I bet there isn’t anyone out there who hasn't seen and used a View-Master before. I remember how cool it was when I was a kid when the 3D View-Master came out. A geek has hacked up a View-Master DIY style with some modern LCD innards. The guy took the toy and opened it up to insert a couple LCDs … [Read more...] about Geek Hacks View-Master with LCD Screens and 3D
Archives for August 2010
USB AC Outlet Concept is Welcome at My House
If the fire marshal was tasked with doing spot checks on geeks at home to be sure they weren't overusing their outlets, he would have a heart attack at my house. Every one of my outlets in the office is in use either powering a computer or other gadget or charging a USB device. Several outlets have … [Read more...] about USB AC Outlet Concept is Welcome at My House
SmartFish Offers ErgoMotion Mouse to go with its Keyboard
Back in January, a company called SmartFish unveiled a new ergonomic keyboard called the Ergokeyboard. The Ergokeyboard features a split key layout, a common design in ergonomic keyboards aimed at reducing strain on the user's hands and wrists. Today, the company has expanded its ergonomic product … [Read more...] about SmartFish Offers ErgoMotion Mouse to go with its Keyboard
Pinball Magic Brings Iconic Arcade Game To The iPhone Age
The funny thing with the pinball machine is it has enjoyed more longevity than most game consoles. In fact, the iconic arcade staple has been shrunken down to accommodate an iPhone as part of New Potato’s attempt at revitalizing the art form. Officially dubbed Pinball Magic, this cheeky bit of … [Read more...] about Pinball Magic Brings Iconic Arcade Game To The iPhone Age
Chinese Man Builds Earthquake-Proof Bed
Is it just us, or do some of the best designs that reach this site come from everyday people? There’s not much of a backgrounder available on Wang Wenxi, the elderly Chinese inventor who patented this earthquake-proof bed. While the accompanying photo indicates a rather solid-looking sleeping … [Read more...] about Chinese Man Builds Earthquake-Proof Bed
Swiftpoint’s New Mouse Leaves Your Touchpad Redundant
The people at New Zealand tech company Swiftpoint have been awfully busy as of late developing the bane of laptop/notebook touchpads everywhere: a minuscule new mouse you can grasp with three fingers or less. Oh, and it’s also called Swiftpoint. What the Swiftpoint has over your average touchpad, … [Read more...] about Swiftpoint’s New Mouse Leaves Your Touchpad Redundant
Samsung’s Zipel Can Do Everything But Play Music
Reviewing the specs of this attractive new kitchen appliance from Samsung makes you wonder what was going on in the minds of the engineers who built it. Take this: It’s a traditional oven/microwave/steamer that’s voice-activated and includes 160 cooking combinations. Even better, the online buzz … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Zipel Can Do Everything But Play Music
Backup Your Camcorder Footage On The Move With I-O Data
There are many different devices designed to help you backup your photos on the move, but not so many to help keep your camcorder footage safe while away from a computer. Well, I-O Data have also realized the gap in the market and created a portable HDD that you can connect to your camcorder, … [Read more...] about Backup Your Camcorder Footage On The Move With I-O Data
EasyBloom May Soon Be Used To Green The Solar System
Okay, maybe we stretched reality a bit too far with the title. But your mind tends to make these assumptions once it grasps the sheer awesomeness of PlantSense’s revolutionary new product, EasyBloom. … [Read more...] about EasyBloom May Soon Be Used To Green The Solar System
iControlPad Heads Into Production
The iControlPad has been talked about for a number of years, but it now finally looks like it's made its way onto a production line. The picture below shows the very first iControlPad off the production line. Check out the video after the jump to see this unique iPhone accessory in action. The … [Read more...] about iControlPad Heads Into Production
ASUS New N Series Laptops Now Available In The UK
Asus have just launched two new laptops on to the UK market the ASUS 15.6-inch N53JN and the ASUS 17.3-inch N73JN. That According to ASUS are the first ever range of laptops designed and created to address the problem of sub-standard audio on portable PCs. … [Read more...] about ASUS New N Series Laptops Now Available In The UK
Huawei Ideos U8150 Android 2.2 Phone To Launch At IFA
Huawei will be launching their new Froyo Ideos U8150 phone at the IFS next week on September 2nd. The new Huawei Ideos U8150 Android 2.2 Phone will be equipped with a 2.8 inch touchscreen display, HSDPA, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11n, 3.2MP camera, and a 528MHz processor. Features and … [Read more...] about Huawei Ideos U8150 Android 2.2 Phone To Launch At IFA
