The Mayor of Mount Holly in Minnesota has a unique aversion to talking on the telephone and has made his point quite dramatically by creating a DIY pistol Bluetooth headset inside a plastic gun. Every time he answers a call, he holds the gun to his head, looking more like a suicidal madman than a … [Read more...] about Pistol Bluetooth Headset
DIY Projects
Real Life Wireframe Motorcycle
If you think creating a wireframe model in a 3D application is a long and tiresome process, just imagine trying to recreate a wireframe motorcycle and sidecar in real life. Well, artist Shi Jindian has done just that, and the results are very impressive. The Art of Wireframe Sculpting The steel … [Read more...] about Real Life Wireframe Motorcycle
Apple Prevents Aftermarket SSD Upgrades On New 27″ iMacs
If you've been thinking you might try and save a little cash when purchasing your new 27" iMac by upgrading your hard drive to a solid state disk (SSD) yourself after purchase, be warned: Apple has not made the installation as easy to do as it could or should have. A 256GB SSD upgrade on your new … [Read more...] about Apple Prevents Aftermarket SSD Upgrades On New 27″ iMacs
Swede Builds Wearable Computer
Besides the Canadian filmmaker who implanted a camera into his eye, someone else in the world is moving ever closer to bionic perfection. Martin Magnusson, a self-professed “researcher and entrepreneur,” sought to literally expand his horizons with the help of some tech lying around his house. The … [Read more...] about Swede Builds Wearable Computer
Backup Vinyl Records By Casting
If you have a number of rare vinyl records that you have always wanted to copy but didn't know where to start, a cool tutorial has been published on the DO IT website. You can now copy your old vinyl by using a wooden frame box, silicone, and plastic. To finish, drill a hole through the center of … [Read more...] about Backup Vinyl Records By Casting
Another Steampunk USB Drive
We've featured a number of Steampunk USB drives here on Geeky Gadgets, and the workmanship of this USB drive created by WillRockwell over at Etsy will set you back $300. The design was inspired by a "narrow bridge" sign seen on a country road, but as ChipChick says, it looks a little like Rosie … [Read more...] about Another Steampunk USB Drive
DIY Lego Headphones
If you're looking for a unique set of cans that stand out from the rest, why not try making your own set of Lego headphones as Instructables poster =D has done? Combining the two things he loves, music and Lego, =D decided to create the headphones of his dreams. The Creative Process Work on the … [Read more...] about DIY Lego Headphones
Alternate History: The PC Circa 1960
In case you didn’t know, there weren’t any PCs in the 60s. People in offices then went about work with typewriters and pens and all sorts of archaic artifacts. Despite this fact, it didn’t stop Jeffrey Stephenson from taking up the challenge of building a functional PC for the 60s. He even went so … [Read more...] about Alternate History: The PC Circa 1960
DIY Remote Control Gag Changes Channels on TV When it Smells a Fart
This gag is disgusting, cool, and very funny all at the same time. A guy has cobbled together a remote control after being inspired by a chair that Tweets when you fart and an Arduino remote control to play a gag on his dad. The guy rigged up a remote control for the TV using the Arduino device and … [Read more...] about DIY Remote Control Gag Changes Channels on TV When it Smells a Fart
Paintable Android Figure
If you fancy getting creative this weekend, why not paint your own Android robot figure? The DIY Android bots are available at Comic-Con this week for $6. But don't think these are just for Android fans. Check out a few examples of how creative you can be after the jump. Unleash Your … [Read more...] about Paintable Android Figure
DIY iPhone 4 Steadicam (Video)
If you're looking to take your iPhone 4 video footage to the next level, it might be time to invest in a Steadicam holder or even make one yourself. A Steadicam can significantly enhance the quality of your videos by stabilizing your shots, reducing shakiness, and providing smooth, … [Read more...] about DIY iPhone 4 Steadicam (Video)
DIY: Turn Your Gorillapod Into An iPad Stand
The search for the perfect iPad stand continues. We have already seen Julian's cool homemade Pencil iPad stand, and now Dylan Tweney and Charlie Sorrel from Wired have come up with another innovative iPad stand using a Joby Gorillapod. The Joby Gorillapod is a versatile tripod originally designed … [Read more...] about DIY: Turn Your Gorillapod Into An iPad Stand
