Decades from now in the far-off green future we’re currently struggling to reach, statues of Nicholas Homer might adorn state parks and public spaces. Or not. The college student best known for his motorized couch has just been banned by Brigham Young University from using it to move around campus. … [Read more...] about University Brings Down The Hammer On The Motorized Couch
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GK Vessa Camo Sunglasses are Shades on Steroids
Whoever designed its color scheme may have been watching too many war movies. But you must agree that the features crammed into the new GK Vessa 313Camo sunglasses are really impressive. It has 4GB of storage space, a built-in MP3 player plus a 1.5 megapixel cam for photo/video indulgence. Oh, and … [Read more...] about GK Vessa Camo Sunglasses are Shades on Steroids
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
Nike’s Triax Vapor 300 Keeps Pace With Runners
You may be more of a couch guy rather than a triathlete, but that doesn’t mean the appeal of Nike’s Triax Vapor 300 would be lost on you. Housed in sleek aircraft aluminum casing, its many functions include a chronograph, water resistance of up to 100m, and a timer. It also boasts curved mineral … [Read more...] about Nike’s Triax Vapor 300 Keeps Pace With Runners
A Throne Fit For A Gaming Champion
Whoever named it The Ultimate Game Chair must either be a marketing genius or a very cheeky fellow. Equal parts Darth Vader and Stealth fighter cockpit, the glorified couch comes packed with enough hardware to make James Bond salivate. Of course, it doesn’t fire rockets but its leather-clad frame … [Read more...] about A Throne Fit For A Gaming Champion
Build A Battleship With Your Business Card
The gist of this new product from Tamiya, best known for its super cool model race cars, is a calling card whose content can be disassembled and rebuilt into whatever machine you fancy...like a battleship. The concept card is a mini-kit that can be assembled into a battleship, race car, and jet … [Read more...] about Build A Battleship With Your Business Card
Worlds Largest Skateboard
Wow.. this is one BIG skateboard! California Skateparks brought the world's largest skateboard to Camp Woodward PA one afternoon for a little fun. Checkout the video after the jump of it being ridden down a few hills and doing a few jumps, sometimes on its own. The skateboard, which is more like … [Read more...] about Worlds Largest Skateboard
Bendable Bike Can Wrap Around Posts
A UK designer by the name of Kevin Scott just made biking easier for many folk. He created a bike that is able to bend back on itself, making it easier to secure your bicycle if you don't have a lock handy. It uses a ratchet system for the frame so that it can be folded on itself with just a flick … [Read more...] about Bendable Bike Can Wrap Around Posts
Lego Football (Soccer) Table
Sariel a Lego building master has created a fully working table football table game entirely from Lego. Its even fitted with sensors at the goals to automatically to record the score and issue an audio announcement when a goal is scored. Check out the video of the table in action after the jump. … [Read more...] about Lego Football (Soccer) Table
Futurama World Built From Lego
We featured a number of Lego sculptures here on Geeky Gadgets, but this has to be one of the best we've seen. Constructed by Matt De Lanoy, this Futurama Lego world is a huge 5 x 7 ft in size and took over two years to complete. The Futurama world started small and has developed over the years … [Read more...] about Futurama World Built From Lego
Concept Jump Rope Charges Batteries
I have always said if I could somehow harness the energy created by all the talking that my wife and kids do, I could solve the global energy crisis. So far, there is no concept to harness the power created by flapping gums, but there is a new concept jump rope that can make power from using the … [Read more...] about Concept Jump Rope Charges Batteries
Divetek Inflatable Raft/Underwater Propulsion Concept is Summer Gold
People all across the country head to the lakes, pool, and beach each summer to have fun and cool off. Many of those people also take with them a flotilla of toys and rafts to play with. A new concept has turned up at Yanko Design that may well be the coolest water toy ever. The concept is called … [Read more...] about Divetek Inflatable Raft/Underwater Propulsion Concept is Summer Gold
