Since the emerging roster of 2012 flicks looks promising, it comes as no surprise that Lego has just clinched a hefty mega-deal. News has broken that the iconic building block maker won the right to a whole line of The Hobbit inspired sets. But wait, that's not all! Because Lego is unleashing a new … [Read more...] about The Hobbit To Have Own Lego Line
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iRacing Homemade 5 Screen Immersive Racing Rig (video)
If you enjoy a good racing game, you are sure to be delighted by this 5-screen racing rig simulator that has been built by Chad Smith in his home. The video after the jump shows the rig playing the popular iRacing multiplayer game. The 5 screens provide a massive 9600x1080 resolution, using an AMD … [Read more...] about iRacing Homemade 5 Screen Immersive Racing Rig (video)
RFID Tagging Used To Create Music (video)
RFID Tags have many uses, and are normally used to transfer data from an electronic RFID tag, to a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking objects. However, innovative modders have found a more rewarding use, using RFID for the creation of music using their RFID Beat Box. The RFID Beat … [Read more...] about RFID Tagging Used To Create Music (video)
Gigantic Stratolaunch Plane Could Replace Shuttle Program In Near Future (Video)
The magic word here is 'could' as three prominent (and very rich) investors team up for the ultimate nerd dream: building a giant plane. Hold on, because by 'giant plane' is meant an aircraft so huge, it will take a 12,000 foot runway to take off. That's the Stratolaunch, a beast of a delivery … [Read more...] about Gigantic Stratolaunch Plane Could Replace Shuttle Program In Near Future (Video)
Underwater Superstructure In Mediterranean To Track Neutrinos
Seriously, the underground CERN has got nothing on this soon-to-be-realized project. Since the universe is chock full of tiny particles whose very existence could go a long way in explaining a lot of stuff, scientists all over Europe think it's important to bother tracking one particularly illusive … [Read more...] about Underwater Superstructure In Mediterranean To Track Neutrinos
New Ozone And Hydrogen Superweapons Kills Bacteria Without Remorse
Okay, maybe calling them 'superweapons' is too sensational. But the effectiveness of two new anti-bacterial solutions is beyond doubt. First, an effort to more efficiently disinfect hospitals and operating rooms has brought a new spray solution that can destroy the most lethal bacteria through a … [Read more...] about New Ozone And Hydrogen Superweapons Kills Bacteria Without Remorse
Retro Rotary Phone Modded To Control iPhone’s Siri Assistant (video)
We have featured a number of Siri mods here on Geeky Gadgets since it was launched earlier this year by Apple as its iPhone 4S personal assistant. Modder Davis Remmel has now created a fun and unique way to interact with Siri on your iPhone, using an old retro dial phone together with a Bluetooth … [Read more...] about Retro Rotary Phone Modded To Control iPhone’s Siri Assistant (video)
Tabstrummer Is Half Keyboard, Half Guitar (video)
A new stand-alone programmable MIDI controller has been created called the Tabstrummer, which is half guitar and half keyboard. It allows chords to be programmed into it and then played back at the press of a button. The Tabstrummer has been built using an Atmel microcontroller and features a MIDI … [Read more...] about Tabstrummer Is Half Keyboard, Half Guitar (video)
Tokyoflash Kisai On Air Watch (Video)
The latest geeky watch from the guys over at Tokyoflash started out as a fan-designed concept which was designed by Iskender and Adilet Asanaliev, the Tokyoflash Kisai On Air Watch. The Tokyoflash Kisai On Air Watch features a minimal design, with a colored touchscreen LCD display, have a look at … [Read more...] about Tokyoflash Kisai On Air Watch (Video)
Ready For Some Starship Enterprise Engine Noise? (Video)
What? It's true. Some enthusiastic trekkie with an ear for music recently uploaded a 'soundtrack' of engine noise from Star Trek: The Next Generation. It's supposed to stir a mood to fit whatever activities you're engaged in, whether it's ironing your Starfleet uniform or dusting off that bookshelf … [Read more...] about Ready For Some Starship Enterprise Engine Noise? (Video)
Google Engineer Builds Awesome LAN Party House
If you are a serious gamer, what could be cooler than building your own LAN party house? That's exactly what Kenton Varda, a Google engineer, decided to do. As you can see in the photos below, Kenton's house boasts 12 fold-out computer stations, making it a dream come true for any gaming … [Read more...] about Google Engineer Builds Awesome LAN Party House
Click Keypad LED Watch
If you are looking for a watch that is completely different from your average timepiece, then have a look at the Click Keypad LED watch, which has obviously been inspired by a keyboard's numeric keypad. If you push one of the numbers on the Click Keypad Watch, the time will blink on the individual … [Read more...] about Click Keypad LED Watch
