A pair of hackers at this year's DefCon conference have showcased a new camera drone launcher, ingeniously created using a flare gun. This innovative device is reminiscent of a military-grade system used to launch cameras from a grenade launcher, demonstrating the potential for civilian adaptation … [Read more...] about Hackers Create Camera Drone Launcher From Flare Gun
DIY Projects
Swedish Man Arrested For Building Nuclear Reactor In His House
The people of Sweden are an industrious lot, excelling at stuff that usually invovles much skill and manual dexterity. Small wonder than that every once in a while, news pops up of a Swedish DIY at home project gone awry. Remember that Guitar Gun from some time ago? Anyway, Richard Handl is one guy … [Read more...] about Swedish Man Arrested For Building Nuclear Reactor In His House
Rule Your Own Kingdom With This 3D Printed Ring Of Power (Video)
Look! It's shaped like a keyboard 'command' button. Woah. Since 3D printing has already emerged as hobbyists sugary dream come to vivid life, expect no end to custom jobs similar to what's pictured below. It's actually part of an entire line of rings, none of which rule each other. … [Read more...] about Rule Your Own Kingdom With This 3D Printed Ring Of Power (Video)
Halo Spartan Soap Battles Germs When You Bathe
It's just the helmet though, which means you won't be rubbing Master Chief all over your body any time soon. But at least it's scented three different ways. The people--or person--at Digital Soaps made sure their new Halo line packs a lot of novelty, thus explaining the color scheme of the Spartan … [Read more...] about Halo Spartan Soap Battles Germs When You Bathe
SparkFun Unveils New DIY Arduino Prototyping Kits, ProtoSnap (video)
If you like creating and building your own gizmos and gadgets, you might be interested to know that SparkFun has launched a new range of kits called Protosnap. Designed to help the novice electronics enthusiast easily move into the world of Arduino programming, prototyping and design. Each product … [Read more...] about SparkFun Unveils New DIY Arduino Prototyping Kits, ProtoSnap (video)
Insurgents Take Note: Fire Breathing Pony Is Super Dangerous (Video)
It will more than light your cigarette, that's for sure. That's right, a pony breathing napalm. Actually, it's just fire, plain and simple. Perfect for roadside ambushes to take on the occupiers! It's a pony after all--who'd shoot a pony? Besides, IEDs are just so 2005! Okay wait, it's not like … [Read more...] about Insurgents Take Note: Fire Breathing Pony Is Super Dangerous (Video)
Strapless Nintendo Game Boy Tube Dress Is Nice To Look At
It's tight and doesn't go larger than medium. How's that for a tube dress, guys? Oh wait, it should've been addressed to girls. Let it be writ that Geeky Gadgets doesn't endorse men wearing tube tops. But hey, to each his own. Moving on, seen below is an alluring jersey knit tube dress … [Read more...] about Strapless Nintendo Game Boy Tube Dress Is Nice To Look At
Fearsome Fire And Flame From Lego Dragon (Video)
Lego designer and enthusiast Aaron Amatnieks certainly has a taste for grandeur. Seen below is his "fire-breathing Lego red dragon." This should warm the hearts of passionate RPG fans and fantasy geeks in general. Seen below is the highly detailed build in all its fearsomeness. The cool part of … [Read more...] about Fearsome Fire And Flame From Lego Dragon (Video)
Adhoc Folding Canoe Is Perfect For Mad Adventures
This isn't the first folding canoe that's gotten our attention. But hey, we might be on to a trend here. With gas prices burning a hole through our pockets, canoeing might be the new cycling. Especially on your way to work. Oh wait, that doesn't make much sense unless you live in Venice. … [Read more...] about Adhoc Folding Canoe Is Perfect For Mad Adventures
Awesome Mass Effect 3 N7 Assault Rifle Replica
H Krix, a talented graphic designer and part-time replica prop maker, has created an impressive real-life version of the Mass Effect 3 N7 Rifle, which will be featured in the highly anticipated game. Krix was commissioned by Bioware to craft the N7 Assault Rifle as a promotional prop for the company … [Read more...] about Awesome Mass Effect 3 N7 Assault Rifle Replica
Real Bell Connects to Computer via USB for email Notification
When I was a kid, my teacher had one of these bells on her desk. She would ding it if we were being too loud, and anyone talking after the ding got spanked. I got spanked a lot. A hack has surfaced that takes one of those bells and, rather than wedging it in a first-grade teacher's bum, it connects … [Read more...] about Real Bell Connects to Computer via USB for email Notification
Plastic Wall-E Toy Transformed Into Working Robot (video)
A Wall-E plastic toy has been given the ultimate makeover, transforming it from a lifeless plastic toy into a working Wall-E Robot complete with camera, voice recognition, and object tracking. The Wall-E toy was converted by Canadian "DJ Sure" and is built using a controller with its functions … [Read more...] about Plastic Wall-E Toy Transformed Into Working Robot (video)
