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Fantastic Article/Review of the Two Ultimate Machine Apps
Posted by Brett in Uncategorized on August 1, 2010
Blogger/Philosopher/Zen Master Steve left a comment on my last post with a link to an article he posted yesterday: The Most Useless Review (EVER).
Like myself, Steve is fascinated with the concept of a machine with only one function: to turn itself off.
Steve’s article begins with a history of Ultimate/Useless Machines including links to other useless articles and goes on to review the two Useless Machine apps available for the iPhone/Pad. I’ve mentioned one of the apps in a previous post, but the second one is news to me.
For those interested in UM’s I highly recommend that you check it out.
If you’re wonder about the drawing to the left, it’s Steve’s favicon. For an explanation look here.
Concerning Useless apps, I don’t own an iPhone/Pad so I haven’t had a chance to try these programs. One is free, and the other costs a whopping 99 cents.
If Steve Jobs is listening, please know that I would gladly trade a handcrafted UM for an iPad. If Stephen Colbert can beg for an iPad, I don’t see any reason why I can’t! (Nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more…)
Useless Machine in Make Magazine!
Posted by Brett in Uncategorized on July 18, 2010
WooHoo, I be a real author, now! Check it out: makezine.com/23/uselessmachine/ . I can’t wait to get my print copy.
Please note, if you don’t have a subscription to Make you’ll only be able to view limited content. The full build instructions however, are available for all and can be found here

Useless CD ROM
Posted by Brett in Uncategorized on March 13, 2010
StardockMagic made a cool version of the machine using an old CD ROM. But how is he going to make drink coaster now?
Useless Machine Workshop
Posted by Brett in Uncategorized on March 8, 2010
Last weekend FizzPOP (a hackerspace in Birmingham, England) held a workshop for building Useless Machines.
They supplied all the tools, materials and refreshments.
Can’t help but think about the viral nature of the machine. It’s a good example of a meme.
Useless Machine: Robot of the Year!
Posted by Brett in Uncategorized on February 22, 2010
The Useless Machine has been voted as the “Robot of the Year” at engadget.com.


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