Unfortunately, planking is not a laughing matter for some people, and one unfortunate GameStop employee has been fired after five years of service for planking within a GameStop store. John Mazzocchi, pictured below, posted a picture of himself planking between two in-store kiosks and captioned it … [Read more...] about Gamestop Employee Fired For Planking
Julian Horsey
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Executive Editor & Co-Founder of Geeky Gadgets
Julian Horsey is the co-founder of Geeky Gadgets and a veteran technology journalist with over 18 years of experience. A published author and multimedia designer, he specializes in emerging frontiers including Artificial Intelligence, autonomous agents, and next-gen hardware like mini PCs and wearables.
Driven by curiosity and a passion for design, Julian provides in-depth analysis on how AI workflows—from Claude to Google Gemini—are transforming productivity and creativity. His work has been cited by global tech leaders and major publications, reflecting nearly two decades of expertise in 3D printing, AR/VR, and DIY electronics. When not exploring the latest AI models, he is an avid maker and experimenter in the world of DIY tech.
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Apple Drops Front Row Media Feature From OS X Lion
New features, amendments, and the odd issue are still being discovered within Apple's new OS X Lion operating system. One older feature to have received the chop in OS X Lion is Apple's Front Row media menu. The Front Row feature under Snow Leopard was accessible by pressing the "Cmd+Esc" keys … [Read more...] about Apple Drops Front Row Media Feature From OS X Lion
WebRunner Converts Web Applications Into Standalone Desktop Apps
If you are a Firefox user, a useful Firefox extension has been created called WebRunner that will allow you to convert almost any web application into a standalone application you can then run on your desktop. This includes popular web-based services such as Gmail, Google Plus, and even the game … [Read more...] about WebRunner Converts Web Applications Into Standalone Desktop Apps
Plastic Wall-E Toy Transformed Into Working Robot (video)
A Wall-E plastic toy has been given the ultimate makeover, transforming it from a lifeless plastic toy into a working Wall-E Robot complete with camera, voice recognition, and object tracking. The Wall-E toy was converted by Canadian "DJ Sure" and is built using a controller with its functions … [Read more...] about Plastic Wall-E Toy Transformed Into Working Robot (video)
Apple 2011 iMac Seagate 1TB HDD Replacement Program Started
If you purchased a new 2011 iMac with a 1TB Seagate hard drive between May 2011 and July 2011, Apple has reported that the 1TB Seagate drives within the systems might fail, and has now started a replacement program to help you change the drive before any data loss is experienced. Apple has started … [Read more...] about Apple 2011 iMac Seagate 1TB HDD Replacement Program Started
Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Comic Con Footage – Be Quick Before Its Pulled (video)
If you are looking forward to the launch of Elder Scrolls V Skyrim later this year, then you are definitely going to enjoy this brief footage which was unveiled at Comic Con by Bethesda. Unfortunately, most of the videos which have made their way onto YouTube have already been pulled by Bethesda, … [Read more...] about Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Comic Con Footage – Be Quick Before Its Pulled (video)
Battlefield 3 Pre-Orders Outpacing Black Ops
With the highly anticipated release of Battlefield 3 edging ever closer to its official launch date of October 25, 2011, on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, the EA marketing machine is now beginning to pick up speed. Rumors suggest that EA Games has set aside one of the biggest … [Read more...] about Battlefield 3 Pre-Orders Outpacing Black Ops
Apple Macbook Batteries Open To Malicious Attacks
Over the weekend, it has been reported that security researcher Charlie Miller has found a security glitch within Apple's MacBook batteries that could be used by hackers to cause serious damage to the battery and system. The new security hole has been found by Miller within the chip and … [Read more...] about Apple Macbook Batteries Open To Malicious Attacks
Innovative Mouse Design Utilises Disk Drive Space
A new and innovative mouse design has been entered into this year's Sparks Concept Design Awards, that utilizes the normally unused space within a laptop's disk drive. The Disk Mouse has been designed to be exactly the same size and shape as a CD or DVD disk so that when it's not being used, the … [Read more...] about Innovative Mouse Design Utilises Disk Drive Space
Google Acquires PittPatt Facial Recognition Company
Google has this week quietly acquired PittPatt, the seven-year-old facial recognition company which was started by three “image analysis” and “pattern recognition” specialists from Carnegie Mellon University. No details have been released about the purchase by either side. But the new facial … [Read more...] about Google Acquires PittPatt Facial Recognition Company
Nintendo Launches 3D Video Service On Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo has today launched its new 3D video service for Nintendo 3DS users, bringing exclusive 3D video content to the games console with short 3D videos from the worlds of music, comedy, animation, and Hollywood. The new 3D video movies are available from Nintendo's online store and currently … [Read more...] about Nintendo Launches 3D Video Service On Nintendo 3DS
Flipphandle Enables Bike Handlebars To Fold Inline With Frame
If you are short of a little bike storage space and need to make the most of every little bit you have, a new device called the Flipphandle might be able to help provide just a little extra, by enabling you to twist your handlebars 90 degrees inline with your frame without the need for any allen … [Read more...] about Flipphandle Enables Bike Handlebars To Fold Inline With Frame
