The Copenhagen Wheel was first announced by MIT back in 2009. It has now gone on sale and will turn your existing bicycle into an electric hybrid bicycle. The wheel is being produced by startup Superpedestrian, who have licensed the wheel from MIT, and the company is now taking pre-orders on the … [Read more...] about The Copenhagen Wheel Turns Your Bicycle Into An Electric Hybrid (Video)
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LED-embedded Carpets Could Replace Public Signs In The Future
Philips is working on a new LED-embedded carpet which could be used in the future to replace public signs, instead of the sign giving you directions being place on a wall, or ceiling, it would actually be integrated into the carpet you are walking on. The company has teamed up with carpet maker … [Read more...] about LED-embedded Carpets Could Replace Public Signs In The Future
Despacio Sound System Pumps Out 50,000 Watts (video)
If you are looking to get the best sound you can whilst dancing you might went to check out the new Despacio sound system which has been created and pumps out 50,000 watts of music power and was built after 2 years of development. The Despacio sound system has been designed by LCD Soundsystem and … [Read more...] about Despacio Sound System Pumps Out 50,000 Watts (video)
Haloband Lets You Use Wrist Movements And Taps To Control Your Smartphone (video)
If you would like to add a little extra functionality to your smartphone and be able to easily control it with wrist movements and simply taps. You might be interested in a new device launched today on Kickstarter called the Haloband. The Haloband uses NFC connectivity to connect to your … [Read more...] about Haloband Lets You Use Wrist Movements And Taps To Control Your Smartphone (video)
TiStand iPhone Stand Doubles As A Keychain
We have featured a number of different iPhone stands here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest is a simple, but very clever idea, the TiStand, which can be used as a keychain as well as an iPhone stand. The TiStand is made from one piece of titanium, and it is designed to be durable, light and easy to … [Read more...] about TiStand iPhone Stand Doubles As A Keychain
Gramovox Bluetooth Gramophone Adds Some Retro Style To Your Music
There are lots of different Bluetooth speakers available for your smartphone or tablet, the majority of the have a similar design, although if you are looking for something a little more retro, then have a look at the Gramovox Bluetooth Gramophone. The Gramovox Bluetooth Gramophone is a fusion of … [Read more...] about Gramovox Bluetooth Gramophone Adds Some Retro Style To Your Music
Apollo Technical Pen, Stylus And Drafting Scale (video)
If you are looking for a quality designs technical pen and tablet stylus, which is combined with a drafting scale you might be interested in the new Apollo Technical Pen. The Apollo Technical Pen is currently over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website looking to make the jump from concept into … [Read more...] about Apollo Technical Pen, Stylus And Drafting Scale (video)
Replacing the Xbox One’s HDD
When a new console comes out, it doesn’t come with the latest and greatest hardware on the market. Shocking as that may be, there are some things you can swap out with a little know how to give your console a little extra boost – one of those things being the hard drive. A few people decided to see … [Read more...] about Replacing the Xbox One’s HDD
Foaster iPhone Charging Toaster Is Perfect For Your Kitchen (video)
If you are looking for a slightly quirkier way too charge your shine new Apple iPhones, you might be interested in this humorous Foaster charging toaster, which has launched over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website. The Foaster charging toaster has been design to manage your charging cables … [Read more...] about Foaster iPhone Charging Toaster Is Perfect For Your Kitchen (video)
Urbee 2 3D Printed Car To Cross The US And Get 290 MPG (Video)
We first featured the Urbee 3D printed car back in 2010, the device is now heading on a road trip across the US, and according to the creators of Urbee they plan to get 290 MPG out of the Urbee 2. The trip will be from San Francisco to New York, a total of 2,905 miles, and they are planning to … [Read more...] about Urbee 2 3D Printed Car To Cross The US And Get 290 MPG (Video)
Kinect 2.0 Like $500 MIT 3D Nano-Camera Operates At The Speed Of Light
Students at MIT have this week unveiled a Kinect 2.0 like device they have created "nano-camera" that can capture translucent objects, such as a glass vase, in 3D and operates at the speed of light. The new inexpensive ‘nano-camera’ has been designed to be used in medical imaging, … [Read more...] about Kinect 2.0 Like $500 MIT 3D Nano-Camera Operates At The Speed Of Light
Sandwichbike Shipping Worldwide For $1,000 Jan 2014 (video)
Some of our readers might remember the very unique and innovative Sandwichbike which has been created as a build it yourself bike, offering cyclists with a unique way to customise their ride. The Sandwichbike has been inspired by the concept of flat packing and home assembly, think Ikea and comes … [Read more...] about Sandwichbike Shipping Worldwide For $1,000 Jan 2014 (video)
