Boston Dynamics have just released footage of their new biped robot PETMAN. This innovative robot is designed to balance itself and move freely, performing a variety of movements such as walking, crawling, and other complex actions. PETMAN represents a significant advancement in robotics, showcasing … [Read more...] about PETMAN Prototype
Archives for October 2009
Google Social Search Encorporates Twitter
After announcing last week at the Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco that Google would be adding Twitter to its Google Social Search, you can now use the social networking search tool to trawl through “tweets” as part of its search results. Google Social Search essentially pulls its information from … [Read more...] about Google Social Search Encorporates Twitter
Dead Tauntaun Star Wars Wedding Cake
Check out this original wedding cake that has been designed to show the scene in Star Wars where Luke is put inside a Tauntaun to keep him warm during an Ice Storm. This must be one of the most original wedding cakes I've ever seen, and the cake has fantastic detailing, including some lovely … [Read more...] about Dead Tauntaun Star Wars Wedding Cake
The Best iPhone Costume Award
These iPhone costumes are going to take some beating this Halloween. Created from LCD TVs and using car batteries for power, these costumes are a marvel of creativity and engineering. Unfortunately, the screens are not touch-sensitive, and the actual iPhones are mounted on the top of the LCD … [Read more...] about The Best iPhone Costume Award
In-Car Computers from Rave
Rave Computes has just released two rugged mini PCs that would be perfect for in-car PCs. The MIL-SPEC-810F is fanless and powered by an Intel 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor, which consumes less power, making it suitable for nearly all vehicles. The MIL-SPEC-810F has a PCI-104 expansion connector, 2 … [Read more...] about In-Car Computers from Rave
pureSilicon 256GB SSD Drive
PureSilicon has just added a new 256GB drive to its Renegade R2 SSD range. The drive meets MIL-STD-810F standards while offering 255 MB/s read performance and 180 MB/s write performance. The pureSilicon SSD Drives can tolerate extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration, enabling Renegade R2 to … [Read more...] about pureSilicon 256GB SSD Drive
Personal Virtual Reality Cocoon
Developed by the students at Iwata-Yano Laboratory at the University of Tsukuba, this 'Media Vehicle' is designed to be a personal virtual reality cocoon. Whilst inside, you look at a spherical display and it is supposed to allow users to move around both in the real world and a virtual … [Read more...] about Personal Virtual Reality Cocoon
New 100 Core Processor
If you think your Quad Core processor is powerful, how about a 100 Core Processor? That would surely give you that extra power you require. Well, a semiconductor manufacturer is currently designing a 100-core processor, fabricated using 40-nanometer technology, which is expected to be available … [Read more...] about New 100 Core Processor
LED Eyelash
If you fancy creating a little extra sparkle at any party, why not wear the latest in tech fashion LED Eyelashes designed by Soomi Park. The LED eyelashes were introduced as a "product that speaks to many Asian women’s desire for bigger eyes." The lashes are controlled by a tilt sensor allowing you … [Read more...] about LED Eyelash
Worlds Largest Lego Mario
If you have a few Lego bricks lying around, you could try building yourself a Mario or just put in a bid for this monster-sized Lego Mario that is being auctioned on currently at 2,650 Euros. The creator Dirk VH is donating the proceeds to charity. The Netherlands’ Game Mania commissioned Dirk to … [Read more...] about Worlds Largest Lego Mario
Windows 7 USB Installer
To help ease the pain of upgrading to their new Windows 7 operating system, Microsoft has released a neat Windows 7 USB installer. The utility, Windows 7 USB Download Tool, creates a bootable flash drive from a downloaded .iso file, or disk image, of Windows 7, and can be purchased from Microsoft's … [Read more...] about Windows 7 USB Installer
Mini DV Case iPhone Stand
We've featured a number of innovative DIY iPhone stands here at Geeky Gadgets, and this one is yet another simple and effective mod. If you have any old Mini DV tapes lying around, then you already have a built-in iPhone stand waiting for action. Just open it up and drop in your iPhone. I couldn't … [Read more...] about Mini DV Case iPhone Stand
