Wired has this week published a new video featuring artist Jeremy Mayer who creates sculptures using the parts from broken and old typewriters. Creating a fantastic variety of different sculptures of insects, birds and human figures, watch the video below to learn more about the process of building the amazing sculptures.“Artist Jeremy Mayer has dedicated himself to … [Read more...] about Sculptures from old typewriters by Jeremy Mayer
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4,500 year-old Egyptian yeast used to bake delicious bread
Physicist and video game designer Seamus Blackley has this week tweeted he has baked bread using yeast recovered from a €4000 old Egyptian pot and it tasted delicious. Spores of yeast were extracted from the ancient Egyptian pottery straight to the finished loaf.With the guidance of microbiologist Richard Bowman of the University of Iowa and archeologist Serena Love of the … [Read more...] about 4,500 year-old Egyptian yeast used to bake delicious bread
Nixie tube audio spectrum analyzer
Electronics enthusiast and developer Juergen Grau has returned to Kickstarter for 7th time to launch his new Nixie tube audio spectrum analyzer. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about his latest creation which is now available priced from €149 or roughly £134 and is fitted with six unique Nixie tubes to display readings.“So Mr. Nixie has taken the EM800 … [Read more...] about Nixie tube audio spectrum analyzer
Computer solves skyscraper size virtual rubic cube
Solving Rubik’s cube is a great accomplishment. But how would you feel solving a Rubik’s cube size of a skyscraper? Well a computer program has been built by a YouTuber that is capable of solving huge rubic cube. Check out the video to see the computer solve a massive 65,536×65,536 cube or 6,442,450,944 tiles in 2706.16 hours. Don’t worry the video has been sped upper your … [Read more...] about Computer solves skyscraper size virtual rubic cube
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ThinkTiny mini laptop has a 0.98 inch display
We have featured many mini laptops here on Geeky Gadgets over the years but Paul Klinger has created the ultimate mini laptop, aptly named the ThinkTiny. The miniature laptop is equipped with a 0.96 inch display and styling inspired by the Lenovo/IBM ThinkPad laptop, complete with red dot TrackPoint style cursor controller.As you might have already guessed the tiny laptop … [Read more...] about ThinkTiny mini laptop has a 0.98 inch display
Retro handheld game console stickers arrive at Adafruit
Retro gamers may be interested in a new addition to the Adafruit range of offerings in the form of the retro handheld game device to cassette which is now available to purchase. Priced at just $2.95 the sticker set offers 42 byte-sized vinyl, glossy stickers. Watch the video below to learn more about the new arrivals to the Adafruit store in particular the handheld game devices … [Read more...] about Retro handheld game console stickers arrive at Adafruit
Stranger Things events, apps, themes and more arrive on Microsoft Store
When Microsoft first unveiled a cryptic advert for Windows 1.0 a few weeks back, it took a little time to make the connection to the latest Stranger Things 3 season. Now follwoinf on from that Microsoft has released a new Windows Throwback theme inspired by the first year of Windows together with plenty of Stranger Things theme applications, events and treats. Check out the … [Read more...] about Stranger Things events, apps, themes and more arrive on Microsoft Store
Raspberry Pi 4 X-ray images
After receiving their new Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC which launched last month Reddit user xCP23x has published some fantastic Raspberry Pi 4 x-ray images using a Nikon XT H 225 ST: 225kV 225W X-ray source available from his place of work.“I work for a company that makes microfocus X-ray/CT systems!” xCP23x explained in their Reddit post. “Most of the images are from a 225kV … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 4 X-ray images
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G.SKILL DDR4 memory achieves DDR4-5886 and multiple overclocking records
It has been officially confirmed this week that the G.SKILL overclocking team have set multiple world overclocking records at this year’s comp takes 2019 technology conference in various benchmark categories. Including the world record for the fastest memory frequency, all using G.SKILL DDR4 memory kits built with high performance Samsung 8GB components.Professional … [Read more...] about G.SKILL DDR4 memory achieves DDR4-5886 and multiple overclocking records
AZIO Iris keyboard inspired by retro cameras
At Computex 2019 this week unique keyboard manufacturer AZIO has unveiled its latest Iris keyboard and number pad which has drawn inspiration this time from old-fashioned rangefinder cameras manufactured by the likes of Leica and Fujifilm. Equipped with analogue dials and switches the keyboard is not currently available to purchase but is expected to be launched towards the end … [Read more...] about AZIO Iris keyboard inspired by retro cameras
New 8Pack Supernova XL Intel i9-9990XE performance PC £14,888.88
Record-breaking overclocker Ian "8Pack" Parry has unveiled his latest creation in the form of the 8Pack Supernova XL which is now available to purchase priced at £14,888.88. Built inside the CaseLabs STH10, the Supernova XL not only draws its inspiration from the very first 8Pack machine, but also gives one final moment in the sun to add to the already accomplished CaseLabs … [Read more...] about New 8Pack Supernova XL Intel i9-9990XE performance PC £14,888.88
Unique desktop Kilogram Prototype
DeskTech has launched a new desktop centrepiece in the form of a Kilogram Prototype to commemorate the change to the IPK which was retired earlier this month on May 20th, 2019. Watch the promotional video below to learn more about the history behind the Official International Prototype Kilogram, manufactured in 1889, and carefully stored in Saint-Cloud, Paris."In 2018, … [Read more...] about Unique desktop Kilogram Prototype
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