Hacoa have produced a DIY kit to turn your ordinary keyboard into a one of a kind wooden keyboard with lots of character. The whole process of turning a normal keyboard to a wooden one is an experience in itself which is a simple joy of creation. On top of that the keyboard is said to make distinct wooden sound when typing for added enjoyment.

Also the wooden USBs are unique and comes in animal shapes or Monaca which is more the conventional USB shape. There are many other fun products available from Hacoa which are available for viewing on their website.

Controversy between artist Shepard Fairey and Associated Press. News organization Associated Press stated last Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 that the very popular Obama Hope poster, by Fairey is actually an asset of AP because it was based on a photograph taken by former AP photographer Mannie Garcia. Therefore AP wants credit and loyalty for the usage. With the help of Stanford Law School and firm Durie Tangri, Fairey filed a lawsuit against AP. In the compliant, Fairey and his firm,  Obey Giant, wants a legal declaration that the poster did not infringe on AP’s copyright. It also seeks a protection from AP’s future claims of copyright infringement against anyone currently own the poster or derivatives from it. Expect more development to come soon.