Boston Dynamics have just released footage of their new biped robot PETMAN.  Which will balance itself and move freely; walking, crawling and doing a variety of  other movments.

balances dynamically using a human-like walking motion; it is a close relative to BigDog, sharing elements of the mechanical desgin and control.

PETMAN was designed as an anthropomorphic robot for testing chemical protection clothing and suit-stressing calisthenics during exposure to chemical warfare agents for the US Army.

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Check out this original wedding cake that has been designed to show the scene in Stars Wars were Luke it put inside a Tauntaun to keep him warm during an Ice Storm. This must me one of the most original wedding cakes I’ve ever scene and the cake has fantastic detailing. Including some lovely Tauntaun guts and insides.. ummm lovely.

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These iPhone costumes are going to take some beating this Halloween. Created from LCD TV’s and using car batteries for power. Unfortuantely the screens are not touch sensitive and the actual iPhones are mounted on the top of the  LCD screens which hetn display the content.  The whole custome weighs in at around 85lbs and the car batteries that provide power are situated between their legs. Not that comfy but well worth it. Watch the video after the break to believe.

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Rave computes has just released two rugged mini PC’s that would be perfect for in-car pc’s.  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 mini PCI express slots, compact Flash and SIM slots, Gigabyte Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and three USB ports.

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Developed by the students at  Iwata-Yano Laboratory at the University of Tsukuba this ‘Media Vehicle’  is designed to be a the  personal virtual reality cocoon. Whilst inside you look at a spherical display and is supposed to allow users  move around both in the real world and a virtual  environment.

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If you into motorcycles and like a cool beer now and again then this gadget is for you. This motorcycle grip bottle opener not only opens your favourite brew it also revs up every time.  Great as a Christmas

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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 to control the lights as you tilt your head. Check out the video after the jump.

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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 eBay currently at 2,650 Euros. The creator Dirk VH is donating the proceeds to charity. The Netherlands’ Game Mania commissioned Dirk to create this giant Mario.

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We have seen quite a few different spy gadgets here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest one is bound to keep all the James Bond fans happy, the Fake Car Key Spy Camera.

The Fake Car Key Spy Camera looks like a standard car key, but hidden inside is a pinhole camera that can capture video at a 640 x 480 pixel resolution at 29 frames per second.

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Here is something fun for all the business geeks out there, the next time you are presenting an important meeting, why not use one of these fun Star Wars Lightsaber Laser Pointers rather than a standard one.

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This has to be the ultimate Christmas decoration for all the Star Wars fans out there, the Yoda Light Up Christmas Tree Topper.

The Yoda Light Up Christmas Tree Topper features an LED lightsaber which lights up, and he is bound to look much better than the traditional angel or star.

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These new speed bumps designed and created by Mexico’s Decano Industries which react to the speed of your car.

If you are travelling too fast and hit the speed bump metal plates increase the size of the bump letting you know your going to fast. If you hit them at a slower speed both plates immediately collapse into the ground under the weight of the car and your ride is uninterrupted. Check out the video after the jump.

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