Culture jamming

HOW TO – disable RFID tags

HOW TO – disable RFID tags

Got RFID tags you’re worried about? No problem! Instuctables user w1n5t0n writes: The main reason someone would want to block or destroy RFID chips would be to maintain privacy. In the last step I explained that RFID tags can be read from very long distances. The potential for abuse of this technology grows as more […]

Graffiti Research Lab on BBtv

Today’s episode of BBtv has excerpts from Graffiti Research Lab: The Complete First Season. GRL are the controversial artists behind the wildly popular LED Throwies, featured in MAKE Volume 06 and all over blogspace, and the amazing L.A.S.E.R. tagging system. Graffiti Research Lab, the movie Related: Throwie mania on Make: Blog Graffiti Research Lab » […]

A fresh batch of rick rolls

A fresh batch of rick rolls

From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Flickr pool member Planetwrite, furthered the rickroll meme the best way a maker could – by fixing up a fresh batch of laser emblazoned rick rolls! It seems no medium is safe from this phenomenon. – Rick rolls on Flickr Related: RollTube rick rolls every YouTube video CRAFT:Blog – […]

Refacing government tender

Refacing government tender

Given the current value of the dollar “Refacing Government Tender” via Buzzfeed might be a good way to increase its value… More: Business cards made from dollar bills, cut with a laser… HOW TO – Fold a Shamrock from a Dollar Bill. MAKE – Volume 12 – Dollar Bill Greetings (Page 190). MAKE MONEY Dollar […]

Body Technology Interfaces

I’ve been working on a project where I knit sweaters to go from gadgets to your body. They’re supposed to be a fun commentary on how attached and concentrated on technology we are, and to highlight the lack of movement that happens when we’re engrossed in our laptops, keyboards, PDAs, etc. I plan on making […]