This week Chromium OS tweaker Hexxeh has announced plans to develop and release builds of Chromium OS Vanilla for the new $35 Raspberry Pi computer very soon. The new Chromium OS will be able to be loaded onto an SD card, inserted into the new Raspberry Pi computer (when you can get your hands on … [Read more...] about Chromium OS Builds For New Raspberry Pi Computer
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Fantastic DIY Flight Simulator Made From Old Boeing 737 Cockpit (video)
We have featured a number of flight simulator devices and software over the years here on Geeky Gadgets, but this homemade one by Oakland Air Traffic Control Center in Fremont and a private pilot, is definitely the best DIY version we have seen. Using the cockpit and nose section of a 1969 Boeing … [Read more...] about Fantastic DIY Flight Simulator Made From Old Boeing 737 Cockpit (video)
Awesome Slo-Mo Footage Captured With $100K Phantom Flex Camera
Some of you might remember when we first featured the super slo-mo Phantom Flex $100,000 camera back in April last year. The Phantom Flex camera has been designed to capture and record video at an amazingly high frames per second, slowing the world to a crawl. This slo-mo feature has been put to … [Read more...] about Awesome Slo-Mo Footage Captured With $100K Phantom Flex Camera
Alienware M14x, M17x and M18x Laptops Updated
Alienware has today released details about its new range of gaming laptops, and their updated components. The refreshed 2012 range of Alienware laptops will include the M14x, M17x, and M18x which Alienware has now made even more flexible providing 4x graphics choices, 2 x single core, 2 x dual-core, … [Read more...] about Alienware M14x, M17x and M18x Laptops Updated
Handmade Particle Accelerator Unveiled At Milan Design Week
During the Milan Design Week this month, Super/collider and designer Patrick Stevenson-Keating have created a handmade Particle Accelerator kit to promote science through the creative industries. This innovative project aims to bridge the gap between science and art, making complex scientific … [Read more...] about Handmade Particle Accelerator Unveiled At Milan Design Week
Cyrus Klepcys Mars Watch (video)
Watchmaker Cyrus has unveiled a new addition to their range in the form of the Cyrus Klepcys Mars Watch. This innovative timepiece is a variation on their Klepcys model, which originally featured a 3D moonphase. However, this time, the moon has been replaced by a miniature version of the red planet, … [Read more...] about Cyrus Klepcys Mars Watch (video)
Raspberry Pi $35 Computer Impressively Runs Quake III (video)
Now that the Raspberry Pi is rolling out into the hands of eagerly waiting customers, owners are having a chance to test out the tiny PC's capabilities and explore its hardware a little more. One thing that's on my mind, and I am sure many other people are wondering as well, is how well the … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi $35 Computer Impressively Runs Quake III (video)
Prometheus’ Robot David Introduced By Weyland Industries (video)
If you are looking forward to the launch of the new Ridley Scott movie Prometheus, you are sure to enjoy this new teaser trailer that has been released. Introducing the new robot called David that stars in the movie. David is an 8th generation robot, created by Weyland Industries. Watch the … [Read more...] about Prometheus’ Robot David Introduced By Weyland Industries (video)
Looper Movie Official Trailer (video)
A new movie trailer has been released this week for the new Looper film, an upcoming time travelling movie set to be released on September 28th, 2012, starring Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Emily Blunt. Watch the first official trailer for the new movie after the jump. "In a futuristic … [Read more...] about Looper Movie Official Trailer (video)
Giant Lego Star Wars Diorama Spins To Play Movies Theme (video)
Professional Lego builder Rene Hoffmeister has helped to design and build a massive revolving Lego diorama, that when spun plays the Star Wars theme. The massive Lego project was created to celebrate the launch of the 3D re-release of The Phantom Menace in Germany, and is covered with four large … [Read more...] about Giant Lego Star Wars Diorama Spins To Play Movies Theme (video)
Mario Kart Exercise Bike Fitness Mod (video)
Fancy keeping fit whilst playing Mario Kart? If you do, then you might be interested in this unique mod which uses an exercise bike and connects it directly to Mario Kart on a Super Nintendo gaming console (SNES). The fitness mod has been developed by Canadian modder Brent Smith, who has used an … [Read more...] about Mario Kart Exercise Bike Fitness Mod (video)
Replace Your Headset Now With ‘The Can’
We know you've tried when you were younger to call your comrades with 'The Can.' Guess what? You can now relive your childhood and go back to basics, through a Kickstarter project by Monkey Wrench Design. Through a USB-powered cream of corn can, the guys behind Monkey Wrench were able to … [Read more...] about Replace Your Headset Now With ‘The Can’
