But hold on a bit, because it's not like a high rise is going up in Paris built entirely by flying robots. Too risky! Instead, a squad of the compact quadrocopters are going to embark on an impressive demonstration of architectural forward-thinking. In what is probably a first in robotics, the … [Read more...] about In France, Quadrocopter Robots To Work In Construction (Video)
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Half-Life’s Classic Intro Re-Created As Live Action Short Movie Half-Life: Origins
After more than 10 years since the launch of the original Half-Life game, the classic opening sequence of the first Half-Life game has been reproduced in a number of different ways. However, this short new live-action Half-Life: Origins movie provides a slightly different take on the well-known … [Read more...] about Half-Life’s Classic Intro Re-Created As Live Action Short Movie Half-Life: Origins
YAL Concept Watch Inspired By Tron
Watch makers TokyoFlash are currently taking votes on whether or not to create the YAL Concept Watch, which has been designed by Yoann from France. The YAL watch, as you can probably guess from its design, has been inspired by Tron, and uses a number of blue LEDs to tell the time. For example, 5 … [Read more...] about YAL Concept Watch Inspired By Tron
Google’s Evolution Of Search Explained In Just 6 Minutes (video)
Google has this week released a very interesting video that takes you through the evolution of their search process and services in just 6 minutes. Google's Evolution of Search video highlights some of the most important milestones from the past decade, and provides a glimpse of what's coming … [Read more...] about Google’s Evolution Of Search Explained In Just 6 Minutes (video)
Monitor Polarizing Film Privacy Mod, Keeps Your Screen Contents Secret (video)
If you wear glasses or would simply like to keep your monitor contents private, a new modification has been demonstrated by Instructables modder Dimovi. This innovative hack shows you how to remove the polarizing film on your monitor, transforming it into a privacy screen that can only be viewed … [Read more...] about Monitor Polarizing Film Privacy Mod, Keeps Your Screen Contents Secret (video)
3 Man Chess
We have featured a number of different types of Chess games here on Geeky Gadgets. With the most recent being the Vertical Chess Set. However, none have come close to changing the dynamics of the traditional game as much as this 3 man chess set variant. This innovative version uses the same … [Read more...] about 3 Man Chess
Worlds Smallest V12 Engine (video)
A Spanish engineer named Patelo has created what he believes to be the world's smallest V12 engine. Spending more than 1,200 hours transforming blocks of aluminium, bronze, and stainless steel into the intricate parts needed to build this amazing V12 engine, Patelo has demonstrated exceptional … [Read more...] about Worlds Smallest V12 Engine (video)
Star Trek Automatic Kitchen Door Is Awesome (Video)
Alex Shakespeare thought it would be a good idea to create his own Star Trek style automatic door for his kitchen, and this is probably one of the coolest DIY builds that we have featured at Geeky Gadgets. As you will see in the video below, the door can be opened and closed using a control switch, … [Read more...] about Star Trek Automatic Kitchen Door Is Awesome (Video)
SteelSeries 7H Fnatic Pro Gaming Limited Edition Headset And Mouse Unveiled
This week to tie in nicely with the launch of "Dreamhack Winter", the world's largest digital festival and LAN party. Team Fnatic, has unveiled their new SteelSeries 7H Fnatic Limited Edition headset and SteelSeries Sensei Fnatic Limited Edition mouse. The Sensi Fnatic mouse is equipped with a 32 … [Read more...] about SteelSeries 7H Fnatic Pro Gaming Limited Edition Headset And Mouse Unveiled
Say Hello To BoardX, The DIY Robotics Electronic Kit
Comparisons are sometimes unbecoming. In the case of BoardX, however, it's absolutely needed. Turns out an inventive DIY enthusiast needed a platform with more oomph than your average Arduino chip. What he came up with was BoardX. The BoardX is currently being developed by entrepreneur Kevin Green … [Read more...] about Say Hello To BoardX, The DIY Robotics Electronic Kit
Monster Theremin Haunts Melbourne
The theremin is 23 feet high and can be found along the Yarra River shore. Fortunately, it doesn’t go around eating residents of this Australian city. It is, after all, just a piece of radio hardware turned electronic musical instrument, albeit built in much larger proportions than usual. If you … [Read more...] about Monster Theremin Haunts Melbourne
Iconic Red Superhero Cape Goes On Sale
Since arrested development and man children are the inevitable end of latter-day masculinity, it comes as no surprise that a crimson superhero cape has hit the market. Fashioned after the iconic apparel of Superman, the superhero cape is like cosplay without the passion and effort. Also, you can … [Read more...] about Iconic Red Superhero Cape Goes On Sale
