Building on the technology used in their super fast Shinkansen Bullet train, Japan has this week unveiled its new Maglev Train Prototype which has been designed to reach speeds of around 311mph, but has been pushed up to 361mph in testing. In comparison, the current Shinkansen Bullet trains are … [Read more...] about 311mph Maglev Train Prototype Unveiled By Japan
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Oculus Rift Developer Kits Will Start Shipping In March 2013 (video)
After securing a healthy $2.4 million in funding, the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset team has been busy creating the developer kits for their new device, which is hoped will take gaming to the next level of interaction. To re-cap, the new Oculus Rift virtual reality headset has been designed … [Read more...] about Oculus Rift Developer Kits Will Start Shipping In March 2013 (video)
BlueTube Audio Vacuum Tube Amplifier With Integrated Bluetooth (video)
If you are looking for something a little different than the everyday run-of-the-mill plastic speaker docks for your mobile devices, you might be interested in a new Kickstarter project which has created the retro-styled BlueTube. The BlueTube is equipped with exposed tubes which provide the … [Read more...] about BlueTube Audio Vacuum Tube Amplifier With Integrated Bluetooth (video)
Oru Kayak The Origami Folding Boat Hits Kickstarter (video)
Anyone looking for a boat which fold up into a flat pack, might be interested in the new Oru Kayak fold up canoe which is now starting its journey over on the Kickstarter website, and has already blasted it way past the $80,000 need to get the project up and running. The Oru Kayak folds flat in … [Read more...] about Oru Kayak The Origami Folding Boat Hits Kickstarter (video)
Concrete Jack Speaker Offers Both Curves And Urban Finish
We have featured a number of concrete speakers here on Geeky Gadgets in the past, but a new addition to this ever-growing market of speakers is the Jack Speaker. The Jack speaker has been hand-crafted from concrete and wood, to provide the users with a unique combination of "raw individuality and … [Read more...] about Concrete Jack Speaker Offers Both Curves And Urban Finish
CTRL+Console Lets You Control Final Cut, Premiere and Lightroom With Your iOS Device (video)
iOS device owners who also use Final Cut, Premiere and Lightroom, might be interested in a new iSO application which has been developed to enable you to control those software applications from either your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch device. CTRL+Console has been created by Jeff Chow to help you … [Read more...] about CTRL+Console Lets You Control Final Cut, Premiere and Lightroom With Your iOS Device (video)
Slope Tablet Stand for iPad, Nexus 7-10 And Kindle+
If you are in the market for a new tablet stand, you might be interested in a new design which has started its journey from concept to production over on the Kickstarter website. The Slope tablet stand is a minimalistic aluminium design and is the brainchild of Erik Kittlaus + Dekke. Watch the … [Read more...] about Slope Tablet Stand for iPad, Nexus 7-10 And Kindle+
Flip n’Grip Wallet Makes Paying More Fun (video)
Most wallets can be pretty boring and mundane to use, but a new wallet called the Flip n'Grip is looking to change that and add a little more fun to the process of paying and carrying your credit cards. The unique and fun Flip n'Grip Wallet is currently over on the Kickstarter website looking to … [Read more...] about Flip n’Grip Wallet Makes Paying More Fun (video)
Raspberry Pi Wearable Computer Created For Under $400
Anyone who owns a Raspberry Pi mini computer and would like to build their own version of Google's Project Glass might be interested in the wearable computer created by Instructables contributor meztek. Meztek has taken a Raspberry Pi mini computer running Raspbian Linux, together with a pair of … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Wearable Computer Created For Under $400
XensrCase 3D Sports Tracking Case For iOS Hits Kickstarter (video)
Extreme outdoor sports enthusiasts, who are looking for a way to track their movements and tricks, might be interested in the new XensrCase 3D Sports tracking case For iOS devices which has landed on the Kickstarter crowd funding website. The XensrCase 3D tracking case has been created to provide … [Read more...] about XensrCase 3D Sports Tracking Case For iOS Hits Kickstarter (video)
Projecteo Tiny Instagram Projector Lands On Kickstarter (video)
Mint Digital, the creators of the Foldable.Me characters you can create and which we featured here on Geeky Gadgets back in October, have today launched a new Kickstarter campaign for their latest creation: a tiny Instagram project called Projecteo. The tiny Projecteo projector allows you to view … [Read more...] about Projecteo Tiny Instagram Projector Lands On Kickstarter (video)
Def-Con F4 Avenger Controller Launches On Kickstarter (video)
If you enjoy using the Avenger controller to help get the edge whilst playing on your PS3 or Xbox 360, you might be interested in a new version which has been deigned, and looking for funding over on the Kickstarter website. Designed by David Kotkin the Def-Con F4 Avenger controller builds on the … [Read more...] about Def-Con F4 Avenger Controller Launches On Kickstarter (video)
