Engineer Taylor Veltrop has created a system for controlling a robot by mapping Microsoft Kinect motion controller output onto a skeletal frame with some fantastic results. Veltrop has created a wire model of the robot to help him control and calibrate the movements of the robot in conjunction with … [Read more...] about Kinect Enabled Robot Follows Your Every Move (video)
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Microsoft Unveils 2 New Xbox Live Games On Windows Phone 7
Microsoft has unveiled two new Xbox Live games that are now available from the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace for $2.99. The first game, called Rise of Glory, is a World War I flight simulator that features both campaign and single-mission modes. The second game, Revolution, is more of a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Unveils 2 New Xbox Live Games On Windows Phone 7
Hackers Claim Discovery Of PS3 Private Key
The team of hackers responsible for the Wii's Homebrew Channel, calling themselves fail0verflow, have explained in a presentation at the Chaos Communication Conference how they managed to get the PS3 to reveal its own private cryptography key. This breakthrough allows hackers to bypass the need to … [Read more...] about Hackers Claim Discovery Of PS3 Private Key
Nintendo World 2011 3DS Demo Event Playable Lineup Announced
With the Nintendo World 2011 3DS Demo Event just over a week away Nintendo has finally released details of the games that will be available to play at the event. Check them out after the jump. The Nintendo World 2011 3DS Demo runs from January 8th through January 10th and is the first chance for … [Read more...] about Nintendo World 2011 3DS Demo Event Playable Lineup Announced
World of Warcraft Kinect Hack Allows You To Use Gestures To Control Your Character (video)
We have featured a number of great Kinect hacks here on Geeky Gadgets since Microsoft launched its new motion controller, but this new Kinect hack created by the University of South California’s Institute for Creative Technologies is definitely one for all World of Warcraft players. The Kinect hack … [Read more...] about World of Warcraft Kinect Hack Allows You To Use Gestures To Control Your Character (video)
Mad Catz Limited Edition Sonic the Hedgehog Inductive Charger is Cool
I have been a fan of Mario for a long time and have played games from Nintendo featuring the iconic plumber since the dawn of console gaming with Nintendo back in the day. Mario has always been a staple in the gaming world, with his adventures spanning across numerous titles and genres. From "Super … [Read more...] about Mad Catz Limited Edition Sonic the Hedgehog Inductive Charger is Cool
Nintendo 3DS now Available To Pre-Order
One retailer in the US, Gamestop, has decided to start taking pre-orders on the new Nintendo 3DS, although Nintendo is yet to announce any official US pricing. The Nintendo 3DS is expected to go on sale in Europe and the US in the early part of 2011, although Nintendo hasn't given an official date … [Read more...] about Nintendo 3DS now Available To Pre-Order
KinEmote uses Kinect to Control Boxee Using Hand Gestures
The thing that was cool about the Wii when it first launched wasn't the graphics, it was the motion controls. Motion controls are popular again this year with the Sony Move system and the Microsoft Kinect. One of the coolest things about the Kinect is that geeks are finding that the controller … [Read more...] about KinEmote uses Kinect to Control Boxee Using Hand Gestures
Microsoft Denies Plans To Release Firmware Boosting Kinect’s Accuracy
Unfortunately, Microsoft has made a statement denying plans to release a firmware update that could have possibly quadrupled the accuracy of its new Kinect motion controller, which I covered earlier this week. The rumour detailed plans to increase the resolution of the Kinect's camera from 320 x … [Read more...] about Microsoft Denies Plans To Release Firmware Boosting Kinect’s Accuracy
Kinect Hacker Connects Himself To VR Anime Character (video)
A Kinect hacker and developer named Nao_u has modified Microsoft's Kinect gaming motion controller to allow him to step inside the skin of a virtual reality anime character. If not being connected to a VR character was enough, Nao_u has also connected a pair of Vuzix’s VR920 LCD glasses to the … [Read more...] about Kinect Hacker Connects Himself To VR Anime Character (video)
The Deceptively Simple Grenade Oil Lamp
Being a grenade lamp, it wouldn't be surprising for one to think you pull the pin on this before it's lit. Alas, as the pic down south indicates, you "disarm" the grenade to light the wick. It's pretty old school, being an oil lamp that needs the occasional refill. … [Read more...] about The Deceptively Simple Grenade Oil Lamp
iTwin USB Device Starts Shipping
iTwin, the USB storage device we first mentioned here on Geeky Gadgets nearly 14 months ago, has now finally begun shipping, although the first batch is limited to just 50 units. The iTwin system is easy to use. Simply plug them into two PCs, and they create a network through which they are able to … [Read more...] about iTwin USB Device Starts Shipping
