You might remember the Atari Arcade Duo iPad Joystick we featured back at the beginning of September that allows you to play classic Atari arcade games on your iPad and iPad 2. Well, the new Atari Arcade Duo iPad Joystick is now available to purchase for $59.99 and comes with a free copy of Missile … [Read more...] about Atari Arcade Duo iPad Joystick Now Available For $59, Supports 100+ Games (video)
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Bolshoi Universe Simulation Is The Most Accurate Ever Created (video)
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have used a NASA supercomputer to build the most accurate universe simulation ever created. The Bolshoi Universe Simulation is currently the most accurate cosmological simulation of the evolution of the large-scale structure of the universe and … [Read more...] about Bolshoi Universe Simulation Is The Most Accurate Ever Created (video)
Behind The Scenes Look At Portal’s Aperture Science Labs (video)
If you are a fan of Valve's Portal game, this 20-minute documentary showing a behind-the-scenes look at the Aperture Science Labs is definitely worth a look. The humorous documentary takes you behind the doors to meet the staff and even includes archive footage of Cave Johnson. Watch the documentary … [Read more...] about Behind The Scenes Look At Portal’s Aperture Science Labs (video)
Portal iPad Decals
We have featured a number of great iPad and Macbook decals here on Geeky Gadgets over the years, but these unique decals will definitely be a great addition to your iPad if you are a fan of the Portal games. The cool Portal decals have been created by Reddit user 'rootyb', who posted them on Reddit … [Read more...] about Portal iPad Decals
Scary Stuff: Harnessing Twitter Data Allows Mass Emotional Mapping
A report from a Cornell University research team has revealed that across the world, a standardized emotional rhythm runs our daily lives. So what kind of methodology did they use? Tweets, lots and lots of tweets, somewhere in the neighborhood of two million people across several dozen countries. … [Read more...] about Scary Stuff: Harnessing Twitter Data Allows Mass Emotional Mapping
The Guy Behind The Flip Camera Is Now Into Grilled Cheese Franchises
Several years ago, the Flip video camera became such a huge hit it was acquired by Cisco for half a billion dollars. Sure, it made the guy who first marketed and founded the company behind the Flip rich, but it also guaranteed he had no more say in his product. Thus, the Flip isn't as exciting as … [Read more...] about The Guy Behind The Flip Camera Is Now Into Grilled Cheese Franchises
AlphaDog Pack Robot Can Carry Enormous Loads
The story goes that in the early stages of the protracted Afghan war, U.S. special forces rented a donkey from a nearby village. Rather than carry them across steep mountain passes, the donkey was supposed to haul their extra gear. The problem was, when they got to the mountain, they realized they … [Read more...] about AlphaDog Pack Robot Can Carry Enormous Loads
For Some Reason, Google Goes Into Beer (Video)
Apparently, Google isn't satisfied being the most diverse internet company on the face of the earth. Out of all the new ventures it could possibly embark upon (like finding a habitable planet in a galaxy somewhere), it decides to partner with a distinguished brewery and produce beer. Whoa, … [Read more...] about For Some Reason, Google Goes Into Beer (Video)
Webcam Installed Near Mount Everest Summit
Hooray! Now anyone can check out a frigid mountain top in their off time. This extraordinary project was undertaken by a German camera firm with the help of some sherpas, who put much effort into its setup. More than a live streaming attraction, the camera near the Everest summit is a joint … [Read more...] about Webcam Installed Near Mount Everest Summit
GhostGuitar iPad App Provides Magical Augmented Self Reality To Air Guitarists (video)
The GhostGuitar iPad App is an innovative application that allows you to play the guitar without actually holding one, using augmented self-reality as its creators say. The innovative application uses Realtime Mobile Machine Vision (REMMVi) technology which allows you to play air guitar using your … [Read more...] about GhostGuitar iPad App Provides Magical Augmented Self Reality To Air Guitarists (video)
Star Wars Imperial March Played Using Floppy Disk Drives (Video)
As it's Friday, we thought it was time for a fun video to get everyone in a good mood for the weekend. While searching for something entertaining to put up on the site, we came across this cool video from Silent. The video below shows the Star Wars Imperial March being played on two floppy drives, … [Read more...] about Star Wars Imperial March Played Using Floppy Disk Drives (Video)
Lego Gears of War Lancer Replica Shoots Rubber Bands (video)
Even though it doesn't look like a Lego creation, the Gear of War Lancer pictured below is made entirely from Lego bricks and will even shoot rubber bands. The mechanism with the Lego design allows you to cock the rifle and then shoot rubber bands and even use its motorised chainsaw blade for close … [Read more...] about Lego Gears of War Lancer Replica Shoots Rubber Bands (video)
