If you are looking for a more environmentally friendly way to recharge your devices, the Electree solar-powered bonsai tree might well be worth a look. The unique charging tree has been created by French designer Vivien Muller and incorporates 27 solar panels or "leaves" to provide your gadgets with … [Read more...] about Electree Solar Powered Bonsai Charging Tree (video)
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Samsung Releasing Bada OS As Open-Source In 2012?
Its been reported this week that Samsung may be looking to release its Bada operating system as Open-Source sometime in 2012 in an attempt to minimize its reliance on Android and Google. Bada is a mobile phone operating system which has been developed by Samsung and its name is derived from the … [Read more...] about Samsung Releasing Bada OS As Open-Source In 2012?
Arduino Traffic Light Server Monitoring Mod
There are plenty of software applications and services available to monitor servers, alerting you if you have a problem. But none of them come close to the awesomeness of this traffic light server monitoring system, which has been created using a little Arduino wizardry. The monitor has been … [Read more...] about Arduino Traffic Light Server Monitoring Mod
Facebook Is Worlds Largest Photo Library With Over 140 Billion Photos
In a revealing article on the 1000 Memories website, you get a fantastic picture of just how big Facebook is when compared to other photographic sites such as Flickr and Instagram. The article also reveals that "Every 2 minutes today we snap as many photos as the whole of humanity took in the … [Read more...] about Facebook Is Worlds Largest Photo Library With Over 140 Billion Photos
Awesome Daft Punk Replica Helmet Complete With Programmable LED Faceplate (video)
If you are a fan of Thomas Bangalter's helmet from the Daft Punk music duo, you are in for a treat. Harrison Krix of Volpin Props has created his very own awesome replica helmet, which took around 4 months to build from scratch and even includes its very own programmable LED faceplate. Watch the … [Read more...] about Awesome Daft Punk Replica Helmet Complete With Programmable LED Faceplate (video)
Lego Augmented Packaging Let You See The Finished Product (video)
Lego has unveiled a new range of packaging that uses augmented reality to show you exactly what the Lego kit will look like once it has been built, even before the box has been opened. In the example of the Lego Fire Station packaging in the video after the jump, once a web camera is directed on … [Read more...] about Lego Augmented Packaging Let You See The Finished Product (video)
New Smartphone Subconscious Mode Could Extend Your Devices Battery Life Considerably
New smartphones are being fitted with ever faster processors to help them power through the latest applications, but the flip side to using faster processors in our devices is the added strain it puts on our battery life. Researchers at the University of Michigan computer science and engineering … [Read more...] about New Smartphone Subconscious Mode Could Extend Your Devices Battery Life Considerably
Stormtrooper Helmet Created Only Using Sneakers
We have featured a number of Star Wars Stormtrooper helmets here on Geeky Gadgets made from a range of different materials, but never from just sneakers. The amazing creation pictured below has been created using Adidas Star Wars skate shoes. It was specially created for the Star Wars Remix site … [Read more...] about Stormtrooper Helmet Created Only Using Sneakers
Body As Joint Future Clothes Are Quite Revealing (Video)
Apparently, we'll all be semi-naked in the future. That's not too far off the mark, if movies like *The Fifth Element* and *Planet of the Apes* (the people, not the apes) are templates for upcoming lifestyle trends. Seen below is a startling example of seamless clothes. Call it post-fashion and … [Read more...] about Body As Joint Future Clothes Are Quite Revealing (Video)
Sleepbox Allows You To Sleep Anywhere
It's actually meant for weary travelers whose work lives involve moving from airport to airport. What the Sleepbox does is provide a room for the night—or less—with total privacy guaranteed. Is it also the ultimate solution to homeless people? It just might, especially if a vagrant spends a night … [Read more...] about Sleepbox Allows You To Sleep Anywhere
Weird Origami Cave Is Supposed To Be Some Sort Of Shelter
Apparently, there is such an event as an Emergency Shelter Exhibition, and all sorts of artists and designers participated. The happening was in Sydney, Australia, and seen below is the entry of the architectural firm LAVA. For some bizarre reason (it's the color scheme definitely), the Digital … [Read more...] about Weird Origami Cave Is Supposed To Be Some Sort Of Shelter
Your Head In The Clouds? Possible With Mushroom Cloud Tree House
For starters, it's a strange place for kids to be enjoying their solitude. But as a work of sculpture, what Dietrech Wegner has created is a marvel to behold. A study in balancing lightweight materials with aesthetic sensibilities, the mushroom cloud tree house is an eccentric take on a boyhood … [Read more...] about Your Head In The Clouds? Possible With Mushroom Cloud Tree House
