RFID Tags have many uses, and are normally used to transfer data from an electronic RFID tag, to a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking objects. However, innovative modders have found a more rewarding use, using RFID for the creation of music using their RFID Beat Box. The RFID Beat … [Read more...] about RFID Tagging Used To Create Music (video)
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FLEx Lighting LED Film, Brings Light To E Ink Devices (video)
One of the main problems regarding ebook readers that use E Ink technology for their displays is the need for an external light source to read in low light conditions. In the past, this has been addressed by incorporating lights into cases and external attachments. However, FLEx Lighting has now … [Read more...] about FLEx Lighting LED Film, Brings Light To E Ink Devices (video)
Retro Rotary Phone Modded To Control iPhone’s Siri Assistant (video)
We have featured a number of Siri mods here on Geeky Gadgets since it was launched earlier this year by Apple as its iPhone 4S personal assistant. Modder Davis Remmel has now created a fun and unique way to interact with Siri on your iPhone, using an old retro dial phone together with a Bluetooth … [Read more...] about Retro Rotary Phone Modded To Control iPhone’s Siri Assistant (video)
Tabstrummer Is Half Keyboard, Half Guitar (video)
A new stand-alone programmable MIDI controller has been created called the Tabstrummer, which is half guitar and half keyboard. It allows chords to be programmed into it and then played back at the press of a button. The Tabstrummer has been built using an Atmel microcontroller and features a MIDI … [Read more...] about Tabstrummer Is Half Keyboard, Half Guitar (video)
The Avenger Watch, Inspired By Lamborghini’s Aventador
A new concept timepiece designed by Marko Petrovic called the Avenger Vertical Tourbillon Watch, has been conceptualized and inspired by Lamborghini’s ultramodern hypercar, the Aventador. The Avenger watch is a design study of a vertical tourbillon concept watch. The Avenger Watch's design reflects … [Read more...] about The Avenger Watch, Inspired By Lamborghini’s Aventador
The Elevation Dock Looks Like The Coolest iPhone Dock Yet (Video)
There are hundreds of different docks available for the iPhone, although many of them suffer from a similar problem. When trying to undock your iPhone, the dock usually comes still attached to your iPhone if you try to remove your handset, and many of them won't work with your case. This can be … [Read more...] about The Elevation Dock Looks Like The Coolest iPhone Dock Yet (Video)
LunaTik Touch Pen (video)
LunaTik, the creators of the hugely successful Kickstarter-funded TikTok+LunaTik Nano Watch straps, have this week started their new Kickstarter project for the LunaTik Touch Pen. The LunaTik Touch Pen has been designed to provide the user with a much more precise stylus with the ‘offline’ … [Read more...] about LunaTik Touch Pen (video)
Sound Cover iPad 2 Cover With Built In Speakers (Video)
The Sound Cover is a new case designed to be used with the iPad 2. As well as protecting your iPad 2, the Sound Cover also comes with some built-in NXT stereo speakers, which, according to the designers, boosts the iPad 2's volume by around 300 percent. This innovative accessory not only enhances … [Read more...] about Sound Cover iPad 2 Cover With Built In Speakers (Video)
Google Engineer Builds Awesome LAN Party House
If you are a serious gamer, what could be cooler than building your own LAN party house? That's exactly what Kenton Varda, a Google engineer, decided to do. As you can see in the photos below, Kenton's house boasts 12 fold-out computer stations, making it a dream come true for any gaming … [Read more...] about Google Engineer Builds Awesome LAN Party House
EZ-Robot Launches DIY Robot Kit (video)
You might remember the toy Wall-E robot we featured here on Geeky Gadgets, that was transformed in to a fully functional robot back in July of this year. Since then the creators of the robot have been busy transforming their modifications in a DIY robot kit, that now provides you with everything you … [Read more...] about EZ-Robot Launches DIY Robot Kit (video)
Number Pad Film, Adds A Number Pad To Your Laptop
A unique way of adding a number pad to a Macbook or any other laptop equipped with a touchpad has been thought up by designers Gong Huachao & Wang Hui. To use the new concept touchpad film, you would need to simply download a small application and apply the number pad film over the top of your … [Read more...] about Number Pad Film, Adds A Number Pad To Your Laptop
MorpHex Robot Transforms From A Ball To A Walking Hexapod (video)
An innovative robot has been created called the MorpHex Robot, that has been designed in the shape of a large ball and can transform itself into a hexapod. Allowing it to walk, dance, and interact with its environment. The design uses 25 servos together with custom linkages and body shells, to … [Read more...] about MorpHex Robot Transforms From A Ball To A Walking Hexapod (video)
