the perfect holiday gift (for ME)

AHHH!!! Why couldn’t faithful Macenstein reader Jason have told us about these awesome signed Mac OS icon prints from original pixel art icon Susan Kare BEFORE I loaded my Christmas list with Angry Birds plush dolls?!?! Oh well, at $90 a pop, these would have made a rather expensive Christmas for the Bride of Macenstein, as I obviously would need the whole set (just like... Read More

New iPad case screams “beat me up”

We often hear reports of thugs stealing Apple gear, but USBfever is selling an iPad case so nerdy, I think regular law-abiding citizens may feel compelled to beat you up and take your iPad, just on principal. Behold the FOLIO URBAN Wide Case for iPad Well, if walking around typing with your iPad displayed like that doesn’t get you attacked, certainly wearing that shirt... Read More

Apparently “Rated 4+” = full frontal nudity

I think it should be obvious at this point that I’m probably the furthest things from a prude, but I must say, slipping full frontal nudity into an app rated 4+ just seems a little odd to me. That’s right, everyone’s favorite Look and Find (including my kids) Time Geeks has a couple fairly adult finds for you (or your 4+ kid) to find, including, but not limited... Read More

Steve Jobs, man of action, is now an action figure

Well, I don’t know if I would cal this an “action figure”, as it is incapable of action/movement, but damn, this $80 Steve Jobs Action Figure from M.I.C. is amazingly detailed. I mean seriously, check out those shoes! If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for me an Apple geek, this is probably the only sure-fire hit out there right now, aside... Read More

Looks like Alderaan’s weathermen worked for the Empire

How else do you explain this weather forecast? These awesome Star Wars-themed Dashboard weather widgets are the work of Cristian “Kit” Paul, a designer who appears to have a love of Star Wars, Apple, and a lot of free time. Check out more on Cristian’s site. Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Kevin for the tip! via OSXDaily  Read More

ADVERTISE ON MACENSTEIN

Click here to inquire about making a fortune by advertising your game, gadget, or site on Macenstein.