It's supposed to mirror a person anyway, so it really would cross your mind to stick needles on the Elfoid ala voodoo doll. The Elfoid is a pint-sized variant of the Telenoid R1 telepresence robot by Japan's Eager Co. Ltd. The Elfoid is just a concept, however, and won't be hitting retail outlets … [Read more...] about Can You Stick Needles On This Elfoid Smartphone Doll?
Need A Brain Upgrade? Scientists Think They Know How
The human brain is a wonderful thing to taste er, test. That's why a new paper explores the possibilities of improving memory by manipulating a specific enzyme. Why is this important? For starters, it could potentially open a new frontier of brain-specific medication. But we're getting way ahead … [Read more...] about Need A Brain Upgrade? Scientists Think They Know How
Necono Spy Cam Is Too Weird For Comfort
What happens when a Scandinavian designer and a Japanese company join forces? Weird gadgets is what happens. The Necono is not a paperweight or a fridge magnet, though it does have magnets on its feet/base. The Necono is a small feline-shaped camera that can take video and pics thanks to a hidden … [Read more...] about Necono Spy Cam Is Too Weird For Comfort
This Random Tattoo Machine Marks You For Life
Not only does it mark you for life, but it imprints a religious symbol on your arm. So no vague tribal tats here, boys and girls. You can’t choose the ink design either because it's random. If you're Jewish and the machine delivers a green crescent, just gulp and move on. Although the whole … [Read more...] about This Random Tattoo Machine Marks You For Life
Valve’s Gabe Newell Throws Down Gauntlet, Makes Steam Password Public
Having just had my very own Steam account hijacked not two weeks ago, I welcomed Valve's recent announcement of their new Steam anti-hijacker protection system with tears of joy and a painful reminder of hitting my shin against a chest of drawers. But mostly joy. This new system, known as Steam … [Read more...] about Valve’s Gabe Newell Throws Down Gauntlet, Makes Steam Password Public
Graduate Student Claims Future Mass Extinction Is Inevitable
The good news is humans will survive it. The bad news is little else will. So much for good news, then. Nicholas Matzke, a graduate student from the U of California, Berkeley has just published a paper that concludes 3/4ths of all life on Earth will be extinct within 300 years. Matzke arrived … [Read more...] about Graduate Student Claims Future Mass Extinction Is Inevitable
Surfsens is One Tricked Out Surfboard
Surfing has just gotten a much-deserved boost thanks to efforts by two Spanish companies who want that competitive edge during competitions. Tecnalia and Pukas have collaborated to create the Surfsens, a board that has built-in flash memory so its performance on the waves can be assessed. Though … [Read more...] about Surfsens is One Tricked Out Surfboard
World Of Warcraft Not Getting Fireland Raids In New 4.1 Patch
I'm about as far from a WoW-head as it's possible to be without burning the discs in public, but apparently this Fireland thing that's kind of a big deal isn't going to make it into 4.1, you're only going to get it in... wait for it... 4.2. Lo and a great gnashing of teeth and tortured wailing rose … [Read more...] about World Of Warcraft Not Getting Fireland Raids In New 4.1 Patch
Design Student Creates Rad Orbital Garbage Collector Concept
Half a century of space programs might have spawned a ton of historic moments but it has also left tons of debris orbiting our dirty little planet. The solution? A lot of very smart people are still mulling how to clean the heavens of space junk. … [Read more...] about Design Student Creates Rad Orbital Garbage Collector Concept
Toy Taser Preps The Kids For Law Enforcement Career
It's cheap too, at only $3.50 a pop. If you're thinking this is completely harmless, it's kinda. Okay, so the electric shock it sends isn't incapacitating but take it from us—there's enough juice on this baby to electrocute Gramps and unsuspecting house pets. … [Read more...] about Toy Taser Preps The Kids For Law Enforcement Career
Sony NGP’s Innards Not PS3-Grade After All
Sony were quite comfortable with letting the idea that its upcoming portable will pack somewhere close to PS3 levels of punch float around at first, but things are getting out of hand. And Sony couldn't stand idly by letting these rumors run rampant for more than a few months. Because then they'd … [Read more...] about Sony NGP’s Innards Not PS3-Grade After All
Fraunhofer To Unveil Customizable Surgical Tools In Upcoming Trade Show
Surgical tools aren’t exactly the kind of topic that gets featured here at Geeky Gadgets. But the news from Fraunhofer, a high-tech firm specializing in cutting-edge manufacturing processes for various industries, shouldn't be missed. Fraunhofer has developed laser technology that allows doctors … [Read more...] about Fraunhofer To Unveil Customizable Surgical Tools In Upcoming Trade Show
