The University of Groningen has created an impressive and massive screen, incorporating touch detection technology using six Optitrack v120 slim cameras. These cameras are particularly effective due to their sensitivity to infrared light. To complement the cameras, the system employs 16 inexpensive … [Read more...] about Massive Curved Multi-Touch Screen (video)
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World Of Goo iPad App Sells 125k Copies In First Month
The fantastically addictive game for the iPad, World of Goo, has announced that in its first month of release it sold over 125,000 copies. In comparison, World of Goo’s best 31-day period on WiiWare was 68,000 copies, and on Steam, it was 97,000 copies. So far, the iPad version is by far the … [Read more...] about World Of Goo iPad App Sells 125k Copies In First Month
WALdok iPod Nano Dock Concept
WALdok is a new nano docking device that has started its journey on Kickstarter and is currently looking to raise $30,000 in the next 58 days to make the jump from concept to production. Designed as a small form-factor speaker/charger dock for the iPod nano, it plugs directly into any wall socket … [Read more...] about WALdok iPod Nano Dock Concept
Shaving Helmet Gives Super Close Shave If You Are Brave Enough (video)
If you are looking for an extra close head shave, then this new Shaving Helmet gadget created by Boris, a friend of YouTube user mattinbrooklyn, is definitely worth a look. The shaving helmet is fitted with four razors and if you are brave enough, it is worn on your head. It even applies shaving … [Read more...] about Shaving Helmet Gives Super Close Shave If You Are Brave Enough (video)
Design Student Builds Shark Inspired Strait Power Turbine
Sharks are some of the most exquisitely designed aquatic creatures. In fact, many years ago a German designer built an airframe molded after a shark's body, attached wings, and flew it. The Strait Power turbine, on the other hand, has nothing to do with flight and everything to do with one student's … [Read more...] about Design Student Builds Shark Inspired Strait Power Turbine
One Liter Limited Concept Faucet Compels Us To Ration Liquid
See the liquid inside the vial? That's just about how much will spill from this concept faucet for a good hand and face wash. The idea here is to conserve the life-giving H2O. It's a bit ridiculous, but it's artful too. Designed by a team of South Koreans, One Liter Limited stands apart from … [Read more...] about One Liter Limited Concept Faucet Compels Us To Ration Liquid
Circboard Keyboard Makes Xbox 360 Typing a Pleasure (video)
If you don't have an add-on keyboard for your Xbox 360, typing long streams of text using the hand controller is always a long and painful process compared to using a full QWERTY keyboard. Well, the Circboard Keyboard is a unique onscreen keyboard and hopes to change this and make it a little more … [Read more...] about Circboard Keyboard Makes Xbox 360 Typing a Pleasure (video)
Giving Tree Charging Station Concept
We have featured many different types of charging stations and docks here on Geeky Gadgets in the past, but this conceptual 'Giving Tree Charger' adds a new twist to the traditional charging dock. Designed by Kim Joonmin & Jeong-a Choi, the Giving Tree Charging Station has been designed to be … [Read more...] about Giving Tree Charging Station Concept
Solar Wind Bridge Concept
The Solar Wind Bridge is a groundbreaking concept from Italian designers Francesco Colarossi, Giovanna Saracino, and Luisa Saracino. This innovative idea makes you wonder why it isn't already in widespread use, given its potential to revolutionize sustainable infrastructure. The concept ingeniously … [Read more...] about Solar Wind Bridge Concept
Makedo Combines Rubbish To Create Toys
Most young children enjoy nothing more than creating things out of old packaging boxes, tubes, and empty containers from household waste. Mine sometimes get more enjoyment from a cardboard box than the actual product inside. This kind of creative play is not only fun but also fosters imagination, … [Read more...] about Makedo Combines Rubbish To Create Toys
The Perfect New Sport If You Enjoy Sitting On Stools : Sporthocker (video)
Sporthocker is apparently a new sport sweeping across Germany that uses special sport seats to make tricks and use natural obstacles. Simply do a trick with your Sporthocker stool and finish by sitting on it to complete the move. Yes, I know this could well be a viral marketing campaign by some new … [Read more...] about The Perfect New Sport If You Enjoy Sitting On Stools : Sporthocker (video)
Hitlantis The New Fun And Visual Way To Find Music
Helsinki-based startup Hitlantis aims to give music fans a new and more visual way to find music, similar to the experience of browsing a good high street record shop. Hitlantis is making searching for music fun again using a different kind of user interface that allows you to quickly select new … [Read more...] about Hitlantis The New Fun And Visual Way To Find Music
