Interaction artist Viktor Jan has created a unique way to create music, transforming a cooking pot into a Midi DJ interface, using a little Arduino magic. When electrified objects go into the cooking pot, they send current through the pot to an onboard Arduino, which then creates tones and beats … [Read more...] about Beatoven Cooking Pot Midi Music Maker (video)
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Valve Details Porting Team Fortress 2 To Virtual Reality Goggles at GDC 2013
At the Game Developers Conference (GDC 2013) this year, which runs from March 25th-29th Valve will be discussing how they are porting the classic Team Fortress 2 game to Virtual Reality goggles. The two Valve talks are part of the Programming and Design tracks of the GDC main conference that is … [Read more...] about Valve Details Porting Team Fortress 2 To Virtual Reality Goggles at GDC 2013
JVC Kenwood Wooden Hollow Cube Vibrating Speakers Unveiled
We have featured a huge range of wireless speakers here on Geeky Gadgets over the years, but JVC Kenwood has created a very unique range they have developed and showcased at the CES 2013 exhibition in Vegas this week. The wooden JVC Kenwood speakers are square in design and use wooden panels which … [Read more...] about JVC Kenwood Wooden Hollow Cube Vibrating Speakers Unveiled
Toshiba Smartwatch Prototype With OLED Display Appears At CES
Toshiba has shown off a new smartwatch prototype at this year's CES. The device is designed to connect to your Android or iOS smartphone, and it comes with an OLED color display and is powered by an ARM processor. The device is still in the prototype stages at the moment, but Toshiba has said that … [Read more...] about Toshiba Smartwatch Prototype With OLED Display Appears At CES
MakerBot Replicator 2X 3D Printer Launches With Dual Colour Printing (video)
MarkerBot has unveiled their latest 3D printer at CES 2013 this week, which has been created by building on the technology incorporated into their MakerBot Replicator 2 3D printer unveiled back in September 2012. The latest in the 3D printer range aptly named the MakerBot Replicator 2X is now … [Read more...] about MakerBot Replicator 2X 3D Printer Launches With Dual Colour Printing (video)
Lego Mindstorms EV3 Launching Summer 2013 (video)
At CES 2013, which is running this week from January 8th - 11th, Lego has unveiled their new line of Lego Mindstorms EV3 programmable building kits. These kits have been designed to provide Lego builders with the most "hackable" Lego platform yet. Lego Mindstorms EV3 is a new platform that has been … [Read more...] about Lego Mindstorms EV3 Launching Summer 2013 (video)
Panasonic Any Battery Light, Will Accept Any Batteries You Have Available
If you have an eclectic mix of old and used batteries sitting in a drawer or container at home or in the office like me, you might be interested in a unique battery-powered torch which has been created by Panasonic. The Panasonic Any Battery Light has been designed to accept almost any battery you … [Read more...] about Panasonic Any Battery Light, Will Accept Any Batteries You Have Available
Mercier-Jones Hovercraft Available To Pre-order For $20,000
We have not featured many hovercraft here on Geeky Gadgets, but the new design created by the engineers at Mercier-Jones looks more like something that Batman would drive, rather than a traditional hovercraft. The new Mercier-Jones Hovercraft has taken design cues from a number of supercars and … [Read more...] about Mercier-Jones Hovercraft Available To Pre-order For $20,000
Roboy Robot Uses Artificial Tendons and Probably Won’t Kill You in Your Sleep
I'm certainly not against robots; I think they are really cool. I'm not a huge fan of humanoid-style robots, mostly thanks to Saturn 3. However, a group of scientists and engineers at the University of Zürich are working together to create a humanoid-style robot they hope will be a blueprint for … [Read more...] about Roboy Robot Uses Artificial Tendons and Probably Won’t Kill You in Your Sleep
Minimalist Slope Tablet Stand Created For iPad, Nexus 7&10, Kindle+ (video)
Most tablet stands designed for today's range of tablets normally require an additional case to be worn by the tablet which allows it to securely attach itself to understand for rotation and viewing. If you are looking for something a little bit more minimalist than the run-of-the-mill tablet … [Read more...] about Minimalist Slope Tablet Stand Created For iPad, Nexus 7&10, Kindle+ (video)
Boombot REX Ultraportable Speaker Lands On Kickstarter (video)
A new rugged and ultraportable speaker called the Boombot REX has started its journey over on the Kickstarter crowdfunding website this month. The Boombot REX has been created to include revolutionary acoustic and industrial design, together with a noise-cancelling microphone and a built-in clip. … [Read more...] about Boombot REX Ultraportable Speaker Lands On Kickstarter (video)
StickNFind Bluetooth Stickers Help You Locate Those Lost Items (video)
If like me you sometimes mislay important items such as your wallet, keys, TV Remote, Kids, Cat, Dog, iPod, Kids Phone, Tablet, Home Phone, Wallet, Purse, Passport, Laptop, Backpack, or Suitcase. You might be interested in a new device which has been developed called the StickNFind, which has … [Read more...] about StickNFind Bluetooth Stickers Help You Locate Those Lost Items (video)
