The ball-shaped robot called Sphero has this week received a couple of new applications that will be arriving this month, helping it roll around with even more precision and fun than previously. Sphero, known for its innovative approach to interactive play and learning, continues to expand its … [Read more...] about Spheros Robot Receives New Apps And Rolls Out Internationally (video)
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Arduino Guitar Pedal (video)
Guitarists looking for something a little more unique to make their effects might be interested in this awesome Arduino guitar pedal, which has been created by Kyle McDonald and modified by Randfo. The Arduino Guitar Pedal is a digital multi-effect pedal based upon the Lo-Fi Arduino Guitar Pedal … [Read more...] about Arduino Guitar Pedal (video)
Glitchr is Your Facebook Page Performance Art
Messing up with the Facebook codes is what Laimonas Zakas calls internet performance art, and it is evident in his project Glitchr. Glitchr is a Page on Facebook that purposely deforms the Facebook interface using various diacritics or marks that alter the sound of a letter when pronounced. Zakas … [Read more...] about Glitchr is Your Facebook Page Performance Art
Be Kissed By This Interactive Poster
These days, teenagers and even adults are going gaga over boy bands and cute girl groups who can sing and dance at the same time. Collectibles like CD albums, shirts, biography books, even posters and game cards are hotly offered in the market. The phenomenon of idolizing these groups has become a … [Read more...] about Be Kissed By This Interactive Poster
Automated Floppy Disk Archiver (video)
Anyone who has thousands of floppy disks they need to archive but just haven't got around to the daunting task of entering each one into a floppy drive manually is sure to appreciate the work of YouTube user DwellerTunes. DwellerTunes has created a fully automated floppy disk archiving system that … [Read more...] about Automated Floppy Disk Archiver (video)
Total Recall 2012 Official Full Trailer (video)
A new full trailer has now been released for the upcoming Total Recall movie starring Colin Farrell. Last week, a short teaser trailer was released, which gave us a taste of what we could expect from the film when it arrives. The full trailer, lasting 2.37 minutes, offers a more in-depth look at the … [Read more...] about Total Recall 2012 Official Full Trailer (video)
ShareMouse Uses One Keyboard And Mouse To Control Up To 26 Computers (video)
If you need to control a number of different computers but would rather only use one keyboard and mouse, the new ShareMouse software, which has recently been launched, might be worth more investigation. Rather than using hardware and cables to connect all the computers together to your single … [Read more...] about ShareMouse Uses One Keyboard And Mouse To Control Up To 26 Computers (video)
Gravity in Angry Birds Space: Is it Realistic?
Have you ever wondered if real-life physics apply in Angry Birds Space? Given that in its past versions, projectile computations are approximately precise, what happens if you remove the birds and the pigs from Earth and send them to outer space? The challenge is accepted by Rhett Allain, an … [Read more...] about Gravity in Angry Birds Space: Is it Realistic?
Get Your Drink on with Scorpion Vodka
If you're tired of the same old drinks, why not try something that is guaranteed to leave you shaken and urgh-ed, the Scorpion Vodka? We know the idea is a bit outrageous, but buyers at Firebox.com seem to be loving this mix with a rating of 4.51/5.0 from almost 2,000 customers! Available at 70ml … [Read more...] about Get Your Drink on with Scorpion Vodka
New Lego Marvel Avengers Characters Unveiled
The new Avengers movie is set to land in cinemas during the summer of 2012, and is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963. This highly anticipated film brings together some of the most iconic superheroes from the Marvel Universe, promising an … [Read more...] about New Lego Marvel Avengers Characters Unveiled
Next Generation DICE+ Digital Chance Cubes (video)
Traditional six-sided dice have been in use throughout Asia since before recorded history, and the oldest known dice are part of an excavated 5000-year-old backgammon set, discovered in Iran. These ancient artifacts highlight the long-standing human fascination with games of chance and the role dice … [Read more...] about Next Generation DICE+ Digital Chance Cubes (video)
Raspberry Pi Computer Transformed Into A Retro ZX Spectrum Games Emulator (video)
If like me you enjoyed gaming on your ZX Spectrum or just fancy having a retro gaming session, a new video has been released showing how the new Raspberry Pi computer can easily be transformed into a ZX Spectrum games emulator. This allows you to enjoy a few of the Spectrum's old gaming … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Computer Transformed Into A Retro ZX Spectrum Games Emulator (video)
