The first generation Xbox had significant problems with the Red Ring of Death (RROD). This issue occurred when the console got too warm, leading to hardware failure. Once this happened, users pretty much had to send their consoles to Microsoft for repairs, which was both time-consuming and … [Read more...] about New Xbox 360 Warns You When Its Too Hot, Shuts Down
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The iMousePad Takes Its Inspiration From the Apple iPad
If you are bored with using a standard mouse pad and want something a little different, then check out this fun mouse pad which takes its inspiration from the Apple iPad, the iMousePad. As you can see from the photos, the iMousePad is designed to look like an Apple iPad. Unfortunately, it is just a … [Read more...] about The iMousePad Takes Its Inspiration From the Apple iPad
How The New World Cup Match Ball Is Made
Ever wondered how the controversial footballs are created for the World Cup? Put your mind to rest and view the whole production process after the jump. The controversial football that players have called too light, too round, moves too fast, and creates unpredictable movements in the air, has been … [Read more...] about How The New World Cup Match Ball Is Made
iPhone Flexible Speaker Concept
This conceptual iPhone speaker system designed by Chun-Chieh Yang is reminiscent of a Rubik's cube puzzle rather than a traditional speaker. When collapsed, the speaker is a perfect square and unfolds to reveal more and more paper-thin speaker panels. Aptly named the flexible speaker, this … [Read more...] about iPhone Flexible Speaker Concept
GenosTV Unveils Cyclops Remote Control, Ergonomics be Damned
Remote Control Evolution The Evolution of Remote Controls: From Traditional to Innovative Designs One of the greatest inventions of man is the remote control. I remember the awe when I was a kid when my dad rolled in a TV with a remote control for the first time. The thing … [Read more...] about GenosTV Unveils Cyclops Remote Control, Ergonomics be Damned
Coke Zero & Mentos Rocket Car
You probably remember the reaction that is caused when a Mentos mint sweet is dropped into a bottle of Coke? Well, EepyBird, made up of Fritz Grobe (the short one) and Stephen Voltz, have been playing with these reactions for a number of years. They have now created their greatest Mento/Coke design: … [Read more...] about Coke Zero & Mentos Rocket Car
Concept Tablet For The Geek In You
If you're one to think the iPad is a little short of features, the same as Yigit Cinar, the tablet he has designed might be for you. Yigit's tablet packs in nearly every feature you could possibly need in a tablet and more. His design is still a concept at the moment, but Yigit has put together a … [Read more...] about Concept Tablet For The Geek In You
I-Way Arcade
If you're a racing fan and maybe visiting France or even live there, how lucky is that! Take a trip to Lyons to the new I-Way Arcade that took four years to design and build, housing a fleet of 18 6-axis car simulators. These simulators include rally cars and full-size Formula 1 racing cars, … [Read more...] about I-Way Arcade
iPad USB Typewriter Mod
If you have any old typewriters left rusting in the attic, now might be the time to dust them off and breathe new life into them. Jack Zylkin has designed a way of converting old typewriters into fantastic iPad accessories. Check out the video after the break. Innovative Design and Easy … [Read more...] about iPad USB Typewriter Mod
The USB Mouse Lamp
We have featured quite a few lamps here at Geeky Gadgets, some cool ones and some geeky ones. This latest one would make a great addition to any geek's office: the USB Mouse Lamp. As the name suggests, the USB Mouse Lamp is designed to look like a computer mouse. Unfortunately, it won't work as a … [Read more...] about The USB Mouse Lamp
iPad Cardboard Arcade Console
Back in April, we featured an April Fool's iPad Arcade console. Well, it's no longer a joke; a fully working cardboard iPad arcade console has now been created by Hideyoshi Moriya. This innovative creation has taken the concept from a mere prank to a functional piece of gaming equipment. View it in … [Read more...] about iPad Cardboard Arcade Console
Fully Working Lego Sniper Rifle
Here at Geeky Gadgets, we've featured some fantastic Lego creations, from circular saws to iPad stands, and here's another to add to the list. A Lee Enfield bolt action sniper rifle made completely from Lego that even fires Lego bricks. Created and built by Jack Streat, who has made a number of … [Read more...] about Fully Working Lego Sniper Rifle
